Best Ben Goldsmith Podcasts (2024)

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Rebuilding the natural treasures of Mauritius with Carl Jones 36:28

20d ago36:28

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"Over a period of 10 years we were able to rear in captivity 331 Kestrels that we released back into nature." In the latest episode of Rewilding the World Ben Goldsmith speaks with legendary conservationist Carl Jones about the island of Mauritius. Carl famously led efforts to save a variety of species. These included the Mauritius kestrel which wa…

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LFP253 – Connections in a FinTech World: A Conversation with Niall Cameron 57:15

9h ago57:15

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j5HZhwSuVy4 In this episode of the London Fintech podcast, Tony Clark talks to Niall Cameron. They explore Niall’s journey from heading trading teams to leading digital transformation at HSBC and now building a unique Fintech community through FinTech Connex. There are by some estimates over 26, …

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LFP 252 – the forensic AI that can predict corporate collapse! – The Transparently Story 57:59

17d ago57:59

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j5HZhwSuVy4 In his inaugural episode of the London Fintech Podcast, host Tony Clark takes over from Mike Baliman and takes a deep dive into the world of AI powered forensic accounting. Research shows that 1 in 10 US firms are cooking the books and that accounting manipulation is a $4.7Tn industry…

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An Interview with Pip Hare: Racing the Globe 36:19

16d ago36:19

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In this episode, host Luke Hide-Smith interviews the remarkable Pip Hare, one of the few women to ever complete the Vendée Globe - a gruelling solo, non-stop and without assistance round-the-world sailing race. Pip shares her incredible journey to competing, discussing the physical and mental challenges, thorough preparation, and the importance of …

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Andy Coulson: From The Press to Politics to Prison to Podcasts 1:01:34

21d ago1:01:34

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Andy Coulson was editor of The News of the World and was Downing Street Director of Communications for David Cameron after he became Prime Minister in 2010. He founded and now runs Coulson Partners giving strategic advice to global CEOs, entrepreneurs and philanthropists on crisis avoidance and management, on seizing opportunities and on how to dri…

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LABOUR'S FIRST MOVES: Keir Starmer Gives Away Power 12:52

22d ago12:52

12:52

In its first King's Speech, the Labour government said that "greater devolution of decision making is at the heart of a modern dynamic economy and is a key driver of economic growth." Historically, why has the UK been so insistent on hoarding power centrally? And what's the potential in Westminster giving away power? With Tony Travers (LSE), Sarah …

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An Interview with Marcus Phayre-Mudge: Opportunities in property 30:32

26d ago30:32

30:32

In this episode Luke Hyde-Smith sits down with Marcus Phayre-Mudge, Head of Property at Columbia Threadneedle Investments and manager of the TR Property Investment Trust. Marcus shares his insights on the current property market dynamics, the impact of interest rates, and the future opportunities in commercial real estate. He discusses the resilien…

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LFP 10th Anniversary! The Future of the Global System, FS, Fintech and the LFP! w/Tony Clark CEO Next Wave 49:49

30d ago49:49

49:49

This is the 4th and final episode in the mini-series celebrating the LFP’s 10th anniversary. Having looked at the past decade in Fintech, dived into how an LLM really works and discussed what risks AI does or doesn’t pose to humanity in this episode we cover the macro picture right now as the setting for the outlook for FS and Fintech over the next…

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LABOUR'S FIRST MOVES: Rachel Reeves' National Wealth Fund 13:48

1M ago13:48

13:48

Ed has departed for government, and Geoff is left as custodian of the archive. As the Labour government makes its first raft of announcements and appointments, we delve into our back catalogue to find the ideas which might have influenced them. In this episode, we look at Rachel Reeves' announcement of the National Wealth Fund. What are public weal…

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James Krishna Floyd: Actor, Writer & Director: The Swimmers, My Brother the Devil, Unicorns. 56:51

1M ago56:51

56:51

James Krishna Floyd is an award winning actor, a screen writer and director. He has been described as a young Robert de Niro and his versatility is displayed in the extraordinary breadth and variety of roles he has played to date. His film Unicorns which he wrote and co-directed came out last week (July 5th). It’s not only entertaining but also imp…

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Restoring habitats in Mexico with Alejandro Espinosa Treviño 33:34

