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Steven Bartlett - Audio BiographyWhy Relationships Fail: Divorce Lawyer James Sexton on Love, Listening and Life LessonsSteven Bartlett BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Steven Bartlett sealed a verbal deal on Dragons Den for 200000 pounds at 10 percent equity in Northumberland startup OnlyCat an AI powered cat flap that locks out prey carrying pets via camera alerts and microchip access according to BusinessCloud reports the brothers behind it snubbed Deborah Meaden for his offer beating Touker Suleymans half stake pitch and guest dragon Susie Mas matching bid. This marks his latest high profile investment in a business already boasting two million pounds revenue from crowdfunding pre orders. On his Diary of a CEO podcast Black Country...
2026-02-1502 min
The Dealmaker UncutEpisode 18: Massive Attack helped me build a multi-million pound businessJoin Jonathan Boyers, Head of Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance, and Chris Maguire, Executive Editor of BusinessCloud, as they sit down with Fernando Kufer, CEO of Emmy award-winning visual experiences giant Disguise.
In this episode, Fernando Kufer discusses:
How watching Massive Attack at Glastonbury in 2014 changed his life
Speaking 7 different languages
Tripling the size of Disguise
Surviving and then thriving after Covid
Winning two Emmy Awards
Finding the right private equity partner
Using tech to make Oasis, Bono and Beyonce immersive
2026-02-1228 minThe Dealmaker UncutEpisode 16: Meet the King of Fudge Cakes who became a Deal MachineJoin Jonathan Boyers, Head of Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance, and Christopher Maguire, Executive Editor of BusinessCloud, sit down with the King of Fudge Cakes himself, Chris Ormrod, CEO of Cakesmiths, the entrepreneur who turned Ministry of Cake into a private equity success story… not once, but twice.
Episode summary
Building, selling, re-acquiring and selling again the same cake business, turning Ministry of Cake into a private equity success story;
Buying and selling six businesses;
Learning people skills from Sir Richard Branson;
Selling his house to become a first-time entrepreneur at 40;
Importance of having no Pla...
2025-12-0444 minThe Dealmaker UncutEpisode 15: Budget Special & 2026 PredictionsJoin Jonathan Boyers, Head of Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance, and Chris Maguire, Executive Editor of BusinessCloud, as they sit down to discuss Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget. In the second half of the episode, Jonathan will looks at the trends in the 2025 deals market and look at what 2026 might have in store.Episode summary
Who are the winners and losers from the long-awaited Budget?;
Will we now see more companies listed in London?
What impact will the Budget have on the deals industry?
Will entrepreneurs now head for the UK exit door? and
Qui...
2025-11-2722 min
Khaby Lame - Audio BiographyKhaby Lame: From TikTok Stardom to UN Tourism AmbassadorKhaby Lame BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Khaby Lame has been making headlines in the past few days with his appointment as a UN Tourism Ambassador, a move widely covered by major outlets including Travel Media, Mirage News, and UN Tourism’s official channels. The announcement was made during the UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 17, 2025, marking a significant moment in Lame’s career as he steps into a global advocacy role focused on responsible tourism, cultural heritage, and sustainable travel. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili praised Lame’s universal appeal and ability to connec...
2025-11-1802 min
Josh Richards - Audio BiographyJosh Richards: From TikTok Fame to AI-Driven Business InnovatorJosh Richards BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Josh Richards has been in the spotlight this week for both business and public appearances cementing his status as a powerful force in the creator economy and digital entrepreneurship. He made major headlines in Lisbon on November 10 as a featured speaker at Web Summit 2025, one of the world’s largest tech gatherings drawing over 70000 attendees according to LS N Global and corroborated by BusinessCloud. On the main stage in a high-profile panel called Next-gen boardroom alongside UK entrepreneur Grace Beverley Richards spoke about the sophisticated ways Gen Z creators are transforming th...
2025-11-1203 minKhaby Lame - Audio BiographyKhaby Lame: From TikTok Titan to Digital Trailblazer | Web Summit Wisdom and Boss Holiday StardomKhaby Lame BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Khaby Lame has once again captured headlines and the public imagination, starting with his high-profile appearance as the standout performer at the 2025 Web Summit’s opening night in Lisbon. Sharing the stage with global names like Maria Sharapova and Anton Osika, Lame stole the show by championing creative authenticity over profit. He told the packed MEO Arena, 'If you just think about money, you'll never get rich. You'll get rich by doing what you love.' His message resonated widely, cementing his reputation not just as a record-breaking content creator— now boas...
2025-11-1103 minThe Dealmaker UncutEpisode 14: Shaking up the world of Private EquityJoin Jonathan Boyers, Head of Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance, and Chris Maguire, Executive Editor of BusinessCloud, as they sit down to interview Paul Gedman, Co-founder, eComplete Group.
In this episode, Paul Gedman discusses :
· Making 10 acquisitions at THG Beauty and growing revenue to £600m;
· Launching eComplete in 2020 to provide alternative to private equity;
· Raising £100m;
· Trading your reputation for capital;
· £50m investment into CurrentBody (part of The Beauty Tech Group);
· Doing an IPO; and
· The impact of AI.
2025-11-0640 minSteven Bartlett - Audio BiographySteven Bartlett: The $425M Creator King Builds a Media EmpireSteven Bartlett BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Steven Bartlett has just made one of the most consequential moves of his career. In the past week Bartlett announced that Steven.com, his creator media holding company, secured a major eight-figure investment round led by Slow Ventures and Apeiron Investment Group. This deal vaults Steven.com to a $425 million valuation, now marking it as Europe’s largest-ever creator company fundraising, and cements Bartlett’s place among the wealthiest Dragons’ Den alumni. The company, which Bartlett controls with over 90 percent ownership, now unites his growing empire under a single US-incorporated parent as he...
2025-10-2903 minSteven Bartlett - Audio BiographySteven Bartlett: The $425M Creator King Building a Disney-Scale EmpireSteven Bartlett BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Steven Bartlett made global headlines this week as his creator holding company Steven.com landed a staggering $425 million valuation after closing Europe’s largest-ever fundraising round for a creator business, led by Slow Ventures and Apeiron Investment Group. Multiple outlets including BusinessCloud and TechFundingNews confirm the news and underscore Bartlett’s explicit mission to become the Disney of the creator economy. His empire now encompasses FlightStory, FlightCast, and FlightFund, operating both in the UK and increasingly from new offices in Los Angeles and New York, cementing his influence not just in Euro...
2025-10-2903 minThe Dealmaker UncutEpisode 13: From Wigan to the LSE – The Reality of Life as a Female CEOJoin Jonathan Boyers, Head of Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance, and Chris Maguire, Executive Editor of BusinessCloud, as they sit down to interview Tiffany Thorn, CEO of BiVictriX Therapeutics.
