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Meet Steph Dickson, bridging the gap between tech, sustainability, and conscious leadership. From fashion to Web3, her journey is about rewriting the narrative. Dive into her vision for a future where innovation serves people and the planet.
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Talk to us about your journey from fashion into tech and sustainability ?
“I fell down the Web3 rabbit hole, where I found hope and co founded UNTAM3D.
The hope was for the potential applications of these tools, alongside AI, and how they can be leveraged for real impact rather than hype driven speculation.”
My journey hasn’t been linear, it’s been a mix of exploration, wake-up calls, and a deep desire to create meaningful change. I started in the fashion industry, thinking I had landed my dream job, only to be confronted with the realities of its environmental and social impact. That was my turning point. I couldn’t unsee what I had learned and I knew I had to do something about it.
I founded Green Is The New Black and The Conscious Festival to bridge the gap between awareness and action, creating spaces where people could connect, learn, and be inspired to live and lead more consciously. Over time, I realised that the destruction we see externally is deeply linked to what’s happening internally. That’s why I’ve shifted my focus to conscious leadership, helping people reconnect to their purpose and lead in a way that aligns business success with planetary well-being.
At the same time, after a bout of eco-anxiety, I fell down the Web3 rabbit hole, where surprisingly I found hope and co-founded UNTAM3D. The hope was for the potential applications of these tools, alongside AI, and how they can be leveraged for real impact rather than hype driven speculation. The intersection of tech and sustainability is one of the most interesting spaces right now, and I see enormous potential for blockchain, decentralised governance, and AI-driven solutions to help scale positive change.
One of the things I’m most proud of is how we shifted sustainability from niche to mainstream conversation in Singapore through The Conscious Festival. When we first started, sustainability was often seen as inaccessible or something you had to “sacrifice” for. We flipped that narrative, making it aspirational, engaging, and business-relevant, bringing together corporates, investors, creatives, and activists to drive real solutions.
(Steph co-wrote a song with AI for our 'Breaking Barriers With Tech' Event for IWD. Its a reflection on her journey, from climate activism to Web3 to AI, and the choices we face as we build the future)
What excites you about the future in web 3 and AI and how you see yourself shaping it ?
I believe Web3 and AI could play a critical role in creating fairer, more transparent, and more inclusive systems but we have to get it right from now. Ensuring they aren’t just decentralised for the sake of it, but actually creating regenerative, community-led solutions that prioritise people and planet. Otherwise I am very cautious about the direction it may go in.
Here are a few other things that I think about a lot:
The Intersection of AI, web3, and sustainability - AI has the potential to supercharge sustainability solutions from supply chain optimisation to climate risk modelling. The key is ensuring AI is used ethically, inclusively, and with a net-positive impact rather than reinforcing extractive systems.
Climate-conscious finance & tokenised impact – Investors are moving from ESG as a “nice-to-have” to a business imperative. Web3 technologies could bring transparency and decentralisation to impact funding, ensuring capital flows to where it’s needed most.
Climate fatigue & the need for storytelling – People are overwhelmed. To re-engage the masses, we need fresh, creative ways to communicate sustainability - through culture, entertainment, and experiences that inspire, not just inform.
How are you currently acting as a sponsor to help women in tech grow?
I’m passionate about amplifying women’s voices in sustainability and emerging technology. Whether it’s creating platforms, connecting people to opportunities, pointing out the skewed panels/speaker line ups and suggesting excellent women speakers, or advocating for conscious leadership at the highest levels, I believe in lifting others as we climb.
I truly believe that when you operate from a place of love not fear, when you pay attention to your intention and energy behind what you are doing, everything shifts. I also believe there is enough for everyone and that collaboration is a true key to success not competition. Each of us has our own unique spin, experience and life experience that is invaluable to something or someone.
What can allies do to better support women and create a more inclusive tech environment?
“I truly believe that when you operate from a place of love not fear, when you pay attention to your intention and energy behind what you are doing, everything shifts.”
Allyship - The best allies are those who actively listen, advocate, and create space for women to lead. It’s about ensuring women’s voices are heard in decision-making rooms, not just included for optics. And at a basic level? Call out bias when you see it - whether it’s in hiring, pay gaps, or dismissing ideas based on who’s presenting them.
What advice would you give to women entering or advancing in the tech industry
Your perspective is not just valuable, it’s essential. Tech needs diverse, human-centred leadership to ensure innovation actually serves people and the planet. Trust your instincts, find your community of allies, and don’t wait for permission to lead.
Final thoughts
At the end of the day, real impact isn’t just about innovating technology - it’s about reprogramming mindsets, structures, and systems. The future of business, tech, and sustainability isn’t just about doing less harm; it’s about building regenerative solutions that work for both people and the planet. The question isn’t whether we can do it, it’s whether we’re willing to.