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In honour of National Robotics Week, this episode features a guest whoâs on a mission to create a world where people âwork with robots, not like robotsâ.
Anders BillesĂž Beck joins Gareth on this weekâs episode of The Tech Leaders Podcast to discuss his journey to tech leadership in the revolutionary field of robotics. From his poolside background as a national swimmer, Anders recounts how he dove headfirst into the world of robotics during his time studying at the Technical University of Denmark.
Championing the innovative Danish tech scene, Andersâ current role at Universal Robots aims to bring robotics into the mainstream through the groundbreaking creation of âCobotsâ: robots that are designed specifically for direct human interaction.
Not only is Anders an expert in tech innovation, as he also has stellar advice for thriving as a tech leader, encouraging people to âdraw the line and find your timeâ to ensure a positive work-life balance.
Time stamps· What does good leadership mean to Anders? (01:43)
· Diving into the world of robotics (03:57)
· The dawn of Denmark as a tech hub (09:32)
· Universal Robots and the rise of Cobots (13:30)
· Will a robot take your job? (21:57)
· Making robots mainstream (23:58)
· How Generative AI is enhancing the field of robotics (30:47)
· How to achieve balance as a tech leader (38:23)
· What Anders would tell his 21-year-old self (42:40)
*Book recommendation - The Wide Lens, Ron Adner The Wide Lens By Ron Adner | Used | 9781591846291 | World of Books (wob.com) -
This week, Gareth is joined by a leader responsible for building one of the biggest software observability platforms across the globe. CTO of Dynatrace, Bernd Greifeneder, features on this episode to tell all about his role in developing the revolutionary platform which harnesses AI and automation for unified observability and security.
Offering insight into the key milestones of Dynatraceâs evolution, including their decision to go for public investment and their role in developing and utilising AI, Bernd exemplifies his role as a key figure in the software space. The introduction of a Chief AI Officer emerges as a focal point in the conversation, as Gareth and Bernd discuss the future of AI at great lengths, highlighting the anticipation of future technology disrupting the corporate landscape.
Believing that proactively driving change is the key differentiator between managers and leaders, Berndâs hands-on role in building Dynatrace from the ground up illustrates his influence as an established tech leader.
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What good leadership means to Bernd (02:06) The early years of Dynatrace (06:28) The case for taking acquiring public investment (18:35) The 3 emerging types of AI (21:22) The rise of the Chief AI Officer (20:58) Berndâs biggest cybersecurity concerns (27:35) Dynatraceâs revolutionary new tech (35:00) Achieving balance to battle burnout (40:37) Berndâs advice to his 21-year-old self (43:40)*Book recommendation: The One Minute Manager, Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson - The New One Minute Manager (The One Minute Manager): Amazon.co.uk: Blanchard, Kenneth, Johnson, Spencer: 9780008128043: Books
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What does a house robbery and a cyber-attack have in common?
According to this weekâs guest, Lianne Potter, Head of SecOps at Asda, itâs the people involved. On a mission to showcase the people-centric side of cybersecurity, Lianne is a trailblazing âCyber Anthropologistâ and joins Gareth this week to discuss her journey to tech leadership.
From wedding photography to anthropology and eventually cyber security, Lianneâs road to tech is a varied one. Not only is she a cybersecurity leader at one of the biggest supermarkets in the UK, she also hosts her own podcast which aims to bridge the gap between security and innovation.
This weekâs episode explores the world of cyber security through a human-centric lens, and focuses on the people behind the tech. If youâre interested in all-things cyber safety, this is the episode for you!
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What does good leadership mean to Lianne? (01:30) Lianneâs unconventional journey into tech (10:00) Combatting the digital divide (12:34) Switching careers in your 30âs (17:31) The current, most concerning cyber threats (24:00) What is Cyber Anthropology (25:22) Developing AnthroSecurist (29:18) AI and the democratisation of productivity (33:20) Lianneâs Compromising Positions (41:57) Advice to her 21- year-old self (44:40) -
âThe purpose of SAP is to make the world run betterâ Itâs designed to improve every business processâ.
