Best Bupa Global Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #20- With Bupa's Mark Derksen: The Power Storytelling In Demonstrating Global Mobility Impact 34:40

25m ago34:40

34:40

How can stories demonstrate the impact of Mobility to the wider business? Where should Mobility operate sit between Talent and Reward? How should you think about cost in talent-led Mobility? What are the differences between leading small and large Mobility programs? In Episode 20, Paul is joined by Bupa's Global Director of Talent & Mobility, Mark …

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Episode #19- With Manmeet Desai: Creativity and Empathy - The Mindset For Overcoming Immigration Challenges 40:32

2d ago40:32

40:32

What alternative options are there to the US H1B Visa? What is the best mindset for approaching challenging immigration processes? Where is in-house expertise essential and where can you rely on partner knowledge? How can a stoplight approach speed up collaboration with vendors? In Episode 19, Paul is joined by Global Mobility & Immigration Leader,…

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Episode #18- With Delivery Hero's Yuki Watanabe: In-House, Co-Sourced or Outsourced- Adapting Your Mobility Approach 34:20

19d ago34:20

34:20

How do you build the GM brand internally as a strategic function vs a relocation function? What is a co-sourced relocation model? What does it mean to be a true global mobility partner instead of a vendor? How does global mobility in the EU differ from GM in the US? What is the most exciting thing about the GM industry right now? In Episode 18, Pau…

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Episode #17- With PagerDuty's Krista Caldwell : Mindfulness & Intentionality In Your Global Mobility Career 33:01

28d ago33:01

33:01

How can you incorporate mindfulness in Mobility? In a fast-paced GM role, how do you maintain work-life balance and personal wellbeing? How can you build your personal brand in Mobility as an introvert? What are the differences between working in mobility at a tech company versus a traditional mobility environment? In Episode 17, Paul is joined b…

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S6 Episode 6: Exploring the Intersection of Emerging Technologies and Critical Thinking with Arvind Ravishunkar from Wipro 44:55

28d ago44:55

44:55

How can emerging technologies and critical thinking shape the future of business? Join us on Digitally Curious as we sit down with Arvind Ravishunkar, General Manager of Think Tank and Tech Strategy at Wipro. Arvind offers an inside look at the groundbreaking projects at Wipro's innovation lab, Lab45, and discusses how the lab is pioneering new bus…

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Episode #16 - With Lucid Motors Larry Brouder: The Year Of Legislation Changes- Preparing Mobility For 2024 35:19

1M ago35:19

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Where are legislative changes influencing company Mobility policies right now? How do you help the business adapt to fast-moving immigration changes on route in 2024? What do you look for when hiring candidates for the new world of Mobility? What will be the impact of AI on Mobility? In Episode 16, Paul is joined by Lucid Motor's Senior Immigration…

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Episode #15 - With Cheryl Craig, Global Mobility Leader - Leading Mobility Through Rapid Change: Acquisitions and Remote Work Transformation 36:11

1M ago36:11

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What is it like to lead a GM team through an acquisition? How do you effectively launch and implement a remote work policy? How do you land your own international assignments as an in-house role? In Episode 15, Paul is joined by Global Mobility & Immigration Leader, Cheryl Craig. Cheryl brings 20 years of industry expertise across Expat Tax, Consul…

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Episode #14 - With Jack Jampel, Stryker's Senior Global Mobility Manager- Navigating the New Era of Global Mobility 35:33

2M ago35:33

35:33

How does the relocation industry remain relevant in the face of post-pandemic decline? How can entry-level professionals leverage their GM role for future career growth? How do you educate procurement to pick the best providers? What are the opportunities for relocation companies to have more impact over the next five years? In Episode 14, Paul is …

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Episode #13 - With Michael Piker, Rewards & Mobility Leader - Optimising Mobility From Cost-Centric to Talent-Led Structures 39:44

2M ago39:44

39:44

How does a Talent Mobility structure differ to Global Mobility? How does a framework offer more clarity than a rigid policy? How can GM leaders transition into wider Reward or Talent roles? How will AI impact the way RMCs work? In Episode 13, Paul is joined by Total Rewards & Mobility Leader, Michael Piker. Mike brings a wealth of experience and ex…

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Episode #12 - With Qualcomm’s Ray Kirby - Maximising The Impact Of Mobility RFPs 32:49

2M ago32:49

32:49

How do you make RFPs fit for purpose and as impactful as possible? How do you maximise the ROI of policy changes? What strategies can maximise relocator experience? How can Mobility maintain its influence post-pandemic? What sort of data can be used to reflect the value of Global Mobility? In the latest episode, Paul is joined by Ray Kirby. Ray cur…

