Spilling the ITea

• historical women in STEM: Hedy Lamarr

  Welcome back to our series on historical women in STEM. This time let's unravel the Hollywood starlet by day, and secret inventor by night: Hedy Lamarr. We chat about her wild double life, her genius ideas, the struggles she faced as a woman in tech before tech was even a thing, and how she dealt with being underestimated just for looking “too pretty.” We’ll dig into the impact she had on wireless tech (with just enough technical detail to keep it clear and digestible), all while the world was too distracted by her looks to notice what she was really doing.

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• working at an AI startup - with Carlos Sansón

  In this new episode, we chat with our friend (Carlos) Sansón, a software/product engineer at a Barcelona AI startup, about what life in a startup is really like — from constant pivots and fast decisions to open-source culture and building new features. Plus, how he found his path in computer science and the advice he’d give his younger self.

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• from uni to our first 9-5 job

  In this episode, we dive into the journey of landing that first full-time job after studying. We’ll share how we balanced working while studying, from part-time jobs and thesis projects to finding internships that actually made a difference. We’ll discuss how those early experiences shaped our career choices, built confidence, and helped (or didn’t help) when applying for full-time positions. We’ll also dive into what it felt like to enter the professional world for the first time — the hiring process, the shift in workload and expectations, and the surprises that came with finally starting a “real” job.

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• does computer science still matter in 2025?

  In this episode, we dive into the tech industry — and especially the world of software engineering. We’ll share our thoughts on the current state of the field: the impact of COVID, layoffs, hiring freezes, and the real numbers behind the headlines. We’ll talk about how innovation and AI are reshaping the industry, the evolution of software projects, and the constant challenge of staying up to date with the latest technologies. And of course, we’ll tackle the big question: would we still recommend studying software engineering to those considering it today? Join us for an honest look at the new era of tech.

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• we're back! team dynamics, AI and too many meetings

  We’re back! After a little break, we catch up on what’s new in our tech careers — from navigating fast-paced environments and shifting roles to diving into AI, product ownership, and team dynamics. We also chat about the never-ending meetings, performance reviews, and what it really feels like growing in a tech company. A chill, honest conversation to kick off the next season :)

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