Airwallex Women’s Roundtable: IC or Manager? Navigating the Next Stage of Growth
For many women in high-performing sales and commercial roles, there comes a point where the question is no longer “Can I perform?” - it becomes “What’s the next challenge?”
Do you continue building as a top-performing IC and deepen your craft?
Is management actually the right next move or simply the expected one?
What does long-term career growth look like without sacrificing sustainability, ambition, or life outside of work?
For many women, these decisions also begin intersecting with bigger personal considerations - relationships, children, family planning, leadership responsibilities, financial goals, and redefining what success looks like across different stages of life.
This event is designed for ambitious women across SaaS, fintech, and technology sales who are thinking deeply about their next stage of growth - whether that’s continuing to accelerate as an Individual Contributor, stepping into leadership, or building a career that remains both high-performing and sustainable long term.
Hear from:
Emily Wenglikowski - Senior Renewal Manager at HiBob whose career journey began in hospitality before transitioning into tech sales as an SDR. Her experience spans business development, sales coaching, frontline leadership and customer renewals. Emily is also the founder of Women in Tech Sales Coffee, a community she built to connect, support and empower women in what can often feel like a male-dominated industry.
Denise Laurel - APAC Customer Success & Account Management leader at Dext, with nearly a decade of experience across SaaS and fintech. Denise has built and led multiple commercial teams and founded Women of Tyro, focused on mentorship, advocacy, and advancing women’s careers.
Laura McShane - high-performing IC with 13+ years across SaaS, fintech, and enterprise technology sales at Salesforce, DocuSign, and American Express. Laura is known for her resilience and long-term sustainable career growth in demanding commercial environments.