Vee Mistry and the ongoing challenge of increasing diversity in technology.
Vee took an unusual route into the technology industry, but it's landed her in a leadership role that involves technical skills, people skills and creativity. Sadly her story is still rare in the industry; how can she encourage others to follow in her footsteps? If Goldman Sachs have an approach to this issue that intrigues you, why not attend their upcoming Birmingham event? goldmansachs.com/Birmingham
22 Juni 202129min
What's the future of movement around our cities? Bolt think they know...
Sam Raciti, General Manager of Bolt in the UK, tells us how the pandemic affected their business, how they see micro-mobility offering green, sustainable choices to urban travel and how they expect to roll out across the wider UK. Hayley mentioned a charging service - it's called Zap Map! If you want to register for the 15th July the link is https://getintouch.formstack.com/forms/in_conversation_with_graemehackland
18 Juni 202136min
Benji explains why friction is the force that gives meaning to your engagements.
Benji Vaughan, CEO and founder, tells us why his company isn't interested in data, he just wants to give you the tools to monetise meaningful engagements.
15 Juni 202137min
Leva provides hope to chronic pain sufferers
Eric, CEO and co-founder of Leva Clinic describes the appalling situation regarding chronic pain in the UK, and tells us why a digital lab can provide hope to those people suffering.
11 Juni 202134min
Are e-bikes the transport of choice for a hybrid working world?
Jamie Milroy gave up a career in economics to launch DASH, a subscription-base e-bike provider. For just £30 or £40 per month workers can get a bike, helmet and services. Why is that important? For one we need greener modes of transport and DASH provide that, but equally... who actually wants to get back on the Underground or a crowded train right now?
8 Juni 202138min
We look forward and explore how hybrid working could improve the careers of women in tech.
Geraldine in the Chief Revenue Officer at Personio, a business helping SMEs unlock their productive potential. Today we're talking about culture, and the role of the pandemic in women's careers. We know the pandemic has not been inclusive, but what opportunities lie ahead?
4 Juni 202136min
Family is everything, and Kin are there to keep you together, safely.
Family is everything; but over the past year we've been more distant than ever. Kin founders Matt and Michael have tapped into that, but also the movement of "sharenting" and keeping your loved ones, especially children, safe. Kin lets you keep and share moments, and send messages into the future, to be unlocked when you want the message to be heard.
1 Juni 202130min
Is this the Wikipedia of product search?
Thomas Vosper turned redundancy into opportunity as a first-time founder at the age of 40. Taking years of ecommerce experience, he's built a disruptive marketplace offering shoppers a complete view of all of their buying options on a single screen. Has it been a success? Two successful fund raises in 5 months suggests they're on the path to something special...
28 Maj 202136min