This week, Gareth is joined by a leader from one of the biggest software companies on the planet, SAP. Renaud Heyd, CFO of the software powerhouse in the UK, tells us all about his 25 years working for SAP and how theyâve shaped him into the tech leader that he is today.
Renaud joined SAP straight after completing his MSc in Finance, and for the last 25 years, hasnât looked back since. He attributes his longevity at SAP to the ability to be his authentic self in a company that fosters growth and the ability to seize opportunities.
With a customer base that generates 87% of total global commerce, Renaudâs role as CFO is no small task. This episode is overflowing with stellar leadership advice and expert insight into the journey to CFO, as Renaudâs workplace mantra of âyou can either change roles or change the role itselfâ has resulted in his success at the 3rd largest software company worldwide.
What good leadership means to Renaud (02:20) The journey to CFO (04:02) Evolving the role of a CFO (09:09) The benefits of SAP cloud migration (14:35) SAPâs influence in developing nations (21:55) How ready are SAP customers for AI capability? (23:49) Renaudâs view on the future of AI (31:19) How to make it big in the finance industry (32:50) SAPâs new sustainable tech (38:44) Renaudâs advice to his 21-year-old self (42:52)
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Once claiming to the US Senate that he could âtake down the internet in 30 minutesâ, this weekâs guest gives us insight into the underbelly of the cyberworld. Chris Wysopal, founder and CTO of Veracode, tells us all about his experience as an ethical hacker and how he and his team at L0pht pioneered the way for cybersecurity.
From taking an interest in the potential of cyber hacking at the start of the online era, to being a trailblazer in the discovery of IT vulnerability as a whole; Chris and his team were at the forefront of raising cyber risk awareness. Determined to battle the âbad guy imageâ in cybersecurity, the L0pht team were on a mission to showcase the fallibility of big vendors, such as Microsoft, and evidence they need for effective security measures.
Now, Chrisâ colourful past shapes the security-led solutions of Veracode, a platform that detects flaws and vulnerabilities at every stage of the modern software development lifecycle. This interview is a deep dive into the depths of cyber security and is not to be missed!
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What does Good Leadership means to Chris? (02:20) Pioneering the start of cybersecurity (04:20) Starting a hacker collective (07:18) L0phtâs biggest cybersecurity breakthroughs (12:47) Challenging the US Senate with cyber risks (18:00) Are governments doing enough to prevent cyber-attacks? (22:12) GenAIâs role in cybersecurity (32:00) An introduction to Veracode (34:24) Chrisâ advice to his 21-year-old self (43:24) -
If youâre looking for a truly authentic insight into entrepreneurship, look no further than this weekâs episode. Gareth is joined by Tom OâSullivan, ex-army veteran and founder of software development company Animus Bytes, and the pair candidly discuss Tomâs journey from battlefield to business meeting.
Tomâs leadership journey began in Helmand Province, where he was stationed during his time in the military and led a team of 90 soldiers. After his departure, his interest in risk and security lead him to the realm of cybersecurity and the technology space. At Animus Bytes, Tom and his team are currently working on an application called Migrant Watch, where vulnerable people at sea can be detected and rescued using AI, machine learning and NLP technology.
From walking away from his own business that was no longer serving him, to realising his passions and starting over with Animus Bytes, Tomâs tech journey is emblematic of the trials and tribulations that are faced by founders everywhere. This episode is jampacked with stellar leadership advice, meditation tips and all-round interesting anecdotesâ itâs not to be missed!
What does good leadership mean to Tom? (02:26) Lessons learned from Tomâs time in the army (05:20) Mindful meditation (09:15) Starting a cybersecurity start-up (17:02) Facing failure as a founder (22:57) What is Animus Bytes? (27:45) How Animus Bytes is combatting the migration problem (30:35) The similarities between AI and nuclear weapons (45:18) Tomâs advice to his pre-military self (53:25)
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The already evolving cloud computing space is undergoing an accelerated period of change, in light of the emergence of Generative AI technology. This week, Gareth is joined by Cloud Computing Expert and VP of Strategic Initiatives at AWS, Brian âTapâ Taptich.
