Lucrezia Spagnolo: The Fight to End Rape Culture with Survivor-Led Tech

[Technology] [Gender-Based Violence] 

#21: In this special bonus Valentine’s Day episode, we meet Lucrezia Spagnolo, founder of VESTA Social Innovation Technologies, a platform dedicated to supporting survivors of gender-based violence through privacy-focused, survivor-led tech solutions. With a background in international finance, she left the corporate world to tackle systemic barriers that prevent survivors from seeking justice. Recognized as a subject specialist in global research on tech-facilitated abuse, Lucrezia is redefining how technology can be used to empower, protect, and support survivors.

Company Website: VESTA SIT (Social Innovation Technologies)

LinkedIn: Lucrezia Spagnolo + VESTA SIT

VESTA SIT Mini-Podcast Series

RESOURCE LIBRARY FOR SURVIVORS

Article: Valentine’s Day and Emotional Abuse: The Emotional Ties Between The Two

Chapters

• 0:49 What is Unhealthy Relationships and Gender-Based Violence
• 1:29 Introducing Lucrezia Spagnolo and Vesta Social Innovation Technologies
• 2:21 The Impact of Gender-Based Violence Statistics
• 2:41 Lucrezia's Journey from Finance to Advocacy
• 3:40 Challenges Faced by Survivors
• 7:21 Understanding Gender-Based Violence
• 14:51 Systemic Issues in Reporting Gender-Based Violence
• 16:04 The Role of First Conversations in Survivor Support
• 21:10 Criminal Court + Trial Observations
• 23:37 The Genesis of Vesta
• 32:04 Developing Vesta's Platform
• 38:16 Navigating Systemic Barriers
• 41:23 Pilot Testing and Real-World Applications
• 48:28 Balancing Privacy and User Experience
• 54:31 Expanding VESTA's Reach
• 1:05:39 Get to Know your CEO: Rapid Fire Questions