My name is Manon, I am a Product Innovation and Design Director, speaker, mentor, and startup advisor. I went through a major depression in 2021. I was off work for 11 months. Having transitioned from prominent AI companies like Element AI to a focus on mental health, I’m now leveraging my expertise to foster benevolence within the tech industry, continually innovating for a more compassionate future. Enthusiastic about impossible challenges, I’ve shared my dubiously humorous story with people in 6 countries at Nantes Devfest, IxDA Lausanne, Devoxx Paris and London, and at the UXDX community event. I’ll keep going for as long as it takes to put health first and reclaim our well-being. Born in France, raised as a citizen of the world, my purpose is to heal by Design
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THIS PRESENTATION WILL BE HELD IN ENGLISH
Ctrl+Alt+Depression
Women, especially in tech, face unique pressures and are twice as likely to experience depression. Amidst striving for perfection and battling stigma, it’s crucial to challenge mental health taboos and support each other in the tech community.