This episode uncovers Brianâs journey to becoming a leader in the largest cloud service provider on the market, which ultimately began with a âearly midlife crisisâ in the form of a motorcycle trip around the US. His ability to lead tech companies is exemplified through his phenomenal career history; as he worked to save Bitcasa from insolvency on the 6th day of being the CEO, Brianâs leadership skills have truly been tried and tested.
Brian tells us what makes AWS such a powerhouse in the cloud computing space, from abolishing âPowerPoint cultureâ to values that âcan be learned but are mostly earnedâ. He offers stellar advice to CEOs, including how to be a âbenevolent dictatorâ and strike the right balance between business and culture. If youâre interested in finding out how to be successful in the cloud space, this episode is not to be missed.
An introduction to âTapâ (01:34) What good leadership means to Brian (02:17) The milestones that made him (03:55) The dotcom boom vs. the AI revolution (07:41) The biggest lessons from building Bitcasa (10:05) What surprised Brian most when joining AWS (13:39) The relationship between AWS and Amazon (16:00) Brianâs prediction of AWSâ future evolution (30:15) Brianâs best productivity tips (41:18)
Time stamps*Book recommendation- Blue Highways: A Journey into America, William Least Heat-Moon Blue Highways: A Journey Into America : Heat Moon, William Least, McKibben, Bill: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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As Christmas is just round the corner, this weekâs guest epitomises the season of goodwill in the form of angel investment. Sarah Turner, CEO and Co-founder of Angel Academe, joins Gareth to discuss her role in bridging the gap to support female entrepreneurs.
In this episode, Sarah recalls the âlucky accidentsâ that got her into the tech industry, as she is keen to dispel any preconceptions that the road to tech is a linear one. Her passion for digital media guided her on a journey from the corporate world to a start-up environment which ultimately lit a flame for entrepreneurialism, culminating in her journey to becoming an angel investor.
Sarah was recently ranked 2nd on Computer Weeklyâs Most Influential Women in Tech list 2023, reinforcing her recognition as a prominent figure in the tech start up investment world. Sarahâs innovative platform challenges angel investment norms, and allows female led start-ups to access top investors.
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What does good leadership mean to Sarah? (01:49) Sarahâs transition into tech (03:15) First experience with a start-up (06:35) What is the purpose of Angel Academe? (13:06) Female-focused entrepreneurship (17:15) Angel Academeâs unique selling points (23:20) Sarahâs stellar advice for entrepreneurs (25:15) The biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make (28:55) Talking ChatGPT and its impact (41:00) Sarahâs advice to her younger self (41:40) -
This week, in a TTLP first, we have a second guest from a company thatâs already made waves on our podcast, KPMG. Thereâs no better guest to return to represent this powerhouse consultancy than Paul Henninger, UK Head of Connected Technology and Global of Digital Lighthouse.
Paul joins Gareth to discuss his journey (and return) to leadership within KPMG, as well as the key milestones that he reached along the way. From working on the groundbreaking development of machine learning for cancer diagnoses 15 years ago, Paulâs passion for automation has marked his career and driven him to be a leader in the space.
This episode delves into the intricacies of AI adoption and what that means for big organisations like KPMG, as well as the wider labour market. If youâre interested in hearing about Paulâs journey to the top, be sure to tune in to hear his incredible AI insights!
What does good leadership mean to Paul? (01:37) Paulâs early involvement in machine learning and cancer detection (06:05) The big move from New York to London (08:20) Keeping with KPMG (14:40) AI and job displacement (18:25) Regional differences in AI adoption (27:43) What Paul fears most about AI (33:45) Paulâs advice to his 21-year-old self (39:25) How Paul stays productive (41:13)
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This week, Helen Kelisky, MD at Google Cloud UKI joins Gareth to discuss her leadership journey; from securing a role in juggernaut IBM, marking her entry into the tech space, to joining the powerhouse that is Google Cloud as the Managing Director UKI.
