Season 3
Dec. 12, 2024 - S3 - Ep. 7
Routers and Blue Lipsticks: The Many Lives of Sandy Lerner
Joining Elena as the permanent co-host of Breaking the 20% is none other than Maria Stylianou! Maria and Elena start their new partnership by diving into the unapologetically bold life of Sandy Lerner, who co-founded Cisco Systems, invented the multiprotocol router, and revolutionized computer networking—only to be unceremoniously booted from her own company post-IPO by a board that couldn’t handle her outspoken style. Instead of sulking, Lerner went on to punk up the beauty industry with Urban Decay, save historic landmarks, and run a sustainable farm, all while sticking it to anyone who told her she couldn’t.
Nov. 27, 2024 - S3 - Ep. 6
Ο μύθος τους αυτοδημιούργητου δισεκατομμυριούχου
Στο νέο επεισόδιο, αφηγούμαι στον Κωνσταντίνο Ψυλλίδη την συναρπαστική ιστορία της Microsoft και της Apple, και των ιδρυτών τους, του Μπιλ Γκέιτς και του Στιβ Τζομπς. Μέσα από το φακό της ταινίας του 1999 “Οι Πειρατές της Silicon Valley”, ανατρέχουμε σε εμβληματικές στιγμές και καθοριστικές συμφωνίες που καθόρισαν τον κόσμο της τεχνολογίας πριν αποκαλύψω στον Κωνσταντίνο ότι η κινηματογραφική εκδοχή της ιστορίας δεν είναι όλη η αλήθεια. Ακούστε το επεισόδιο για να μάθετε την αλήθεια πίσω από το μύθο.
Nov. 27, 2024
Announcements
We have some exciting announcements to share about the future of Breaking the 20%! Fresh ideas, and new directions are on the horizon, and we can’t wait to bring you along on this journey. Tune in to this mini-episode to hear all about what’s coming next, how we’re evolving, and what this means for you, our amazing listeners. Don’t miss it—it’s going to be a transformative moment for Breaking the 20%!
Nov. 13, 2024 - S3 - Ep. 5
The Rise and Fall of Silicon Alley's Cyber Rock Stars
In this episode, with the help of Anna, we tell the story of a brief moment in the 1990s when women were at the forefront of the nascent internet and tech scene in New York City, dubbed "Silicon Alley." It follows the journeys of three pioneering women - Stacy Horn, Marisa Bowe, and Jaime Levy - as they built innovative online communities, publications, and agencies. But as the dot-com boom intensified, corporate interests take over, eclipsing these women and transforming the web from a creative, community-driven space into a profit-driven industry. The episode highlights how these early cyber-celebrities were on the verge of defining the culture of the internet, before being pushed aside as the industry became dominated by men. It’s a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in web history when women held center stage.
Oct. 30, 2024 - S3 - Ep. 4
A conversation with Yulia Tarasova, KidIT Co-Founder
In this episode, I am thrilled to host Yulia Tarasova, co-founder of KidIT Cyprus, a groundbreaking program dedicated to transforming young tech users, aged 5–13, into creators through hands-on, creative education. With a background in the gaming industry, Yulia has brought a unique, family-centered approach to tech education in Cyprus with KidIT’s innovative curriculum. Join us as we discuss the importance of project-based learning, the value of teaching children to become tech creators from a young age, and KidIT’s mission.
Oct. 17, 2024 - S3 - Ep. 3
ΙΔΕΚ: Καινοτομία και Χρηματοδοτικά Εργαλεία στην Κύπρο (Greek/Ελληνικά)
Στο νέο επεισόδιο του “Breaking the 20%”, φιλοξενούμε τον Δρ. Τριαντάφυλλο Στυλιανόπουλο, Αναπληρωτή Καθηγητή στο Τμήμα Μηχανικών Μηχανολογίας και Κατασκευαστικής, και τον Θεόδωρο Λουκαΐδη, Γενικό Διευθυντή του ΙδΕΚ. Μαζί συζητάμε για την αποστολή και το όραμα του ΙδΕΚ, την εξέλιξη της έρευνας και της καινοτομίας στην Κύπρο, καθώς και τα σημαντικά χρηματοδοτικά προγράμματα που στηρίζουν το ερευνητικό οικοσύστημα της χώρας. Ο Δρ. Στυλιανόπουλος μοιράζεται την πορεία του ως ερευνητής και τη συμβολή του εργαστηρίου του στην ανάπτυξη νέων ταλέντων, ενώ εξετάζουμε τον ρόλο των ERC Advanced Grants και πώς η Κύπρος μπορεί να διακριθεί ακόμη περισσότερο στη διεθνή σκηνή. Τέλος συζητούμε την εκδήλωση “European Researchers’ Night” που πραγματοποιήθηκε το Σεπτέμβρη που μας πέρασε.
Oct. 2, 2024 - S3 - Ep. 2
A Conversation with Tanya Romanyukha on the Women in STEM Cyprus Forum
In this episode of Breaking the 20%, we sit down with Tanya to discuss the inspiring Women in STEM Cyprus Forum. The first Women in STEM Cyprus Forum is a landmark event dedicated to empowering and advocating for women in STEM fields. We explore how this event is driving change in the tech industry and STEM industry in general by fostering a supportive community for women and showcasing their contributions to science and technology. Tune in to learn about the challenges women face in tech and how initiatives like this are empowering the next generation of female innovators.
Sept. 25, 2024 - S3 - Ep. 01
Bye Bye Bye, Lenna
We’re back for another season! In this episode, we explore the story behind Playboy’s most popular issue, which sold 7.16 million copies, and how it’s connected to every digital photo. With the help of the producer of the show, Andreas Phylactou, we get into how the tech industry dehumanizes women like Lenna, Jennifer, and JLo (all featured in this story) and the impact this has on the current representation of women in the tech industry.