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The Difference Engine | B2B Category Design | Private Equity | Venture Capital56. Interview with Sean Williams: How I built a new AI categoryWelcome to the fifth in a series of interviews with European tech leaders brought to you in association with Boardwave. The Boardwave network is a powerful community of Founders, CEOs, Chairs, Independent NEDs & their Investors from across Europe, representing companies at every stage of development.This week, we are joined by tech entrepreneur Sean Williams. A Philosophy graduate from Cambridge University, Sean brings a sharp strategic mind to solving some of the toughest business challenges with AI. As the Founder and CEO of AutogenAI, a fast-growing scaleup backed by investors like Blossom Capital, Spark Capital, and Salesforce...
2025-08-2042 min
Movers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParky Profiles: Jagdeep AujlaOur final profile of this summer series has a very particular set of skills... Jagdeep Aujla is a London-born karate champion and martial arts enthusiast who, since his Parkinson's diagnosis, has established the Dopamine Warriors Boxing Club. Jagdeep joins the Movers & Shakers in the pub and shows all the resilience you'd expect from the Bruce Lee of PD – but also some cheering optimism about embracing the challenges of the condition and fighting through.Sponsored by Boardwave, who support Cure Parkinson's.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn an...
2025-08-0926 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParky Profiles: Alison AndersonOur profile this week is of a Parky on a mission: Alison Anderson who is, as you listen to this episode, cycling across America to raise money for Cure Parkinson's. This isn't Alison's first marathon bike ride, she's previously zoomed across Southeast Asia, raising money and awareness. An inspiration for both her athletic endeavour and fundraising prowess, Alison is living, cycling proof that Parkinson's doesn't have to stop you in your tracks!You can still sponsor Alison's bike ride across America – go here to send your support!Sponsored by Boardwave, who support Cure Pa...
2025-07-2618 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sThe Parky Petition Hits 100,000!This Wednesday, our titanic campaign to reach 100,000 signatures on the Parky Charter petition reached its climax. After a marathon effort involving Gillian commandeering EasyJet planes, the Judge haranguing cricket-goers at Lords, and an unexpected segue into TikTok virality, that target was reached. To celebrate, we gathered 80% of the Movers & Shakers at Gillian's to raise a glass of bubbly – and were delighted to be joined by some very special guests who had gone the extra mile to get signatures!Don't stop signing Parky Charter petition! You can do so by going to ParkyPetition.com!Sp...
2025-07-1916 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParky Profiles: John CaulcuttIn a long and varied career, John Caulcutt has worn many hats: rock musician, stockbroker, marketing man, bobsled champion, fundraising extraordinaire, and, since 2019, parky. He joins us for this, the latest in our summer interview series, to discuss a life well-lived and how he ended up a prolific philanthropist who believes that a breakthrough for PD could be just around the corner...Don't forget to sign the Parky Charter petition by going to ParkyPetition.com!Sponsored by Boardwave, who support Cure Parkinson's.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell...
2025-07-0521 min
Doorzetters | met Ruud Hendriks en Richard BrossPhill Robinson: van SILICON VALLEY tot EXACT SOFTWARERuud Hendriks en Richard Bross praten met Phil Robinson – ex-CMO Salesforce, voormalig CEO Exact en oprichter van Boardwave. Phil leeft sinds zijn 52e met Parkinson en zet zich in voor onderzoek naar een genezing.
Samen met Phil verkennen we Silicon Valley-cultuur, bedrijfsgroei bij Exact, de kracht van netwerken via Boardwave en zijn strijd voor Cure Parkinson’s.
In deze aflevering:
Hoe een foute schouderdiagnose leidde tot zijn zwaarste moment.
Waarom hardlopen en routines onmisbaar zijn bij Parkinson.
Het geheim achter Silicon Valley’s succes en hoe Boardwave dat naar Euro...
2025-06-271h 01Movers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParky Profiles: Linda GrantThis summer we'll be interviewing a handful of interesting people who are living with Parkinson's. First up: the novelist Linda Grant. Linda started life as a journalist before becoming acclaimed fiction writer who won the Women's Prize in 2000 for her novel When I Lived in Modern Times, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2008 for The Clothes on Their Backs. Here, she talks for the first time about her Parkinson's diagnosis, how it has impacted her writing, and how she plans to become (maybe) the first writer to bring to life a protagonist living with PD.
2025-06-2127 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sPetition Update!Earlier this month, the Movers and Shakers descended on Brighton in order to drum up enthusiasm for our petition. We're looking for 100,000 signatures in order to guarantee that our Parky Charter – a list of demands/requests that would improve Parkinson's care – gets a debate in Parliament. On this special episode (during our summer break) we report back from the (very rainy) seaside, and catch-up in the Notting Hill pub to look at how the petition is progressing and launch a very special competition which could bring the show to where you – yes, you – live.Don't forget to sign...
