Welcome to What's Next with Balderton Capital, where we take a closer look at emerging technologies, the people behind them and the potential impact on our lives. We're interviewing the founders of companies behind breakthroughs in fields as diverse as self-driving vehicles, robotics, drones, biohacking and clean energy. If you're interested in hard tech companies, what drives the people behind them, and how they might shape our world, this is for you.
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Balderton Capital are one of Europe's largest tech VCs, investing the best breakthrough technology companies in the continent. This podcast will share weekly insights for those at the forefront of the European technology scene: our partners, investment team, portfolio companies, and other selected experts and contributors. The 'cast will be a worthwhile listen for anyone who is looking to raise venture capital investment, building a technology company from the ground up, or is enthusiastic a ...
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40 Minute Mentor is on a mission to raise aspirations and inspire the next generation of category-defining Founders, through powerful career stories and inspirational mentorship. From purpose-led Founders to Olympic champions; learn first-hand from today’s successful leaders on what it takes to be brilliant, all in just 40 minutes. 40 Minute Mentor is one of the UK’s top Business and Careers podcasts and can be found on all popular podcast platforms, including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, G ...
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The Product Experience features conversations with the product people of the world, focusing on real insights of how to improve your product practice. Part of the Mind the Product network, hosts Lily Smith (ProductTank organiser and Product Consultant) & Randy Silver (Head of Product and product management trainer) “go deep” with the best speakers from ProductTank meetups all over the globe, Mind the Product conferences, and the wider product community.
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Each week, Jane Wakefield sits down with some of the key movers and shakers from the UK tech ecosystem for the UKTN Podcast. Learn growth strategies from both seasoned and up-and-coming founders, hear market sentiments from investors, and understand the tech policy affecting businesses across the country. The UKTN Podcast provides insight into the most influential people in the UK’s innovation economy, exploring their personal and professional journeys and hearing their views on the hottest ...
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Alt Goes Mainstream: The Latest on Alternative Investments, WealthTech, & Private Markets
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Alt Goes Mainstream podcast is the place to turn to for interviews with some of the brightest and most experienced minds in the world of alternative investing, private equity (PE), venture capital (VC), real estate, crypto, collectibles and more. For anyone looking to invest into alternative assets (from experienced wealth managers to family offices to the individual investor looking for a more diversified investment portfolio), you’ll hear inside stories from executives and founders at some ...
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The Ideas in Motion podcast will feature interviews with founders, VCs, and startup enthusiasts all connected by a common thread – INSEAD. These interviews will span a wide range of topics such as fundraising, sector trends, and the startup ecosystem.
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This is a podcast about brand marketing at SaaS startups. Across the three major functions of SaaS marketing -- product marketing, demand generation, and brand -- brand is consistently the least understood. There are a lot of marketing podcasts out there, but this is where marketers show up to discuss how to think about, and invest in, brand marketing at each stage of your startup's growth.
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Building an Associate Product Manager program at Miro - Thor Mitchell (Product Executive-in-Residence, Balderton Capital)
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We welcome back Thor Mitchell, who shares his journey from being a CPO at CrowdCube to becoming a VP of Product at Miro, where he established an Associate Product Manager (APM) program. Thor discusses the importance of structured APM programs, the qualities to look for in candidates, and the benefits of bringing fresh talent into companies. Feature…
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It's not you, it's them - frustrating things orgs do - Keji Adedeji (Product Leader and Coach)
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Curious about the illusions and realities of corporate culture? Join us as we chat with Keiji Adedeji, an experienced product leadership coach with deep insights into the world of product management. Keiji shares her fascinating journey from software tester to product manager, driven by a relentless curiosity and a knack for problem-solving. With o…
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Best of 2024 - Your 40 Minute Mentor of the Year
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Happy New Year and welcome back to 40 Minute Mentor! For our first episode of 2025 we’re taking one last chance to look back on the fantastic year of pocket-sized mentorship we’ve had. At the end of last year, we asked YOU to vote for your favourite 40 Minute Mentor of 2024. 🌟 For the first time ever, we collected votes across three categories: 🏆 T…
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Monthly Alts Pulse Ep. 14: Taking the pulse of private markets with iCapital Chairman & CEO Lawrence Calcano
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Welcome to the 14th episode of the Monthly Alts Pulse, a collaboration between iCapital x Alt Goes Mainstream. Here’s the latest episode of the Monthly Alts Pulse, a live conversation in studio with Lawrence Calcano, the Chairman & CEO of iCapital. As the leader of a platform with over $200B of assets that is responsible for the majority of individ…
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Rerun: The product momentum gap – Dave Martin and Andrea Saez on The Product Experience