In this episode, Tiffany Thorn discusses:
Why she didn’t want be a hairdresser;
The tragedy that inspired her quest to improve cancer care;
The pros and cons of doing an IPO;
The decision to take BiVictriX Therapeutics private again;
Challenges of raising investment for a BioTech company; and
Experiences of raising investment as a female founder.
2025-10-2333 minThe Dealmaker UncutEpisode 12: ‘I put everything on the line for MBO’Join Jonathan Boyers, Head of Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance, and Chris Maguire, Executive Editor of BusinessCloud, as they sit down to interview Matt Hirst, CEO of ESG.
In this episode, Matt Hirst discusses: ▪️Why he had to do an MBO of Utiligroup from Bglobal plc;▪️Getting the right chairman;▪️The secret to growing revenue five-fold in three years;▪️Getting snapped up by ESG, part of the US private equity firm Accel-KKR’s portfolio;▪️Growing to 750 people and six offices around the world;▪️Making 10 acquisitions; and▪️The impact of AI.
2025-10-0934 minThe Dealmaker UncutEpisode 11: ‘I don’t regret doing an IPO’ (despite the public scrutiny)Join Jonathan Boyers, Head of Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance, and Chris Maguire, Executive Editor of BusinessCloud, as they sit down to interview Steve Oliver, Co-founder of musicMagpie.
In this episode, Steve Oliver discusses:
The pros and cons of musicMagpie’s 2021 IPO, which gave the company a £208m market cap and delivered a 12x multiple for investor NVM—but also brought unwelcome public scrutiny
The 2024 decision to take musicMagpie private with a £10m sale to AO
Handling press leaks
The collapse of Music Zone in 2006
Angel investing
Tacklin...
2025-09-2644 minSteven Bartlett - Audio BiographySteven Bartlett: Global Entrepreneur Mastermind Expands Empire with US Launch, Asia Tour & Viral PodcastSteven Bartlett BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Steven Bartlett has had an unusually dynamic week, with high-profile business developments, global speaking tour buzz, and headline podcast moments defining his public presence. Just yesterday, BusinessCloud revealed that Chapter 2, a recruitment technology and talent agency backed by Bartlett, has officially launched operations in Manhattan, marking its entry into the US market. This is a major step, as Bartlett himself highlights the US as The Diary of a CEO’s largest audience and celebrates seeing 80 percent year-on-year growth since his investment. Chapter 2’s clients already include powerhouses like Publicis Groupe, Grammarly, Bumb...
2025-09-1003 minThe Dealmaker UncutEpisode 10: Unlock the secret to a successful exitJoin Jonathan Boyers, Head of Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance, and Chris Maguire, Executive Editor of BusinessCloud, as they sit down to interview Martin Port, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Build Concierge.
In this episode, Martin Port discusses:
His journey from founder to exit of telematic business Masternaut;
Why he launched Leeds-based mobile workforce management tech firm Big Change, before selling it for c.£330m;
Working with US private equity firm Great Hill Partners;
How a heart attack gave him a second chance at life;
Going again with AI-powered customer engagement platform, Build Concierge.
2025-09-0446 min
AI Lawyer Talking TechSeptember 2, 2025 - AI Operational EfficiencyWelcome to 'AI Lawyer Talking Tech', the podcast where we explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the legal world. In today's episode, we delve into how AI is rapidly reshaping legal practices, from enhancing operational efficiency and boosting profitability to redefining client acquisition and document management. We'll discuss the significant surge in AI adoption across the legal profession, with a majority of lawyers now embracing tools like generative AI to increase billable work and achieve a better work-life balance. This era is seeing the rise of "hybrid lawyers" who leverage AI to move beyond repetitive tasks, focusing...
2025-09-0216 min
Northern Leaders PodcastGavin Wheeldon: 'Named after a bank; shocking the Dragons; turning the world purple'Fittingly for a man who was named after a bank, Gavin Wheeldon has spent much of his life making money. His parents still hadn’t chosen a middle name when they stopped off a branch of Lloyds Bank enroute to his christening – and decided to call him Lloyd.At the age of 11 he started buying window locks, chains and spy holes for 50p and selling them fitted for £5.50 - giving some of the proceeds to his Mum.At the age of 14 he lied to his bosses to get a telesales job selli...
2025-08-1246 min
Northern Leaders PodcastWilliam Lees-Jones: 'Pints, pubs and politicians'William Lees-Jones is the larger-than-life managing director of JW Lees. He’s held the role for more than 22 years, growing the 197-year-old family brewer into a £100m turnover business. He’s helped navigate the company through some of its biggest challenges, including the smoking ban and Covid.Now he’s gone to war with the Labour government over its controversial inheritance tax reforms. “When I became MD we had 172 pubs,” he told the Northern Leaders podcast. “We now have 138 but we’ve sold 124. Pretty much eve...
2025-08-0551 min
David Beckham - Biography FlashBeckham's Balancing Act: 26 Years of Love, Fitness Empire, and Enduring Icon StatusDavid Beckham BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.David Beckham has kept the spotlight firmly fixed on him this past week, balancing family milestones, high-profile business partnerships, speculation about royal events, and glimpses into his disciplined personal life. The biggest headline comes from his and Victoria Beckham’s celebration of 26 years of marriage, which they both gushed about on Instagram, sharing heartfelt messages and throwback family photos featuring their four children. Their posts quickly garnered widespread engagement and affectionate commentary from fans and media alike. This public show of unity also followed a week after Beckham was hospitalized for su...
2025-08-0303 min
Northern Leaders PodcastJennifer Atkinson: ‘Life isn’t like you see on Instagram’Jennifer Atkinson has legendary status in the world of travel. She first made her name at ITC Travel Group, where she went from marketing manager to CEO, growing turnover from £40m to £90m and a £5m profit.Now, she’s at the helm of Travel Seen, which she’s already grown to more than £20m turnover with plans to grow even further.However, in between these two events, she’s had to contend with everything life can throw at her, including divorce, Covid, menopause and imposter syndrome.In an incredibly...
2025-07-2939 min
Northern Leaders PodcastJames Whittaker: ‘Why I never compare myself to my father’James Whittaker: ‘Why I never compare myself to my father’James Whittaker is the managing director of Peel Waters and is involved in some of the North’s most important developments.However, he's arguably best known as the son of billionaire John Whittaker, who gave the North game-changing projects like MediaCity and Trafford Centre.Recalling his childhood he said: “We very rarely saw Dad as children. He was working so late. He wouldn’t be in until 12pm and when he did come in, he would be on the pho...
