She Built This: From Vision to Venture

SWE-CRS Podcast – The Stories of Women in Leadership (Spotify)

Episode 6: She Built This: From Vision to Venture - The Stories of Women in Leadership Roles | Podcast on Spotify

8 September 2025

Hosts: Sharda Krishna and Kimberly Jacob

Guest: Dani Hestermann

At the SWE-CRS annual banquet I unknowingly sat next to the hosts of the SWE-CRS podcast.  The conversation led to an unexpected invitation to be a guest on their show.   As someone who believes in embracing new experiences, I of course said yes!  In this episode, we take a deeper dive into my journey from engineer to entrepreneur, discussing everything from writing proposals and finding the right organizational culture, to mentorship and support networks.