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Rerun: Many organisations and teams have faced the challenge of scaling a product. This week we invited Dave Martin and Andrea Saez, authors of "Product Momentum Gap", to share their wisdom and help bring together product strategy and provide customer value. Featured Links: Follow Andrea on LinkedIn and her website | Follow Dave on LinkedIn | Dave'…
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Investing with an Evergreen Lens Series with iCapital and Vista Equity Partners, KKR, Hamilton Lane: Ep. 3 - Hamilton Lane's Stephanie Davis
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Everyone is talking about evergreens. Alt Goes Mainstream has collaborated with iCapital and Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Head of Portfolio Management Nick Veronis to dive into the evergreen question with some of the leading practitioners in private markets. This three part series with industry experts from Vista Equity Partners, KKR, and Hamilto…
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Investing with an Evergreen Lens Series with iCapital and Vista Equity Partners, KKR, Hamilton Lane: Ep. 2 - KKR's Doug Krupa
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Everyone is talking about evergreens. Alt Goes Mainstream has collaborated with iCapital and Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Head of Portfolio Management Nick Veronis to dive into the evergreen question with some of the leading practitioners in private markets. This three part series with industry experts from Vista Equity Partners, KKR, and Hamilto…
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How Yahoo creates a great experience for its users - Kameron Canbaz (Product Manager, Workflow and UX at Yahoo)
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In this week's episode, we speak with Kameron Canbaz, Product Manager at Yahoo, who shares collaboration strategies between product managers and engineers, highlighting the early involvement of engineers in the design process to preempt errors and align user goals. He provides practical tips for maintaining a user-centric mindset, urging regular co…
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Before the 40 Minute Mentor team heads into hibernation until 2025, your Host, James Mitra shares a short festive message with you. Tune in to hear some of James’s favourite moments on the podcast this year and some of the biggest milestones the JBM team have achieved this year. 🥂 Happy Holidays from all of us at 40 Minute Mentor, JBM, and Amplifie…
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Investing with an Evergreen Lens Series with iCapital and Vista Equity Partners, KKR, Hamilton Lane: Ep. 1 - Vista Equity Partners' Dan Parant
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Everyone is talking about evergreens. Alt Goes Mainstream has collaborated with iCapital and Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Head of Portfolio Management Nick Veronis to dive into the evergreen question with some of the leading practitioners in private markets. This three part series with industry experts from Vista Equity Partners, KKR, and Hamilto…
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Challenger banking is just getting started – Bianca Zwart, Bunq
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Bianca Zwart, chief strategy officer at Bunq, discusses the massive issue of fraud, how Brexit has affected the company's UK operations and the exciting future of the banking sector. Bunq is a challenger bank founded in 2012. Zwart joined the firm in 2016 and worked across a handful of roles before leaving to become an entrepreneur. After founding …
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AI ethics advice from former White House technologist - Kasia Chmielinski
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In this episode of the Product Experience Podcast, we speak with Kasia Chmielinski, co-founder of The Data Nutrition Project, who discusses their work on responsible AI, data quality, and the Data Nutrition Project. Kasia highlights the importance of balancing innovation with ethical considerations in product management, the challenges of working w…
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For the final episode of Season 12 of 40 Minute Mentor, we are looking back on the last 10 weeks of pocket-sized mentorship and revisiting some of James’s favourite moments. If you haven’t fully caught up on this season yet, or you’re a brand new listener, make sure you check out each of the episodes after this roundup episode and our 40 Minute Men…
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Big Tech ditched its roots as a force for good – Shelley Taylor, founder, trellyz
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Shelley Taylor, founder of trellyz and RefAid, discusses how coming to the UK from Silicon Valley helped her understand the 'big picture problems', how Big Tech has moved away from its roots as a force for good, and the need for non-profits to think like businesses. Taylor works with governments and their non-profit partners to provide more efficie…
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Going Public with Evercore's Glenn Schorr - Ep. 2
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Welcome back to Going Public with Evercore’s Glenn Schorr. On the latest episode of Going Public, we drop the beat on F.R.E.A.M. Paying homage to Wu-Tang Clan’s song “C.R.E.A.M.” (“Cash rules everything around me”), Glenn discusses why “Fees rule everything around me” in asset management. We cover some of last quarter's most pressing topics in alte…
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Jas Schembri-Stothart: Building the fastest-growing health and wellbeing startup for teenage girls
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“[We’re] actually using TikTok in a positive way. The whole reason we exist is to combat misinformation, which there is a lot of on TikTok, but it can be used positively.” In today’s 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joined by Jas Schembri-Stothart, Co-Founder of luna, the world’s first digital health companion for teenage girls. Working with leading…
