Why Women Leave Tech And How Leadership Can Fix It | Innovantage Podcast #44

Episode notes

What does it really take to succeed as a woman in tech leadership today? In this episode of the Innovantage Podcast, we’re joined by Diana Gold — CTO | Head of Digitalization and Technology at Gijos, Partnership Associate Professor at Vilnius University, and PhD candidate at ISM University of Management and Economics. In this conversation, Diana shares: ️Her journey from IT and consulting roles to becoming a CTO in the energy sector ️What women in tech leadership still struggle with — and what actually helps ️Why many digital transformations fail without cultural change ️How AI can both reduce and reinforce bias in hiring and leadership ️What skills matter most for women entering or reskilling into tech ️How public sector, private sector, and academia approach innovation differently Whether you’re a woman working in tech, considering a career in technology, or a leader building digital and inclusive teams, this episode offers practical insights, real‑world experience, and a thoughtful look at the future of tech leadership.