Tech for Sustainability: How Sulten Empowers Users to Reduce Food Waste

Let's welcome Pia Haugseth, the speaker for our next TechConnect event. Pia will be discussing how technology can be a powerful tool in addressing urgent environmental challenges, particularly in the realm of food waste reduction.

In today's fast-paced digital world, technology plays a crucial role in tackling some of our most pressing environmental issues. Sulten has leveraged the power of innovation to help users reduce food waste by building a global recipe-sharing community. What began as a single-profile app with just 12 recipes has now evolved into a platform that hosts over 250,000 users, 2,500 recipes, and a vibrant, engaged community.

This talk will explore the question: Can technology be a catalyst for change? Drawing from Sulten's experience, the answer is a resounding yes. Pia will share insights into how they've made this happen and the impact it has created in the fight against food waste.

Join us to learn how technology can be harnessed to create meaningful environmental change and build engaged communities around sustainable practices.

Agenda

6:00 PM: Introduction and Icebreaker

6:05 PM: Tech Talk

6:35 PM: Q&A Session

6:45 PM: Networking

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Speaker

Pia Haugseth - Sulten (Chief Executive Officer)

Pia is a graphic designer, artist, and entrepreneur with a strong passion for mentoring startups. She has spent her career creating designs for both print and digital platforms, firmly believing that storytelling is key to building successful brands. Pia’s unique combination of leadership and design expertise allows her to work closely with clients, guiding them through the creative process wh…

Moderator

Vicky Pirker - Vicky Pirker UX Consulting (Strategic Business Consultant)

With a solid blend of expertise, Vicky is a strategic business consultant with over 15 years of experience in IT consulting across global corporations. Her work goes beyond creating digital products💻; she enhances processes and efficiency🚀, making sure businesses and customer experiences are as rewarding as a good morning coffee.

Hosted By

Bianca Glasner, GDG Organizer & WTM Ambassador

Digital and technology enthusiast, who loves to share experiences, best practices and discuss new features, tools and trends. As a Head of Engineering I have the honor to lead an amazing team software engineers, web developers, data scientists and devops engineers where we as a team work strongly together to develop great products and features. Under the Motto "Teamwork makes the dreamwork" I love to help every team member to enable their highest potential.

Vicky Pirker, Co-Organizer & WTM Ambassador

I'm Vicky Pirker, a freelance strategic business consultant specializing in user experience with over 15 years of IT experience. As a Google Women Techmakers (WTM) Ambassador and co-organizer of GDG and WTM Salzburg, I'm passionate about fostering growth and diversity in tech.

I dedicate myself to creating intuitive products and mentoring the next generation, particularly women in STEM. I believe that curiosity and eagerness to learn are key in technology, which goes beyond just coding.

Balancing my professional life with motherhood, I'm raising twins while setting an example that technology can be both fun and inclusive. My mission is to create an environment where diverse tech aspirations flourish, encouraging others to pursue their dreams in the field.

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