2025-07-2246 min
Northern Leaders PodcastLisa Morton: From washing cars to tackling sexism - and why Gary Neville is a true leaderLisa Morton is a doyen in the world of Manchester PR.She’s the founder and CEO of PR and marketing agency Roland Dransfield, which she named after her mentor who got her into business at the age of eight.“He bought me a bucket and sponge and told me ‘you’ve got a car washing round’,’’ she recalled. “He taught me about repeat customers, attention to detail and raising your prices on the back of good performance.”Morton, who once sold ladybirds in matchboxes to make money, founded her...
2025-07-1550 min
Northern Leaders PodcastAndrew Turner: Why people come before profits in businessAndrew Turner started his life sharing a bedroom with his four brothers and went on to launch the near £300m turnover business Chorley Group. The car dealership now spans 22 franchise outlets across Lancashire but Turner has continued to live by the mantra that it’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice. The larger-than-life character has gone on to raise millions of pounds for charity and is a life-time President of Inspire Youth Zone in Chorley. As one of eight brothers and siste...
2025-07-0852 min
Northern Leaders PodcastSara Davies; Roisin Currie; Sophie Milliken: Dragons’ Den to steak bakes (and everything in between)The latest episode of the Northern Leaders podcast is a live recording with three of the North East’s most influential businesswomen. Sara Davies is best known for being a Dragon on Dragons’ Den and recently rescued the business that she founded, Crafter’s Companion, from administration.She explains why she can’t be a stay-at-home Mum and doesn’t beat herself up for missing her kids’ sports day.Davies explains the early lesson Deborah Meaden taught her in the Den – and is grilled over who her favourite Dragon is.Roisin Curri...
2025-07-011h 01
Northern Leaders PodcastMatthew Scullion: ‘AI is going to change every aspect of our lives’ Matthew Scullion is the CEO of Manchester’s newest unicorn – but he’s refuses to drink his own Kool-Aid. The CEO of Matillion believes too many UK entrepreneurs sell too early and says his journey has just started. During his school sixth form he undertook a work placement in the IT department of Regatta and ended up co-founding his own tech company at the age of 17. Fast forward to 2011 and he and Ed Thompon quit their days jobs to launch Matillion and change the world.A slid...
2025-06-241h 14AI Lawyer Talking TechJune 23, 2025 - AI's Legal Shift: Transforming Practice and PotentialWelcome to AI Lawyer Talking Tech. Today, we delve into the profound shifts artificial intelligence is bringing to the legal sector. From redefining how legal services are discovered and delivered to streamlining intricate legal processes, AI is proving to be a powerful asset for legal professionals and clients alike. We'll explore how AI augments lawyers' capabilities in areas such as document analysis, legal research, and contract drafting, enabling a focus on higher-value, strategic work. However, this transformation also introduces critical challenges, including ensuring data accuracy, safeguarding client confidentiality, and establishing robust governance frameworks to ensure ethical use. Join us...
2025-06-2314 min
Good Girl Deprogramming29 - Leadership Lessons with Steph EduseiEpisode 29 - Leadership Lessons with Steph EduseiSteph is back on the podcast - this time to talk about her BRAND NEW BOOK!! The Little Book of Leadership Lessons. Steph Edusei is the Chief Executive of St Oswald’s Hospice, a large children and adults charitable hospice. She’s also a Director of the North East Chamber of Commerce.As an integral part of her local community, Steph has been a leader with Girlguiding UK for over 30 years and holds the position of Chair at Eliot Smith Dance Company. Previously, she served as a Non...
2025-06-1732 min
Northern Leaders PodcastGarry Partington: ‘Brush with death transformed our business’ Garry Partington is the son of a Rochdale butcher, who went on to become the CEO of Manchester-based consultancy Apadmi, which will turn over an estimated £40m next yearThe self-confessed tech geek taught himself how to code at the age of 10 and worked three jobs in order to buy his dream computer.He revealed how a brush with death was the catalyst for turning Apadmi from a lifestyle business into one with global aspirations.When he was made redundant in 2009 he launched Apadmi with three friends.However, when staff numbers r...
2025-06-1745 min
Northern Leaders PodcastNazir Afzal OBE: ‘Why I Won’t Ever Be Silenced'After spending his childhood standing up to bullies and racists, Nazir Afzal OBE devoted his legal career targeting some of the UK’s most notorious criminals.As the Chief Crown Prosecutor for the North West he handled the case of police killer Dale Cregan and was responsible for prosecuting the Rochdale grooming gang and BBC presenter Stuart Hall.His fearless pursuit of justice saw him targeted by Far Right thugs but he refused to take a backward step.However, his life has also repeatedly been touched by tragedy.As a child he...
2025-06-1054 min
Fire AwayArtificial Intelligence, Real Considerations ・ Fire Away Episode 87Stuart is joined by Mishkin Berteig and Greg Bertrand for a discussion on AI and how it impacts the world of work and beyond.
Guests:
Mishkin Berteig
CEO, President and Co-founder
Berteig Consulting Inc.
https://www.berteig.com/
Greg Bertrand
CEO and Founding Partner
Business Cloud Inc.
https://businesscloud.ca/
2025-04-1646 min
Greater Manchester’s Greatest Minds18. Chris Maguire - "I realised the harder I worked, the luckier I got.”In this episode of Greater Manchester’s Greatest Minds, we sit down with Chris Maguire, a journalist, editor, and entrepreneur who has spent decades breaking stories and uncovering the truth.
Chris shares how he knew from the age of nine that he wanted to be a journalist, how he hustled his way into top newspapers, and why he once sat in a van for hours just to get a photo of a crime suspect.
We also dive into his time covering the Fred and Rose West case—one of the UK’s most infamous crimes—why jour...
