Best South West Tech Daily Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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The next generation of technology 14:58

3M ago14:58

14:58

We are exploring the cutting-edge innovations driving the future of technology. Join Feyaza Khan and Robert Hillier who are speaking to student innovators from the University of Bristol who are gaining practical experience, while also helping local groups and businesses. Thanks to Daniela Lima Rodriguez for the edits!…

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How can we make our waters safer? 22:12

5M ago22:12

22:12

Professor Simon Jackson from Molendotech in Bristol talks about the important water-testing technology that lets you check water quality right in the field, with results in just 15 minutes. In the past, testing water quality could take up to 48 hours and had to be done in a lab. The Bacterisk kit is super portable—it fits in a briefcase—so water ut…

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This is how you startup 26:43

6M ago26:43

26:43

The one with a RERUN: In this episode, we speak to Richard Ellis from Microsoft who talks about the help for new startups and we have advice from New York startup advisor Roger Osorio from the School of Reinvention. Get on the podcast, email info@evanesco.co.uk [This is an episode from May 2022]

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Tech's Gender Divide 58:35

7M ago58:35

58:35

We talked about the challenges faced by women in tech-- and the barriers stopping them. Join Robert Hillier & Feyaza Khan as they speak to Caitlin Gould from Tec Women CIC and Emma Mallett from Optimising IT. Subscribe to get our next episode on fostering diversity in tech with Tom Bright from Bright Evolve. If you want to get on the podcast, email…

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How to get business investment 49:33

8M ago49:33

49:33

We're dropping some serious knowledge on this episode of the South West Tech Daily podcast. Shoutouts to Scott Preece and Brett Lambe for turning the usually boring (sorry!) IP and investment laws into a lively chat. These guys are the real MVPs, so it's no wonder they got the nod for Tech South West's Growth Forge program – which is helping South …

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How to grow your startup 30:44

9M ago30:44

30:44

Thanks for listening to the South West Tech Daily Podcast! Join Feyaza Khan and Robert Hillier as they dive into the dynamic world of tech in the burgeoning South West. We speak to Dan Pritchard from Tech South West who is taking entries to the revolutionary Growth Forge programme available to growing businesses right here in the South West. We als…

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Tech, Trends, and Trailblazers 2023 42:31

11M ago42:31

42:31

Join Feyaza Khan and Robert Hillier in a special 2023 roundup of the South West Tech Daily podcast, where we reflect on another year of brilliant conversations We're looking at our top interviews of 2023, with some previously unheard bits, so lucky you! Garry Hunt from Software Cornwall's Agile on the Beach is looking for some tech speakers - is th…

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How do I get a tech job? 45:34

11M ago45:34

45:34

This episode was supposed to be a Tech South West awards download, but turned into a self-help episode on how to get a more diverse range of people into tech. Software developer Fran Solo from Stornoway.io tells us her incredible journey into tech (but it's not long enough we need more!) Niki Davies from Software Cornwall has some AMAZING news on h…

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TSW Awards: The Build Up! 49:49

1y ago49:49

49:49

The big night is almost here and we are EXCITED! Lucy Savin and Tyne Hill from Howden talk to us from their office in Padstow - also they are going to the awards for the first time ever! Niki Davies is presenting the awards for a second time, and also talks to us about the programmes Software Cornwall have for experienced people looking to switch t…

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The Tech South West awards...and other things 54:16

1y ago54:16

54:16

In this episode we talk to Bristol Tech Fest's Headline Sponsor--> Ghyston. The festival is on from October 9-13th this year. Ghyston also build bespoke software for companies- more here: https://www.ghyston.com Thanks to Gemma Comley for a super fun chat! Joe Bevan from Tech South West is on with us, as this year's awards get underway at Sandy Par…

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How to navigate startup success 43:18

1y ago43:18

43:18

In this podcast we talk about why your startup needs a marketing strategy with Caroline Orr from Program The new financial help for south west businesses that's available from British Business Bank with Ed Tellwright And we look at one of the region's best (and most fun) tech networking events Agile on the Beach, with organisers Garry Hunt and Gwen…

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Why was the sand wet?... 33:04

