Shows
A Diary to EM-PowerCreating a Brand New Product for the Fitness Industry with Guest Jed ThirkettleIn this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Jed Thirkettle to the podcast to discuss his exciting new product that has recently launched in the fitness industry—just nine weeks ago, to be exact! Jed took the time to explain how he came up with the idea for this innovative product, what inspired him to enter this particular market, and his extensive background in the gym and fitness world.Throughout our conversation, Jed shared insights into his journey, detailing his experiences and the challenges he faced along the way. He emphasized the importance of...
2025-09-1843 min
The Muscular Dystrophy UK: Muscles Matter PodcastEpisode 1 - Top daily challenges of living with a muscle wasting conditionIn this first episode, host Martin Hywood and guests Chloe Docker and Jed Thirkettle, all of whom live with a muscle wasting condition, have a lively discussion about the challenges of daily life living with a condition. Themes include travel and accessibility, the uncertainty of a changing condition, and relationships.
2025-03-2531 min
Dystrophy DiariesEpisode 1: Life with Muscular Dystrophy, joined by Jed ThirkettleA discussion about navigating life’s hurdles alongside Muscular Dystrophy. How it impacts day-to-day, employment, relationships etc. Jed shares his experience of being diagnosed and how he got to where he is today, whilst also discussing his incredible fundraising for MD research.
2024-08-1348 min
The Meeting RoomRohan Oza: The Brandfather of HollywoodDubbed 'The Brandfather of Hollywood', University of Nottingham alumni Rohan Oza is one of the most successful marketing men in the US. Despite beginning work as a manufacturing manager for MandM, Rohan has gone on to create and revitalise powerhouse brands such as Smartwater, Vitaminwater, Powerade and Sprite. He now regularly appears on SharkTank and is the CEO of Cavu Venture Partners - one of the fastest-growing venture funds in the cpg space.
In this episode, Rohan discusses his pioneering celebrity equity deal with 50 Cent along with offering insights from his career journey. He also offers advice to potential entrepreneurs...
2021-07-0452 min
The Meeting RoomBen Pring: What does the Future of Work Look Like?In today's episode, Tim and Jed are joined by Ben Pring, the co-founder and managing director of Cognizant's Centre for the Future of Work. Ben's list of achievements is endless: not only has he co-authored a number of award-winning books, but he also sits on the board of Havard's Life and Work program and was named as one of 30 management thinkers to watch in 2020.
Ben discusses everything from how the pandemic has shifted the centrality of technology in the workplace to how we could see VR and Quantum computers incorporated into the world of work. Moreover, Ben discusses his only...
2021-07-031h 01
The Meeting RoomDarryl Murphy: The Tails of a Managing DirectorIn todays podcast, Mihir and Jed are joined by Darryl Murphy, the Managing Director of Debt Infrastructure at Aviva Investors. Darryl discusses his journey up the corporate ladder, touching on his time at companies such as HSBC and KPMG. Darryl also discusses being headhunted by recruitment agents, letting members of his team go and the politics of being a managing director. Finally, he offers students advice on the importance of networking and soft skills.
2021-04-121h 03
The Meeting RoomAlex Revill: The Future of HealthIn today's episode, Tim and Jed are joined by Alex Revill. Alex is a former neuroscience student from the University of Nottingham who is now a Senior Strategy Manager for GSK's Beyond Innovation incubator.
In the podcast, Alex discusses everything from his formative leadership experiences to how technology is changing the future of health. Moreover, Alex and the boys also discuss Apple's growing influence in the industry as well as potential privacy concerns.
Alex Revill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexrevill/
2020-11-2747 min
The Meeting RoomFlavio Soriano: The art of consultingIn the fifth virtual meeting room, Jed and Mihir are joined by Flavio Soriano. Flavio is an ex-McKinsey consultant who currently runs High Bridge Management Academy - a company which prepares aspiring consultants to get top job offers from MBB firms.
During the episode, Flavio's offers a look behind the curtain at what being a consultant at an MBB firm is really like. He also discusses his multiple start-up ventures along with what make a successful consultant.
High Bridge Management Academy: https://highbridgeacademy.com/
Flavio Soriano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flaviosoriano/
Movember: https://uk.movember.com/team/2385019
2020-11-0955 min
The Meeting RoomTab Ahmad: Creating an inclusive workplaceIn today's virtual meeting room, the boys are joined by Tab Ahmad. Tab is the founder and CEO of EmployAbility - a not-for-profit organisation who partner with Google, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Bloomberg, Amazon, FCA, Bird and Bird, Discovery Channel and many others, to provide strategic and practical disability and employment advice. Tab has won a multitude of awards and has also appeared on programs such as BBC2’s Daily Politics.
On the podcast, tab and the boys discuss the importance of creating an organisation and recruitment process that is inclusive for neurodiverse individuals. Moreover, they discuss her start-up journey an...
2020-10-2655 min
The Meeting RoomJonathan Francis: Google, Data and EntrepreneurshipIn today's virtual meeting room the boys are joined by Jonathan Francis who runs the data unit inside Google's award winning idea's team. Jonathan is also a serial start-up founder and was named British Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008.
In today's meeting, the boys discuss a variety of topics from why undergraduates should create their own start-up to misconceptions about data and privacy. Jonathan also offers a peak behind the curtain into what life is like at Google as well as discussing the future of Universities.
Jonathan Francis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepzero/
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2020-10-191h 00
The Meeting RoomPaul Tosswill: A lifetime in bankingPaul Tosswill - a recently retired corporate banker of 33 years - join Jed and Tim on this weeks virtual meeting room. He discusses working with clients, what makes undergraduate candidates stand out and how post 2008 initiatives like KYC affected the industry.
2020-10-0552 min