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title: "Inspirational Women in STEM: 5 Leadership Lessons From Red Pitaya CEO Mateja Lampe Rupnik"
description: Red Pitaya CEO Mateja Lampe Rupnik shares 5 leadership lessons for women in STEM. Read the full interview for insights and inspiration.
---

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# [Inspirational Women in STEM: 5 Leadership Lessons From Red Pitaya CEO Mateja Lampe Rupnik](https://content.redpitaya.com/blog/inspirational-women-in-stem-red-pitaya-ceo-leadership-lessons)

 Written by [Red Pitaya Technical Editorial Team](https://content.redpitaya.com/blog/author/red-pitaya-technical-editorial-team) | Dec 16, 2024 1:00:00 PM

In a recent interview with **Authority Magazine**, Red Pitaya CEO **Mateja Lampe Rupnik** shares her unique leadership insights and lessons learned from over two decades working in tech and STEM.

From championing open-source hardware to advocating for greater inclusion of women in science and engineering, Mateja highlights how curiosity, courage, and clear communication can drive meaningful change — both inside the lab and beyond.

She also discusses her journey from the automotive industry to leading Red Pitaya, her vision for accessible tools that empower innovators worldwide, and why balancing bold ideas with lean processes is key to success.

Read the full piece and discover her **5 essential leadership lessons** [here](https://medium.com/authority-magazine/inspirational-women-in-stem-and-tech-mateja-lampe-rupnik-of-red-pitaya-on-the-5-leadership-lessons-9102dcb07e08).

[View full post](https://content.redpitaya.com/blog/inspirational-women-in-stem-red-pitaya-ceo-leadership-lessons)

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