1M ago33:34

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"El Carmen Nature Reserve is a very good example of a success of conservation, with the interaction of several actors from the private sector and government agencies from both sides of the border." In this episode Ben Goldsmith is joined by Alejandro Espinosa Treviño who - on behalf of Cemex - is overseeing restoration of a great swathe of grasslan…

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The Garden with Vadim Rizov 2:30:06

1M ago2:30:06

2:30:06

We talk Frederick Wiseman's The Garden (2005) with Vadim Rizov, director of editorial operations at Filmmaker Magazine. 0:00: intro 1:21:33: chat w/Rizov wisemanpodcast@gmail.comBy Shawn Glinis

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LFP10th Anniversary Special! A Deep Dive Into the Realpolitik of AI Risk – Are We All Doomed or Is That Sci-Fi Fantasy? 1:11:57

1M ago1:11:57

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In this episode we discuss the super-hot and super-important topic of what Risks AI poses to humanity and society. There is perhaps not a hotter and more misunderstood topic than that of AI and the risks it poses. Many indeed fear that “it” will eliminate humans. The influential Geoffrey Hinton, co-creator of the seminal backpropagation algorithm, …

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An Interview with Christian May: Media and the markets 35:06

1M ago35:06

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In this episode of the Why Invest? podcast, hosts James Carter and Luke Hyde-Smith welcome Christian May, a media and communications expert with a notable background in journalism and corporate affairs. Christian shares his unexpected journey into journalism, his experiences as editor-in-chief of City AM, and insights into the evolution of media co…

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Tim Sullivan: Director, Author and Screenwriter: ‘Letters to Juliet’, ‘My Little Pony’ and the DS Cross Thriller Series 49:42

1M ago49:42

49:42

Tim Sullivan is a screenwriter, film and TV director and author. He wrote and directed 'Jack and Sarah' with Richard E. Grant, Judi Dench and Ian McKellan. He directed 'The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes', 'Thatcher The Final Days', the last 90 minute episode of 'Cold Feet' and 'Coronation Street'. His scripts include 'Letters to Juliet' with Amanda S…

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Interview with Jane Tolmachyov 1:57:41

2M ago1:57:41

1:57:41

We chat with Jane Tolmachyov, colorist at Goldcrest Post, about the new restorations of 33 of Frederick Wiseman's films. We also talk in depth about the new monograph from Carolyn Anderson and Thomas Benson, Making Documentary Film: Frederick Wiseman and His Collaborators. 0:00: on Making Documentary Film 1:09:33: interview w/Tolmachyov The monogra…

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Protecting the oceans with Charles Clover 35:01

2M ago35:01

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"We have started to get a few things right, why can't we just watch the things we have done right and do more of them?" In the latest episode of Rewilding the World Ben Goldsmith speaks with legendary author and oceans campaigner Charles Clover who also co-founded the Blue Marine Foundation. Charles' seminal book, The End of the Line, marked a turn…

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LFP10th Anniversary Special! A Deep Dive: Demystifying LLMs, How They Work & the Amazing 81yr Timeline to their Creation!

2M ago

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LLMs, of which ChatGPT is the most well-known, are perhaps the most awesome tech invention of all time. Even experienced AI folk didn’t see this coming. Most if not all of us will have used ChatGPT. However an understanding of how they work is for most people either totally missing or totally misled by anthropomorphic language – thinking, learning,…

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An Interview with Ben Goldsmith: Green investment and rewilding 37:43

2M ago37:43

37:43

In this episode Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by author, investor, and leading environmentalist, Ben Goldsmith. They discuss Ben's career, how he founded one of the early sustainability focused investment managers, WHEB Asset Management, then launched a dedicated green themed investment company, Menhaden Capital. Ben shares his passion for rewilding, e…

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Rewilding without borders with Werner Myburgh 34:51

2M ago34:51

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"Our dream is quite simple and that is to achieve co-existence between people and nature." This episode focuses on one of the grandest, most vast rewilding efforts anywhere on the planet. Join Ben Goldsmith as he speaks with Werner Myburgh of Peace Parks, an organisation dedicated to establishing immense trans frontier protected areas across southe…

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The Relentless Pursuit of Growth: the Power of Flexibility in Expanding your Business 1:16:31

2M ago1:16:31

1:16:31

In this episode of Pints of View, Gary Goldsmith speaks with Roheel Ahmad, co-founder of Forsyth Barnes recruitment and talent consultancy. Roheel discusses his journey starting in sales roles from a young age, which helped foster his independence. He shares how he co-founded Forsyth Barnes with his business partner after experiencing frustrations …