2025-06-1415 minThe Difference Engine | B2B Category Design | Private Equity | Venture Capital50. Interview with Amber Vodegel: Designing the new category of Ethical AIWelcome to the fourth in a series of interviews with European tech leaders brought to you in association with Boardwave. The Boardwave network is a powerful community of Founders, CEOs, Chairs, Independent NEDs & their Investors from across Europe, representing companies at every stage of development.This week, we are joined by tech entrepreneur Amber Vodegel. Born in the Netherlands and now based in the UK, Amber has built a career at the cutting edge of healthtech, creating tools that directly improve lives. As the founder of Pregnancy+, the world’s leading pregnancy app with over 150 million users, sh...
2025-06-1152 minThe Difference Engine | B2B Category Design | Private Equity | Venture Capital48. Interview with Rich Waterworth: Building the tech that defines modern culture (YouTube, Tik Tok, ITV)Welcome to the third in a series of interviews with European tech leaders brought to you in association with Boardwave. The Boardwave network is a powerful community of Founders, CEOs, Chairs, Independent NEDs & their Investors from across Europe, representing companies at every stage of development.This week, This week we are joined by Boardwave patron and mentor Rich Waterworth. Rich has spent his career at the intersection of media and technology, shaping the future of how we create, consume, and connect. From 2019 to 2024, he served as General Manager of TikTok across Europe and EMEA, steering the platform’s...
2025-05-1456 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sLive from Henley!As a special extra, to round out this fifth season of Movers and Shakers, the show is coming to you live from Henley! Away from the pub (and with a live audience) the gang talk about their Parkinson's progress and are joined by a couple of special guests, representing the local area and giving you a glimpse inside Paul's brain...Don't forget to sign the Parky Charter petition by going to ParkyPetition.com!Sponsored by Boardwave, who support Cure Parkinson's.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer...
2025-05-1026 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sThe Parky Charter Debate in ParliamentThis week saw the first substantial debate in the UK Parliament on the subject of Parkinson's – and it was initiated by an enterprising Scottish MP, Graeme Downie, off the back of the Movers and Shakers' Parky Charter. So, for this emergency episode, Gillian and Mark report live from Parliament, introducing some highlights from the debate, and speaking to Graeme and his office manager, the inimitable Vonnie, about how politics can be used to help Britain's Parkies.Don't forget to sign the Parky Charter petition by going to ParkyPetition.com!Sponsored by Boardwave, who su...
2025-05-0314 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sRelationshipsIn this, the last episode in our current series, the Movers & Shakers have gathered at the Notting Hill pub with (most of) their spouses, to talk about how to navigate a relationship after the diagnosis. With the able assistance of a relationship expert, Gillian and Mike, Mark and Jo, Paul and Julie, Nick and Liz, and Rory – riding solo – talk through the ups and downs of coupledom in the wake of the Parkinson's reveal. Honest, revealing and often very funny, this is a guide on how to (or, perhaps, how not to) stick it out. Don't forg...
2025-04-2635 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sTravelTravelling with Parkinson's shouldn't be a nightmare – but often it is. From long lines at the airport to the constant battle for a seat on the Tube, how can people with Parkinson's navigate the frenetic world of travel? On this episode, the Movers and Shakers gather at the pub to consider their experiences – good and bad – and whether there's the chance to reinvent the way that companies and the public think about disabled people travelling. We also speak to a top travel expert, and a former Home Secretary, about the changes needed to make the world of travel a more a...
2025-04-1931 minThe Difference Engine | B2B Category Design | Private Equity | Venture Capital46. Interview with Steve Garnett: A lifetime building software giants (Oracle, Siebel, Salesforce)Welcome to the second in a series of interviews with European tech leaders brought to you in association with Boardwave. The Boardwave network is a powerful community of Founders, CEOs, Chairs, Independent NEDs & their Investors from across Europe, representing companies at every stage of development.This week, we are joined by Boardwave member and patron, Steve Garnett. A man of many accomplishments, Steve is best known as the former Chair of Salesforce in Europe, having built Category leader Salesforce’s operations in EMEA from scratch, a leadership challenge he’d previously risen to with both Siebel and Orac...
2025-04-1659 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sWorld Parkinson's Day: The Big Sing!On this very special episode of Movers and Shakers, the gang head out of the Notting Hill pub to take, once again, to Downing Street. But handing over the latest petition is only the start of an action packed day – from there, it's on to the Houses of Parliament to convene with hundreds of Parkies for The Big Sing! This episode is a little journey through the day, as we speak to people who made the trip down to London about their experiences and hopes for the future. Plus, Mark Mardell is up in Huddersfield, as the WPD celebrations sp...
2025-04-1216 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sInside the Movers & ShakersEach time we, the Movers and Shakers, convene at the pub for a recording session, we follow it up with an anarchic planning session, where we analyse the episodes that been recently broadcast and debate what should be featured on future instalments. This week, we're leaving the microphones running during this meeting to give you the inside scoop on how the podcast is made, and a little preview of the exciting editions that might be headed your way soon.Don't forget to sign the Parky Charter petition by going to ParkyPetition.com!And for...
2025-04-0520 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sMusic!There's no doubting the ability of music to uplift the soul – but could it also help to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's? That's what the Movers and Shakers are discussing today in the Notting Hill pub, as they're joined by musical experts, including a man who whistled for Monty Python's The Life of Brian and a Welsh samba band (who have brought their drums all the way to W11). Whether it's a conduit for new creativity, a means of raising awareness or a cuing mechanism to arrest the disease's progression, there's something undeniably special about music. So pause Classic FM...
