In Episode 37 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast, Red Pitaya CEO Mateja Lampe Rupnik joins host Justine Murphy to share her perspectives on the photonics industry and the evolving role of women in STEM.
Mateja talks about leading an open-source hardware company serving innovators worldwide — and highlights why collaboration, transparency, and accessibility are shaping the future of high-performance measurement instruments.
She also discusses her journey from tech and IT to photonics leadership, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
Listen to the full episode of Following the Photons here.
About the Red Pitaya Team
The Red Pitaya Technical Editorial Team is a cross-functional group of technical communicators and product specialists. By synthesizing insights from our hardware developers and global research partners, we provide verified, high-value content that bridges the gap between open-source innovation and industrial-grade precision.
Our mission is to make advanced instrumentation accessible to engineers, researchers, and educators worldwide.
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