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Chasing Elephants - A Podcast by swiftscale#011 Best of Season 1 with Startup Founders | Compilation EpisodeThanks for downloading this episode of 'Chasing Elephants'. In this special 'podcast parcel', we've compiled four clips from our startup founder interviews so far.
We’ve picked a range of clips that we think are particularly helpful for illustrating the challenges of Chasing Elephants, so we hope you enjoy listening. If you find you really like hearing from one of the guests, feel free to check out the full episode on your chosen podcast platform.
Thanks once again to all of the guests (listed in the order they appear on this episode):
Nitzan Yu...2023-11-3020 min
Chasing Elephants - A Podcast by swiftscale#010 "What Advice Would You Give to Your Younger Self?" with Executive Guests | Compilation EpisodeThanks for downloading this episode of 'Chasing Elephants'. In this special 'podcast parcel', we've compiled four clips from all of our executive interviews so far.
In each executive episode, the guest was asked what advice they would give to their younger self. This question always generated practical and profound advice, so we've packaged up the answers for you here!
Thanks once again to all of the guests (listed in the order they appear on this episode):
Ted Shelton (Expert Partner at Bain) - Ep. #001
Adam Brown (Tech Lead at Maersk...2023-11-2314 min
Chasing Elephants - A Podcast by swiftscale#009 How Wiseworks Unlocks Insights in Audio and Video Interactions | Startup for 10Thanks for downloading this episode of 'Chasing Elephants'. In this Startup for 10 episode, George Tothill speaks to Dwane van der Sluis, the Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Wiseworks.
Wiseworks is a communications intelligence platform that allows financial institutions to extract critical insights from audio and video interactions. Many companies have moved to hybrid models, conducting meetings online, so Wiseworks helps to capture all the knowledge from these kinds of interactions.
Founded in 2020, Wiseworks has already worked with a range of financial institutions to deliver immense value; they can save approximately 40-60% of their clients' t...2023-11-1621 min
Chasing Elephants - A Podcast by swiftscale#008 How Learnerbly Changes Company Cultures for the Better | Startup for 10Thanks for downloading this episode of 'Chasing Elephants'. In this Startup for 10 episode, George Tothill speaks to Rajeeb Dey, the CEO and Founder of Learnerbly.
Learnerbly helps businesses to retain and develop their employees by providing them with a workplace learning marketplace. Learnerbly's marketplace provides access to over 250 curated learning providers and a variety of resources in all their forms, from books to coaches.
Founded in 2016, they have already worked with enterprises like HelloFresh and Activision Blizzard, as well as some of the most impressive scaling businesses around, like Unmind.
You can follow...2023-11-0724 minChasing Elephants - A Podcast by swiftscale#007 The Future of Procurement with Adam Brown | Execs on the BeachThanks for downloading this episode of 'Chasing Elephants'. In this 'Execs on the Beach' conversation, George Tothill speaks to Adam Brown. Adam is a Procurement Expert, transforming and digitising source to pay at Maersk. Before that, among other roles, he headed the Digital Procurement Garage at BT, and was even a Founder of his own startup Venation.
In this episode, Adam and George discuss the technologies shaping the future of procurement, including contract automation, generative AI, and AI-driven chat negotiations.
You can follow Russell on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-br/
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Chasing Elephants - A Podcast by swiftscale#006 How Fyma Turns CCTV Cameras Into Smart Sensors | Startup for 10Thanks for downloading this episode of 'Chasing Elephants'. In this Startup for 10 episode, George Tothill speaks to Karen Burns, the CEO and Founder of Fyma.
Fyma helps enterprises unlock the full potential of their commercial real estate by turning any CCTV camera into a smart sensor. Founded in 2019, Fyma has already worked with the likes of Grosvenor, Telia. the Port of Helsinki and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
You can follow Karen on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenkburns/
You can follow George on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2023-10-1321 minChasing Elephants - A Podcast by swiftscale#005 Why Data is the New Superpower with Martin Fleming | Exec InterviewThanks for downloading this episode of 'Chasing Elephants'. In this 'Execs on the Beach' episode, George Tothill speaks to Martin Fleming, the Chief Operations Officer at the AA.
Over the course of his illustrious career, Martin has held key positions in financial institutions and insurance firms, giving him the perfect vantage point to chat about innovation across multiple industries.
He talks about the AA's recent rebrand, the startups making waves in the world of motoring, and how "data is the new superpower"!
You can follow Martin on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com...2023-10-0227 min
Chasing Elephants - A Podcast by swiftscale#004 How Attest Discovered Data No One Thought Was Possible | Startup for 10Thanks for downloading this episode of 'Chasing Elephants'. In this Startup for 10 episode, George Tothill speaks to Jeremy King, the CEO and Founder of Attest.