A proud advocate for diversity in tech, Helen has been recognised on Computer Weeklyâs Most Influential Women in Tech list for the last 6 years, exemplifying both her career successes and her external volunteering in organisations such as Women in Telecoms & Technology (WiTT).
Helen gives us insight into her leadership success and how to manage a team in the most effective way possible, ensuring that âevery day is a learning dayâ, even for leaders. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious to know more about cloud computing or anyone in need of some stellar leadership adviceâ weâve got you covered.
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What does good leadership mean to Helen? (01:36) Inclusivity in tech (04:42) An introduction to Helen (07:22) Helenâs journey into tech (09:30) The workplace cultures of IBM, Salesforce and Google (13:15) What problems are Google Cloud trying to solve? (19:10) Helenâs productivity and work-life balance tips (29:26) Advice to her younger self (32:20) Helenâs charitable initiatives outside of work (33:44)*Book recommendations: Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box, Arbinger institute Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting... by Arbinger Institute (amazon.co.uk) / The Tipping Point, Malcom Gladwell The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference: Amazon.co.uk: Malcolm Gladwell: 9780349113463: Books / Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think, Hans Rosling & Ola Rosling & Anna Rosling Rönnlund Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About... by Rosling, Hans (amazon.co.uk)
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On this weekâs episode, we delve into a topic thatâs a bit closer to home for us at TTLP and bedigital: IT software and licensing. Combining bedigitalâs expert software services and our TTLP mission statement to uncover the stories of the biggest names in tech, this weekâs guest is a leader in the software management space.
Phil Hames, MD at The Business Software Centre (TBSC), joins Gareth to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and how heâs riding the wave of the Software-as-a-Service evolution. Phil and his team at TBSC utilise their expertise to help customers optimise their software usage in a quick and cost-effective way, ensuring that companies make the most of their SaaS. With an innovative focus on cybersecurity within Microsoft 365, TBSCâs unique products and services mean that theyâre leaders in the software management industry.
Having been in this field since the 80s, Philâs career has been shaped by the rise of SaaS and his career journey to forming TBSC has proven that he truly is an expert in the space. Want to smarten up your knowledge on SaaS? Then this is the perfect episode for you!
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What does good leadership mean to Phil? (02:04) Setting up a software company (02:46) The evolution of Software-as-a-Service (09:95) The future of SaaS (11:55) The cybersecurity threats that are slipping through the net (14:33) What is Shadow IT? (16:42) Starting out as an entrepreneur (20:08) What is Smarter SaaS? (24:04) Philâs outlook on AI (32:54) Advice to 21-year-old self (36:15)Book recommendation- The Strangest Secret, Earl Nightingale
The Strangest Secret: Amazon.co.uk: Nightingale, Earl: 9781603865579: Books
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At a time when weâre all looking for environmentally friendly yet efficient travel, the railway industry is booming with popularity and investment. Our tech leader this week, Milena Nikolic is at the forefront of this sector. As CTO at Trainline, she is leading the team at one of the largest companies operating in this area.
Milena joins Gareth to discuss her journey towards becoming a tech leader; from competing in coding competitions in Serbia to securing an internship at tech giant Google. Despite never initially being drawn to a leadership position, after being a part of Googleâs immense growth period, Milena noticed that any problems they were facing were due to people, not technology. This want to incite change in Googleâs company culture led to her becoming an Engineering Manager before ultimately being promoted to Engineering Director within her 12 years at the tech giant.
Now as the CTO of Trainline, Milena discusses her role in one of the largest sectors across the globe, ensuring that she drives her team through goal setting, trusting the process, and being able to take things one step at a time.
