Hello 50:50 World - Make Tech More Humane

The podcast where leaders and technologists explore how to design, engineer, and build for a better, more inclusive future — with and through technology. In each episode, host Lisa Stähli, an engineer herself, sits down with experts and decision makers in tech to discuss pressing topics from AI to social media, drones to data; always through the lens of humanity and inclusion, to bring fresh perspectives, honest conversations, and inspiration to rethink technology and its role in society. This podcast is a space where technology and humanity meet. Hello 50:50 World is a movement that fosters conversations with a balance of perspectives about tech and humanity. At the in-person meetups, every participant brings a +1 with a different perspective, creating balanced spaces to share experiences that drive greater equity and inclusion in the tech industry. https://www.hello5050.world/ Producing partner: Tess Marketing Consulting & Stephan Germann https://www.tess-marketing.ch/ https://videopodcast.studio

Hello 50:50 World - Make Tech More Humane is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Digital Twins & Storytelling

  Aug 6, 202630 min

  In this episode of the Hello 50:50 World Podcast, we speak with Dana Ritzmann, who has a background in journalism and is the Head of Public Relations & Press Spokesperson at GeoSN, the State Authority for Geoinformation and Surveying of Saxony, Germany. Together, we explore how communication and journalistic principles can make complex technologies like digital twins and geospatial data accessible to everyone: - Why communication is essential for successful public participation and digital transformation - How journalists can help translate technical topics into stories people understand - How digital twins support real-world decisions, from renewable energies to infrastructure projects - Why building technology isn't enough if people don't know it exists or how to use it - And how initiatives like Girls' Day are helping attract more women into geospatial careers From digital twins and user experience to public participation, storytelling and STEM education, Dana shares why making technology understandable is just as important as building it. If you're interested in digital twins, geospatial technology, communication, public participation, product design, or making technology more accessible, this episode is for you.

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  Hackathons & Diverse Teams

  Jul 23, 202643 min

  In this episode of the Hello 50:50 World Podcast, we speak with Professor Dr. Debra Hevenstone, Professor of Social Policy at the Bern University of Applied Sciences and co-organizer of Hack4SocialGood. Together, we explore how hackathons can become powerful environments for innovation, inclusion, and collaboration: - Why diverse teams do not form naturally, and whether they create more innovative solutions, based on research - How matching algorithms can help build stronger, more balanced teams, and where are the pitfalls - Why hackathons are about much more than coding and which skills are most in need - How AI could make hackathons broader and more accessible across professions and industries - And why designing inclusive innovation spaces benefits everyone From social innovation and civic technology to team formation research, labour market integration, and the future of AI-enabled collaboration, Debra shares what hackathons can teach us about building technology—and communities—that are more innovative and more humane. If you're interested in diversity, innovation, AI, hackathons, team collaboration, or the future of technology, this episode is for you.

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  Hardware, Drones & Purpose in Tech

  Jul 8, 202641 min

  In this episode of the Hello 50:50 World Podcast, we speak with Youssef Demitri, VP Engineering & Product at Wingtra, a Zurich-based robotics scale-up building autonomous drones and digital mapping solutions used around the world. Together, we explore the intersection of hardware, software, robotics, AI, and leadership: - Why hardware is becoming exciting again in the age of AI - What it takes to build and scale physical products in the real world - Why product, design, and engineering roles are starting to converge - How leaders can create cultures of trust, experimentation, and continuous learning - And why purpose remains one of the most important anchors in a rapidly changing industry From ETH robotics research and startup life to autonomous drones, AI-powered software development, and engineering leadership, Youssef shares lessons from more than a decade of building technology at the intersection of hardware and software. If you're interested in robotics, AI, product development, engineering leadership, or the future of technology, this episode is for you.

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  Startups, Silicon Valley & Female Founders

  Jun 24, 202640 min

  In this episode of the Hello 50:50 World Podcast, we speak with Alessia Paccagnella, Software Engineer and Co-Founder of VibeFlow, a Y Combinator-backed AI tech startup. Together, we explore her journey from Italy to Switzerland to Silicon Valley: - How she went from the corporate world to building a tech startup - Why understanding users matters more than writing code when building products - What she learned from living and building between Zurich and San Francisco - How AI is changing software development and lowering the barriers to creation - And what it takes to build confidence, resilience, and conviction as a female founder in tech From ETH's Student Project House and startup accelerators to hacker houses in San Francisco and AI-powered product development, Alessia shares lessons from her journey building a company at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and creativity. If you're interested in startups, product development, AI, entrepreneurship, or simply curious about what it takes to turn an ambitious idea into reality, this episode is for you.

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  Virtual Reality & Life After Meta

  May 28, 202633 minS0

  What happens when someone who helped build the future of virtual reality inside Big Tech decides to walk away from it and finds purpose. <p>"If you are in a position where you can speak up, then I feel you have a responsibility to do so.” — Britta Hummel</p> <p>Key Takeaways</p> The core technical challenges behind modern VR systems are largely solved — the bigger challenge today is finding meaningful and sustainable use cases. Virtual reality has enormous potential in healthcare, trauma therapy, education, and professional training — especially when designed intentionally around human needs instead of engagement metrics. Building inside B...

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