1+ y ago33:04

33:04

...Because the sea weed! See (sea?) what we did there? On this episode we speak to Data Duopoly's Tanuvi Ethunandan about how her startup is getting more people on to our high streets using public transport and we talk to Neil Morris from Kelpi who talks about the coating his company makes for food and drinks packaging. All of our guests are right …

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Going for Growth: The startups that are scaling up the south west 38:21

1+ y ago38:21

38:21

On this podcast, we hear from Dr Jenny Bailey from Ferryx which is helping people with gut problems. We also spoke to Glenn George from Bay Photonics, which assembles and packages vital technology like microscopes, marine detectors and remote sensing lasers. We also find out about how patients are being empowered by HCI Digital's Connect Plus app, …

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Let the Games Begin! - Esports Festival SW 2023 50:32

1+ y ago50:32

50:32

This month, South West Tech Daily brings you three contenders in this year's Esports Festival SW 2023 at Exeter College. Will last year's winners take the Esports trophy again? They've certainly been training for it and are quietly confident they will be the 2023 Esports Festival Winners at Exeter College. But... so have the Rowe Bots - Hannah Rowe…

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The Future of Health Tech: The Wellness & Technology Meetcute 45:01

1+ y ago45:01

45:01

We're focusing on health on this episode and my goodness, what a corker! Did you know that smart socks invented in South West England are helping dementia patients? Find out how in our first interview. We LOVED chatting to the brilliant Dr Zeke Steer and Jacqui Arnold from Milbotix, who told us exactly how their smart socks work. Also - did you eve…

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How to avoid legal and accounting cockups when building your startup 39:22

1+ y ago39:22

39:22

Do not fall down legal and accounting potholes, this is your startup playbook episode - and has everything you need to know to get your business started. In this episode, we'll be talking to three experts on law, accountancy, and other legalities and necessary knowledge startup founders need to get started up. We'll cover everything from choosing t…

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We need to talk about Farming and Exploring Space and maybe in the same sentence 43:03

1+ y ago43:03

43:03

One of our most fun episodes, besides learning why we shouldn't ever watch any sci-fi with anyone from Goonhilly, we also learned about the future of agritech and how to make farming work better for us and the future of our food production. In this episode we speak to Sarra Mander from Small Robot Company who says we can make farming more efficient…

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2022 Wrapped Up 35:37

2y ago35:37

35:37

On this podcast, we get out the best bits from the year - in case you missed it, find out how cryptocurrency helps people in developing countries, how one local firm plans to stops biases in the recruitment process, how to achieve your goals this year. We have great guests from different parts of the world, all linked to the south west with some su…

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The Mother of Reinvention 34:48

2y ago34:48

34:48

This month Robert and Feyaza hear from #1 Amazon author and life coach Roger Osorio, a New Yorker who recently helped Cornish start-ups. He talks us through his new book The Journey to Reinvention...and we sit down with Elizabeth Chandler, co-founder of The Good Robot company – an AI start-up based in Exeter who talks us through how to overcome AI …

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How to be clever in business 55:54

2+ y ago55:54

55:54

This is our best episode yet! We have insights into why you should be spending, not saving, your cryptocurrency from financial regulation crypto expert, Gareth Malna. We also find out about the very simple rules for a successful startup with business guru, Steve Cox, from Falmouth University's Launchpad programme.…

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31: What makes a successful business? 34:14

2+ y ago34:14

34:14

If you want to be on the podcast, get in touch with Tech South West - we'd love to hear from you!By Tech South West

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30: How to do a great startup pitch? 29:48

2+ y ago29:48

29:48

We've got presentation expert Martin Barnes who's trained thousands of startups in China, Europe and the UK on how to pitch, he also hosts a Pitch Club for startups and he's given us some hot tips on how to pitch perfect, which is on this episode. We're also speaking to the multi-talented Mr Don Armand who's leaving Exeter Chiefs to spend all his t…

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29: This is the start of something big in the South West: Let's seize the moment 29:02

2+ y ago29:02

29:02

In this episode Robert and Feyaza have expert analysis from Dave Tansley of Deloitte and Louis Spencer from Natwest with insight from the Tech South West Report, produced by WhiteCap Consulting.Feel like reading? Get more from SWTD editor, Peter Evans here: https://bit.ly/3HEa0HUBy Tech South West

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28: The South West's first ever Esports festival 25:32