2025-03-2930 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sThe GutIt's said that the most consistent symptom of Parkinson's isn't the tremor, but constipation. Could this rather inconvenient truth reveal a relationship between our gut microbiome and development of the disease? To help with this deep-dive into the gut, the Movers & Shakers are joined by a gastroenterologist, a professor of microbiome, and the creator of a probiotic for gut health. Tune in, and get to the heart of how a Mediterranean diet could help with PD (though sadly it doesn't consist of profiteroles, moussaka or a big bowl of paella).Sponsored by Boardwave, who support Cure...
2025-03-2224 minThe Difference Engine | B2B Category Design | Private Equity | Venture Capital44. Interview with Stephane Kurgan: From Candy Crush to a $5.9 billion cash outWelcome to the first in a series of interviews with European tech leaders brought to you in association with Boardwave. The Boardwave network is a powerful community of Founders, CEOs, Chairs, Independent NEDs & their Investors from across Europe, representing companies at every stage of development.This week, we are joined by Boardwave member Stephane Kurgan. A man of many accomplishments in the IT and associated investment industries, Stephane is best known for being the COO of European Category leader, King Digital Entertainment. During Stephane’s tenure, King made social gaming their own, listing on NASDAQ and growing to...
2025-03-1941 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sParkinson's in the MediaA recent spate of Parkinson's related headlines – from miracle pumps to worm-based solutions – have had the Movers and Shakers questioning exactly how the condition is portrayed in the media. Are we getting a good balance between raising the salience of the diseases ill effects, on the one hand, and inspiring hope on the other? To discuss this, the (rather depleted) team in the pub are joined by a top newspaper editor and the Parkinson's UK's media bod.Sponsored by Boardwave, who support Cure Parkinson's.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayh...
2025-03-1533 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sMitochondriaDo you know what mitochondria are? Don't worry, neither did the Movers & Shakers until they gathered two top experts with them at the Notting Hill pub in order to probe this line of enquiry. Could "aberrant" (as the Judge is prone to call them) mitochondria be responsible for Parkinson's? And, if so, are there possible therapies that might impact the development of the disease, and, if not cure it outright, arrest its progression? All this – and more! – on a fascinating voyage into one of the most exciting areas of scientific discovery.Sponsored by Boardwave, who support Cure...
2025-03-0826 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sFundraisingWould you rather: bid for a rugby shirt signed by the mysterious "Mike Tiddle", run a marathon around Loch Ness, or paraglide off the top of Mont Blanc? Those are some of the extraordinary fundraising projects undertaken in the name of Parkinson's, and that's what the Movers & Shakers are discussing in the pub today. With inspirational stories from great fundraisers as well as a look at how effective charities are – both at accumulating this money and also at spending it – this episode will make you grateful for the amazing acts of bravery (and generosity) going on around us.
2025-03-0130 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sIntimacyIt's getting rather hot in the Notting Hill pub this week, as we convene to discuss the (t)horny question of intimacy. Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it – but do Parkies? The Movers and Shakers are joined by an expert sexologist and an intimacy co-ordinator to get to the bottom of the issues around sex. It's a candid conversation – covering everything from erectile dysfunction to vaginal dryness, viagra to lube – that will open your eyes to the possibilities of intimacy with the condition.Sponsored by Boardwave, who support Cure Parkinson's....
2025-02-2234 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sTech TipsA man walks into the pub wearing vibrating shoes – no, that's not the start of a joke, but exactly what happened to Rory Cellan-Jones. On this week's episode, the Movers and Shakers are looking at some of the new technology, from fancy footwear to rhythmical cuing devices, to look at what tech can do for Parkies. They're also joined by the author of a snazzy new guide to Parkinson's gadgets, which aims to separate steps forward from snake oil. Sponsored by Boardwave, who support Cure Parkinson's.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Ma...
2025-02-1531 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sJohn StapletonIn October last year, broadcasting legend John Stapleton, a former host of shows like Nationwide and Watchdog, was diagnosed with Parkinson's. This week, he joins the Movers & Shakers in the Notting Hill pub to discuss his life, career and his PD journey so far. From getting pecked off our screen's by Rod Hull's intemperate Emu to making a film about his diagnosis with his award-winning documentarian son Nick, John has led an extraordinary life. Sitting down with Mark, Gillian, Rory, Paul and the Judge in 2025 is not quite watching the Beatles in 1963 – but it'll have to do!...
2025-02-0825 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sOur Parkinson's Journeys – LIVE!We're back! But today's episode isn't coming to you from the Notting Hill pub – instead, it was recorded live at the Middle Temple. In this special episode Rory, Gillian, Nicholas, Paul and Mark talk through their Parkinson's journeys and are joined, from the gallery, by a number of special guests (you'll have to tune in to find out who but they include a star neurologist, a research director and a charity CEO) to kick off this the fifth – !!! – season of Movers and Shakers. Sponsored by Boardwave. Recorded live at the Middle Temple.Presented by Ror...
