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🎙️ When Seeing Is No Longer Believing: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI & Deepfakes This time, as part of the SWIT podcast series, we explore how generative AI and deepfakes are reshaping cybersecurity, trust, and the way organisations approach digital identities. In this episode, our guests discuss: 💡 How generative AI and deepfakes are changing the cybersecurity threat landscape. 💡 How AI can be used as a defensive tool in threat detection and response. 💡 What trust, identity, and verification mean in the age of synthetic media. 💡 Where automation ends and human accountability begins. You’ll hear insights from two experienced leaders bringing diverse perspectives from cybersecurity, technology, communication, and learning: 🔹 Karolina Czwarno-Kos – Director of Digital Fraud Prevention & Cybersecurity Communications Bureau at BNP Paribas Bank Polska 🔹 Andreea Baloi – Sales Enablement Director at UiPath The conversation is hosted by Anita Kijanka, Founder of Strong Women in IT. 🎧 Listen to explore what cybersecurity looks like when images, voices, and even identities can be artificially created – and what it takes to build trust in a world where reality itself can be manipulated.

🎙️ How Do Constant Learners Challenge the Status Quo? In this episode of the Strong Women in IT podcast series, we explore a mindset that drives innovation, challenges comfort zones, and often becomes a catalyst for meaningful change in organizations and communities. Constant learners ask thought-provoking questions, challenge existing ways of thinking, and inspire others to see new possibilities. Their curiosity fuels growth, but what impact does their approach have on the people and ecosystems around them? During this conversation, our guests explore: 💡 The challenger’s mindset, its DNA, and the power of asking “Why?” – especially in an AI-driven world. 💡 How important communication, delivery, and perception are when challenging existing ideas and norms. 💡 What value challengers bring to others, as well as the benefits and challenges that come with questioning the status quo. To unpack these topics, we are joined by three inspiring leaders and lifelong learners: 🔹 Florentyna Frend – Head of Product at Authologic 🔹 Audrey Turay-Magdato – Regional Sales Manager at CrowdStrike 🔹 Łukasz Foks – AI National Skills Director at Microsoft The discussion is hosted by Małgorzata Gryz, VP & Partner at Strong Women in IT. 🎧 Listen to discover how continuous learning, curiosity, and the courage to challenge assumptions can help drive innovation, personal growth, and lasting impact.

🎙️ Reclassification of B2B Contracts into Employment Contracts – Risks, Myths, and How to Manage the Transition In this episode of the SWIT podcast series, together with our Strategic Legal Partner – GESSEL Attorneys at Law, we explore one of the most important topics shaping today’s IT employment landscape: the reclassification of B2B contracts into employment contracts. In this episode, our experts explore: 👉 B2B reclassification – key facts vs. common myths 👉 Alternative engagement models – are they truly viable in the IT sector? 👉 Real legal and business risks connected to reclassification 👉 Potential opportunities emerging from changing market practices 👉 Impact on the IT industry – hiring strategies, competitiveness, and talent mobility 👉 International perspective – how similar challenges appear beyond Poland The session is hosted by Dominika Ramírez-Wołkiewicz, Tax Partner at GESSEL Attorneys at Law, who introduces the legal and practical context of the topic. The expert discussion brings together experienced voices from the industry: 🔹 Ioana Corutiu – Supervisory Board Member at Sygnity & Finance Director CEE at Total Specific Solutions 🔹 Piotr Michalczuk, MBA – Executive Partner at Talent Factor Ltd. 🎧 Listen to explore how legal frameworks are shaping the future of work in IT – and what it means for leaders, HR professionals, and decision-makers today. 🚀

🎙️ Technology Overload: How Tech Leaders Set Boundaries and Prevent Burnout This time, as part of the SWIT podcast series, we dive into a highly relevant and increasingly discussed topic — how technology overload impacts leaders and how they can effectively manage it without burning out. In this episode, our guests discuss:💡 Where is the fine line between ambition and exhaustion — and how leaders navigate it. 💡 Why setting boundaries at the C-suite and Director level is more challenging than it seems. 💡 How technology can be both a source of overload and a tool for solving it. 💡 What role organisational culture plays — and how leaders can shape it from within. You’ll hear insights from three remarkable leaders representing diverse perspectives:🔹 Katarzyna Jóźwik, Ph.D. – CEO at Smartney Grupa Oney 🔹 Cristina Vidu – Global Manager, Marketing Community at UiPath 🔹 Maciej Bocian – Head of Data Services and Storage at HPE The conversation is hosted by Anita Kijanka. 🎧 Listen to discover how to stay effective, set healthy boundaries, and lead sustainably in a world of constant technological acceleration.

