Why global growth demands a different kind of thinking #75
In the first episode of our new season Bethan talks to Marcus Wang of Coda Global Ventures about building businesses in and across the US, the UK and China, and draws on his experience in discussing how to navigate the complex relationships and subtle differences across cultures and marketplaces. Links from the episode codaglobalventures.com […]
Curiosity, Care, and Courage: Why psychological safety is your competitive edge #74
In this episode Bethan is joined by executive coach and leadership mentor Anni Townend. Taking Anni’s work as a starting point they discuss how senior leaders can create high-performing teams embedding psychological safety at the heart of their culture. Anni shares why curiosity, care and courage aren’t just good intentions: they’re the foundations of effective […]
Fashion Futures: Sustainability and scale in the fashion industry #73
In this episode Bethan chats with Gillian Ridley Whittle, founder of Peachaus, about her journey from a career in fast fashion to creating an ethical underwear and lifestyle brand. We talk about the industry’s environmental and social issues and the lack of – and need for – sustainable practices, and what the future might hold for […]
New Networks: Unlocking the Internet of Things with AI #72
Welcome to episode 72 with returning guest Phil Brunkard – an inspirational leader with over thirty years’ experience in executive-level technology and innovation leadership. In this conversation with Phil Brunkard, Bethan explores developments in how AI is being used to revolutionise how we process Internet of Things data. Having worked across public sector/government, healthcare, technology […]
Digitising Service Economies: from idea to scale-up #71
Andy Callaghan was an experienced programmer and musician when we realised there was a significant gap in the music studio booking experience. Everything was either managed offline, or handled via one-size-fits-all booking apps that didn’t cater to the specific demands and challenges of bands and studios. If sometimes founders create a solution for themselves without […]
Investing in our Future: Can capitalism save the planet? #70
Can capitalism and financial markets be a force for good? Rob Gardner certainly thinks so. Rob Gardner has a background in investment banking and pension funds, but the founder and CEO of Rebalance Earth—an equity fund manager that invests in nature-based solutions—believes that by redirecting capital towards the right things can help to create and […]
Getting Your House in Order: Democratising personal financial management #69
Richard Dana has been working in finance, in one way or another, for two decades, so it’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about money. After starting out his career as a chartered accountant, Richard became Chief Financial Officer at Founders Factory Ltd in 2016, before launching Tembo Money in 2020. Tembo’s […]
Green Inspiration: How we can all make more sustainable choices #68
Sometimes it can be difficult to feel optimistic about the future of the planet in the face of the threat posed by climate change, but Alex Robinson’s positivity about how every single one of us can make a difference is infectious. Alex is CEO and founder of Hubbub, an environmental charity with a mission to […]
Building for the future: long-term sustainability in business #67
For two decades, Sarah Mukherjee was Environment Correspondent for the BBC across TV, radio and online, including presenting ‘Countryfile’ on BBC One and ‘Farming Today’ and ‘The Food Programme’ on BBC Radio. Today, Sarah is CEO at IEMA, professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability, and promotes good science, better regulation and best […]
Breaking down barriers with AI sign language translation #66
In this episode our Managing Partner Bethan Vincent speaks to Sally Chalk, the founder and CEO of Signapse. Signapse is an organisation dedicated to breaking down barriers with an AI sign language translator. In the midst of lockdown, a dynamic team of successful entrepreneurs, leading researchers, and deep tech experts joined forces to address the […]