2025-02-0126 min
Doorzetters | met Ruud Hendriks en Richard BrossFeike Sijbesma over duurzaam leiderschap bij DSM en PhilipsIn deze Iconische Doorzetters praten we met Feike Sijbesma over zijn leiderschapsreis, de transformatie van DSM en zijn visie op de toekomst van duurzaam ondernemen.Belangrijkste Gesprekspunten en Takeaways:
De transformatie van DSM onder Feike's leiderschap.
Het belang van luisteren en verbinding in leiderschap.
De uitdagingen van duurzaamheid en bedrijfsvoering.
Memorabele Citaten van de Gast
"Je moet willen kunnen luisteren naar anderen en ook iets ingeven."
"Het is niet de sterkste of snelste die overleeft, maar degene die zich het beste aanpast."
"Je kan alleen maar een samenleving hebben als je...
2025-01-241h 09
Close CallCC #13 | Hot Pre-Seed Round, Managing board members, finding your A-TeamClose Call #13: Conversation with Sarah Daniel, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Hey Savi, the ultimate fashion matchmaker, Hey Savi finds you your perfect item or outfit in under 60 seconds
In this conversation, we explore the following:
Sarah’s fundraising journey - First all female team to raise £2.2Mn in pre-seed raise in the UK
Finding the right co-founders - How to network, look for the right skills and selling a vision
Board Management - Both before and after the board meeting. How to manage the asks of different stakeholders and bring them onboard
Pre -Prep mode for a s...
2024-12-2839 min
Startup SensationsCreating a European Startup CommunityS4 Bonus Ep5 - Phill Robinson is the founder of Boardwave, a networking community connecting CEOs and founders of software companies across Europe. With his belief that access to knowledge, skills, and experience is critical to success, Phill provides a space for software leaders to share best practices and ideas. In this conversation with Bulent and Shelley, he discusses why it is important we create a community of start-up businesses to help with business growth and provide peer support when needed.This episode is sponsored by Deel - No m...
2024-12-0342 min
AWS for Software Companies PodcastEp066: Local to Global: Empowering European Software Leaders with BoardwaveAWS's Miguel Álava and BoardWave's Phill Robinson explore how European software companies can overcome market fragmentation, leverage cloud and generative AI, and adopt global strategies to scale competitively.Topics Include:Introduction of Miguel Álava and Phill RobinsonOverview of BoardWave's mission and communityChallenges for European software companies in scaling globallyComparison of US and European software market dynamicsCloud adoption benefits for European software scalabilityModern licensing models to centralize operations in EuropeImpact of fragmented European markets on growthCOVID-19's effect on sales strategies and efficiencySelling enterprise software across Europe via cloud toolsRole of centralized marketing in global competitivenessAdvantages of ta...
2024-11-2827 min
How to ScalePhill Robinson - Part 2In Episode 11 of Frog's How to Scale podcast, we rejoin Senior Partner Mike Reid and Phill Robinson for Part 2 of our conversation about the critical components of building, scaling, and sustaining market-leading companies.With over 35 years in the software industry, Phill has held pivotal leadership roles, including CEO of IRIS Software Group and Exact Software in the Netherlands, and CMO at Salesforce.com. Now the founder and CEO of Boardwave, a networking community for European software CEOs and investors, Phill offers a wealth of insights drawn from decades of industry experience.In part 1...
2024-11-1228 min
How to ScalePhill Robinson - Part 1In episode 10, we are delighted to bring you a special two-part episode of Frog’s How to Scale podcast. Senior Partner Mike Reid sits down with veteran software leader and founder of Boardwave, Phill Robinson.Phill and Mike discuss the critical components of building, scaling, and sustaining market-leading companies, with the first part focusing on software and the second part on strategy.With over 35 years in the software industry, Phill has held pivotal leadership roles, including CEO of IRIS Software Group and Exact Software in the Netherlands, and CMO at Salesforce.com. Now the founder and CEO...
2024-11-1224 min
TNW PodcastPhill Robinson, Boardwave on Europe's pathway to successWelcome to the new episode of the TNW Podcast — the show where we discuss the latest developments in the European technology ecosystem and feature interviews with some of the most interesting people in the industry.In today’s special episode, we're happy to present an interview with Phill Robinson, founder of Boardwave — a networking platform for founders and CEOs working in the European software industry.The conversation — recorded by our senior editor Linnea Ahlgren — focuses around Europe’s pathway to success. What are we doing right and wrong, compared to the other continents? What’s the future o...
2024-10-2325 minThe Difference Engine | B2B Category Design | Private Equity | Venture Capital31. What’s going on at the CMA?How did Microsoft’s controversial ‘partnership’ with UK AI firm Inflection slip through the CMA's (Competition and Markets Authority) net, while Adobe’s multi-billion-dollar Figma acquisition got blocked? In this episode, we dive deep into the paperwork to uncover the methods and motivations behind the CMA’s puzzling ruling on the Inflection deal. Is the regulator inconsistent, misunderstood, or simply out of its depth?Also in today’s episode, we share the intellectual spoils from this year's Boardwave event and discuss Intel’s uncertain future. What to look forward to:00:30 Is the CSA’s cleari...