2025-03-0349 min
株式会社ずんだもん技術室AI放送局マジカルラブリー☆つむぎのピュアピュアA.I.放送局 podcast 20250210関連リンク
【覚醒しました】Github CopilotはAIエージェント機能を搭載することにより、格段に扱いやすく開発しやすくなったので解説します
GitHub CopilotにAIエージェント機能が搭載され、開発がより手軽になりました。
主なポイントは以下の通りです。
概要: VS Code Insidersで利用可能なAIエージェント機能。API連携コードの自動生成やエラー修正を自動で行います。
料金: Copilotの契約内で追加料金なしで利用可能。
メリット: 多くの企業でCopilotが利用許可されているため導入しやすい。ファイル修正の反復作業がスムーズ。
注意点: ターミナル連携や外部ファイル操作、URL参照にはまだ改善の余地あり。
今後は外部データへのアクセス拡張、ターミナル操作の改善、GitHubリポジトリとの連携強化に期待とのことです。
引用元: https://zenn.dev/aimasaou/articles/74c89b843832b3
ChatGPTのdeep researchが凄すぎるので、徹底的に使い方と出力結果をまとめていくよ その1｜カレーちゃん
OpenAIが提供するChatGPTの新機能「deep research」は、複雑な調査タスクを効率的に行うためのエージェント機能です。金融、科学、エンジニアリング分野での正確な調査や、製品比較、ニッチな情報検索に役立ちます。Proユーザー向けに提供されており、詳細なリサーチボタンを有効にすることで利用可能です。SNSアカウントの分析、X(旧Twitter)のバズ投稿分析、商用利用可能なボイスチェンジャーの市場調査、企業の戦略調査など、様々な用途で活用できます。プロンプトを具体的にすることで、より精度の高い結果を得られます。
引用元: https://note.com/currypurin/n/n558fc5996586
Why 2025 will be the year of the AI agent
Forge Holiday GroupのCEO、Graham Donoghue氏が、ポッドキャストで2025年がAIエージェントの年になると予測しました。AIエージェントは、人間の介入なしに特定のタスクを実行する自律的なインテリジェントシステムです。同社では、オーナーやゲストとの会話、マーケティング技術にAIエージェントを活用し、競争力を高めています。AIの成熟度調査も実施し、現状把握と目標設定を行っています。Donoghue氏は、AIエージェントがビジネスに大きな変革をもたらすと考えています。
引用元: https://businesscloud.co.uk/news/why-2025-will-be-the-year-of-the-ai-agent/
スポンサー0となり先週はタマの映像を流したサザエさん、今週はサザエさんの投げキッスだった「これが楽しみまである」
サザエさんのスポンサーが減少し、2月2日から提供クレジット部分にスポンサーではなく、タマやサザエさんの映像が流れる事態に。視聴者からは「楽しみ」という声も上がる一方、青森テレビでは通常通りスポンサー表示があるなど、地域によって対応が異なる状況です。
引用元: https://togetter.com/li/2509215
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2025-02-0900 min
The Holiday That Changed My LifeSeries 1, Episode 10 – ANGELA LUGER – ‘Dream Caribbean holiday turned into a nightmare in a split second’ Angela Luger is an experienced and well respected FTSE 250 CEO and non-executive director but nothing could have prepared her for what happened in 2022. She’d been enjoying a dream catamaran holiday in the British Virgin Islands with her American husband Michael and two other couples when tragedy struck. The couple had been snorkelling when Michael suffered a heart attack and died despite frantic efforts to save his life. Angela described it as the ‘worst hour of my life’ and a police investigation was launched as it was initia...
2024-06-1135 min
The Holiday That Changed My LifeSeries 1, Episode 9 – APRIL HUTCHINSON – ‘How travel helped me overcome trauma’APRIL HUTCHINSON is a doyen of the travel industry. She’s the editor and publisher of TTG Luxury and has been a journalist for 30 years. However her devotion to travel has been at tremendous personal sacrifice. She was in a trip to Antarctica when she discovered her mother had died and she couldn’t get back in time to attend the funeral. Then, in 2008, on a short break to Amsterdam her husband told her he didn’t love her anymore and the pair got divorced. D...
2024-06-0436 min
The Holiday That Changed My LifeSeries 1, Episode 8 – PETER HOPTON – ‘Skiing off a cliff made me a nicer person’Serial entrepreneur PETER HOPTON may have been successful in business but he admits his people skills left a lot to be desired. As the keen skier stood at the top of the mountain in Lake Tahoe, California, in 2019, his focus was getting to the bottom as quickly as possible. An app recorded his descent at 49mph – but then disaster struck. Peter didn’t see a fast-approaching cliff and skied off the side of the mountain. He fell from the equivalent of a two-storey buil...
2024-05-2835 min
The Holiday That Changed My LifeSeries 1, Episode 7 – RORY O’HARE – ‘I owe everything to £28 silent retreat’RORY O’HARE is today a high-flying partner with Primas Law but looks back on a £28 silent retreat in North Wales as the holiday that changed his life. At the time Rory was living in London and routinely punching out 13-hour days but admits he’d never felt more alone. Then he saw an advert for a £28 silent retreat in North Wales and found the answers to the questions that would change the direction of his life forever. Instead of burning the midnight oil at work he slept...
2024-05-2137 min
The Holiday That Changed My LifeSeries 1, Episode 6 – PHILIP WALSH – ‘I survived avalanche that killed my pal’Keen skier Philip Walsh couldn’t wait to celebrate his 30th birthday by going skiing in the Canadian Rockies with some friends. However ecstasy turned to tragedy as he waited to be picked up by a helicopter in one of the most beautiful places in the world after completing his ski. His instructor suddenly pointed to an avalanche in the distance after hearing a ‘woof’ sound and within seconds the group was hit by a wall of snow. “It was like being hit by a wave the size of...
2024-05-1434 min
The Holiday That Changed My LifeSeries 1, Episode 5 – MARIAM ASLAM-DIGGER on why success didn’t make her happyMariam Aslam-Digger thought she could find happiness chasing the corporate dream but found peace closer to home. The youngest of five Muslim daughters Mariam always knew she was different. In her first trip back to her parents’ homeland of Pakistan she admits she acted like a spoilt teenager and the disastrous holiday ended with her being bitten by a scorpion. As she grew older, she threw herself into her career but despite enjoying the trappings of success she wasn’t happy and was close to burn-out.
2024-05-0737 min
The Holiday That Changed My LifeSeries 1, Episode 4 – EMMA SQUIRE ‘I nearly died on my birthday’Emma Squire had been planning a relaxing beach walk in Sri Lanka with her family to celebrate her 20th birthday. However her excitement was rapidly replaced by blind terror as the island was hit by the devastating Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami on Boxing Day 2004 that killed 230,000 people. The waves separated her from her family and carried on her on a terrifying journey that brought her face-to-face with death. Amazingly, Emma survived and was found by her dad but she faced an agonising wait to see if...
2024-04-3036 min
The Holiday That Changed My LifeSeries 1, Episode 3 – SOPHIE BROWN ‘I married a stranger’Sophie Brown could have been forgiven for having a few nerves when she flew to Saint Lucia on her honeymoon with her new husband, Jonathan Wileman. That’s because the stars of the hit show ‘Married At First Sight’ had just met each other and their every move was being followed by a TV crew. Sophie tells The Holiday That Changed My Life podcast how she appeared on the show looking for love but found herself at the centre of a bizarre experiment watched by a TV audience of millions.