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LFP 10th Anniversary Special! The Story of a Decade Of Fintech Evolution As It Happened at the Time 1:03:41

2M ago1:03:41

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The past decade has seen the most extraordinary innovation in any business sector in the UK and thence world since the industrial revolution . An amazing outburst of creativity and independent players emerged on the oldest and stodgiest sector of all – FS. The LFP was the first, and most blue-chip podcast to cover this scene starting in 2014. This …

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An interview with Bill Blain: Making sense of markets 30:18

3M ago30:18

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In this episode hosts Luke Hyde-Smith and James Carter interview Bill Blain, renowned investor, author, and professor known for his daily newsletter ‘Blain's Morning Porridge.’ The discussion covers a range of topics, including Bill's market mantras, his views on Tesla, Bitcoin, and the importance of political competency in economic stability. They…

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Recruitment side hustles and starting your own business - a journey of growth, discovery, and always wanting more 1:08:36

2M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

In this episode of Pints of View Gary Goldsmith talks to Dean Tuhey (MD, DT Source) and Phil Ridgwell (CEO, Core Group). They discuss their journeys in entrepreneurship, starting from recruitment and growing successful businesses while maintaining side hustles. They discuss their entrepreneurial journey in recruitment, sharing insights on challenge…

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The secrets to living longer and healthier lives - with Dr Michael Mosley: Medical Journalist & International Bestselling Author 49:42

2M ago49:42

49:42

This interview was recorded on March 15th 2024. Dr Michael Mosley is a household name and one of the best loved and most respected doctors in the UK. He’s a medical journalist, a producer and presenter of award-winning television programmes. He has written international bestselling books on diet, sleep and a myriad of health topics. He has a brilli…

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Rewilding the Caribbean with Jenny Daltry 36:07

3M ago36:07

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"It's now been seven years since we removed the rats and goats and I just walk around with my mouth open, it is beautiful. There are so many trees on the island - when we started there was only two - now I can't count them." The Caribbean is a magical place; but it’s also one of the most ecologically degraded regions in the world. In this episode B…

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Founding and growing a tech business, the power of partnerships, and spilling the Big Brother beans! 1:32:05

3M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

In this episode of Pints of View, Gary Goldsmith speaks with Adam Oldfield, CEO of Force24, about his journey founding and growing a tech business. Adam discusses starting his career in web development before realising his vision for Force24 after facing a difficult experience at work. He shares lessons learned around raising private equity funding…

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Domestic Violence 2 with Max Carpenter 2:34:51

3M ago2:34:51

2:34:51

We talk Frederick Wiseman's Domestic Violence 2 (2002) with programmer Max Carpenter. 0:00: intro 1:03:41: chat w/Carpenter wisemanpodcast@gmail.comBy Shawn Glinis

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ED & GEOFF HAVE LEFT THE CHATTEROO 36:51

3M ago36:51

36:51

The day is upon us. Maybe. In the words of the late Teddy Kennedy (uncle of Robert F. Junior, and real-life inspiration for Kendall Roy): "For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die." Thank you for keeping us cheerful. Email our sporadically monitored inb…

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TOMORROW: THE CHATTEROO STOPS HERE 0:12

3M ago0:12

0:12

We're giving you an extra 24 hours to don a black armband and stock up on Kleenex, as the Chatteroo approaches its final destination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prashant Khemka of White Oak Capital: Unlocking India's investment potential 37:45

3M ago37:45

37:45

In this episode Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Prashant Khemka, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of White Oak Capital Management. White Oak was founded in 2017 and has grown to be the largest independent manager of Indian equities, with over $8,000,000 of assets under management. Prashant explains White Oak's investment philosophy, emphasising a …

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AI in recruitment, Gamifying assessments, and all things Business psychology with Ben Williams 1:16:24

3M ago1:16:24

1:16:24

In this episode of Pints of View Gary Goldsmith talks to Ben Williams, founder of Sten10, a company that creates high quality and innovative psychological tests, questionnaires and assessment centres. They talk about his career journey from academia to entrepreneurship and how he applies psychology to business. Ben had developed tools to evaluate p…

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CHATTEROO #25 - Cicada Ardor 30:09