3y ago25:32

25:32

Eight teams, one game, all day - who's gonna win? How's it all going to work? We speak to organiser Rob Bosworth to find out more about the day. We're also talking to Exeter Chiefs flanker Don Armand who's rounding up a group of his rugby teammates to take on the corporate tech teams that have also signed up. Listen now!…

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27: Innovation on our doorstep 16:23

3y ago16:23

16:23

Hello! We have a new name! In this episode, which is perfect to listen to while running, we talk about all the innovation happening in South West England. Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan chat to some of the winners at the Tech South West Awards and WOW it's amazing what's happening in the region - satellite data capture and coral reef building is ju…

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26: Awards Season is here! 38:40

3y ago38:40

38:40

What do tech firms need to know about promoting their business? Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan talk to Astley Media about their latest report. We also have some details about who's in the running at the Tech South West Awards at the end of November, plus we ask whether meat free diets and electric cars are just a fad, with South West Tech Daily edi…

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25: What's the Theme? Diversity! 13:25

3y ago13:25

13:25

A shorter podcast than normal, due to some technical issues, but a worthy topic that we hope is informative. As always tweet @TechSWofficial or get in touch with us on Linkedin or Instagram - and please SUBSCRIBE!By Tech South West

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23: How to attend the Olympics without tickets 23:26

3+ y ago23:26

23:26

Robert and Feyaza are looking at how fans who couldn't go to Japan for the Olympics can interact with the games from their own countries, thanks to a company right here in the South West. The podcast also looks into the number of companies ditching London for the South West and basing themselves in hubs like Exeter and Plymouth Science Parks.…

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22: HOW THE G7 MADE A DIFFERENCE TO THE SOUTH WEST 33:59

3+ y ago33:59

33:59

Tribe Tech was at the G7 in Cornwall this month and Robert and Feyaza speak to South African journalist Zobuswe Ngobese about the relevance of his country being invited to the summit as a special guest. We also speak to regional director of Deepbridge Capital - Simon Tutton - about Sir Patrick Vallance's new Science and Technology Committee - and w…

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21: Tech Diversity: Whose fault is it? 32:38

3+ y ago32:38

32:38

Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan speak to Nemo D'Qrill from Sigma Polaris, which specialises in diversity recruitment asking "where's the diversity at" Robert also takes a controversial swipe at some of the best discussion points from the Tech South West lounges. Listen now - and tweet @techswofficial to get on the podcast as a guest.…

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20: How to start a start-up 32:14

3+ y ago32:14

32:14

We will look into what makes a good startup, how much you need to invest, how to get investment and who you should have on your team. And if you have a tech business you want to promote in the South West, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you.By Tech South West

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19: The Future is Crypto 39:27

3+ y ago39:27

39:27

Guests: Derek Rodriguez from Gridlock, Andy Doyle from Filmily and Pete Howard from Posture Up WellbeingBy Tech South West

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18: 2021 TECH TRENDS 38:22

3+ y ago38:22

38:22

This month's Tribe Tech scrutinizes the Tech South West survey, with two of the South West's most influential tech leaders. Andy Doyle, Founder of global fan product Filmily and Ben Shorrock, MD of Bristol based tech information hub Tech Spark join Robert and Feyaza to explain some of the trends emerging from this year's questionnaire.…

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17: HOW TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS STAND OUT 38:02

4y ago38:02

38:02

How can rech companies in the region can stand out in a noisy social media space? We as one of the country's leading social media marketers - Phil Byrne. We also speak to the CEO of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly LEP Glen Caplin Grey about hosting the G7 and the work and opportunity that now awaits. Tweet us @TechSwOfficial or find Tech South Wes…

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16: 2020: The Best Bits 30:18

4y ago30:18

30:18

This has been a life-changing year for all of us, and we have had the opportunity to speak to some fantastic people for our podcast carrying out amazing changes in tech, and changing how we see things. Here are just some of our best bits.By Tech South West

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15: LIVE at the awards 37:50

4y ago37:50

37:50

This month we're LIVE at the Tech South West awards, which took place digitally on Hopin. Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan were at Exeter Science Park broadcasting to hundreds of attendees and helping showcase the region's talent to the tech community. If you couldn't attend, have a listen - we've kept all the best bits of insight. Well done to every…