Attest is a startup that makes consumer research easier. Founded in 2015, Attest has already serviced an impressive list of clients including Boots, Unliever, JCDecaux, Trustpilot and more.
You can follow Jeremy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremykingjk/
You can follow George on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-tothill
You can follow swiftscale here: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/swiftscale2023-09-2019 minChasing Elephants - A Podcast by swiftscale#003 “Change is never a destination; it’s a journey.” with Russell Sheldon | Execs on the BeachThanks for downloading this episode of 'Chasing Elephants'. In this 'Execs on the Beach' episode, George Tothill speaks to Russell Sheldon, the Chief Operations and Technology Officer at TMF Group.
Russell has held a range of C-suite positions over the course of his career, which positions him really well to talk about the dynamics of large enterprises. In this conversation, Russell and George discuss the common traits of successful founders, the future of Legaltech, and why enterprises (as well as human beings in general) can be resistant to change.
You can follow Russell on Linkedin...2023-09-1136 min
Chasing Elephants - A Podcast by swiftscale#002 How Benivo Landed Google with the Ugliest Page on the Internet | Startup for 10Thanks for downloading this episode of 'Chasing Elephants'. In this Startup for 10 episode, George Tothill speaks to Nitzan Yudan, the CEO and Founder of Benivo.
Benivo is an HR Tech company working in the global mobility space. It was founded in 2010 and its clients include Google, Microsoft, Mondalez, Unity, CGI, Wayfair and many others.
You can follow Nitzan on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitzan-yudan-3582791/
You can follow George on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-tothill/
You can follow swiftscale here: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/swiftscale2023-08-3014 min
The Young Comedians Podcast with George TothillDee AllumThanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Dee Allum.
Dee Allum is a hugely talented stand-up and writer who has scooped a large number of awards in a comparatively short time. Dee has been nominated for Best Newcomer at the Chortle Awards, placed as runner up in the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year award 2021, won the 2Northdown New Act Competition 2021 and was a finalist in the 2022 BBC New Comedy Award competition.
In this episode, I ask Dee how she got into comedy, her thoughts on...2023-08-041h 03The Young Comedians Podcast with George TothillAmy Matthews (from the London Comedy Store!)Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Amy Matthews.
This episode was recorded backstage at the London Comedy Store after Amy had performed her new show 'Amy Matthews: I Feel Like I'm Made of Spiders'. George speaks to Amy about her new show, growing up in Essex and her their chaotic night thus far.
Amy Matthews is a young talent on the rise. She is “drily funny and giddily quirky” (The Scotsman) possessing “the stage presence of a veteran”” (Broadway World). In addition to her highly successful stand-up shows, Amy...2023-07-2133 minThe Young Comedians Podcast with George TothillSam WilliamsThanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Sam Williams.
This episode was recorded in the green room before Sam took to the stage to perform his new show ‘Himbo’ at 2Northdown. Sam was called a “good-looking chap” by Chortle in the same review where George was called a “beta male”, but you can’t be good-looking on a podcast, so who’s the real winner?
Sam was the 2023 Komedia New Comedy Award winner, 2021 Chortle Student Comedy Award runner-up and 2022 2Northdown New Act of the Year finalist, as well as a finalist of...2023-07-1436 minThe Young Comedians Podcast with George TothillJohn TothillThanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to John Tothill.
John made his way onto The Young Comedians Podcast after popular demand (Mum made me do it). He has been performing comedy since joining The Cambridge Footlights at university. Since graduating, he has embarked on a stand-up career which has already seen him win the prestigious 2Northdown New Act Competition.
He is taking his debut solo hour to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. It’s called ‘John Tothill: The Last Living Libertine’. Chortle described him as “the first comedian ever to...2023-07-0647 minChasing Elephants - A Podcast by swiftscale#001 How AI Will Transform Business with Ted Shelton | Execs on the BeachThanks for downloading this episode of 'Chasing Elephants'. In this debut episode, George Tothill sits down with Ted Shelton, an Expert Partner at Bain.
Ted is a fountain of knowledge on AI. He shares his insights on the professions and industries that will be most affected by AI, and George asks him how worried we need to be about the rise of this new technology. He advises clients on the methodology for assessing process improvement opportunities and implementing changes to improve productivity, reduce errors, and increase customer and employee satisfaction.
You can follow him on...2023-07-0136 minThe Young Comedians Podcast with George TothillLachlan WernerThanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I speak with Lachlan Werner.