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Fintech must focus on finance as well as tech – Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, former CEO, Virgin Money
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Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, former CEO of Virgin Money, discusses transitioning from running a major financial institution to founding a startup, working with Sir Richard Branson and why in fintech, there's too much emphasis on tech over finance. Gadhia has held numerous prominent roles throughout her career, including CEO of Salesforce, retail managin…
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How CX works with Product at Ikea - Hanneke Hoogewerf (Sr Strategic Experience Designer, IKEA)
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In this week's episode on The Product Experience podcast, we speak with Hanneke Hoogewerf, Sr Strategic Experience Designer, IKEA. Hanneke opens up about the emotional journey of project handovers and maintaining consistency across digital platforms. She discusses the challenges of translating IKEA's playful essence into the online realm and the im…
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Dr Dupe Burgess: From NHS Doctor to Tech Founder closing the gender health gap with Bloomful
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“If you’re not learning something new every day, even if it’s the smallest thing, you can start to almost become stationary. Find ways to push yourself out of the limits of what you feel comfortable with.” In today’s 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joined by Dr Dupe Burgess, Founder & CEO of Bloomful. Launched in 2021, Bloomful is a HealthTech on a…
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Why more unicorns shouldn't be Britain's end goal – Suranga Chandratillake, general partner, Balderton Capital
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Suranga Chandratillake, general partner at Balderton Capital, discusses why narratives about the UK underperforming in funding compared with the giants in the US might not be fair, why more unicorns shouldn't necessarily be considered the main goal for British businesses and why Labour's budget isn't as damning for entrepreneurs as it may seem. Bal…
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Balderton's Rana Yared - a masterclass on building global companies out of Europe
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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s guest is an expert in financial services and capital markets who has experience as both a strategic investor and a VC. We welcome Rana Yared, a General Partner at Balderton, where she co-leads their Growth Fund. She came to Balderton in 2020 from across the pond, where she was a Partner at Go…
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Connecting creators to fans at Spotify - Dariusz Dziuk (Product Lead, Music Expression, Spotify)
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In this episode, Dariusz Dziuk, product lead for music expression at Spotify, discusses his journey in product management, the balance between art and science in the field, and the innovative process behind creating dynamic cover art for artists. He shares insights on how to connect creators with fans, the importance of validating assumptions throu…
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Mary Bonsor: Founding, Scaling & Exiting a purpose-driven LegalTech with Flex Legal
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“It’s really important to sell your business when there’s still a lot of growth left. You really shouldn’t be looking to sell it at its absolute peak.” In today’s 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joined by Mary Bonsor, Founder of Flex Legal, a bespoke online platform created to connect law students with law firms and in-house legal teams on a flexib…
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How social media is preparing for the Online Safety Act – Almudena Lara, policy director, Ofcom
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Almudena Lara, policy director at Ofcom discusses how social media firms are gearing up for the incoming enforcement of strict rules designed to keep children safe in digital spaces. Ofcom is the UK's media and communications regulatory body. The watchdog was recently granted new powers in regulating content on the internet via the Online Safety Ac…
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Churchill Asset Management's Alona Gornick - the evolution of private credit, the power of permanent capital, and the importance of the product specialist
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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode is with someone who has experienced the growth and evolution of the credit space from different vantage points. We welcome Alona Gornick, a Managing Director, Senior Investment Strategist, and Co-Head of the Chicago Office for Churchill Asset Management, a firm with $50B committed cap…
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How to prioritise your work for impact - Nacho Bassino (Product Leadership Coach)
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Unlock the secrets of impactful product management in our latest episode with Nacho Bacino, a distinguished product leader and coach. Ever wondered about the true difference between staying busy and making a real business impact? Join us as Nacho shares his enlightening journey from software engineering to product management, revealing how companie…
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Andrew Richardson: Building high-performing businesses & leadership teams with Amplified Group
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“Feedback is the only way you will develop as a Leader. It is the only way people develop, full stop.” If you’ve been following JBM’s journey or been listening to 40 Minute Mentor for a while now, you will know that we’ve recently joined forces with Amplified People Group - the people services supergroup, supporting tech companies from inception to…
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Don't wait for political support to make climate tech – Chris Morris, founder, Sustainable Ventures
