Isabella De Michelis

Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. Its timeless insights on strategic understanding oneself and others to achieve victory through influence rather than direct force still guide me to find graceful, empathetic paths forward, creatively solving challenges.

“Privacy is an insurance policy to keep your democracy.” These wise words from Peter A. Winn remind us that democratic freedoms require space for dissenting thought and self-determination, away from watchful eyes.

Underwater fishing. As a child, I enjoyed exploring the hidden marine world through snorkelling.

The quest for knowledge. My lifelong love of learning ensures this journey of discovery never feels complete, as each new experience offers the potential to expand my mind.

I will keep founding companies forever. It’s a bit of an addiction — the challenge of starting something new from nothing and building it into a success is very rewarding.

Spend more quality time with my family. Life’s deepest adventures unfold among family.

The feedback from my team was both positive and negative. Leading through open dialogue where all voices contribute empowers progress. Confronting challenges respectfully as a united team and witnessing their support for one another inspires my own best work daily.

My family has always been my greatest source of support as I pursue my career path and aspirations. They instilled a strong sense of confidence, perseverance, and work ethic in me from a young age. Their encouragement knows no bounds — I can rely on their comfort, wisdom, and reassurance whenever challenges arise to help me push through obstacles.

Unconscious biases still impact women disproportionately. Implicit assumptions about things like leadership or family roles can lessen opportunities.

Overcoming this requires awareness at both individual and organisational levels, along with accountability and active steps to promote true diversity and inclusion. A fair, merit-based culture will strengthen our industry.

One of the ongoing challenges is overcoming systemic gender biases that can disproportionately impact women's careers and limit their full participation.

To strengthen the industry, more focus is needed on addressing both implicit and explicit biases through awareness, accountability, and cultivating a truly inclusive culture where all voices are empowered without prejudice.

My work is defined by a relentless dedication to innovating creative solutions and seeing projects through from inception to completion, no matter the challenges. From the earliest conceptual stages, I approach each endeavour with passion.

Credibility. Once you can make a name for yourself, the rest just goes so much easier.

"Would you do it all again?"

I enjoy being at the forefront of constant innovation to overcome real-world issues. By demonstrating how technological progress can directly enhance lives, I find fulfilment in helping others appreciate change for good.

I would advise young women starting in technology to pursue their ideas fearlessly while building community. Passion and perseverance will carry your concepts far, so don't doubt big dreams.

Leadership style depends greatly on company culture and stage of growth. As the CEO of a startup, my priority has been executing our bold vision efficiently to gain early traction. This requires a degree of authority to empower quick decision-making.

My multicultural upbringing, language skills, and sensitivity to cultural nuances have been invaluable leadership assets. Truly understanding diverse perspectives fosters rapport and appreciation within teams. Equally important is listening not just to the words but discerning deeper needs, motivations, and concerns to guide empathetically.

Gaining true commitment requires demonstrating care through actions, not just words. I've led by example with hard work, learning, and fairness and made myself available to listen without judgment. Empowering teams with autonomy within clear expectations breeds motivation that we all can win.

Past experiences.

By being efficient and gentle I can usually avoid problems at customer care level.

Ensuring a positive customer experience must be a constant priority in all that we do. While it's easy to get caught up in day-to-day tasks, I make a conscious effort to view our work through the customer lens.

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Absolutely!

ErnieApp is a Privacy Knowledge Manager. It makes it easy for everyone to exercise privacy rights and manage data-sharing preferences for digital services. From one place, in your hand, with one click, in real-time, you can set your privacy preferences, sync them across your devices, and ensure your choices are respected.

For me, technology is a means to connect people and solve problems. Rather than an end in itself, it provides tools that can increase opportunity, accessibility, and understanding when guided by goals of positive social impact. The real value is how technologies bring more of the world together and empower humanity.

I'm optimistic about the potential of emerging technologies if developed and applied responsibly. AI and the metaverse show potential but need work on transparency, fairness, and privacy. Mobile is getting better over time and the internet needs a proper clean up. Continued efforts on online safety, access, and oversight can unlock further benefits. I'm always on the lookout for new technologies in the communication and information space. Another interesting trend is robotics and health care. Although I know less about them, I still think they are fascinating.

If I had to choose one technological invention that has had the greatest impact, I would say the cellphone. By allowing on-the-go wireless communication, cellphones truly revolutionised how we connect. Now, we can communicate with people across the globe.

It can do good - but it is important to do an economic impact assessment before committing to massive deployments.

I keep my tech skills sharp through hands-on learning, coursework, and industry newsletters. Attending meetups and conferences exposes me to new ideas and tools while teaching others cements my own knowledge.

Quora is a top favourite of mine due to the thoughtful discussions that take place across many different subject areas. Seeing various perspectives shared makes it an insightful place to learn.

LinkedIn is highly valuable for professional networking and keeping apprised of industry news and developments through connecting with colleagues and following discussions. The opportunity to actively engage in my field online makes it engaging.

As mentioned before Quora and LinkedIn.

Where CBInsights provides robust market research and data supporting strategic decisions, Statista offers interesting statistics on diverse topics. Instagram inspires creativity through visual content.

Collectively, these sites facilitate learning through interaction, strong analytics, and engaging presentation formats, making them mainstay resources.

Translator apps and search engines are my favourite ones.
Social media sites have their uses but can feel like a chore to dedicate much time to. While maintaining a presence is advantageous, the experience lacks the passion of my top favourites.

News sites are important for keeping informed but seldom inspire joy in the same way as outlets centred around exploration and learning. Function overshadows fun.