2024-04-2339 minAI Lawyer Talking TechThe Transformative Impact of Technology on the Legal IndustryIn today's legal industry, there is a continuous push for innovation and technological advancements. One article discusses the use of chat GPT AI tool to edit short stories, raising concerns about its ability to replicate human editorial intelligence. Another article emphasizes the significance of legal accounting software in streamlining law firm financial operations, highlighting five key ways this software enhances efficiency. Meanwhile, the legal industry is undergoing a revolution with the rapid growth of legal process outsourcing services in the Philippines, driven by advanced technology adoption. Additionally, a legal tech company, VLEX, is pushing boundaries with a new feature...
2024-04-1622 min
The Holiday That Changed My LifeSeries 1, Episode 2 – DERRY GREEN ‘I owe my life to garden camping trip’When Derry Green was trapped at home with his kids in 2020 during the Covid lockdown he made a decision that would change his life. Unable to fly to Florida for their planned holiday to Disney he told his kids to pack their bags as they were going on an alternative holiday - in their bag garden in Skelmersdale! With Derry’s European transport business facing an uncertain future he built a glamping pod in his garden and posted photos on Facebook – and immediately became a viral media sensation. He...
2024-04-1636 min
The Holiday That Changed My LifeSeries 1, Episode 1 – DOMINIC McGREGOR ‘Terrorists made me confront my demons’Series 1, Episode 1 – DOMINIC McGREGOR on how surviving the 2015 Paris terror attack forced him to confront his own demons. ‘The holiday that changed my life’ podcast with Jen Atkinson and Chris Maguire Friday November 13th, 2015 could have been the last day of Dominic McGregor’s life – but it turned out to be the start of a new one. In the space of a few hours the entrepreneur went from the euphoria of closing a £1m investment deal with his business partner Steven Bartlett to finding himself at the centre of a...
2024-04-0240 minAI Lawyer Talking TechAI's Impact on the Legal System: A Supreme Court WarningWelcome to today's 'AI Lawyer Talking Tech' podcast episode. In this episode, we'll be delving into the recent warnings from the Supreme Court regarding the use of AI in the legal system. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. emphasized the potential benefits and drawbacks of utilizing artificial intelligence in the legal process, highlighting concerns about fairness, bias, and the potential dehumanization of the law. Join us as we explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal system and its implications for the future of legal practice.
US Supreme Court warns against AI dehumanizing law03...
2024-01-0314 min
TRAP: The Real Adviser Podcast32 - The FINAL Exit StrategyIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including the rise and fall of Open Money, Vanguard leaving China, Irish Ideas Exchange, are we talking about events in the Middle East with affected clients, new Brett Davidson White Paper, Andy rants about the FCA and crypto, SJP adviser saddled with a business loan, Wealthfront débâcle, HUM London happening on the day of this episode’s releaseMeat and Potatoes: The FINAL Exit Strategy: getting all the stuff documented, for that day when you’re not around anymoreQuestions posted by our be...
2023-11-091h 32
Career IllustratedE3 - Coral Kratenstein: Principal Product Marketer @ GoCardlessToday we dive into the world of Product Marketing with Coral Kratenstein. Coral is a Principal Product Marketer at GoCardless, based out of London. She has spent roughly 3 years in the payments industry as a Product Marketer and in this episode we discuss the qualities that make great Product Marketing Managers (PMMs), the end-to-end process of PMMs, the ways PMMs positively impact the business, and how Coral thinks about her career path.
What you'll learn
The difference between Product Marketing and Traditional Marketing
Product Marketing's impact on business
Ways to break into Product...
2023-03-2145 min
Leaders Of Transformation446: Leading From The Inside Out with Sope AgbelusiWhat is the secret to leading transformation? Sope Agbelusi is an executive coach, international speaker, husband, father of two, and the founder of MindsetShift, a leadership development company focused on developing authentic leaders. Corporately, he is sought after for his ability to help shift perspectives and install new mindsets that create lasting transformations. He has worked with respected global brands such as Google, Spotify, Morgan Stanley, Philips, KPMG, Yale University, HSBC, and more. As an innovative leader himself, Sope contributed to generating $800M+ with several teams in the automotive and engineering industry. His valuable insights have been f...
2023-03-1348 minLeaders Of Transformation446: Leading From The Inside Out with Sope AgbelusiWhat is the secret to leading transformation? Sope Agbelusi is an executive coach, international speaker, husband, father of two, and the founder of MindsetShift, a leadership development company focused on developing authentic leaders. Corporately, he is sought after for his ability to help shift perspectives and install new mindsets that create lasting transformations. He has worked with respected global brands such as Google, Spotify, Morgan Stanley, Philips, KPMG, Yale University, HSBC, and more. As an innovative leader himself, Sope contributed to generating $800M+ with several teams in the automotive and engineering industry. His valuable insights have been f...
2023-03-1348 min
Crypto Granny talks Cryptocurrency Markets 10th July 2023Crypto Granny talks Crypto markets 2nd Mar 2023Crypto Granny talks Cryptocurrency Markets2nd March 2023Today I talk about the following:1. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/28/general-motors-layoffs.html2. Puerto Rico Defines Act 60 Tax Exemptions for Blockchain Companies – Regulation Bitcoin Newshttps://news.bitcoin.com/puerto-rico-defines-act-60-tax-exemptions-for-blockchain-companies/3. https://www.coinspeaker.com/australia-mastercard-cbdc/4. https://news.bitcoin.com/tel-aviv-stock-exchange-takes-steps-to-allow-crypto-trading/5. https://www.fstech.co.uk/fst/Australia_CBDC_Pilot_Programme.php6. https://bitcoinist.com/philippines-tycoon-to-build-300-m-ai-hub/7. https://bitcoinist.com/goldman-sachs-to-bolster-crypto-team/8. https://crypto.news/conflux-secures-a-token-round-of-10m-from-dwf-labs/9. https://www.ibtimes.com/visa-mastercard-reaffirm-their-crypto-strategy-deny-report-halting-digital-asset-expansion-367259710. https://crypto.ne...
2023-03-0224 min
Futurovers#T2E20: ¿Bitcoin destruye el medio ambiente?¿Por qué Bitcoin demanda tanta energía?¿Cómo afecta la crisis en Europa y el aumento de los costos de la energía a las demandas eléctricas de la red Bitcoin?
En esta ocasión discutimos sobre los impactos de Bitcoin en el medio ambiente, en especial sobre el consumo de energía eléctrica que se requiere para superar la Prueba de Trabajo (PoW).
Proof of Work, o Prueba de Trabajo, es el mecanismo que garantiza la seguridad y la inmutabilidad de la red de Bitcoin como una blockchain descentralizada.
Conversamo...