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14: How do we get more women in tech jobs? 45:32

4y ago45:32

45:32

This month, Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan try to find out why tech firms find it difficult attracting women and how to solve this issue. Our guests are fantastic women in a diverse range of jobs in tech - tune in now - and don't forget to subscribe!By Tech South West

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13: TECH SOUTH WEST AWARDS: NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT 2020 38:55

4y ago38:55

38:55

Presenters Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan also speak to awards' judges Tamsin Hodge from the UK Hydrographic Office, Bishop Fleming's Pippa Clarke and Tech Exeter's Kris Sum about what they looked for, the businesses that impressed and surprised them and of course, coping in the new normal.By Tech South West

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12: How can businesses in the south west compete globally? 43:24

4y ago43:24

43:24

In this episode, we talk about how tech firms in the region can compete for international talent as well as investment- plus we look at skills gaps and how to fix them by investing in the future. We speak to three organisations in the South West who are succeeding, and have the lowdown.By Tech South West

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11: Why you need to be part of TSW Awards 2020 46:31

4+ y ago46:31

46:31

Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan speak to the winners of the Tech Southwest Awards 2019. We look at how tech companies are using their offices as hybrid spaces, how they're moving out of the lockdown and what one company in Bath did to fix a skills shortage in the digital sector. Listen now!By Tech South West

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10: How does Organisational Culture need to change? 21:10

4+ y ago21:10

21:10

This week we're looking at whether businesses should change the way they work. Presenters, Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan talk to an expert panel about how tech firms might need to rethink their culture, as we think about getting back to the office - or perhaps not?By Tech South West

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9: TribeTech LIVE: Are tech companies ready for the new normal? 22:01

4+ y ago22:01

22:01

Don't forget to subscribe!By Tech South West

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8: Tech Southwest 2020 Awards 31:12

4+ y ago31:12

31:12

The TechSouthwest Awards are coming this Autumn! Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan reflect on how different the event will be this year with the difficulties and tragedy brought on by the Covid-19 crisis, the lockdown and economic downturn. We speak to sponsors and steering group members to get a flavour of what to expect.…

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7: Business help during COVID-19 lockdown 22:02

4+ y ago22:02

22:02

During week one of the Covid-19 Lockdown this special episode brings you advice on financial assistance, GDPR rules for home working and preparing for after the lockdown. Ben Travers from Stephens Scown and John Mayer from the Federation of Small Business are on with our hosts Robert and Feyaza.By Tech South West

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6: Business After Coronavirus 19:15

4+ y ago19:15

19:15

Our hosts Feyaza Khan and Robert Hillier speak to legal and tech expert Ben Travers from Stephens Scown.By Tech South West

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5: The Future of Health and Wellbeing in Tech 49:22

4+ y ago49:22

49:22

This episode looks at how the tech sector is facing up to the mental health crisis that so many of us endure. In an industry where long hours and stress is seen as the norm, how do we cultivate a healthy approach to health and wellbeing? We are in Bournemouth with Amy King and Nigel Winship from People Matter, which helps businesses encourage bette…

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4: The Future of Working in Tech: Where's the Talent? 1:06:23

5y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

In this podcast we speak to Rob Bosworth the Vice Principal of Exeter College plus Gavin Jones the MD at Elixel, and Paul Bird, its Creative Director.By Tech South West

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3: 2020: The Future 48:51

5y ago48:51

48:51

Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan talk to Ben Travers from Stephens Scown, Anthony Peake from Agile Datum plus Dr Kate Schofield and Professor Mark Fitzsimons from the University of Plymouth about the year just gone and the one that's on the way.By Tech South West

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2: The Tech Southwest Awards 49:46

5y ago49:46

49:46

More than two hundred people from across the region came together to celebrate the tech sector and recognise the best in class at the first ever Tech Southwest Awards. If you weren't there, have a listen. If you were there, this should take you back to a great night.By Tech South West

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1: Bristol Technology Festival 51:33

5y ago51:33

51:33

Are women and ethnic minorities avoiding the tech sector and where on earth would you find cupcakes created by AI? In the first ever Tribe Tech Podcast, the non-technical journalists Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan find the answers to these and other questions at Bristol's first ever technology festival. They speak to its creator Nick Sturge and oth…

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