Revolutionising financial services for frontline workers #65
In this episode we speak to Peter Briffett the founder of Wagestream, a company dedicated to transforming the way frontline workers access financial services through employer-based benefits. Listen to hear Peter and Bethan explore the impact of monthly pay cycles on frontline workers in the UK, the company’s dedication to reducing the “poverty premium” and […]
Sustaining business growth for a greener tomorrow #64
In this episode, we sat down with Ankit, the Co-founder and CEO of Climajo, a cutting-edge procurement platform dedicated to conscious brands. Climajo empowers climate-aware businesses by uniting a curated community of sustainable suppliers and partners. The platform goes beyond by providing clear reporting and metrics, such as CO2 output per product, to enable effective […]
Net Zero for All: Can We Make It Happen? #63
As we step into the week of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), we’re excited to share our latest episode featuring an insightful conversation with Ian Ormerod, the Co-founder and CEO of @Switch2Zero. This innovative green-tech startup has set a global mission — to accelerate the transition to net-zero carbon emissions for people […]
Megaprojects, AI and Project Management #62
In this episode, I chat to Greg Lawton, co-founder of Nodes and Links, and delve into the transformative role of technology, particularly AI, in streamlining the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and mega projects. In an ever more complex operating environment, we examine what constitutes a world-class process and why it’s crucial to effective project delivery. […]
The Future of Commercial Space Technology #61
In the first of two episodes featuring Phil Brunkard, an experienced Technology Leader with a passion for Digital Transformation and Innovation, we slip the surly bonds of Earth to explore the revolution happening within commercial space technology. The low earth orbit (LEO) sector is currently experiencing significant expansion. In this episode we explore the new […]
Predicting the future of the internet #60
Something is changing. A great shift looms on the horizon, heralding the dawn of a new era for the internet as we know it. In this episode, I embark on a journey through the realms of the new online age, guided by John Alderson an award-winning, world-leading SEO expert. Together, we unravel the secrets of […]
Is Lifelong Learning The Future of Education? #59
In this conversation, our guest Maury Shenk, founder and CEO of LearnerShape, and Director and General Counsel of PeopleCert, talks with Bethan about the importance of lifelong learning in the fast-changing world we live in. They delve into the need for education to prepare people for the types of work required in the 21st century […]
Leveraging AI: Mitigating risks and maximising marketing impact in 2023 #58
In this episode we explore how AI, with the specific example of chat GPT, is shaking up the marketing and wider content sectors, what we can use it for, and what are its strengths and weaknesses. This episode is a conversation between Bethan Vincent, founder of Open Velocity, Jon Paget, one of our senior partners, […]
Can an app unchain us from our desks? #57
The new year is a time when a lot of us think about making positive changes to our health and fitness. In this episode, we interview founder and CEO Toby Cannon about the motivations and challenges behind Myles, an app supporting fitness and wellbeing in a work environment. We talk about the inspiration behind Myles, […]
Stress, sleep and better supplements #56
Is modern life driving driving insomnia? How do you build a trusted brand in a traditionally controversial space? How can D2C brands navigate recessionary and inflationary pressures? In a rather wide ranging conversation I ask Joe Welstead, CEO and Co-Founder of Motion Nutrition, about building a trusted health brand and how his experience as an […]