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What does good leadership mean to Milena? (03:37) Climbing the ranks at Google (04:55) What Milena would change about her time at Google (08:37) Googleâs innovation initiative (11:04) The key to successful delegation (12:55) Milenaâs backstory (15:05) Transitioning to Trainline (17:40) Transforming Trainline with AI (26:00) What does a CTO do? (33:10) Preventing burnout (35:00) The progress of equality within the tech industry (36:35) Milenaâs advice to her younger self (38:30)*Book recommendation: Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead, by Cheryl Sandberg Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead: Amazon.co.uk: Sandberg, Sheryl: 9780753541647: Books
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In this digital age of hyperconnectivity, ensuring your business is cyber-secure is crucial. Thatâs where this weekâs guest comes in. Daniel Schiappa, Chief Product Officer at Arctic Wolf, joins Gareth to discuss his top tips for tech leadership and whatâs happening right now in the cybersecurity space.
Warning that the AI arms race has turned into a nuclear arms race, Daniel gives advice on what we all should be concerned about regarding AI regulations and how smaller companies can defend themselves against security breaches.
Daniel has experience working in some of the largest tech companies across the globe, including Oracle, Microsoft, and Sophos before ultimately joining the team at Arctic Wolf. With a passion for cybersecurity guiding his journey to CPO, Daniel tells us of his highlights; from working with tech geniuses like Bill Gates, to receiving a life-changing letter from the UK government stating that the western civilisation is dependent on the work of himself and his team.
Daniel is an influential tech leader with an unusual leadership mantra originating from a galaxy far, far away. He believes that ââthereâs a time to be Yoda and thereâs a time to be Darth Vaderââ, and this duality of encouragement and ruthless determination is what keeps him and his leadership team ahead of the game.
What does good leadership mean to Daniel? (02:12) Danielâs key career milestones (04:33) Working with Bill Gates (11:28) The greatest engineering highlight of his career (14:00) Danielâs role at Arctic Wolf (16:00) The cyberthreats that keep Daniel up at night (21:10) How to avoid cyberthreats as a smaller company (26:21) What is quantum computing? (34:16) Why cybersecurity is the perfect career path in 2023 (35:50) Danielâs advice to his 21-year-old self (39:50)*Book recommendation â The Leadership Pill: The Missing Ingredient in Motivating People Today, Ken Blanchard The Leadership Pill: The Missing Ingredient in Motivating People Today eBook : Blanchard, Kenneth, Muchnick, Marc: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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When we think about the success of a business, we think about stats, popularity, and growth. But what about the employee?
Our guest this week is focused on prioritising the people, as the Director of EMEA Solutions at Qualtrics, Sally Winston joins Gareth to discuss the exciting world of employee experience (EX).
With a background in psychology, Sally is passionate about ensuring her leadership is marked by empathy, as she believes that treating each employee as an individual is the key to a successful business, no matter how big the head count.
This conversation explores how the world of EX interacts with technology, and how both AI and psychometric systems can help us know more about ourselves and how we interact with our workspace.
What good leadership means to Sally (02:20) How Sally started out (04:30) Employee experience vs. customer experience (11:00) The greatest difference between millennials and Gen Z in the workplace (14:39) How much do psychometric systems reveal about ourselves? (25:25) Qualtrics âTACOSâ values (29:04) AI and EX (32:27) How Qualtrics is embracing the age of AI (37:00) Sallyâs advice to her younger self (41:25)
Time stamps*Book recommendation: âSo Good They Canât Ignore Youâ by Cal Newport So Good They Can't Ignore You: Amazon.co.uk: Newport, Cal: 9780349415864: Books *
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On this weekâs episode, we delve into the dynamic world of e-commerce, as Gareth is joined by Aidan Corbett, the visionary CEO of e-commerce funding business, and Irelandâs 6th home-grown tech unicorn, Wayflyer. Establishing a successful venture in this rapidly growing sector is no easy task, thatâs where Aidan and his team come in; to help e-commerce entrepreneurs get the kick-start they need.
This episode is jam-packed full of advice from not only Aidanâs perspective as an investor, but also through his personal journey as a tech entrepreneur himself. We get the inside scoop on the best ways to launch your e-commerce venture, including whether an MBA is actually worth the time (and money), and if coding is still a useful skill in this age of AI.
Finding ââwhat feels like work to everyone else but feels like play to youââ is a piece of Aidanâs stellar advice and is testament to his trajectory to the top of tech leadership. He demonstrates how important it is to play to your strengths and know your niche to excel in the e-commerce ecosystem.
