Breaking Barriers: Diversity, Adaptability, and Growth in Tech
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Breaking Barriers: Diversity, Adaptability, and Growth in Tech

Too much of the tech industry is caught up in hype—chasing funding, inflated valuations, and buzzwords. But Joy Cristea thinks it’s time we got back to basics. In this episode, Joy shares her take on what makes truly impactful technology, why product-market fit is too often overlooked, and how lived experience can shape better leadership. From her own journey through startups and scale-ups, she offers a refreshingly honest view on what the industry is getting wrong—and how we can do better.


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