2022-08-131h 28
Without BordersTyto Tech 500 – The influencer POV on European techIn this special episode of Without Borders in collaboration with the csuite podcast we talk about influence and technology trends in Europe with a panel of experts including three key European influencers identified in our Tyto Tech 500 Power List: Sophie Proust (CTO of Atos), Dr. Andreas K. Maier (University of Erlangen-Nuremberg), and Jonathan Symcox (Editor of BusinessCloud).
What does it take to have influence in today’s world? What trends will continue to shape the European tech landscape? What can we conclude about the representation of women in tech from this report? These and other questions are answered in this...
2022-03-1436 min
the c-suite podcastShow 147 - Tyto Tech 500 Power ListProduced in partnership with the European PR Agency Tyto, we discuss their latest edition of the Tyto Tech 500 Power List, a publication that identifies the most influential figures in technology in the UK, France and Germany. Host Graham Barrett was joined by three of the influencers on this year's list: Sophie Proust, Chief Technology officer at ATOS, Andreas Maier, Professor, Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen-Nuremberg, and Jonathan Symcox, Editor at TechBlast and BusinessCloud, plus Zoe Clark, Senior Partner and Head of Media Influence at Tyto.
2022-03-0436 min
The Business Cloud38. Applying immersive tech to education for a more engaging and enjoyable experience with Steve Grubbs, CEO and Founder of VictoryXRIn a space that needs disruption, Steve Grubbs, the CEO and Founder of VictoryXR, is certainly disrupting. By applying a Virtual Reality experience to a classroom, VictoryXR is giving students the opportunity to be more hands-on in their classroom experience. Want to step inside a heart? VictoryXR is able to do that. Live halfway across the globe, but wanting to have a world-class education? VictoryXR opens that possibility. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn to follow his journeyCheck out the VictoryXR website to learn moreFind m...
2021-11-0132 min
The Business Cloud38. Steve Grubbs: Applying immersive tech to education for a more engaging and enjoyable experienceIn a space that needs disruption, Steve Grubbs, the CEO and Founder of VictoryXR, is certainly disrupting. By applying a Virtual Reality experience to a classroom, VictoryXR is giving students the opportunity to be more hands-on in their classroom experience. Want to step inside a heart? VictoryXR is able to do that. Live halfway across the globe, but wanting to have a world-class education? VictoryXR opens that possibility.
Connect with Steve on LinkedIn to follow his journey
Check out the VictoryXR website to learn more
Find me on Twitter @ryansatkinson o...
2021-11-0132 min
The Business Cloud37. Alexandra Zatarain, Co-Founder of Eight Sleep, joins to talk sleep, entrepreneurship, $500M valuation, and moreSleep better? Sleep longer? Sleep healthier? All things you are able to get when you have a pod from Eight Sleep. We are joined by the Co-Founder of that now valued $500M company, Alexandra Zatarain, to talk about starting a sleep mattress company that gives you data about your sleep. We talk about Eight Sleep, marketing, Alexandra's sleep habits, and much more! Follow Alex on Twitter: @a_zatarainCheck out the Eight Sleep pod: https://www.eightsleep.com/Want to contact me? Email me at thebusinesscloudpodcast@gmail.com...
2021-10-2533 min
The Business Cloud37. Alexandra Zatarain, Co-Founder of Eight Sleep, joins to talk sleep, entrepreneurship, $500M valuation, and moreSleep better? Sleep longer? Sleep healthier? All things you are able to get when you have a pod from Eight Sleep. We are joined by the Co-Founder of that now valued $500M company, Alexandra Zatarain, to talk about starting a sleep mattress company that gives you data about your sleep. We talk about Eight Sleep, marketing, Alexandra's sleep habits, and much more!
Follow Alex on Twitter: @a_zatarain
Check out the Eight Sleep pod: https://www.eightsleep.com/
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Email me at thebusinesscloudpodcast@gmail.com or find me on T...
2021-10-2533 min
The Business Cloud36. Building a social media company that thrives on community with Founder and CEO of Honeycommb, Sean DuhameLet's talk Social Media! In an industry that Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter dominate, Honeycommb is giving their communities the ability to take ownership in the community that follows them. A product guy at heart, Sean Duhame, the Founder and CEO of Honeycommb joins us to talk about building the platform that gives content creators ownership in the community that follows. We discuss social media and the challenges of building a company in the realm and how Sean is finding success. Along with this, we discuss entrepreneurship and lessons Sean has learned along the way. Check o...
2021-10-1832 min
The Business Cloud36. Sean Duhame: Building a social media company that thrives on communityLet's talk Social Media! In an industry that Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter dominate, Honeycommb is giving their communities the ability to take ownership in the community that follows them. A product guy at heart, Sean Duhame, the Founder and CEO of Honeycommb joins us to talk about building the platform that gives content creators ownership in the community that follows. We discuss social media and the challenges of building a company in the realm and how Sean is finding success. Along with this, we discuss entrepreneurship and lessons Sean has learned along the way.
Check out t...
2021-10-1832 min
The Business Cloud35. How Maria Salamanca and Unshackled Ventures is giving immigrant founders the capital and resources to succeedAmazing episode today with Maria Salamanca, who is a Venture Capitalist with Unshackled Ventures based out of San Francisco. Maria and her team are giving immigrant founders the capital and resources to succeed early on in their entrepreneurial ventures. Maria discusses the mentality of immigrant founders have, and the importance of immigrant founders in America. Super educational episode to get the inside scoop on Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, building companies, and more! Follow Maria on Twitter @MariaSalamancaMWant to contact me? Email me at thebusinesscloudpodcast@gmail.com or find me on Twitter @_BusinessCloud
2021-10-1131 min
The Business Cloud35. Maria Salamanca: Giving immigrant founders the capital and resources to succeedAmazing episode today with Maria Salamanca, who is a Venture Capitalist with Unshackled Ventures based out of San Francisco. Maria and her team are giving immigrant founders the capital and resources to succeed early on in their entrepreneurial ventures. Maria discusses the mentality of immigrant founders have, and the importance of immigrant founders in America. Super educational episode to get the inside scoop on Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, building companies, and more!
