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EUROPE BUILDS by BORRNHow Evercurious VC invests based on conviction, not trendsWith George GeorgiadisHow does an engineer turn into an investor? And what does it take to back world-changing technology before it’s cool — or proven?In this episode, we talk to George Georgiadis, Founding Partner at Evercurious VC, a new deep-tech venture fund betting on scientist-founders building defensible technologies. George shares how his decade at Volkswagen’s HQ shaped his approach to investing, why Europe keeps inventing breakthrough tech but failing to commercialize it, and why Evercurious prefers conviction over hype when picking early-stage bets. We also explore how VCs can help technical founders become...2025-05-2318 min
Political FixEU or US? UK plays piggy in the middleAs Donald Trump makes his first appointments, speculation in Whitehall grows: will the UK move closer to the US or cosy back up with the EU?The FT’s Lucy Fisher is joined by Political Fix regulars George Parker and Robert Shrimsley, as well as Peter Foster, the FT’s public policy editor, to discuss how Britain might successfully balance its two most important relationships. Plus the panel also discusses Rachel Reeves’s pension megafund reform, and assesses the damage Labour’s employment reforms are doing to the relationship with British business. Follow Lucy on X...2024-11-1537 minPolitical FixStarmer’s ‘weird’ week: from Liverpool to New YorkLabour’s conference in Liverpool should have been a celebratory event after its landslide win in the July election. Political editor George Parker, standing in for Lucy Fisher, is joined by Miranda Green and Robert Shrimsley to discuss why the mood was anything but triumphant. Plus, economics editor Sam Fleming explains how the government might increase capital spending despite Labour’s repeated warnings that the state coffers are empty; and chief foreign affairs commentator Gideon Rachman steps into the studio to assess Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s debut on the world stage at the UN general assembly this week. Lucy F...2024-09-2725 min
Drinks At Work with Sam BygraveHow the big Never Never deal got made (and what it means for the indie brand)I’ve got a little bonus episode for you this week, I’n talking Sean baxter and George Georgiadis of the little Australian producer that got started in 2016, Never Never Distilling Co — and I’m talking to them because on May 1st the news broke that they had been acquired by Asahi Beverages here in Australia. It’s huge news and represents a big investment in the brand, it’s one that bartenders I think have been big supporters of since they got started, I’ve interviewed Sean before — he’s always great chat — but I wanted to talk to them to talk thro...2024-06-1227 minPolitical FixLive special: Who will win the UK general election?As politicians and commentators digest the disastrous Tory local election results, FT experts answer subscribers’ questions about what this might mean for the forthcoming general election – and beyond. The FT’s Lucy Fisher is joined by colleagues Stephen Bush, George Parker and Camilla Cavendish for their take on the upcoming general election and the government that will take shape after it. The team tackle your toughest questions during a special FT Political Fix Inside Politics subscriber webinar.Follow Lucy on X: @LOS_FisherWant more? Free links:Are Labour and the Co...2024-05-0948 min
Hot TopicsSmells like South Australian Spirits!South Australia’s craft spirit industry is finding local and international success as part of our world-class repertoire of flavours in food and drink. On the back of South Australia’s dominance in the 2023 Tasting Australia Spirit Awards, SA distilleries are expanding internationally and creating jobs in South Australia. Matt, Anna, and Tim were all too excited to learn what makes our spirit crafters so good from special guest George Georgiadis from Never Never Distilling Co. and Distillers South Australia. It turns out the proof is in the sipping; we make the best gins, whiskies, vodkas, rums, brandies, and liqu...2023-10-2624 minDrinks At Work with Sam Bygrave“We weren’t mates.” Sean Baxter on how he went from bartender to co-founding one of Australia’s best ginsMy guest on this episode is Sean Baxter. Sean began his working life as a bartender up in Brisbane, before moving to Melbourne and eventually getting into the brand side of things as a brand ambassador. It’s that experience which stood him in good stead when he and business partners Tim Boast and George Georgiadis began Never Never Distilling Co in 2016. Since they first released their gin in 2017, they’ve won numerous accolades, and become something of a bartender favourite. Their gin is all about the juniper, and they went out with the aim of...2023-02-2832 min
