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Greater Manchester’s Greatest Minds7. Naomi Timperley - "I got hounded by the BBC to do Dragon’s Den"In this episode of Greater Manchester's Greatest Minds, we chat with Naomi Timperley, a tech innovator, mentor, and community builder. From launching Baby Loves Disco to mentoring over 500 entrepreneurs, Naomi shares her journey of resilience and reinvention.
We explore her Dragon’s Den experience, founding Tech North Advocates, and her mission to put the North on the global map. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or changemaker, this episode offers insights and inspiration from one of Manchester’s brightest minds.
Tune in for advice, stories, and a fresh take on creating lasting impact!
2024-12-0234 min
Events Dear Boy! The Events Industry PodcastNaomi Timperley, Growth and Innovation ConsultantNaomi Timperley, a freelance growth and innovation consultant, shares her journey to becoming a speaker and offers insights into the speaking industry. She started her career in the travel sector and then moved into tech recruitment and gained public speaking experience as a rep and a karaoke compere.Her speaking career took off after appearing on Dragon's Den and she has since spoken at various events and panels. Naomi loves the adrenaline and humour of speaking and advises speakers to do their research and have coping mechanisms for nerves. She also shares tips for event organizers to...2024-11-1418 min
The Women in... PodcastThe Women in Tech Perspective - Series 2 Ep.6 Featuring Naomi Timperley, Award Winning Growth & Innovation Consultant The Women in Tech Perspective - Series 2 Ep.6 Featuring Naomi Timperley, Award Winning Growth & Innovation Consultant 2024-03-0745 min
Northern Business PodcastThe Future of Innovation: Can the North lead the way?Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your po...2023-11-0922 min
Don't Work With TossersOne person's Tosser is another person's Lover with guest Naomi TimperleyIn this very first episode of Don't Work With Tossers - The Podcast, Tina Boden chats to Naomi Timperley, co-founder of Tech North Advocates and We are GSI about how one person's Tosser can be another person's Lover.Naomi shares a little about her employed journey in travel and recruitment that has lead to the self-employed roles she has had and holds today. Tina and Naomi talk about how Tossers are subjective, how it is important to understand we don't have to like everyone and not everyone will like us and how Tossers can be become all...2023-09-2724 min
Get Unstuck Fast! Viscosity Podcast Hosted by Vicki MainS3, E5: Top Lessons in Business with Tech North Advocate Co-Founder Naomi TimperleyNaomi Timperley is Co-Founder of Tech North Advocates and We Are GSI Ltd. She’s proud to be in the top 50 Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018, 2019, 2020, 3rd most influential woman in 2021 and 4th in 2022. Naomi is an experienced growth and innovation consultant and has extensive experience working with start-ups & growth businesses, particularly in the tech, digital & creative sectors. Naomi has been a mentor for 10 years and has mentored hundreds of businesses. She is an Honorary Industry Fellow at the University of Salford Business School and on the board of the Industry Advisory Board. Naomi als...2023-09-1840 min
The Smart ConnectorFuture-Proofing Businesses Through Innovation - With Naomi TimperleyIn the latest instalment of the Smart Connector Podcast, your host Jane Bayler engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Naomi Timperley, an expert in identifying emerging trends and technologies that drive business growth and resilience.
As businesses navigate an ever-evolving landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential for survival. Naomi Timperley, with a focus in the realm of rapid development, digital innovation, and agile design, joins Jane to share her deep insights on how businesses can not only adapt to change but thrive in the face of uncertainty.
