secretleaders | Lastminute.com: meet Martha Lane Fox, the Baroness of tech who refuses to let her past define her future

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Lastminute.com: meet Martha Lane Fox, the Baroness of tech who refuses to let her past define her future

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Today’s guest Baroness Martha Lane Fox, the founder of lastminute.com, is so much more than just a dotcom entrepreneur.

Key takeaways

Brent Toberman changed her life forever.
The accident that could have been the end of her, grew her resilience, and gave her the opportunity to pursue other avenues.
How Lucky Voice avoided being called Rubber Chicken.
What she learned working on M&S’s board.
The subliminal role San Francisco plays in tech start-ups.
Why she is an avid supporter of young women in tech.

 

 

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