Follow Maria on Twitter @MariaSalamancaM
Want to contact me? Email me at thebusinesscloudpodcast@gmail.com or find me on Twitter @_BusinessCloud
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2021-10-1131 min
The Business Cloud34. Designing an autonomous vehicle to make communities more walkable with Jeffrey Schnapp, Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer at Piaggio Fast ForwardWe are joined by design expert and Co-Founder of Piaggio Fast Forward, Jeffrey Schnapp on the podcast. Jeffrey is also the Founder and faculty member of the metaLAB at Harvard. Jeffrey gives us a masterclass on design, stories on building Piaggio Fast Forward, and shares his thoughts on the future of tech. Want to hear how Piaggio Fast Forward is building technology products that move the way people move? Tune in now. Jeffrey's Personal Website: https://jeffreyschnapp.com/bio/Piaggo Fast Forward: https://www.piaggiofastforward.com/#mission
2021-09-0635 min
The Business Cloud34. Jeffrey Schnapp: Designing an autonomous vehicle to make communities more walkableWe are joined by design expert and Co-Founder of Piaggio Fast Forward, Jeffrey Schnapp on the podcast. Jeffrey is also the Founder and faculty member of the metaLAB at Harvard. Jeffrey gives us a masterclass on design, stories on building Piaggio Fast Forward, and shares his thoughts on the future of tech. Want to hear how Piaggio Fast Forward is building technology products that move the way people move? Tune in now.
Jeffrey's Personal Website: https://jeffreyschnapp.com/bio/
Piaggo Fast Forward: https://www.piaggiofastforward.com/#mission
Want to contact m...
2021-09-0635 min
The Business Cloud33. Creating for YouTube full-time, monetization, building an audience, and more with Marc LuinoThe dream! Marc Luino, giraffeneckmarc, joins The Business Cloud to talk about creating for YouTube full-time. With over 200K subscribers, Marc has been creating for around 10-years now. We talk about how Marc got started, building an audience, monetization, doing it full-time, baseball and much more! Follow Marc below. YouTube Channel: giraffeneckMarcTwitter: @giraffeneckMarcWant to contact me? Email me at thebusinesscloudpodcast@gmail.com or find me on Twitter @_BusinessCloud --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebusinesscloud/support This is a public ep...
2021-08-3034 min
The Business Cloud33. Marc Luino: Creating for YouTube full-time, monetization, building an audienceThe dream! Marc Luino, giraffeneckmarc, joins The Business Cloud to talk about creating for YouTube full-time. With over 200K subscribers, Marc has been creating for around 10-years now. We talk about how Marc got started, building an audience, monetization, doing it full-time, baseball and much more! Follow Marc below.
YouTube Channel: giraffeneckMarc
Twitter: @giraffeneckMarc
Want to contact me? Email me at thebusinesscloudpodcast@gmail.com or find me on Twitter @_BusinessCloud
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2021-08-3034 min
The Business Cloud31. Exploring the Titanic and discovering the Apollo Spacecraft engines with David ConcannonDavid has STORIES! From exploring the Titanic four different times to being hired by Jeff Bezos to recover the Apollo 11 engines, David has been all over the world. Additionally, to these crazy accomplishments, he's been 16,000 feet under to discover a sunken slave ship in the Bermuda Triangle. It was only the second slave ship discovered and the first to be intact. Ready to explore? So am I. To learn more about David, visit his website at: https://www.davidconcannon.com/Want to get in touch with me? Email me at thebusinesscloudpodcast@gmail...
2021-08-0237 min
The Business Cloud31. David Concannon: Exploring the Titanic and discovering the Apollo Spacecraft engines with Jeff BezosDavid has STORIES! From exploring the Titanic four different times to being hired by Jeff Bezos to recover the Apollo F-1 engines, David has been all over the world. Additionally, to these crazy accomplishments, he's been 16,000 feet under to discover a sunken slave ship in the Bermuda Triangle. It was only the second slave ship discovered and the first to be intact. Ready to explore? So am I. To learn more about David, visit his website at: https://www.davidconcannon.com/
Want to get in touch with me? Email me at thebusinesscloudpodcast@gmail.com...
2021-08-0237 min
The Business Cloud30. Josh Clemente: Founder and President of Levels talks finding the idea, metabolic health, SpaceX, and moreJosh Clemente joins The Business Cloud to talk about finding Levels, a CGM company that is unlocking metabolic health. Josh comes from SpaceX where he solved complex aerospace challenges, to finding a wearable company that tracks your blood sugar, so you can optimize your health and fitness. We talk about how the idea came about, how he pricked his finger 60+ times a day, what he learned from SpaceX, and how he wants to scale his company.Follow Josh on Twitter: @JoshuasforrestLearn more about the Levels Blog here: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog
2021-07-2637 minThe Business Cloud30. Josh Clemente: Improving your metabolic health via CGM, analytics, SpaceXJosh Clemente joins The Business Cloud to talk about finding Levels, a CGM company that is unlocking metabolic health. Josh comes from SpaceX where he solved complex aerospace challenges, to finding a wearable company that tracks your blood sugar, so you can optimize your health and fitness. We talk about how the idea came about, how he pricked his finger 60+ times a day, what he learned from SpaceX, and how he wants to scale his company.
Follow Josh on Twitter: @Joshuasforrest
Learn more about the Levels Blog here: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog
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2021-07-2637 min
The Business Cloud24. Tim O'Brien: Founder of The Healthy Place talks expansion, differentiators, and his advice to entrepreneursTim O'Brien joins the show to talk about The Healthy Place, a family-owned business since 2010 with four locations in the Madison, Wisconsin area. On the episode, we discuss how they have expanded, what it is like to run and start a business with his wife, and what his key differentiators are from other health and wellness companies. At the end of the episode, Tim shares his entrepreneurial tips and what he would change if he had to do it over again! DISCOUNT CODE:" businesscloud " for 30% off of your next purchase at findyourhealthyplace.co...
2021-05-2436 minThe Business Cloud24. Tim O'Brien: Expansion, differentiators, and his advice to entrepreneursTim O'Brien joins the show to talk about The Healthy Place, a family-owned business since 2010 with four locations in the Madison, Wisconsin area. On the episode, we discuss how they have expanded, what it is like to run and start a business with his wife, and what his key differentiators are from other health and wellness companies. At the end of the episode, Tim shares his entrepreneurial tips and what he would change if he had to do it over again!
DISCOUNT CODE:" businesscloud " for 30% off of your next purchase at findyourhealthyplace.com!
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2021-05-2436 min
Building Tech Products & Scaling Startups: LaunchbasePivot Your Product Market Fit with Lydia Jones, Founder and CEO of Housemates with Lydia Jones, Founder and CEO of HousematesExecution is everything. This morning, our host is joined by Lydia Jones, Founder and CEO of Housemates. Housemates is a marketplace to discover and book student accommodation in minutes. Lydia has been featured in TechRound’s 29 under 29 for 2020 and BusinessCloud’s 35 under 35 to watch in the UK.
We discuss staying curious when solving a problem through product and building a product your users didn’t know they needed. We chat about the importance of shame when it comes to your first MVP and remaining agile when finding that red hot centre when building the best value problem produc...
