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Ideas Made Podcast08. Funding Scientist Entrepreneurs with Devika ThaparWelcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life.Follow us on Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn | InstagramEpisode OverviewIn this episode, I'm joined by Devika Thapar, co-founder and COO of Wilbe, a venture capital firm, whose idea is to support more scientists to become entrepreneurs. 00:00 Welcome00:48 Challenges in Academia03:34 The Need for Commercialisation and Bold Risks08:08 Equipping Scientists with Business Know-How12:34 Traits of a Successful Scientist Founder15:00 The Venture Capital Model in Science
2025-07-2133 min
Ideas Made Podcast07. Inside the World of Art Sales with Callum Hale-ThomsonWelcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life.Follow us on Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn | InstagramEpisode Overview In this episode, I'm joined by Callum Hale-Thomson, founder of First Thursday, an online platform which connects galleries with collectors.00:00 Intro00:54 The Reality of the Art World01:39 Art as an Investment02:45 The Dominance of a Few Artists06:01 Innovative Funding Models for Artists11:07 First Thursday: Revolutionising Art Galleries12:04 Challenges of Art Fairs19:47 Cu...
2025-07-1437 min
Ideas Made Podcast06. The Other Side of Cocoa Farming with Benjamin Setor GbadagoWelcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life.Follow us on Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn | InstagramEpisode OverviewIn this episode, I'm joined by Benjamin Setor Gbadago, a supply chain storyteller, whose idea is to share African cocoa farmers’ stories with the world.00:00 Welcome00:33 Benjamin's Early Life in Ghana02:30 Discovering the Stories of Cocoa Farmers09:50 Immersing in Cocoa Farmers' Lives13:28 Storytelling Choices19:21 Rapid Fire QuestionsLinksAfrican Cocoa Stories we...
2025-07-0722 min
Ideas Made Podcast05. How to Build a Civics School with Daniel GolliherWelcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life.Follow us on Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn | InstagramEpisode Overview In this episode, I'm joined by Daniel Golliher, founder of Maximum New York, a Civic School, which enables people to engage with their cities on a political level. 00:00 Welcome00:44 The Flaws in Political Science Education04:29 Challenges Faced by City Employees07:35 The Birth of Maximum New York10:42 Building the Civic School Curriculum17:10 Understanding the Foundation Effect...
2025-06-3034 min
Ideas Made Podcast04. Reclaiming your Aliveness with Ana Maria ConneelyWelcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life.Follow us on Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn | InstagramEpisode Overview In this episode, I'm joined by Ana Maria Conneely, a yoga teacher and clinical massage therapist whose idea is to help people reclaim their aliveness through somatic yoga therapy. 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Understanding Somatic Yoga Therapy01:55 The Science Behind Somatic Practices03:15 Holistic Approach to Wellness04:44 Signs of Disconnection from the Body09:38 Developing Somatic Yoga Therapy11:58 Cl...
2025-06-2323 min
Ideas Made Podcast03. Teaching Kids Modern Skills with Alan TangWelcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life.Follow us on Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram In this episode, I'm joined by Amale Ghalbouni, a strategist and coach, whose idea is to help people develop an experimental mindset.00:00 Welcome01:19 From Strategy to Innovation: Amale's Journey04:28 The Importance of Human Connection in Business07:27 Implementing Change: Strategies and Challenges10:28 Developing an Experimental Mindset: Key Ingredients14:54 Personal Coaching and Incremental Experiments18:57 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change...
2025-06-1631 min
Ideas Made Podcast02. Developing an Experimental Mindset with Amale GhalbouniWelcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. In this episode, I'm joined by Amale Ghalbouni, a strategist and coach, whose idea is to help people develop an experimental mindset.00:00 Welcome01:19 From Strategy to Innovation: Amale's Journey04:28 The Importance of Human Connection in Business07:27 Implementing Change: Strategies and Challenges10:28 Developing an Experimental Mindset: Key Ingredients14:54 Personal Coaching and Incremental Experiments18:57 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change28:44 Rapid Fire Questions This is...
2025-06-0931 min
Ideas Made Podcast01. Counteracting Bad News Bias with Emma VarvaloucasWelcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. In this episode, I'm joined by Emma Varvaloucas, Executive Director of the Progress Network, whose mission it is to counteract bad news bias in the media.00:00 Welcome to Ideas Made Podcast 00:14 Introducing The Progress Network 05:32 Behind the Scenes: Producing Positive Media 06:44 Emma's Journey and Insights 13:28 Research and Content Creation Process 14:52 Staying Engaged with News in a Healthy Way 18:23 Promoting Positive News in a Negative Media Landscape ...