Lachlan is one of the most exciting new acts around. His ventriloquist shows are immensely popular and for good reason. He is a multi-talented performer who has already won The Brighton Fringe ReviewsHub Award and The Gemini Design People’s Choice Award, among many other accolades.
After a blinding run at The Soho Theatre, Lachlan is taking his show ‘Voices of Evil’ to the Edinburgh Fringe 2023.
You can follow him on IG here: @lachywerner
You can fo...2023-06-301h 00
The Young Comedians Podcast with George TothillThe Best of Series 1 FinaleThanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast.
In this episode, George relives some of his favourite moments from the first series. He talks about some of the things he learned from the comedians he interviewed, and plays a favourite clip from every episode.
The Best of Series 1 Finale includes a Garfield sketch from the stoned mind of Finlay Christie, a ‘Worst Gig Story’ with a £1 million prize from Michael May, and a look into the notepad of Mary O’Connell to ask, “Why didn’t that bit ever work?”2023-06-2953 minThe Young Comedians Podcast with George TothillWill OwenThanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Will Owen.
Will Owen is fast becoming one of the biggest young names in comedy. After starting comedy at Cambridge University, Will moved to London where he launched into stand-up. Despite being only 23 years old, Will has already impressed in some big competitions, notably reaching the Final of the 2Northdown New Act Competition and then winning the prestigious Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year competition (previous winners and finalists include Rob Beckett, Garrett Millerick and Ali Woods).
Chortle called him “a...2023-02-0847 minThe Young Comedians Podcast with George TothillPatrick HealyThanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Patrick Healy.
Patrick began performing when he was 18, after his mum dared him to, and a year later he reached the finals of the prestigious “So You Think You're Funny?” and Hackney Empire New Act of the Year competitions- all while still a teenager. His dry, left-field observations, relaxed stage presence, and "idiosyncratic worldview" (London Evening Standard) have led to regular appearances at some of the country's biggest comedy clubs.
You can follow him here: @petrukpls
You can follow me h...2023-01-311h 26The Young Comedians Podcast with George TothillCaitlin PowellThanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Caitlin Powell.
Caitlin is an up-and-coming stand-up, writer and podcaster. Last year, she reached the Finals of the Funny Women Awards both for her stand-up comedy and for her writing. She is the host of Queers Gone By, a comedy podcast which was commended by The Guardian.
You can follow her on Twitter @caitlinpwll and Instagram @caitlinrpowell .
You can follow me on Instagram here: @georgetothill2022-09-0557 minThe Young Comedians Podcast with George TothillMichael MayThanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Michael May.
Michael is one of the most exciting new comedians on the UK circuit, which recently got him signed to The Comedy Store. Already a regular MC up and down the country, Michael’s unique take on the world is a hit with audiences everywhere. His writing prowess continues to grow as his second sitcom script has peaked interest with more than one comedy commissioner.
He is performing a Work in Progress show at 2Northdown on 27th August and has als...2022-08-1550 minThe Young Comedians Podcast with George TothillFinlay ChristieThanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Finlay Christie.
At only 19, Finlay won the 'So You Think You're Funny?' stand-up competition, joining a list of previous winners that includes Lee Mack, Peter Kay and Sarah Millican. He has been featured on ITV2’s The Stand-up Sketch Show and BBC One’s BBC New Comedy Award. Finlay has over 170k+ followers and 8+ million likes on TikTok. His sketches are immensely popular, amassing over 100 million views on YouTube and TikTok.
On the date of this episode's release, he will feat...2022-07-2955 min
The Young Comedians Podcast with George TothillMary O'ConnellThanks for downloading the first episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Mary O'Connell.
Mary was a runner up in the live 2020 Funny Women Awards Final and longlisted in the Thousand Films Female Writing Competition. Her TV credits include BBC Presents: Stand Up for Live Comedy, and she has most recently filmed Comedy Central Live which will TX later in the year.
She's previewing her show 'There's Something Wrong With Mary' at the Edinburgh Fringe this year in the Banshee Labyrinth Cinema Room.
You can follow her on Instagram here: @Ma...2022-07-2751 min
Wine Soundtrack - AustraliaKoonowla - Alexander GeorgeA pioneering estate with vines first planted in 1896, the lovingly restored property just five kilometres east of Auburn lives and breathes the region’s winemaking traditions, embracing a new generation of custodianship under the watchful eye of father and son Nick and Alexander George. Deeply respectful of Koonowla’s extraordinary history, the George family have worked tirelessly to restore the original landmark buildings, rehabilitate the delightful grounds and reawaken the heritage-rich gravity winery as well as the surrounding vineyards.Koonowla’s story has always been one of resilience and hope, shooting to prominence in the early 1900s with founder John T...2022-03-0935 min