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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of ‘From a Woman to a Leader,’ I sit down with Lindsey Witmer Collins, who transformed early career biases into a thriving business.
Lindsey shares her personal journey from being underestimated to building her own successful tech agency. Through honest stories and practical advice, Lindsey discusses how she faced industry challenges, overcame biases, and forged her own path.
You’ll gain valuable insights on:
Recognizing and overcoming biases in the workplace
Strategies for effective negotiation and self-advocacy
Turning setbacks into opportunities for growth
Building resilience and confidence in a competitive industry
Tune in to hear Lindsey’s inspiring story and discover how her experiences can help you navigate your own career challenges and build the future you deserve.
About Lindsey
Software architect, startup investor, and Founder/CEO of WLCM App Studio, a multi-award-winning software agency
Lindsey founded WLCM App Studio (pronounced “Welcome”) near the dawn of the App Store.
Her agency has built winning apps for clients across industries. WLCM’s work has been recognized by Apple, FastCo., and Webby as “App of the Day”, “Best in Class”, a “World Changing Idea” and “Best of the Internet”, and featured in publications including The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, and Vogue.
WLCM was recognized by Inc. for putting “purpose before profit” as a recipient of their ”Best in Business” award, and profiled in 2022.
Lindsey shares her love for technology and entrepreneurship as a contributor for Inc.com and Forbes.com, as a mentor with Berkeley’s Free Ventures, as a member of the American Society for AI, and as a tech investor. She is particularly passionate about representing the perspectives and interests of women and mothers.
Sign up for Lindsey’s newsletter for personal reflections and commentary on tech, AI, and building the internet we want our children to inherit.
Follow Lindsey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseywitmercollins/
Subscribe to her Newsletter Build it Right: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7150507287713878016/
Read her articles on Forbes: https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Lindsey-Witmer-Collins-Founder-CEO-WLCM-%22Welcome%22-App-Studio/20061abc-c631-4470-abad-f089309f5bc9
Inc articles: https://www.inc.com/author/lindsey-witmer-collins
Learn more about her company WLCM App Studio: https://wlcm.studio
Lindsey shares her personal journey from being underestimated to building her own successful tech agency. Through honest stories and practical advice, Lindsey discusses how she faced industry challenges, overcame biases, and forged her own path.
You’ll gain valuable insights on:
Recognizing and overcoming biases in the workplace
Strategies for effective negotiation and self-advocacy
Turning setbacks into opportunities for growth
Building resilience and confidence in a competitive industry
Tune in to hear Lindsey’s inspiring story and discover how her experiences can help you navigate your own career challenges and build the future you deserve.
About Lindsey
Software architect, startup investor, and Founder/CEO of WLCM App Studio, a multi-award-winning software agency
Lindsey founded WLCM App Studio (pronounced “Welcome”) near the dawn of the App Store.
Her agency has built winning apps for clients across industries. WLCM’s work has been recognized by Apple, FastCo., and Webby as “App of the Day”, “Best in Class”, a “World Changing Idea” and “Best of the Internet”, and featured in publications including The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, and Vogue.
WLCM was recognized by Inc. for putting “purpose before profit” as a recipient of their ”Best in Business” award, and profiled in 2022.
Lindsey shares her love for technology and entrepreneurship as a contributor for Inc.com and Forbes.com, as a mentor with Berkeley’s Free Ventures, as a member of the American Society for AI, and as a tech investor. She is particularly passionate about representing the perspectives and interests of women and mothers.
Sign up for Lindsey’s newsletter for personal reflections and commentary on tech, AI, and building the internet we want our children to inherit.
Follow Lindsey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseywitmercollins/
Subscribe to her Newsletter Build it Right: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7150507287713878016/
Read her articles on Forbes: https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Lindsey-Witmer-Collins-Founder-CEO-WLCM-%22Welcome%22-App-Studio/20061abc-c631-4470-abad-f089309f5bc9
Inc articles: https://www.inc.com/author/lindsey-witmer-collins
Learn more about her company WLCM App Studio: https://wlcm.studio
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