Political FixBoris Johnson’s double by-election defeatThe Conservatives lost two crucial by-elections this week in Yorkshire and Devon, putting UK prime minister Boris Johnson’s leadership under scrutiny. Host Sebastian Payne, the FT’s Whitehall editor, discusses these results — and the resignation of Tory party chair Oliver Dowden — with political editor George Parker and UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley. Sebastian is also joined by economics correspondent Delphine Strauss and transport correspondent Philip Georgiadis to talk about the UK rail strikes and what deals ministers might make on public sector pay. Want more?For the latest from the FT on UK p...2022-06-2435 min
Drinks Adventures - Wine, beer, whisky, gin & more with James AtkinsonChampion gin distiller, Never Never Distilling, with co-founder Sean BaxterA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Founded in 2017 by Sean Baxter, George Georgiadis and Tim Boast, Never Never is undoubtedly one of the hottest distilleries in Australia at the moment.The company was recently named Champion Australian Distiller for the second year running at the 2021 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards, as well as being a finalist alongside Four Pillars for the IWSC’s International Gin Producer Trophy.And there’s been yet more accolades that...2021-12-0645 min
Drinks Adventures - Wine, beer, whisky, gin & more with James AtkinsonViticulturist Allen Jenkins farewelled; Starward Whisky X Yalumba Wine; and Modus Operandi's Newcastle breweryA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Wine, whisky & brewery news from Drinks Adventures:
Wynns Coonawarra farewells viticulturist Allen Jenkins;
Starward Whisky and Yalumba Wines collaborate on a new single malt whisky; and
Modus Operandi Brewing launches green energy brewery in Newcastle.
A podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.2021-11-1811 min
The Here We Go Show! (With Kev and Mike)The Here We Go Show Episode 15The second part and conclusion to our Here We Go Show Discush: Epstein. We are rejoined by George Georgiadis, Johnny Steers and of course Jake Gyllenhaal to venture into the Epstein Extended Universe, more commonly known as the EEU. Come with us as we drink mead and pastry stout and discuss Epstein's connections to Ghislaine Maxwell, Harvey Weinstein, Trump, the Clinton's and beyond!2020-01-1900 min
The Here We Go Show! (With Kev and Mike)Here We Go Show Episode 14The debut of our very first Here We Go Discush. We welcomed our good friends George Georgiadis, Johnny Steers and of course Jake Gyllenhaal to discuss the enigma that is... Jeffrey Epstein. From his childhood to Pizza Gate to the history of 2Chan, we've got you covered. Part 1 of a 2 part series!2019-12-0100 min
IFB Conference HighlightsEpisode 34 - IFB Conference HighlightsRecent Trends in E&O Claims, George Georgiadis AXIS Reinsurance2019-11-0638 min
The Genealogy Guys Podcast & Genealogy ConnectionThe Genealogy Guys #342The news includes: MyHeritage announced the expansion of DNA Quest, its pro bono initiative to help adoptees and their birth families through genetic testing. DNA Quest is extended worldwide, with the deadline for applications being received through the end of April. Learn more at http://dnaquest.org. Ancestry has announced that Margo Georgiadis, formerly of Mattel, will become its new CEO on 10 May 2018. Findmypast has added a new collection, the England & Wales Electoral Registers 1920. They have also begun beta testing of their new world FindMyPast family tree. See https://www.findmypast.co.uk/worldtree for more details. Drew...2018-04-2359 min
Música Clásica para la Relajación y la MeditaciónPachelbel's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Canon (Varios Artistas)Composer: Johann Pachelbel, Cleo Laine, Curtis Belvin, Jesse Williams, George Rochberg, Dai Sakakibara
Performer: BRR Shakuhachi & Koto Quintet, Paul Nicholson, Peerless 2x2, Dai Sakakibara, Cleo Laine
Orchestra: Jean-François Paillard Chamber Orchestra, Munich Radio Orchestra, Arthur Fiedler Sinfonietta
Conductor: Jean-François Paillard, John Georgiadis, Tomita, Arthur Fiedler
Contenido del CD:
1. Canon In D - Jean-Francois Paillanrd Chamber Orchestra
2. Canon In D - Munich Radio Orchestra
3. Canon (Over A Basso Ostinato) - Peerless 2x2
4. Canon Of The Three Stars - Isao Tomita & The Plasma Symphony Orchestra
5. How, Where, When (Canon In D) - Cleo Laine
6. Earth Angel - The Hampton String Qu...2014-05-211h 12