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Podcast: Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD
Episode: Navigating Gender Bias in Tech – PhD Career Advice with Kae Kronthaler-Williams
Description: What does it take to thrive in a system that wasn’t designed for you? In this candid conversation, tech executive and author Kae Kronthaler-Williams joins David Mendes to discuss building a career in male-dominated spaces - and the hard-won lessons she shares in her book Not Made for You.
Drawing on her 30-year journey from telemarketing to the C-suite, Kae breaks down the subtle and systemic biases women still face in STEM, academia, and industry, and how you can equip yourself to overcome them. She also shares powerful insights on confidence, strategic visibility, and why women mu...