🔔 Together with our Strategic Legal Partner - GESSEL Attorneys at Law, we’re excited to continue our special series: "Legal Insights for Modern Leaders by GESSEL."This time, we’re tackling one of the most pressing topics for the European tech ecosystem: "Regulation Overload: How Big Tech Can Survive the EU’s Digital Tsunami?"As Europe rolls out a wave of regulations - from the Data Act to the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) - digital businesses must rethink how they operate. How can Big Tech not only stay compliant but also turn regulation into a strategic advantage?During this episode, our experts explore: 👉 Which obligations under the DSA, DMA, Data Act are the most challenging to implement in practice? 👉 What legal and reputational risks do big tech companies face due to these regulations? 👉 Are these acts more of a burden or an opportunity for companies to build trust and competitive advantage? 👉 Do EU regulations make European companies less competitive compared to those in the US or China? Our discussion features deep expertise from: 🔹 Dominika Ramirez-Wołkiewicz - Tax Partner at GESSEL Attorneys at Law, leading the introductory legal overview and discussion. 🔹 Anna Gliniewska - Group Tax Director at Allegro, joining Dominika to discuss practical implications for business operations.Listen this insightful discussion and get to know how to stay compliant, competitive, and confident in Europe’s evolving digital landscape. 🚀

🎙️ From a Start-Up Idea to a Global Concept – The Story of Strong Women in IT Another inspiring episode from the Strong Women in IT series takes us behind the scenes of our global community. For the first time ever, we share our story — how Strong Women in IT started, how it grew, and how it became a global movement connecting women in IT-Tech from 30 countries around the world. In this special episode, Anita Kijanka, President & Founder of Strong Women in IT, and Małgorzata Gryz, VP & Partner, share how it all began in 2019, what challenges they faced, and what it truly means to stay true to your values while growing globally. They discuss:💡 What stood behind Anita’s decision to create SWIT?💡 How did Małgorzata join the journey?💡 What truly matters to them – and why it’s worth never compromising on values and principles?💡 What does “No exclusion & Stronger Together” really mean in practice? 🎤 The episode is hosted by Anita Kijanka and Małgorzata Gryz. 💬 Listen to the conversation and discover how a bold idea turned into a global concept — and how purpose, connection, and values continue to drive Strong Women in IT. 🔥

🎙️ The Official Premiere of the Strong Women in IT 2025 – Global Edition Report! After months of analyzing stories, processing data, and engaging in meaningful conversations, we invite you to listen to the official premiere of the Strong Women in IT 2025 – Global Edition Report! This episode focuses on the theme “The Power of Connection: Strong Women in IT – Have an Impact!”, celebrating inspiring Leaders who shape the global tech landscape. In the program:🔷 Why It Matters? – Advisory Board PerspectivesSpeakers: Monika Kordowska – Europe Operational Resilience Leader at Marsh McLennan; Izabela Tworzydło – Director of the Corporate Communications Department at BNP Paribas Bank Polska; Paweł Jakubik – Microsoft Alliance Lead at EY 🔷 Keynote Speech: Inclusive Leadership – The Shaper’s Mind and Equality in PracticeSpeaker: Przemek Gdański – CEO & President of the Management Board of BNP Paribas Bank Polska 🔷 Inspirational Speech I: Connected LeadershipSpeaker: Andreea Baciu – Chief Culture Officer at UiPath 🔷 Inspirational Speech II: Why Is Feminism Paying Back?Speaker: Aleksandra Karasińska – Director RASP Foundation, Journalist & Podcaster 🔷 Panel Discussion: Inclusion in the Tech World – Jury’s InsightsPanelists: Kinga Piecuch – Managing Director at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Poland; Michelle Tower – Senior Director, IT Business Transformation Analytics at Procter & Gamble; Karol Mazurek – Managing Director – Financial Services at Accenture Poland 🔷 Panel Discussion: The Power of Connection – Strong Women in IT PerspectivePanelists: Sylwia Bilska – Managing Director at Edenred; Katarzyna Jóźwik – CEO at SMARTNEY; Natalia Melniciuc – IT Delivery Manager at Orange Moldova 🔷 Closing Session & Official Launch of the Strong Women in IT 2025 Report The event is hosted by Anita Kijanka and Małgorzata Gryz. 💬 Tune in to explore fresh insights, powerful perspectives, and key findings from the Strong Women in IT 2025 Report — and celebrate the stories of remarkable women driving innovation and connection in the tech industry.