2024-10-0935 minThe Difference Engine | B2B Category Design | Private Equity | Venture Capital30. The secrets to scaling your business | Phill RobinsonIn this episode of The Difference Engine, we sit down with a major figure in the global software industry - Phill Robinson. With a career spanning multiple continents and as the CEO of Velocix, IRIS, and Exact, Phil's contributions to the tech world has been monumental. Today, he’ll share what he learnt from working in the heart of industry giants including Oracle, Sybase, Siebel, and Salesforce. We’ll also delve into his latest venture: Boardwave. A unique community aimed at helping Europe compete with Silicon Valley and create the next generation of tech category leader...
2024-09-2541 min
Building Successful BusinessesS3 E5.4: Building Successful Businesses: Phill Robinson, founder BoardwaveIn ECI's podcast, "Building Successful Businesses," we speak to business leaders about the building blocks of their success and the lessons they've learned along the way. In our third episode chatting to Phill Robinson, founder of the European network for the software industry, Boardwave, we discuss his experience working with the private equity industry, including what mistakes both CEOs and investors can avoid.
2024-04-0512 minBuilding Successful BusinessesE3 5.3: Building Successful Businesses: Phill Robinson, founder Boardwave
In ECI's podcast, "Building Successful Businesses," we speak to business leaders about the building blocks of their success and the lessons they've learned along the way. In our third episode chatting to Phill Robinson, founder of the European network for the software industry, Boardwave, we discuss launching businesses overseas and what war wounds can other CEOs learn from.
2024-03-0607 minBuilding Successful BusinessesS3 E5.2: Building Successful Businesses: Phill Robinson, founder BoardwaveIn ECI's podcast, "Building Successful Businesses," we speak to business leaders about the building blocks of their success and the lessons they've learned along the way. In our second episode chatting to Phill Robinson, founder of the European network for the software industry, Boardwave, we discuss the challenges he's overcome in his career and what it's taught him about leadership.
2024-03-0607 minBuilding Successful BusinessesS3 E5.1: Building Successful Businesses: Phill Robinson, founder BoardwaveIn ECI's podcast, "Building Successful Businesses," we speak to business leaders about the building blocks of their success and the lessons they've learned along the way. In our first episode chatting to Phill Robinson, founder of the European network for the software industry, Boardwave, we discuss the advice he would give on career planning.
2024-01-3005 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sPaul's DBS Journey: The Big Switch On!Before season three starts next month, we wanted to bring you an update on the marvellous brain of Paul Mayhew-Archer, which is now partially electrified. At the end of last year, Paul underwent Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) a procedure that Gillian has previously undergone. Now, at the start of 2024, he's had the electrodes switched on. So what impact is the DBS having on Paul? How optimistic does he feel for the future? And what do the other Movers and Shakers make of a procedure that involves drilling into your head?Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar...
2024-01-2723 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sThe CharterOn this, the final episode of series 2 of Movers and Shakers, we're gathering at Casa Lacey-Solymar for mince pieces, sherry, and an important discussion about what can be done to help people with Parkinson's across the country. In the coming months, we'll be drawing up the Parky Charter and presenting it to the government, offering them actionable suggestions for improving the lives of Parkinson's patients. In this episode, the group discuss and debate the format the charter should take. We're also looking for your suggestions: email feedback@moversandshakerspodcast.com with your Top 5 ideas for the charter!...
2023-12-1629 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sChristmas MailbagHo ho ho, the Movers and Shakers are back – but this time they're not in the pub but in Gillian's Hampstead home. For this episode, the penultimate instalment of the series, the gang are answering your letters and emails. How did Paul's DBS surgery go? Does the Judge speak French? And will Jeremy get into bass fishing? Find out on this special Christmas mailbag edition of Movers and Shakers.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot....
2023-12-0930 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sCreativityThe Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub – this time with no fewer than THREE guests – to discuss one of the positive side effects of the condition: a burst of creativity. From Salvador Dalí to our own Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Parkinson's has been fuel to the creative fire. So how can we all better channel that urge to create?Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Additional production and editing by Ewan Cameron....
2023-12-0232 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sSide Effects: The NegativesThe Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub to talk about the inadvertent and unwanted byproducts of their medication. Bad side effects range from motor disorders to impulsivity disorders. Are we being properly warned about the risks of our medicines? And how can we control some of the more debilitating side effects? The gang are joined by Professor Alastair Noyce to get his take on the thorny world of negative side effects. Spoiler alert: we'll be back next week discussing the flip side of the coin, the positive side effects!Presented by Rory...
2023-11-2533 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sKidsThis week, the Movers and Shakers – minus a holidaying Jeremy – are joined by their children. What's it like to see a parent diagnosed? How does it change the family dynamics? And how do expectations about the future colour the present moment? Join the Movers and Shakers for a heartwarming and revealing chat with their nearest and dearests – and hopefully this inspires some conversations among the families of our listeners.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Addi...
2023-11-1850 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sPaul's DBS Diary: Part OneAs listeners to Movers and Shakers over the past year will know, Paul Mayhew-Archer has been on the waiting list for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. Finally, the time has come for Paul to head to the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford, to have a touch of brain surgery. But will it all run smoothly? This is the first part of what we hope will be a two-part audio diary, as Paul prepares for the operation and faces up to the challenges and uncertainties that surround it. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul...