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Chris Morris, co-founder and COO of Sustainable Ventures discusses why entrepreneurs can't wait for government support to make advancements in climate tech, why the Labour government's actions on climate solutions have left him pleasantly surprised and why the best climate solutions need to meet consumer needs. Sustainable Ventures helps climate st…
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What's Your Edge?: StepStone Private Wealth's Bob Long
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Today marks the launch of a new show on Alt Goes Mainstream: What’s Your Edge? Every person, every company, every fund has something that makes them special. Makes them stand out from the crowd. Gives them an unfair advantage. Tips the scales in favor of success. In this episode, I ask our special guest, Bob Long, “What’s Your Edge?” Bob Long is CE…
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How Google makes AI work at Enterprise scale - Miku Jha (Director, AI/ML and Generative AI, Google Cloud
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In this conversation, we speak with Miku Jia, the Director for AI and ML at Google Cloud, about the practical applications of AI in enterprises. We discuss Miku's journey into AI, the importance of addressing real business problems with AI solutions, and the key success factors for implementing AI effectively. The conversation also covers the chall…
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Charlotte Van Reyk (Lightspeed) & Leah Sutton (Balderton Capital): The Impact & Value of VC Platform Roles
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“People think VC is about chasing the next big thing…but actually, it’s not about making quick money. It’s about the long game and deep relationships.” We often talk to Investors on 40 Minute Mentor, but today we’re taking a deep dive into an increasingly important role within VC, the Platform role. To help us explore what a Platform role can look …
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The surprising challenge of delivering flowers – Aron Gelbard, CEO, Bloom and Wild
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Aron Gelbard, co-founder and CEO of Bloom and Wild, discusses why flower delivery has been a surprisingly difficult practice to perfect, how the Covid-19 pandemic massively boosted his firm’s popularity and how he went from management consultancy to founding a startup. Bloom and Wild is an online flower delivery platform that posts assemblable bouq…
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Ritholtz Wealth Management's Ben Carlson - bringing a wealth of common sense to asset allocation
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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s show features a guest who brings a wealth of common sense to wealth management and asset allocation. We talk with Ben Carlson, the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, a $5B AUM wealth management firm. He’s managed institutional portfolios for his entire c…
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It's the Strategy, stupid - Andrew Martinez-Fonts (VP Product, Honeysales)
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This week on the podcast, we speak with Andrew Martinez-Fonts, VP of Product at Honeysales, to discuss product strategy and how that should always come before any technological advances. Andrew stresses the need to truly understand customer needs and align strategies with business goals. Featured Links: Follow Andrew on LinkedIn | Honeysales | 'Fiv…
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Eshita Kabra-Davies: Building By Rotation, the Instagram for Fashion Rental saving textile waste from landfill
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“I have more than 70% of equity in the business. Unfortunately, female Founders are actually encouraged to give up more equity in the early stages, which I would have never agreed with…” The fashion industry is the third most polluting industry in the world. Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is on a mission to change that. We are joined by Eshita Kabra, For…
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Why you can never do enough to prevent fraud – Martina King, CEO, Featurespace
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Martina King, CEO of Featurespace, discusses why fraud has been an issue since the dawn of humanity, how the big banks are spending massive amounts on anti-fraud measures and only catching around half of all cases, and growing a company from a startup to a success story with interest from global giants. Featurespace is an anti-financial crime start…
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Blue Owl GP Strategic Capital's Sean Ward - transforming GP stakes into an industry
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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s podcast illustrates just how far private markets have come. We dive into the world of GP stakes with Sean Ward, Senior Managing Director from Blue Owl’s GP Strategic Capital Platform, where he was a founding partner and is responsible for helping to oversee the firm that has done the lion’s s…
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How to achieve better results by changing your mindset - Connor Joyce (Senior User Researcher, Microsoft)
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Connor Joyce, a Senior User Researcher at Microsoft and author of "Bridging Intention to Impact." joins us on the podcast this week to discuss building features that are built with evidence and collaboration, fostering not only successful launches but also long-term user satisfaction. Featured Links: Follow Connor on LinkedIn | Microsoft User Resea…
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Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen: From the verge of bankruptcy to Forbes 30 Under 30 with Female Invest
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“Something that’s often quite misunderstood in mission-driven companies is that you don’t change the world between 9 and 5.” Today’s 40-Minute Mentor is Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, a Sunday Times Best-Selling Author, the first Nordic woman named a Forbes 30 Under 30, and Co-Founder of Female Invest. Female Invest is a global edTech platform on a missio…
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