🎙️ The Lifecycle of Technology: How to Manage Aging Tech This time, as part of the SWIT podcast series, we dive into a fascinating and often overlooked topic — how technologies evolve, age, and what organizations can do to manage this process wisely. In this episode, our guests discuss:💡 The benefits and risks of the natural lifecycle of technology.💡 How ageing tech impacts innovation, security, and competitive advantage.💡 The key signals that show it’s time to modernize or change direction. You’ll hear insights from three remarkable leaders representing the corporate, startup, and VC worlds:🔹 Nono Bokete – CEO at Data Sentinels🔹 Iwona Cymerman – Managing Partner at FundingBox Deep Tech Fund🔹 Aleksander Kania – Regional Vice President & Country Manager Poland at UiPath The conversation is hosted by Anita Kijanka. 🎧 Tune in and get inspired to rethink how your organization approaches aging technology — from spotting warning signs to planning for the future.

🔔 Together with our Strategic Legal Partner – GESSEL Attorneys at Law, we’re excited to continue our special webinar series: "Legal Insights for Modern Leaders by GESSEL."This time, we're diving into one of the most important and fast-moving topics shaping the future of business: "AI as the New Legal Frontier – Present and Future"! During the conversation we discuss topics such as: 👉 What are the best practices companies should adopt when implementing AI? 👉 Is it possible - and desirable - to regulate AI-driven businesses on a global scale? 👉 How should we address critical issues like data usage by AI models – i.e. is Elton John right when it comes to copyright? These topics are discussed by experienced experts: 🔹 Karolina Mitraszewska – President of the Management Board at PFR Ventures.; 🔹 Dota Szymborska, Ph.D. – Assistant Professor of Ethics at WSB Merito University in Warsaw.The discussion is moderated by Anna Ziewalicz - Advocate, Managing Associate at GESSEL Attorneys at law. Listen this insightful discussion on navigating the evolving legal landscape of artificial intelligence.

📢 We’re thrilled to invite you to listen our next Strong Women in IT discussion: “Scaling Your Business - Does Sense of Purpose Matter?". 🚀Scaling a business is more than just rapid growth: it’s about strategy, resilience, and purpose. But what does it really take to scale successfully in today’s dynamic world? During this session, we are discussing: 👉 Growth strategies in turbulent times – how to navigate uncertainty and stay ahead. 👉 Beyond standard scaling methods – what truly drives sustainable expansion? 👉 Key challenges in scaling – from corporate giants to SMEs - coexistence or a mission impossible? Win-win - worth investing your efforts and energy?What distinguishes this podcast? 🤔 A blend of corporate and entrepreneurial perspectives. Our speakers bring hands-on experience from both global enterprises and fast-growing SMEs, giving you a 360-degree view of scaling. Experts share their knowledge with us: 🔹Myladie Stoumbou – Regional Director at Microsoft; 🔹Paulina Skrzypińska – Chief Innovation Officer at BNP Paribas Bank Polska; Co-founder & Board Member at Endeavor Poland; Leadership Academy for Poland Alumna; 🔹Maciej Wilczyński – Founder & Managing Partner at Valueships. The discussion is moderating by Małgorzata Gryz, Partner & VP of Strong Women in IT and an experienced entrepreneur who brings two perspectives: knowledge of the corporate environment combined with an entrepreneurial mission. Listen an intensive, knowledge-packed session that will help you scale your business with confidence.

📢 We’re excited to invite you to listen our first Strong Women in IT podcast this year. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way businesses operate, but where does innovation end and ethical concerns begin? 🤔 During the discussion, we covered the following issues: 👉 How companies implement Artificial Intelligence in business processes – where AI truly boosts efficiency and where it’s just a "buzzword." 👉 Ethical boundaries – when automation becomes a problem for customers and whether it impacts their purchasing decisions. 👉Transparency in customer communication – should they know when they’re interacting with AI versus a human? 👉The role of AI in customer service and sales – can too much automation harm business relationships? Our guests are Top Technology Leaders: 🔹 Heather Barton-Jones – Area Vice President, Strategic Transformation Office at UiPath International 🔹 Magdalena Kasiewicz – Director of Cloud Services Sales at HPE 🔹 Kasia Gruszka – Partner at Nomtek. The discussion is led by Anita Kijanka, founder of Strong Women in IT. Listen and gain expert insight into the AI ethical dilemmas in business that impact the future. 🔥🔥