2023-11-1120 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sDietThe Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub for a pint of bitter and a Scotch egg. Wait, what's that? The Scotch egg is off the menu due to its high protein content? Jeremy won't be pleased... This week we're talking about diet: from omelettes to avocados, milk chocolate to kimchi. What makes your Parkinsons worse and what could possibly make it better? The gang are joined by top expert Dr Lucia Batzu to field all their questions on what they should eat, when they should eat it and why some foods are better than others.
2023-11-0428 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sPartnersNow for something somewhat different: the Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub, except they've been replaced by their partners. Wives and husband (singular) gather round the microphones to talk about the flip-side of the Parkinson's equation. How does the condition impact our loved ones? How does it change the balance of a relationship? And what does it mean when you go from "partner" to "carer"?Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.
2023-10-2839 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sVoiceThe Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub and this time they're discussing something close to the hearts of broadcasters, comedians and barristers alike: the human voice. The impact of Parkinson's – and its treatments – on the voice is well established, but what can be done to mitigate these issues? And how can we avoid allowing communication to dry up entirely in the fact of increased pressures and difficulties? Well, the gang have roped in an expert speech therapist to walk them through a variety of exercises (that you can join in with at home – just try not to...
2023-10-1428 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sBedside MannerNot to put too fine a point on it, but finding out you have Parkinson's can be kind of a big deal. So how do physicians impart that new reality? And how do they maintain their "bedside manner" through the treatment process? The Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub, discussing all things to do with how the clinical environment is approached, by practitioners ranging from consultants through to nurses and physios. And they're joined by top guests representing the worlds of neurology, training and student medicine, to discuss.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones...
2023-10-0738 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sYou're On Your OwnThe Movers and Shakers are back in the pub and this week they're talking about the challenges of deal with Parkinson's while living alone. How much do we rely on others for practical and emotional help? And what services and hacks are available to those without live-in companionship? To help expand their perspectives, Paul ropes in Nick and Sally from the Oxford branch of Parkinson's UK to help shine line on the challenges and solutions.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited...
2023-09-3027 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sSleepMaybe you've just woken up or maybe you're winding down for bed: either way, there's no avoiding the importance of sleep. For the Movers and Shakers it's doubly important. Whether it's parasomnia or sleep apnea, Parkinson's create a range of new challenges to deal with in the slumbering realm. In this episode, they're joined by a leading sleep expert to ask the unfiltered questions about how to get a restful night, deal with such things as dreams are made on, and round it all out with a sleep.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell...
2023-09-2326 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sTechnologyAfter an eventful summer break – featuring Edinburgh shows, book launches and abortive trips to Colorado – the Movers and Shakers are back in the pub to kick-off a second season of our podcast which tells the truth about living with Parkinson's. In this episode, Rory leads the gang through the technology that's currently – and prospectively – available. From data collection to symptoms mitigation and "cuing", technology can be hugely beneficial to life with PD. But is some of it too good to be true? And what can help you, right here and now, manage the condition?Presented by Rory Cel...
2023-09-1634 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sBonus: The Movers and Shakers on tour in Barcelona!On this special bonus edition of Movers and Shakers – we'll be properly back from summer break in September – Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar and Paul Mayhew-Archer find themselves in Barcelona for the World Parkinson Congress. From the floor of the conference, the double-barrelled contingent catch-up on a fabulous week in the Catalan city and touch base with a number of inspiring and interesting figures from the Parky world: Neil Russell, Richelle Flanagan, Ray Dorsey, and Matt Eagles.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar and Paul Mayhew-Archer.Edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Music by A...
2023-07-0832 min
Making Waves - We lift the lid on issues that matter to European Software LeadersPutting AI to work: what all businesses need to know about artificial intelligenceWhat benefits can this world-changing tech bring to the software industry and what are the pitfalls? Do companies need to create policies for how their staff use the tech?Should businesses simply integrate Open AI’s platforms into their systems or are there better alternatives? And what are the longer-term implications for the world of work. Will machines become so much better at our jobs that we are no longer needed? All this and more discussed with our three experts in Making Waves
2023-06-1428 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sMailbag #2The Movers and Shakers are gathering in the Notting Hill pub for once last hurrah (at least for this current season) and a rummage in the mailbag. We'll be answering listener questions and delivering your feedback about what we've got right (and wrong) over the course of Season One. But don't worry, even though the Movers and Shakers are taking the summer off to recharge the batteries, they'll be back in September for a brand new series, and, to kick it all off, a live episode from Middle Temple Hall!Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar...
2023-06-0327 minStartup SensationsCreating a Startup CommunityS1 Ep4 – Phill Robinson is the founder of Boardwave, a networking community connecting CEOs and founders of software companies across Europe. With his belief that access to knowledge, skills, and experience is critical to success, Phill provides a space for software leaders to share best practices and ideas. In this conversation with Bulent and Shelley, he discusses why it is important we create a community of start-up businesses to help with business growth and provide peer support when needed.Follow Startup Sensations on LinkedIn & YouTube.Send us a message on WhatsApp - +44 7418 610889
2023-05-2941 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sThe CureThe Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub, and this week we're talking about quite possibly the biggest question in the world of Parkinson's: will we get a cure? To assist with answering this ultimate enquiry, the gang are joined by Prof Tom Foltynie, a neurologist at the bleeding edge of PD research, and Will Cook, CEO of the aptly named charity Cure Parkinson's. Is there hope for a cure? What form could it take? And what timeframe might we see it in?Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer...