3M ago30:09

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From Highland Park, Illinois, we're joined by our cicada correspondent, who's keeping watch for the first dual emergence in 221 years. Plus, we find out more about this phenomenon with entomologist Professor Dave Bilton. Bigger than the beetles - more about Dave: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/david-bilton Emerge in the Chatteroo inbox: chat@chee…

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LFP251 – WARNING Re Mugging & Banking Apps 10:17

3M ago10:17

10:17

This is a super-short extraordinary LFP outside the usual programming schedule to alert listeners to the crime of mugging folks and then getting them to transfer under duress large sums of money to the thieves bank account. This is apparently on the increase in London and is well-known in countries such as Brazil and South Africa where people may r…

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Urban rewilding across London with Elliot Newton 31:04

3M ago31:04

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"Engaging with nature in that urban space can be so beneficial and if we scale those micro actions up to a macro level, imagine the change that would seed." More and more urban rewilding projects are engaging growing numbers of citizens in local nature restoration. In this episode of Rewilding the World Ben Goldsmith is joined by Elliot Newton of C…

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No Excuses, Non-Stop Growth: Inside Alex Gerritsen's Recruitment Revolution in Europe 1:14:03

3M ago1:14:03

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In this episode of Pints of View Gary Goldsmith talks to Alex Gerritsen Head of DACH, SR Group. They discuss Alex’s career in the recruitment industry spanning over 25 years, including his experiences growing businesses in multiple countries and regions as a Partner. They discuss Alex’s journey from starting his career in London and Amsterdam to ta…

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The one about "Left-Handedness" with Mark Stewart 30:25

3M ago30:25

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In this final episode of the season, Glenn has been talking to Mark Stewart. A search for left-handed scissors for his son has led to a remarkable career supporting left handed people inculding producing a variety of resources to help left-handed children, as well as for their parents and teachers, such as the activity book" So You Think They're Le…

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Martin Sixsmith: From The Cold War to Putin, the highs and lows of Government and uncovering the scandal of the lost children of Ireland. 57:30

3M ago57:30

57:30

Martin Sixsmith is many things; he’s an academic, an investigative journalist, a documentarian and he spent years as a foreign correspondent for the BBC working in Russia, Washington and Poland. He’s an author of both fiction and non-fiction, a radio and television presenter and he was an adviser to the Labour Government. Of the 8 books he has writ…

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CHATTEROO #24 - with Lauren Child 33:44

3M ago33:44

33:44

Lauren Child (former Children's Laureate/creator of Charlie & Lola, Clarice Bean and Ruby Redfort) joins the Chatteroo. Buy Lauren's new Clarice Bean book, 'Smile': https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/smile-lauren-child/7462273?ean=9780008285548 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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An Interview with Nick Jefferson: Founder and CEO of Wylde Market 29:36

3M ago29:36

29:36

In this episode Alexandra Buchan-Heelas and Tom Savile are joined by Nick Jefferson, Founder and CEO of Wylde Market, an online farmer’s market that delivers groceries to your door. They discuss the flaws in traditional food distribution systems and the exploitation of farmers by large supermarkets. Nick highlights his company's approach: an online…

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From School Dropout to Business Rockstar: Luke McCluskey's Rise to Recruitment Domination 1:06:38

3M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

In this episode of Pints of View, Gary Goldsmith talks to Luke McCluskey, Group Managing Director of CSR Group They discuss Luke's journey from struggling in school to founding his own successful recruitment business specialising in the life sciences and engineering industries. Luke shares his story of getting his start in insurance sales and event…

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CHATTEROO #23 WILL HUTTON - This Time No Mistakes 27:54

3M ago27:54

27:54

Political economist and writer, Will Hutton joins the Chatteroo to talk about his new book, 'This Time No Mistakes: How to Remake Britain', and its parallels with his mid-90s bestseller, 'The State We're In'. Buy Will's book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-time-no-mistakes-9781804549407/ Email us: chat@cheerfulpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See a…

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LFP250 – Guide to using PR in Tech Firms w/Ben Goldsmith CEO Goldsmith Communications 47:32

4M ago47:32

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If you invent the world’s greatest Fintech App in your garden shed that’s impressive – but something only known to you. At which point you need to get the word out to relevant audiences. PR is an essential component in the modern world to help you refine and target that message and to get you and it into the relevant publications/podcasts et al tha…

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