2025-06-0227 min
Planet VIP PodcastStart-Ups: Best Advice & Tips to Be a Successful Entrepreneur | Josephine ConneelyMany of us have or want to start our own business, BUT how many of us are successful with it? In the UK alone, more than 1 in 20 people has already started their own business + over a third (35.2%) want to start their own business in the future.We love the ambition. Even more at a time when we need more impact founders to challenge the ‘old ways’ of doing and come up with new attitudes and solutions.So this week, we sit with Startup Advisor, Josephine Conneely to explore entrepreneurial ambition and… what makes the difference in a F...
2024-07-2952 min
The Other Half PodcastS2 E10 SEASON FINALE: Creating a Trailblazing Career | Cindy GallopThis week we are joined by Cindy Gallop, Founder and CEO at Make Love Not Porn. In this episode we discuss:
Her journey to founding Make Love Not Porn
The challenges of running a startup in a “taboo” industry
Why she wants women to make a tonne of money
Being a board advisor
Career advice and why it’s important to live by your values
Show notes: theotherhalfpod.substack.com
Instagram: @theotherhalfpod
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2024-06-2641 min
The Other Half PodcastS2 E9: Being a Solo Founder | Amber HillThis week we are joined by Amber Hill, Founder and CEO at Research Grid. In this episode we discuss:
Her journey from academia to becoming a founder
AI’s impact on healthcare
Inclusivity in patient engagement
The pros and cons of being a solo founder
The different types of negotiation
Show notes: theotherhalfpod.substack.com
Instagram: @theotherhalfpod
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2024-06-1933 min
The Other Half PodcastS2 E8: Building a Personal Brand | Chantal SwainstonThis week we are joined by Chantal Swainston, Independent PR Consultant & Founder of The Heard. In this episode we discuss:
The role of PR
When startups should invest in PR
Deciding to go freelance
How to create a personal brand
Turning a passion project into an award winning D&I initiative
Show notes: theotherhalfpod.substack.com
Instagram: @theotherhalfpod
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2024-06-1244 min
The Other Half PodcastS2 E7: The Impact of Employee Resource Groups | Kevin SakamotoThis week we are joined by Kevin Sakamoto, Product Consultant at Turnberry, who is also pursuing a doctorate in business administration focused on Employee Resource Groups. In this episode we discuss:
What prompted him to pursue a doctorate programme
Insights from his research on Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Being an ally in Women’s ERGs
Advice on making workplaces more inclusive
Navigating your career with creativity
Show notes: theotherhalfpod.substack.com
Instagram: @theotherhalfpod
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2024-06-0542 min
The Other Half PodcastS2 S6: Taking Ownership of your Career | Neha MongaThis week we are joined by Neha Monga, VP Product of Lattice. In this episode we discuss how to take ownership of your career including:
Navigating career decisions
Overcoming challenges
Acting with agency
Why “it’s not conspiracy, it’s chaos”
Advice for aspiring Product leaders
Show notes: theotherhalfpod.substack.com
Instagram: @theotherhalfpod
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2024-05-2934 min
The Other Half PodcastS2 E5: Addressing the Motherhood Penalty | Mel Faxon & Siran CaoThis week we are joined by Mel Faxon and Siran Cao, co-founders of Mirza. In this episode we discuss:
Their journey to becoming founders
The impact of motherhood on women’s careers and salary
Why we need to solve structural issues
Maintaining good mental health as founders
Fundraising and career advice
Show notes: theotherhalfpod.substack.com
Instagram: @theotherhalfpod
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2024-05-2239 min
The Other Half PodcastS2 E4: Executive Recruitment Advice | Lauren Stuart & Jack BaingerThis week we are joined by Lauren Stuart and Jack Bainger from Formula Recruitment. In this episode we discuss:
What companies look for in senior hires
How to best position yourself in the recruitment process
Guidance on discussing compensation
Show notes: theotherhalfpod.substack.com
Instagram: @theotherhalfpod
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2024-05-1534 min
The Other Half PodcastS2 E3: From Generalist to General Manager | Isabelle ChiangThis week we are joined by Isabelle Chiang, General Manager at Gelato. In this episode we discuss:
Her journey to becoming a General Manager
Embracing your strengths
The pros and cons being a generalist
Building a career outside of HQ
Advice on leadership
Show notes: theotherhalfpod.substack.com
Instagram: @theotherhalfpod
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2024-05-0839 min
The Other Half PodcastS2 E2: Building an Online Community | Anne-Laure Le CunffThis week we are joined by Anne-Laure Le Cunff, writer, neuroscience PhD student and founder of Ness Labs. In this episode we discuss:
Career transitions and going back to university
Growing a newsletter to 100,000+ subscribers
Creating a paid online community
Letting go of linear goals
Learnings from neuroscience research
Show notes: theotherhalfpod.substack.com
Instagram: @theotherhalfpod
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2024-05-0140 min
The Other Half PodcastS2 E1: Being a Mission Driven Founder | Nina MohantyThis week we are joined by Nina Mohanty, Founder and CEO at Bloom Money. In this episode we discuss building a mission driven startup including:
Creating generational wealth for immigrant communities
The unexpected path to becoming a founder
Meeting your customers where they are