2023-05-2732 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sDepressionThe Movers and Shakers are back and they're talking about one of the lesser discussed, non-motor, symptoms of Parkinson's: depression. If the frustrations of the conditions weren't bad enough, many suffers also experience debilitating issues with their mental health. So how can we combat this and prove that life with Parkinson's is not only liveable, but enjoyable? The gang are joined in the Notting Hill pub by a special guest, expert in psychological conditions, to discuss.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and...
2023-05-2026 minMaking Waves - We lift the lid on issues that matter to European Software LeadersFrom Excitement to Caution: Unraveling the Debate on AI's Rapid DevelopmentGet ready to dive into the exciting world of AI in business in our latest podcast episode! Recorded live at TED, we bring you a panel of AI experts and industry professionals, including Tom Graham, CEO & Co-Founder of Metaphysic.ai, Anima Anandkumar, Sr. Director of AI Research at NVIDIA, and Yejin Choi, Professor of AI, Washington University, who will provide valuable insights into the challenges and benefits of integrating AI into everyday tasks. We discuss the importance of transparency, regulation, and concerns over bias and accuracy in AI systems. This is just part one of a two-part s...
2023-05-1526 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sMedicineThe Movers & Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub for their most rock'n'roll episode yet. That's right, we're talking about drugs. From dopamine replacements to agonists, via a lot of a rattling, the gang want to find out more about what they're taking, why they're taking it, and whether it's really making a difference. To help with that, we're joined by Professor Ray Chaudhuri, neurologist and professional judge wrangler, and Stephanie Bancroft, pharmacist to the stars.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy Paxman.With...
2023-05-1334 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sWorkWhat do the Movers & Shakers know about the world of work? Well, quite a lot it turns out. Ably assisted on this episode by Guy Monson, we're turning our attention to managing your professional life after the Parkinson's diagnosis. Can you continue to work? What accommodations can be made? What legal protections are available? And what do you do if it all feels a bit too much? All that, and a couple of special guests in the Notting Hill pub.With Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Guy Monson, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy...
2023-05-0628 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sExerciseThis week on Movers and Shakers we're talking about nature's remedy: exercise. The Notting Hill pub where we gather is a rather sedentary place, but the gang get up to all sorts. From windsurfing and horse riding to tennis, boxing and tai chi, exercise can make all the difference. But how do you motivate yourself? What are the real impacts of exercise on the human brain? And how long can a Judge hold a plank?With Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by...
2023-04-2928 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sDeep Brain Stimulation (DBS)The Movers and Shakers are back in the Notting Hill pub, and this week they're joined by an illustrious guest. Professor Ludvic Zrinzo is a world renowned specialist in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and, in her own words, the "only man to have been been inside [Gillian's] brain". DBS is an exciting but often misunderstood treatment in the world of Parkinson's care, and the gang are going to put Prof Zrinzo under the microscope. Who is right for DBS? Are there symptoms it won't help? And why are waiting lists so bloody long?Presented by Rory...
2023-04-2234 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sCopingThis week we're talking about coping. How did you cope with your diagnosis? How do you cope with the condition itself? How do your family and friends cope with the onset of symptoms? And we'll also be finding out one of the most important questions to face our panel: who's a mover and who's a shaker?With Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Music by Alex Stobbs.Artwork by Till Lukat.PR...
2023-04-1529 min
WavelengthJane Wakefield, BBC technology journalist, on Ukraine, Big Tech, and telling your company's storyJane Wakefield, former Senior Tech Journalist at the BBC and podcast host for UK Tech News and Boardwave, spoke to me about her experience moving from mainstream to B2B tech news, covering tech in Ukraine during the war, and the need to tell a human story when communicating the work your company does.
Topics we discussed included:
How moving away from Jane's previous role with the BBC allowed her greater freedom to explore less established tech companies.
Why companies must tell a human story to attract journalists' attention and resonate with their...
2023-04-1340 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sMailbag #1This week, as a little Easter treat, we're shaking the mailbag at the pub, and the Movers and Shakers are reading your letters! The response to the first few episodes of the podcast has left everyone overwhelmed – and we wanted to take a moment to reflect some of the correspondence we've had over the past few weeks. Please do get in touch via feedback@moversandshakerspodcast.com (and make sure to leave your name, if you want to, so we can shout you out on a future mailbag episode).Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Pa...
2023-04-0818 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sYoung Onset Parkinson'sThe Movers and Shakes – Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman – are back in their Notting Hill pub. And this week, they're joined by two special guests: Gaynor Edwards, from Spotlight YOPD, and Deborah Carnwath. We're talking Young Onset Parkinson's, the special form of the condition that affects people under-50. Which of the Movers and Shakers falls into this special category? How do you fix a missing appendix? And what's the impact of a rogue avocado? Find out on this week's episode of Movers and Shakers!With Rory Cellan-Jones, Gill...