Get ready for another inspiring discussion of the Strong Women in IT series! This time, we’re diving into the vital topic of resilience - "Organizational & Personal Resilience: Adapting and Thriving Through Challenges". With many years of experience in the field of IT-Tech & organizational health, 2 panelists will be with us: 🔹 Magda Taczanowska – CEO at Świecąc 🔹 Maciej Żylewicz – HR Consultant in Tech, Owner of Zylewicz.com. The discussion is led by our VP - Małgorzata Gryz. During this session, we uncover: 👉 What does resilience truly mean, both individually and for organizations? 👉 How can individuals develop the ability to manage stress, overcome trauma, and minimize personal impact? 👉 How to build a strong & resilient company, giving people & external ecosystem a reason to believe? Listen and gain powerful insights into resilience - a skill more essential than ever in today’s rapidly changing world. 🌍

🎙️ Discover the Power of Meaningful Partnerships in Driving Change! In this episode of our Strong Women in IT podcast, "Making a Difference", dive into an engaging discussion on how partnerships fuel impactful change and scale missions for real results. 🌍💡 In this episode: 🔹 Michelle Tower: “My Journey and Leadership Reflections” Michelle Tower, Senior Director at Procter & Gamble and Gender Development & Equality Advocate, shares her career journey. Learn how lifelong learning can amplify personal growth and positively impact others. 🔹 Dariusz Mazurkiewicz: “The Story of BLIK & Leadership That Matters” Discover how BLIK revolutionized Poland’s payment market under the leadership of CEO Dariusz Mazurkiewicz, showcasing the pivotal role of innovation-driven leadership. 🔹 Panel: “Making a Difference - Stronger Together” A dynamic panel of industry leaders explores how shared purpose leads to tangible results. Our speakers are: 🔸 Monika Kordowska - Tribe Leader of Operational Excellence Tribe, BNP Paribas Polska; 🔸 Anna Rawska-Kupczyńska - Regional Marketing Director for Central Eastern Europe and Turkey at Hewlett Packard Enterprise; 🔸 Mateusz Majewski - Area Vice President South East Europe at UiPath; 🔸 Anna Ziewalicz - Advocate, Managing Associate at GESSEL. ✨ Hosted by Anita Kijanka and Małgorzata Gryz, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories of collaboration across sectors. 🎧 Listen now and get inspired!

🎙️ Listen to the inspirational Legal Insights for Modern Leaders by GESSEL podcast! In this episode, we focus on a crucial topic: "Women on Supervisory Boards – Best Practices." This discussion explores key legal aspects of serving on supervisory boards, covering essential questions like: 👉 What should you know and what skills should you have before becoming a supervisory board member? 👉 What are the core legal duties and responsibilities of supervisory board members and the role of an independent board member? 👉 What best practices can help mitigate risk and ensure effective oversight? 👉 What is the women’s supervisory board member's perspective on the core board members' duties? The episode features insights from experienced supervisory board members: 🔹 Małgorzata Chruściak - Independent Member of the Supervisory Board of BNP Paribas Bank Polska; 🔹 Anna Podkowińska-Tretyn - Country Director Too Good To Go, Chairwoman of the Mindgram Supervisory Board, Independent Member of the Vivid Games Supervisory Board. The discussion is moderated by Maria Dudzińska, Attorney at Law and Managing Associate at GESSEL. This podcast is an invaluable resource, blending legal expertise and practical experiences from leading women in supervisory roles. Tune in and expand your understanding of this vital topic!

🎙️ Społeczność Strong Women in IT zaprasza na wyjątkowy odcinek podcastu pt. "Lifelong Learning: Droga do silnego przywództwa" – tym razem w języku polskim! Naszymi gośćmi są uznani edukatorzy: 🔹 Jowita Michalska – Założycielka i CEO Digital University 🔹 Jacek Santorski – Dyrektor Programowy Akademii Psychologii Przywództwa, Values; psycholog społeczny i biznesu. Rozmowę prowadzi Anita Kijanka, założycielka Strong Women in IT. W tym odcinku omawiamy: 👉 Jak menedżerowie IT mogą rozwijać kluczowe kompetencje w obliczu dynamicznych zmian technologicznych? 👉 W jaki sposób kształtować kulturę ciągłego uczenia się w zespole? 👉 Dlaczego elastyczne podejście do nowych technologii jest tak istotne? 👉 Jak rozwijać umiejętności liderskie, nie pomijając strategicznych wyzwań? Posłuchaj i dowiedz się, jak koncepcja Lifelong Learning może wspierać Twoje przywództwo i pomóc Ci sprostać współczesnym wyzwaniom.