On this weeks episode of Silicon Valley Impact, S1E8, Mariane Bekker is back in the studio for our monthly "Woman in Leadership" episode.

On todays show we have Viktorija Pashuta, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine, an esteemed international fashion publication headquartered in Beverly Hills. Viktorija is also Co-Founder of FemFounders, a startup dedicated to empowering women founders through learning, networking, and access to capital. She is passionate about fostering a supportive entrepreneurial community. Listen as she describes her journey from Latvia, where she started as a Fashion Journalist and marketer before earning an MSc in Marketing from Oxford Brooks University. She is a trailblazer in the fashion world, awarded the International Rising Media Star Award in New York and the Best Fashion Photographer Award from the Los Angeles Fashion Awards. Listen in as we discuss the crossover of marketing and startup.

Also joining us is Lucy Park, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Upstage. Upstage boosts work efficiency with industry-leading document processing engines and large-language models (LLMs). Their flagship large language model Solar defines the benchmark for cost-effective and powerful AI solutions for enterprises. Additionally, our Document AI boasts a proven track record in automating documents through advanced AI OCR technology. Listen in as Lucy describes her startup experience and fast growing strategy into the market

Finally, in studio is Aileen MacLeod, Co-owner of Black Cat Hats in Los Gatos California, a town staple for years. Get insights into how this small business owner has made an endearing mark on her community and why Black Cat Hats is tops in hats and accessories

This and much more on Silicon Valley Impact, KPCR 92.9 FM with Lisa Helfrick and Brian Bernasconi on the controls.