What does good leadership mean to Aidan? (02:43) Entrepreneurial inspiration (05:38) Is studying an MBA worth it? (07:41) Can learning code still be useful? (11:28) Starting out at McKinsey & Company (14:33) Creating Conjura (20:20) The biggest e-commerce mistakes that companies make (24:55) How does Aidan assess potential investment opportunities (28:03) Why Dublin is an entrepreneurial hotspot (32:53) What social channel will make your start-up go viral? (35:50) How AI is going to disrupt the e-commerce industry (37:40) Aidanâs advice to his 21-year-old self (41:00)
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Do you feel like the world of Crypto is a bit⊠cryptic?
Well, fear not, as Elke Karskens, UK Country Director at Coinbase, joins Gareth on this weekâs episode to delve into this âdigital alternative to Wall Streetâ and discuss her role in one of the biggest businesses in the space.
Growing up in Amsterdam, Elke was raised to focus on the importance of the greater good, which ultimately guided her career path to join numerous tech giants and play a vital role in their worldwide influence. Professing that she still âbleeds blueâ to this day, Elke tells all about her 12 years at Facebook and how the innovation she experienced there spurred her on to join the ground-breaking world of cryptocurrency.
This episode is jam-packed with aspirational advice on how to become a tech leader whilst setting boundaries and rejecting the âdisease to pleaseâ, as Elke maintains that the secret to success is prioritising the things that matter most.
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What does good leadership mean to Elke? (02:02) Joining the TomTom trailblazers (08:14) Scaling-up Skype (10:12) Elkeâs stand-out career milestones (14:30) The Cambridge Analytica scandal (17:08) Joining Coinbase (19:23) How defi can change finance (23:38) The FTX collapse (27:45) Elkeâs secret to success (33:10) Is Coinbase going to utilise AI? (39:28) Advice to her 21-year-old self (40:38) -
With climate change being the *hottest* topic of discussion at the moment, this week weâre delving into its effects on the business world, as Tommy Ricketts, Co-founder of BeZero Carbon, joins Gareth to give us the low-down on environmental economics.
Tommyâs passion for both economy and ecology has shaped his entrepreneurial journey, ultimately leading to his creation of a service that transforms how businesses utilise carbon credits. BeZero Carbon offers an innovative solution to the lack of transparency in the current carbon credit system by rating and assessing the true emissions of corporations.
From an alternate career dream of creating a screenplay about football referees, to advice on maintaining cultural cohesion in the workplace, this candid yet captivating conversation covers all bases of Tommyâs journey so far.
The challenge to combat the carbon crisis is no small feat, so with companies like BeZero Carbon, businesses can hold themselves and each other accountable and turn intention into action to help stop climate change.
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What does good leadership mean to Tommy? (01:59) Leveraging economic history (04:44) A chance encounter and a life-changing text message (08:16) The culture difference between UK and US FinTechs (12:21) Being the Best (14:55) Cultivating the climate economy (16:50) Tommyâs screenplay side-hustle (19:05) What is BeZero Carbonâs value proposition? (28:30) Are big corporations guilty of greenwashing? (36:50) Which tech innovations is Tommy is most excited about (43:20) Tommyâs advice to his younger self (45:15) -
Do you know the similarities between a Naval team and a successful tech team? According to this weekâs guest, itâs having a âno bullshitâ working culture.
Gareth is joined by Dominic von Trotha Taylor, ex-CEO at PayPoint turned Chairman and CEO iov42 as they explore his journey from submarines to tech leadership, the impact of blockchain, the danger of AI and ChatGPT - the âRubbish in, Rubbish outâ conundrum.
Dominic's success is testament to the power of diverse experiences. Growing up in West London, he was exposed to the world of commerce through his parents' antique dealing business in Portobello Road. Later, he ventured into the Navy, serving on submarines during the tense Cold War era, which instilled in him a no-nonsense leadership style with a direct purpose.