2023-04-0132 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sDiagnosis StoriesThe gang – Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy Paxman – are back in the pub in Notting Hill to talk about life with Parkinson's. This week, they're looking at the stories of their diagnoses: the good, the bad, and the ugly. How does it feel to hear those words "you have Parkinson's"? And how to family and employers react? Is it easy, or even possible, to find support structures in the hard-to-navigate world of Parkinson's? All this, and more, on this week's episode of Movers and Shakers!With Rory Cellan-Jones, Gill...
2023-03-2531 minMaking Waves - We lift the lid on issues that matter to European Software LeadersTackling Diversity Head-On“Targets are what we’re after – clear, measurable targets with stretch goals that can really help us as a society.” Melissa Di Donato, Boardwave Patron and CEO, SuseHow can women lift up their female colleagues in the workplace? What can businesses do to bring true equity to the boardroom? And are targets better than quotas when it comes to fair hiring policies?In episode 6 of our podcast series, we further explore the gender diversity issues facing companies today, learning how CEO, Melissa Di Donato and angel investor, Shruthi Chindalur have grappled with gender bias througho...
2023-03-2429 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sWho are the Movers and Shakers?In a quiet back corner of a pub in leafy Notting Hill, six friends share a drink and their experiences of life. They are the Movers and Shakers: Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy Paxman. They are united by two things: their fascinating and wide-ranging careers, and having Parkinson's disease.In this first episode of Movers and Shakers, the gang introduce themselves and their experiences with the condition. Honest yet uplifting, this will be a balm to people with the condition, their friends and family, and a source of...
2023-03-1831 minMovers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sComing soon... Movers and Shakers!Movers and Shakers is a new podcast about life with Parkinson's!Each week, our stellar cast of Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman will be gathering in a Notting Hill pub to discuss the highs and lows, trials and tribulations, of living with the condition. Subscribe now to get new episodes as they drop.Movers and Shakers is kindly sponsored by Boardwave.With Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Music by Alex...
2023-03-1500 minMaking Waves - We lift the lid on issues that matter to European Software LeadersTech’s Diversity Problem - What Does it Really Look Like?It is no secret that the tech industry struggles with diversity. The numbers of women and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds remain low and has done for decades. In this first of a two-part episode of Making Waves, we explore some of the problems around diversity in tech and hear testimony from people in the industry about what it feels like to be the odd one out - whether that be the only woman in the room or the lone black programmer in a software firm. In part two, which will be available in March, we’ll look at th...
2023-02-2725 minMaking Waves - We lift the lid on issues that matter to European Software LeadersAdvice on Starting, Growing and Scaling Your Start-upIn this episode, we hear three software leaders' advice on how to get set up for success in the early days and how to scale once you have achieved “product-market fit”. We also get their thoughts on your first external investment round. Felix Van de Maele is a Boardwave Nextwaver and CEO of Collibra, which he started at 23 from his bedroom in a university in Belgium. Today, he has built Collibra into one of the biggest success stories in European software, living in New York, building a global leader with $200m ARR and $5bn valuation from h...
2023-01-3129 min
Waypointers2. USA vs Us: European software industry in a global marketHost Martin Ward is joined by Phill Robinson from Boardwave to discuss what European tech companies can learn from their US-based counterparts to compete with Silicon Valley. Hear about Phill's own experiences in the US and why he believes the solution is through creating effective networks within the European software industry.
2022-11-2921 minMaking Waves - We lift the lid on issues that matter to European Software LeadersAttracting Talent and Retaining Your People in a Post Pandemic WorldThe world of work, looks very different today than five years ago. The Pandemic combined with the “War for Talent” in European software have catalysed a change in working practices. What’s the best way to recruit, retain & engage staff in a turbulent and troubled economic climate? And why is there such a war for talent in the European software industry? In our upcoming “Making Waves” podcast we look at what companies need to do to retain and engage their staff following the years of upheaval caused by the COVID pandemic. Also, what role does the employer...
2022-10-2628 minMaking Waves - We lift the lid on issues that matter to European Software LeadersManaging Through a Challenging EconomyChanges in the way we worked during the pandemic forced organisations to invest in new software systems to support, amongst other things, hybrid working. As software became an even more essential business tool than before, valuations in technology companies reached new heights. Now, just as the world begins to shake off the pandemic, we face new macro-economic head winds caused by, amongst other things, a terrible war in Ukraine. In the last nine months software and technology valuations have gone into reverse as we enter an inevitable global recession. In this second episode of our podcast series, "M...
2022-09-2828 minMaking Waves - We lift the lid on issues that matter to European Software LeadersEuropean Software: How To Win Big Globally Against Silicon Valley & The RestInaugural episode of Boardwave's members podcast series. In episode one we interview Boardwave Patrons; Leo Apotheker & Adam Hale. As well as Founder Phill Robinson and Lindsey Armstrong. And talk about how the European Software Industry can build more world-class companies. We take a look at the issues and look at our strengths and weaknesses compared to the crucible of software, Silicon Valley.
2022-07-1336 min