Understanding venture capital
The importance of having a support network
Show notes: theotherhalfpod.substack.com
Instagram: @theotherhalfpod
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2024-04-2448 min
The Other Half PodcastS1 E10: SEASON FINALE - Passion & ActionThis week in our season finale, we take a look back at the key insights and learnings shared by our guests including:
Occupying space and why representation matters
How growth is intentional
Why passion and action are more important than domain expertise
Knowing when to walk away
Wearing yourself lightly
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2023-11-2941 min
The Other Half PodcastS1 E9: Building Confidence | Tiwalola OgunlesiThis week we are joined by Tiwalola Ogunlesi, Founder, Author and Confidence Coach at Confident & Killing It. In this episode we discuss how to build confidence including:
The generational cycle of low self-esteem in young girls and women
Frameworks for building confidence
Why you should shine your own light
The importance of betting on yourself
Taking the leap to start a business
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2023-11-2248 min
The Other Half PodcastS1 E8: Starting a Startup | Jo Goodall & Jas Schembri-StothartThis week we are joined by Jo Goodall and Jas Schembri-Stothart, co-founders at Luna. In this episode we discuss the practical steps involved in founding a startup including:
How to validate an idea
The thought process behind deciding to go “all-in”
Picking the right co-founder
Raising a pre-seed round as first time founders
The unique challenges of building a product for teenagers
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2023-11-1542 min
The Other Half PodcastS1 E7: Why Culture & Allyship Matters | Philippa Main & Will FordThis week we are joined by Philippa Main, Lead Product Manager at Protex AI and Will Ford, Director of Music at Wimbledon High School. In this episode we discuss the importance of organisational culture and allyship including:
Gaslighting and the lasting impact of negative organisational cultures
Rebuilding confidence after challenges
Examples of impactful DEI initiatives
How good culture can foster experimentation and innovation
Advice on how to be an ally
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2023-11-0841 min
The Other Half PodcastS1 E6: Becoming a Leader | Marta JasinskaThis week we are joined by Marta Jasinska, VP Product Engineering at Bumble. In this episode we discuss her path to becoming an engineering leader including:
Developing the skills to transition from engineer to leader
The importance of mentors and representation
Why the C-Suite is its own team and how to create it
Burnout and knowing when to make a change
Being a “rare” female engineering leader and advice for others who aspire to it
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2023-11-0139 min
The Other Half PodcastS1 E5: Mid season Recap - Micro-Love & MissionsThis week we take a look back at the first four episodes of Season 1. In this episode we discuss our key takeaways so far including:
Personal missions and knowing your why
Authenticity and agency as superpowers
Micro-love and ripple effects
Company values in action
A lot of practical advice
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2023-10-2531 min
The Other Half PodcastS1 E4: Fundraising Advice for Startups | Yvonne Bajela & Deepali NangiaThis week we are joined by Deepali Nangia, Partner at SpeedInvest and Yvonne Bajela, Partner at Localglobe. In this episode we discuss fundraising advice for early stage startups including:
Yvonne & Deepali’s journey into venture capital
What VCs look for in Pre-Seed and Seed startups
How much pitch decks matter
Why low investment rates still persist for women-led businesses
Advice for founders raising early stage rounds
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2023-10-1837 min
The Other Half PodcastS1 E3: Lessons from a 2nd Time Founder | Tracy YoungThis week we are joined by Tracy Young, Founder and CEO at TigerEye. In this episode we discuss her lessons from being a 2nd time founder including:
Founding as activism
Hiring and firing for core values
How her gender impacted fundraising
Navigating pregnancy as a CEO-founder
Advice for other aspiring female founders
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2023-10-1140 min
The Other Half PodcastS1 E2: Employment Rights Explained | Clare FowlerThis week we are joined by Clare Fowler, Senior Solicitor at Yesslaw. In this episode we discuss employment rights including:
Layoffs and what to do when it happens
An overview of the grievance process
The subtleness of sexism at work
Maternity discrimination
Fighting against NDAs
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2023-10-0446 min
The Other Half PodcastS1 E1: The Path to the C-Suite | Lizzie DrakeThis week we are joined by Lizzie Drake, Chief Compliance Officer at Alipay UK. In this episode we discuss her path to the C-suite including:
The challenges she faced
The power of knowing your “why”
Microlove and creating positive ripple effects
Practical actions managers can take to support their teams
Advice for other women who want to navigate their own path to the C-Suite
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2023-09-2749 min
The Other Half PodcastIntro: Why We Started This PodcastWelcome to episode 0 of The Other Half. In this episode we introduce who we are, and discuss why we started this podcast to help women navigate their careers in tech.
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2023-09-2713 min
The Other Half PodcastThe Other Half - TrailerWelcome to The Other Half, a podcast for women in tech. Launching soon!
2023-09-1800 min