At the Intersection of Tech and Policy with STEaPP Alumnus Leah Friedlander

Описание: In this episode, host Dr. Shirah Z. Mansaray, speaks with alumnus Leah Friedlander, Head of Engagement at the Startup Coalition. In this role, Leah manages and connects with the organisation’s 3,500-strong community of startups, scaleups, venture capital firms, and policymakers, helping to strengthen collaboration across the UK’s innovation ecosystem.

Leah also serves on the Advisory Board of Capital Enterprise and brings a strong background in international affairs and digital policy, having earned an MPA in Digital Technologies and Policy with us at STEaPP and a BA in International Studies and Chinese from The Ohio State University.

Together, they reflect on Leah's journey from STEaPP to a career in the Tech Startup space at the intersection of venture capital, technology, and public affairs, the importance of engagement in shaping thriving startup communities, and how alumni can leverage interdisciplinary skills to drive global impact.