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Dame Stephanie Shirley: The woman who rewrote the rules of tech

The Brands Transforming Our World podcast

Welcome to latest episode of our podcast series, “Brands Transforming Our World”, where we give a platform for the tech C-Suite to tell their stories.

In this month’s discussion, Brands2Life Co-Founder, Giles Fraser, and former BBC Tech Correspondent, Rory Cellan-Jones, sit down with Dame Stephanie Shirley, technology pioneer, businesswoman and philanthropist.

A child refugee, software pioneer, fierce champion of women in tech, and a visionary philanthropist, Dame Steve’s story is unlike any other. She founded her software company in 1962 with just £6 and went on to revolutionise remote working and employee ownership… and all while building it a $3bn business.

In this episode we cover:

  • The story behind the UK’s first all-women software company
  • How she pioneered remote work decades before the internet
  • The boldness (and barriers) of building a tech business in the 60s
  • Her unique approach to philanthropy and autism advocacy
  • Why she’s still working (and swimming!) at 91

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Each month, Giles Fraser and Rory will quiz a different tech industry leader. We’ll be hearing their personal stories, what it takes to run the world’s most innovative companies, and how these brands are transforming our world.