With a track record of guiding...2023-08-0845 min
Northern SpinNorthern Spin Extra: Naomi Timperley talks Ukraine, Dragons’ Den and Steven BartlettNorthern Spin Extra: Naomi Timperley talks Ukraine, Dragons’ Den and Steven Bartlett2023-03-0339 min
Northern SpinNorthern Spin Extra: Naomi Timperley talks Ukraine, Dragons’ Den and Steven BartlettNorthern Spin Extra: Naomi Timperley talks Ukraine, Dragons’ Den and Steven Bartlett2023-03-0239 min
Northern SpinNorthern Spin Extra: Naomi Timperley talks Ukraine, Dragons’ Den and Steven BartlettNorthern Spin Extra: Naomi Timperley talks Ukraine, Dragons’ Den and Steven Bartlett2023-03-0239 min
The Leaders Council PodcastIn Conversation: Naomi Timperley Naomi Timperley is an award-winning consultant and advisor on growth, strategy, and innovation. She is the co-founder of Tech North Advocates and Growth Strategy Innovation.Over her career, Naomi has worked with scale-ups, start-ups, innovative businesses and entrepreneurs to help develop their enterprises and boost digital skills. She is the co-founder of Tech North Advocates, a collection of tech leaders, experts and investors uniting to form the most influential independent, private sector group in the north of England.2022-11-0724 min
Women In Tech RepublicWomen In Tech Q&A Series - Naomi Timperley, Co-Founder of Manchester Tech FestivalIn this episode we caught up with Co-Founder of Manchester Tech Festival, Naomi Timperley to talk more about what the festival has in store! Having been consecutively named by Computer Weekly in their Most Influential Women In Tech list, Naomi also discusses the importance of and offers advice to other people looking to become role models.
*Links*
Manchester Tech Festival: https://www.manchestertechfestival.co.uk/
The Voices in the Shadow: https://theblackwomenintech.com/projects/the-voices-in-the-shadow-book/
Department for Education – Teach in Further Education: https://www.teach-in-further-education.campaign.gov.uk/2022-07-1826 min
NorthWestify PodcastSeason 4 Episode 2 | Naomi Timperley - Award Winning Growth and Innovation ConsultantIn this episode, we are having a conversation with Naomi Timperley, an Award Winning Growth and Innovation Consultant, co-founder of Manchester Tech Festival, and co-founder of GSI. If you are curious to know what a start-up needs to take their business to the next level, what should the main focus be when you're starting a business, and how will Manchester Tech Festival be different from other festivals, then you will find this episode very interesting. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Podcast powered by Chroma Recruitment and 360insights2022-05-1639 min
The Northern AgendaA 2022 local elections special | Rachael Maskell on trains in the North | Manchester Tech Festival and the digital divideIn a special edition of The Northern Agenda podcast we dissect all the results across the North in the 2022 local elections.Westminster Editor Dan O'Donoghue is joined by Liverpool Echo Political Editor Liam Thorp, Newcastle Journal Editor Graeme Whitfield and Rosie Lockwood to pick over what today's results - from Cumberland to Stockport and Hull - mean for our region.Elsewhere, Dan speaks to York Central MP Racheal Maskell about the future of the North's railways and why she believes the Government's £96bn Integrated Rail Plan has left people f...2022-05-0649 min
ERUPTThe Impact of Mass-scale Remote Working on InnovationIn today’s episode, we discuss the impact of mass-scale remote working on innovation and being able to retain the element of human creativity in the age of technology.
For this session, our panel included Soeren Winter, Director of TA at Wayfair, Mischa Walmsley, Senior Talent Partner at Element & Naomi Timperley, Co-Founder of Tech North Advocates and GSI.2022-02-2430 min
The Tech Leaders Podcast#41 - Women in Tech Special #1: Naomi TimperleyOn the first of our ‘Women in Tech’ Series Professor Kerensa Jennings and Gareth Davies are joined by an inspirational woman who’s been consistently listed as one of the 50 most influential women in Tech, Naomi Timperley. Naomi talks to us about setting up and scaling Baby Loves Disco, an immensely popular children's disco service, and getting approached to pitch on the Dragons Den. Despite turning down an offer, Naomi still struck up a great relationship with Deborah Meadon and learned a huge amount from the experience. Naomi has also inspired and mentored hundreds of young entrepreneurs and also...2022-02-0138 min
Female CEO ClubLet's be honest about starting a business | Interview with Naomi TimperleyIn the debut episode of Female CEO Club, Liz Bhandari is joined by Naomi Timperley, an experienced growth and innovation consultant.Naomi has extensive experience working with start-ups and growth businesses particularly in the tech, digital and creative sectors. Tune in and get to know Naomi’s take on starting your own businesses, the barriers, and how to overcome them.2022-01-2730 min