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ravoteq
“women are creators by nature. we imagine, build, lift, and lead – not only through what we achieve, but through what we inspire others to believe is possible.”
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cherie sharifian
chief operating officer & ai lead at ravoteq
about
i believe every success story has a side we don’t always see. building a business in tech has meant taking risks, navigating uncertainty, working incredibly hard, and finding the strength to keep going through the ups and downs. it taught me that building something meaningful takes dedication, commitment, care, and the courage to keep believing in what you’re creating. i’m grateful to be on this journey in the netherlands, where i’ve experienced genuine support for women in tech. i’m proud of how far i’ve come, even more excited about what’s ahead, and hope my journey inspires other women to believe in what they can create.
what advice would you give to your younger self?
you don’t have to feel ready before you begin. take risks, ask questions, take up space, and trust yourself to figure things out along the way. trust the journey, even when you don’t know where it will lead. i truly believe that when you want something deeply and pursue it wholeheartedly, somehow the right people, opportunities, and moments find their way to you. keep going, trust the timing, and enjoy who you become along the way.
ravoteq
“women are creators by nature. we imagine, build, lift, and lead – not only through what we achieve, but through what we inspire others to believe is possible.”