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Work This WayBuilding Uber before UberThis episode of Work This Way features an insightful conversation with Tom Fielder, co-founder of Switchplane, a tech company based in Eastbourne. Tom shares the history of Switchplane, from its humble beginnings in a bedroom to its growth into a tech powerhouse. He explains the company's focus on integrating disparate systems to help businesses manage data centrally. Tom also discusses how Switchplane pioneered innovative solutions, such as a pre-Uber taxi booking platform and the development of an e-commerce system. The episode delves into challenges like hiring skilled software engineers locally, the impact of COVID-19 on their business, and their...
2025-03-0424 min
Founders UnpluggedS2 E29 Managing Director at Switchplane Ltd; Tom FielderIn this episode of Founders Unplugged, your host Greg Mccallum sits down with Tom Fielder, Managing Director of Switchplane Limited to discuss his journey building one of the UK's leading software engineering firms.Tom Fielder started Switchplane in 2003 with his brother as "just a couple of software geeks" working out of their parents' garage. Over the past 21 years, Switchplane has grown to help manufacturers across industries integrate their systems through custom software development and solving complex digital problems.In our conversation, Greg and Tom cover:- Tom's experience with COVID-19 and how it impacted the start of his year- The...
2024-03-172h 02
Chalk Talks*Special Edition* Getting into Digital: Advice from ProfessionalsAt Chalk Eastbourne, we chat regularly with local digital professionals who have SO MUCH good advice and knowledge to share about getting into digital careers. We decided to produce a special edition episode of Chalk Talks for students and those looking to start work in the industry.
Presented by Donna Fielder and Sarah Cronk, this episode features:
Robbie Lees (1:55) who completed a digital apprenticeship and now works at marketing communications agency PRG.
Will Callaghan (3:46), Chief Executive Director at TechResort, a CIC that shares digital skills to improve lives.
Ethan Brierley (5:51) from TrueLayer who was inspired by...
2022-10-2420 min
Chalk TalksStarting A Business During The Pandemic - With All Things AnalogueIn this final episode of Chalk Talks Season 2, we talk with Abel from new business All Things Analogue. He launched his physical stationery store in Eastbourne in 2020, and we find out why.
This episode is supported by Switchplane.
2021-02-2622 minChalk TalksStarting A Business During The Pandemic - With Hope & GrazeIn this episode of Chalk Talks, we talk with Nikki from new business Hope & Graze. She launched her grazing box business in the Summer of 2020, and we chat to her about what it has been like launching during a pandemic.
This episode is supported by Switchplane.
2021-02-1921 minChalk TalksTalking Business Support with Mike WatsonIn this episode of Chalk Talks, we talk with Mike Watson from Business South East about the services they offer to small businesses in East Sussex. This includes funding and advice. This episode is supported by Switchplane.
2021-02-1222 minChalk TalksTalking Manufacturing with Wrightflow In this episode, we speak to Paul Cuttell from local pump manufacturer Wrightflow about how his business has been affected through the pandemic. This podcast is supported by Switchplane.
2021-02-0526 minChalk TalksTalking Recruitment with Martin EllisIn this episode of Chalk Talks, we talk with Martin Ellis from Recruitment South East about changes in recruitment throughout 2020 and into 2021. Chalk Talks is supported by Switchplane.
2021-01-2928 minChalk TalksTalking Government Support with MP Caroline AnsellWelcome back to Chalk Talks. In this episode, we speak to Eastbourne & Willingdon MP Caroline Ansell about support for local businesses and the digital businesses locally. Supported by Switchplane.
2021-01-2225 minChalk TalksChalk Talks - Season 2 TrailerThis time around, Garry is joined by new co-presenter Donna Fielder to discuss different aspects of local business throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-12-1801 min
Pure TalksPure Talks: Garry James, SwitchplaneThis is an unmissable episode. Lesley Samms chats with Garry James of Switchplane - So much information on Facebook and Instagram.
2020-11-2500 minPure TalksPure Talks: Garry James, SwitchplaneLesley Samms and Mollie Barnes talk to Garry James, Head of Marketing at Switchplane. Loads of tips and advice on online and offline marketing.
2020-11-0700 minPure TalksPure Talks: Garry James, SwitchplaneLesley Samms and Mollie Barnes talk to Garry James, Head of Marketing at Switchplane. Loads of tips and advice on online and offline marketing.
2020-10-2800 minChalk TalksEpisode 6 - Switchplane with Joel FielderIn this final episode of Chalk Talks, I talk with my director, Joel Fielder about how Switchplane was affected by coronavirus.
For more information please check out Chalk Eastbourne.
2020-07-3114 minChalk TalksEpisode 5 - Towner Eastbourne with Joe HillIn this episode of Chalk Talks, I speak with Joe Hill from Towner Eastbourne about how they have been affected by coronavirus.
This episode is brought to you by Switchplane.
2020-07-2416 minChalk TalksEpisode 4 - Exclusively Eastbourne with Carl StangerIn this episode of Chalk Talks, I talk with Carl Stanger from Exclusively Eastbourne. They offer holiday lets in different locations throughout Eastbourne and the surrounding areas.
This series is brought to you by Switchplane.
2020-07-1711 minChalk TalksEpisode 3 - Pure Arts Group with Lesley SammsIn this episode of Chalk Talks, I talk with Lesley Samms from Pure Arts Group. They are an organisation for artists based in the UK providing them with training and support.
This series is brought to you by Switchplane.
2020-07-1017 min
Chalk TalksEpisode 1 - Rathfinny Wine Estate with Sarah DriverIn this first episode of Chalk Talks, I speak with Sarah Driver from Rathfinny Wine Estate based in Alfriston. After listening, you will understand how their business has been affected by coronavirus and what they have done to combat this.
This series of Chalk Talks is brought to you by Switchplane.
2020-07-0318 min
Chalk TalksEpisode 2 - The English Soap Company with Oliver ButtsIn this episode of Chalk Talks, I talk with Oliver Butts from The English Soap Company and Christina May. They produce hard bar luxury soaps which are sold in retail establishments across the UK.
This series is brought to you by Switchplane.
2020-07-0317 minChalk TalksChalk Talks - TrailerChalk Talks is a new podcast series which looks at businesses who have been affected by Coronavirus and what they have done to combat this.
Chalk Talks will launch on Friday 3rd July with TWO EPISODES.
This podcast is brought to you by Switchplane.
2020-06-2500 min