About this episode

In this episode, Samir Sharma interviews Assel Altayeva about challenges in STEAM, gender stereotypes, and the experiences of women in data science and entrepreneurship.

I sat down with Assel just before Xmas and this is what we talked about: Introduction and Background of Assal Altayeva (0:03) Challenges and Role Models in STEAM (2:24) Educational Systems and Gender Stereotypes (10:31) Women in Data Science and Academia (15:43) Investment Challenges for Female-Led Startups (20:03) Success Stories and Barriers in Entrepreneurship (26:33) Advice for Young Female STEAM Professionals (31:35) Conclusion and Final Thoughts (39:38)

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