Dominic recounts his early career struggles and his fortuitous call back from Vodafone, where he played a crucial role in setting up the German branch, at a time when Vodafone was pioneering telephony and SMS messaging.
His subsequent journey as the former CEO of PayPoint revealed Dominic's innate ability to lead through the turbulent ever-changing landscape of the early Noughties, making PayPoint a trailblazer in the fintech space.
What does good leadership mean to Dominic (02:15)Dominicâs tech voyage (04:35)Life and leadership on board a Royal Navy submarine (06:00)The fintech evolution (15:00)The dotcom boom and experiencing the Y2K issue (20:30)Why do people sell their businesses? (24:11)The benefits of working in a start-up company (28:30)What work is being done at iov42? (32:30)What is blockchain? (35:00)AI dangers of rubbish in, rubbish out (40:50)How to be more productive (44:00)Dominicâs advice to his 21-year-old-self (46:30) -
If youâre looking for a snapshot of the latest in cybersecurity, then youâre in luck! In this weekâs episode, Gareth is joined by Quentyn Taylor, Senior Director Information Security and Global Response at Canon, where the pair zoom in on all-things cyber safety.
Being an established expert in the information security space, Quentin rode the âdot comâ wave of the early noughties before ultimately landing a role in the photography manufacturing powerhouse that is Canon. From here, heâs become a renowned figure in the cyber space, not only from his seat in the office but also from his gadget-tastic YouTube channel (which you can check out here: (4) Quentyn Taylor - YouTube).
The conversation covers everything from the Dark Web and security scandals to AI and moving away from âthe age of realityâ. Quentin gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what really keeps CISOâs up at night and what we can all do to ensure we stay safe in this ever-changing online space.
What does good leadership mean to Quentyn? (03:45) Surviving the Dot Com Bubble Burst (11:10) The evolution of cybersecurity threats (15:30) Deep diving into the Dark Web (19:00) What are CISOâs worried about today? (22:22) The SolarWinds scandal (24:40) What type of company is Canon? (27:38) How Canon is utilising AI (29:50) Can AI be hacked? (36:40) How to keep your online passwords safe (50:25) Quentynâs advice to his 21-year-old self (54:40)
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In this thought-provoking episode, host Gareth Davies delves deep into the world of mental health diagnostics with Emilia Molimpakis, the visionary CEO of thymia; an online platform transforming the landscape of mental well-being using a powerful combination of gamification, AI, and neuro-linguistics.
Drawing on her lifelong fascination with neuroscience, Emilia shares her compelling insights on the critical role empathy plays in effective leadership and emphasises the need for ethical guidelines in the realms of technology and healthcare.
Throughout the interview, Emilia fearlessly addresses the inadequacies of our current mental health support system, shedding light on the alarming reality that countless individuals slip through the cracks due to its inherent failures. She also discusses the bureaucracy that is ultimately preventing the NHS from adopting technological advancements within mental health diagnostics.
Reflecting on her entrepreneurial journey, Emilia imparts her most valuable lesson learned: the importance of staying true to one's vision and not succumbing to the allure of easy money. By steadfastly holding onto their goals, entrepreneurs can build impactful solutions that align with their core mission and values.
Wrapping up the episode, Emilia offers heartfelt advice to individuals facing mental health struggles. Encouraging them not to lose hope, she emphasises the significance of making their voices heard.
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What does good leadership mean to Emilia (03:00) What did Emilia want to be when she grew up (05:00) How much does language shape our reality? (06:50) Academic ambition (09:15) The correlation between video games and brain function (12:00) Emiliaâs personal experience with mental health tragedy (13:00) NHS vs. tech modernity (18:05) Experience with Entrepreneur First (20:30) Biggest lessons learnt (24:20) How Thymia works (29:15) How effective are current mental health diagnoses? (39:00) Bureaucracy in the NHS (42:40) Emiliaâs advice to those struggling with their mental health (47:30) Advice to her 21-year-old self (50:00) What is Emilia most excited about in the AI revolution (52:00) Emiliaâs productivity advice (56:10) - Laat meer zien