2021-03-1032 minBuilding Tech Products & Scaling Startups: LaunchbasePivot Your Product Market Fit with Lydia Jones, Founder and CEO of Housemates with Lydia Jones, Founder and CEO of HousematesExecution is everything. This morning, our host is joined by Lydia Jones, Founder and CEO of Housemates. Housemates is a marketplace to discover and book student accommodation in minutes. Lydia has been featured in TechRound’s 29 under 29 for 2020 and BusinessCloud’s 35 under 35 to watch in the UK.
We discuss staying curious when solving a problem through product and building a product your users didn’t know they needed. We chat about the importance of shame when it comes to your first MVP and remaining agile when finding that red hot centre when building the best value problem produc...
2021-03-1032 min
Pareto Law Sales SurgeryPareto Sales Surgery - The Future of Tech Talent: How Apprenticeships May Hold the KeyIn this episode of our Sales Surgery, join our host, award-winning editor of BusinessCloud, Chris Maguire as he chats with :
Simon Swan, CEO of Hiring Hub
Katherine Bennett, Sales Director at Loadbalancer.org
Andrew Erwich, Head of Apprenticeships QA
Maninder Randhawa and Joe Pemberton from Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Chris will be guiding the conversation on a range of topics, including:
De-mything the word ‘Apprentice’
Why some in the Tech industry getting it “right”
What will a post-pandemic future look like for Tech
The pros and cons of onboarding and upskilling
How apprenticeships can contribute to retentio
2021-02-111h 04
5 Dakikada Teknoloji Gündemi040- Partymag 5 milyon TL değerleme ile yatırım aldı. Twitter'dan yeni topluluk tabanlı doğrulama özelliği, Instagram'dan işletme ve içerik üreticileri için yeni özellik - 27/01/2021 - 5DTG -Mail bültenimize abone olmak için tıklayın.
5 Dakikada Teknoloji Gündemi Tarih: 27 Ocak 2021
https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/26/twitter-acquires-revue/
https://www.businesscloud.co.uk/news/paris-scale-up-to-launch-offices-in-three-uk-cities/
https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/25/twitters-birdwatch-fights-misinformation-with-community-notes/
https://egirisim.com/2021/01/26/etkinlik-rehberi-partymag-5-milyon-tl-degerleme-ile-yatirim-aldi/
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2021-01-2706 min
FastForwardHow to build entrepreneur well-being for 20212020 was one of the most challenging many of us will face in our lifetime. Whilst a little different, Christmas typically allows time to reflect and restore our energy levels with family .
Batteries re-charged, how do we look forward to 2021 with positivity?
New Lockdown measures announced last night (5th Jan 2020) means we need to dig deep.
Even as lockdown eases, work patterns are set to remain blended with home and socially distanced office working.
What tools and self-care can we deploy to maintain those energy levels for both ourselves and our employees?
Emma-Louise Fusari founder of In-House Health provides employers with anonymised...
2021-01-0541 min
Leaders in CleantechDr Pete Armstrong, Mixergy – Episode 44I first met Pete Armstrong as he was pitching at the Ecosummit event in Berlin in 2018 and last year. The scale of the impact possible in transforming our heating and water storage systems in our homes blew my mind. I’ve always been so involved in the ‘electrification of everything’, so I’ve watched since with interest. Mixergy were also mentioned in a recent podcast episode with Robert Trezona of IP Group, one of their early (and follow on) investors. So I thought I’d invite Dr Pete Armstrong to join us.About our guestDr Pete Armstrong is CEO and co-founder...
2020-01-2243 min
FastForward059. Chi-Chi Ekweozor: Software Engineer & Female FounderChi-chi Ekweozor is a social media marketer turned front end developer and software engineer. She started Assenty in January 2016 after witnessing firsthand the difficulty in prioritising questions submitted when the audience was invited to send in questions for conference speakers via SMS.
Assenty was designed to solve the problem of answering questions from an audience and a lot of thought, painstaking care and attention to detail to what event organisers want from a Q&A platform has been poured in to it. The platform has been used by a range of companies including PwC and BusinessCloud Magazine.
Chi-Chi talks with...
2019-12-0348 min
ZANDA TALKS"Keeping Consumer Focus" with Lise PapeRecently been named on BusinessCloud’s Top 101 HealthTech Innovators of 2019 list, Top 100 disruptive companies 2019 by DisruptionHub and was awarded the 2019 Horizon Prize for Improved Mobility by the EU Research and Innovation Program.
Lise founded Walk With Path in 2014, based on her developments during Innovation Design Engineering, and her personal experience with Parkinson’s suffered by her father. The company launched it's first product in 2017; Path Finder, a visual cueing shoe attachment to help those with Parkinson's. The second product, a haptic feedback insole to improve balance; Path Feel, is in development.
We caught up with Lise Pape, who provided a fasc...
2019-10-2825 min
Hacked Off028. An Intro: Election SecurityIn 2016 it was reported that the Russian government targeted the US election system, and whilst there wasn’t any evidence that votes were tampered with, they could have changed data or even deleted voters.
With the start of the US presidential 2020 election campaigns, we take a look at why you’d want to hack an election and the pros and cons of online voting.
Key points:
1’00 Why would you want to hack an election?
4’13 The challenges of online voting
8’34 The ‘public intrusion test’ on the Swiss Government’s voting system
15’02 The benefits of online voting
17’24 Electronic voting machines
22’32 The Mueller Report - Russian inter...
2019-08-1532 min
Tech for Good LiveTFGL Weekly - Sharpening the stakesBex and her Tech For Good Live pals Harry and Sasha are joined by the wonderful Chelsea Slater from Liverpool Girl Geeks and InnovateHer, to talk about the gender pay gap and question Jeff Bezos' motives, our Greg would be proud. Things we mentioned: Stat of the weekOnly 30% of brits know what the gender pay gap ishttps://metro.co.uk/2018/09/14/only-30-of-brits-know-what-the-gender-pay-gap-is-but-do-you-7946174/ Charity news of the weekCharities, it seems, aren’t down with the kids:https://www.c...
2018-09-2846 min
Sheffield Digital PodcastSDP 14: Mayoral candidates on the region’s future and how digital fits in
Episode 14 of the Sheffield Digital Podcast is ready for you. It’s a good one, as we interviewed two of the candidates in the upcoming Sheffield City Region mayoral election: Hannah Kitching of the Liberal Democrats and Rob Murphy from The Green Party.
We asked them about their plans for the region and, in particular, what they saw for the digital sector in the future. I think you’ll find it an interesting listen and thank you to those of you who sent us questions beforehand. I hope we covered most of your suggestions.
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2018-05-021h 16