We meet the new WeWork. An evolution on the flexible model that works for life and business.
One intro track with a few of Dave's 'hot takes' and then five interviews recorded on the floor of the conference - so there is a little background noise, but it's nice you're there... (right?). Tally Market's awesome founding duo Jules Robertson and Laura Beales talk hybrid working and team dynamics. Sebastian Rettlinger tells me how motion profiling medtech Enari 'found it's feet' on a surf board! Margot Worsley, studying at the University of Oxford explains what she's looking for from an employer (and what's caught her eye). Bclose's International Relations Specialist Sandra Jorge brings the local character of Lisbon to life, whilst also explaining how tech can help communities in the developing world access better healthcare. And Paul Hamilton from vTogether tells us that Facebook have been pretty clever, even if the adverts were cringe...
4 Nov 202114min
Dave's thoughts on the conference this year - let's not just greenwash, please!
One intro track with a few of Dave's 'hot takes' and then five interviews recorded on the floor of the conference - so there is a little background noise, but it's nice you're there... (right?). Tally Market's awesome founding duo Jules Robertson and Laura Beales talk hybrid working and team dynamics. Sebastian Rettlinger tells me how motion profiling medtech Enari 'found it's feet' on a surf board! Margot Worsley, studying at the University of Oxford explains what she's looking for from an employer (and what's caught her eye). Bclose's International Relations Specialist Sandra Jorge brings the local character of Lisbon to life, whilst also explaining how tech can help communities in the developing world access better healthcare. And Paul Hamilton from vTogether tells us that Facebook have been pretty clever, even if the adverts were cringe...
4 Nov 202116min
Helena Gagern talks us through her start-up journey!
Helena is in Entrepreneur First's programme, and is currently testing a range of ideas to take to the market. We catch up to talk about her journey, finding a co-founder, and why being a founder matters to her. Also on the show, Web Summit chat and COP26 considerations. If you're in Lisbon, say 'hi' to Dave!
2 Nov 202139min
Jack and Quin explain how data is helping tackle one of the biggest global killers.
Jack O'Meara and Quin Wills are co-founders of Ochre Bio, a biotech business developing therapies for livers containing excess fat, using genomics, computation, and whole human livers kept alive outside the human body. Why is this important? Liver disease is the only top ten killer that's on the rise globally.
29 Okt 202144min
James Hetherington discusses the need to be both 'the craftsperson and the scholar'.
James is Director of the Advanced Research Computing Centre at UCL. In this episode he talks about the practical application of data intensive research; what does NLP mean to a historian, now able to read every book written in the 19th century at once? James is looking to expand his team. If ARCC sounds like the place for you head to: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home Also - GO CHECK OUT THE TECH WOMEN 100 (we implore you): https://wearetechwomen.com/techwomen100-awards-full-shortlist-2021/
26 Okt 202135min
Abbas and Rami have created a tool (YouMakr) students will adore.
Abbas and Rami are cofounders of YouMakr, previously an invention platform, now using AI to create original text for students, Is it their work? Is it cheating? Is it simply progress? We delve into their pivot and where the platform is going.
22 Okt 202151min
Andy Dean has found a tech solution to highlight the value of live music
Andy is CEO of TagMix, a piece of software which adds high quality audio to user-generated video. This helps performers, venues and marketeers to position live music to as wide an audience as possible on social media. Also on the show we discuss the top startups and Web Summit, here is our list: https://websummit.com/
19 Okt 202139min
Pete points out how liability can be turned into a customer success story.
Pete Howroyd is CEO and founder of Swapi, a loyalty platform that frees up choice to the customer, whilst reducing the liabilities accrued on the financial books. WIth a BETA version of the app launch soon, his was a great time to chat to Pete. Enjoyed the whole podcast? Here is the article Dave and Amber discuss: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/oct/11/digital-gender-gap-cost-low-income-countries-billions-india-egypt-nigeria-women
15 Okt 202134min
