<p>What if feeling good about yourself was a precondition for being a good ally?</p><p>In this episode, Salmaan Sana shares how allyship connects leadership, emotional health, and inclusion. </p><p>A former medical student turned leadership facilitator, he explains why vulnerability matters, how overcompensation can repair old imbalances, and how small, human moments can drive real change.</p><p>Listen to learn how men can become more effective allies for women in tech—starting with awareness, compassion, and action.</p><p>🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong><br />03:00<strong> </strong>- Journey into Healthcare and Leadership<br />10:30 - The Role of Medical Education in Leadership<br />20:06 - Understanding Allyship and Its Importance<br />31:45 - Men's Vulnerability and Emotional Health<br />51:32 - Practical Steps to Become an Ally<br />59:04 - Closing the Funding Gap for Female Founders</p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p>You can connect with Salmaan on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/salmaansana/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> or via his <a href="https://salmaansana.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">website</a>.</p><p>You can learn more about the episode on <a href="https://womendisruptingtech.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Substack</a>.</p><p>You can connect with host Dirkjan Hupkes on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkjan-hupkes/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a>.</p>

Women Disrupting Tech

Dirkjan Hupkes

How To Be A Compassionate Ally for Women in Tech with Salmaan Sana | Ep 128

NOV 20, 202566 MIN
Women Disrupting Tech

How To Be A Compassionate Ally for Women in Tech with Salmaan Sana | Ep 128

NOV 20, 202566 MIN

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<p>What if feeling good about yourself was a precondition for being a good ally?</p><p>In this episode, Salmaan Sana shares how allyship connects leadership, emotional health, and inclusion. </p><p>A former medical student turned leadership facilitator, he explains why vulnerability matters, how overcompensation can repair old imbalances, and how small, human moments can drive real change.</p><p>Listen to learn how men can become more effective allies for women in tech—starting with awareness, compassion, and action.</p><p>🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong><br />03:00<strong> </strong>- Journey into Healthcare and Leadership<br />10:30 - The Role of Medical Education in Leadership<br />20:06 - Understanding Allyship and Its Importance<br />31:45 - Men's Vulnerability and Emotional Health<br />51:32 - Practical Steps to Become an Ally<br />59:04 - Closing the Funding Gap for Female Founders</p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p>You can connect with Salmaan on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/salmaansana/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> or via his <a href="https://salmaansana.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">website</a>.</p><p>You can learn more about the episode on <a href="https://womendisruptingtech.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Substack</a>.</p><p>You can connect with host Dirkjan Hupkes on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkjan-hupkes/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a>.</p>