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S6 Episode 5: The next frontier for AI – introducing the AI PC – powered by Intel 56:12

2M ago56:12

56:12

This episode is sponsored by Intel. There are some exciting new developments in AI, and we're at the beginning of a truly transformative era, thanks largely to innovations led by companies such as Intel. Intel's recent advancements in AI technology, particularly Intel vPro PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, are setting a new benchmark for …

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Episode #11 - With Bolt's Liis Valdsalu : What It Takes To Build A Thriving In-House Mobility Program 32:47

3M ago32:47

32:47

How do you make in-house GM work across 40 countries? How do you find the right people to make a great in-house team? How do you attract great talent to less common destinations? How do you liaise with local governments on immigration policies? In Episode 11, Paul is joined by Bolt's Head of Global Mobility, Liis Valdsalu. Liis is a global mobility…

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Episode #10 - With Uber's Eddie D. Coronado: Bridging The Gap Between Global Mobility and Talent Mobility 27:54

3M ago27:54

27:54

What is the difference between Talent Mobility and Global Mobility? How do you measure and improve the ROI of Talent Mobility? What Mobility strategies can help employee retention? What defines business vs employee-driven relocations for you? What type of support do you provide to Internal Talent Mobilities? In Episode 10, Paul is joined by Uber's …

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Episode #9 - With ERM's Viv Mott: Innovation & Network- Tackling 38 Years Of GM Challenges 38:49

3M ago38:49

38:49

How has GM changed and not changed in 38 years? How do you build a top-class network in GM? What strategies can you use to support your team when approaching difficult conversations? How has the approach to cross-border remote work requests evolved over the past 3 years? What are some tips for building successful vendor relationships? In Episode 9,…

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Episode #8 - With RBC's Vijay Madani - How To Invest In Your Team As A Mobility Leader 33:24

3M ago33:24

33:24

How to set your mobility team up for success and career progression? How will the team structure of GM teams evolve in the next 5 years? How do you empower your team to manage exceptions in Mobility? How to engage your team in the policy review process in a fast-paced organization? In Episode 8, Paul is joined by RBC's Senior Manager of HR Optimiza…

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Episode #7 - With Unity's Karen Hale - How To Align Mobility With Your Company Culture 35:16

4M ago35:16

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What is the difference between employee advocacy & employee experience? How do you drive the influence of GM in challenging internal situations? How do you decide on the level of flexibility in your program? Should the business or the manager dictate relocation benefits? In Episode 7, Paul is joined by Unity's Global Mobility Senior Manager, Karen …

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Episode #6 - With Baker Hughes' Arjun Jonnalagadda - How Tech will Transform Global Mobility in the Next 5 Years 34:37

4M ago34:37

34:37

What is the role of tech in driving both agility & compliance? What is the future of integrations and how will they improve GM? How do you encourage out-of-the-box GM thinking in large organisations? What is the role of GM as tech grows? In Episode 6, Paul is joined by Baker Hughes' Global Mobility Director, Arjun Jonnalagadda. Arjun has been in th…

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Episode #5 - How To Succeed In International People Management- With PerchPeek’s Penny Luksic 31:47

4M ago31:47

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How do you transform HR from an internal service to a strategic force? How do you build internal business cases for People initiatives? What are the key strategies for achieving efficiency in People and Mobility? What role does vendor consolidation play in a People function? How do you get Internal Communications right as a People Leader? What is t…

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Episode #4 - Red Hat’s Frank Belmonte - Adapting Mobility Strategy Across APAC & EMEA 31:13

4M ago31:13

31:13

How does Mobility differ between APAC and EMEA? How do you navigate the nuances of the APAC market? How do you learn Cost Of Living and tax strategy as a GM professional? What is GM's role in business travel in 2024? What skills & experience will be essential in GM in 15 years? In Episode 4, Paul is joined by Red Hat's GM Program Manager, Frank Bel…

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Episode #3 - Slaughter & May's David McAlister - Rethinking Global Mobility for the Future of Work 38:41

5M ago38:41

38:41

How does vendor experience fit into an in-house GM role? How does expat experience help craft GM policies? What is the future of GM? What are the best type of assignments to attract talent? In Episode 3, Paul is joined by Slaughter & May's GM Lead, David McAlister. David , a 'Global Mobility Lifer', has transcended the conventional in-house Global …

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S6 Episode 4: The opportunity for Enterprise AI with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PWC 45:30

5M ago45:30

45:30

This podcast episode features an interview with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PwC about opportunities in enterprise AI. They discussed AI adoption across industries, with financial services and retail leading the way, and Darshan emphasised the importance of responsible AI and understanding societal impacts. Julia discussed the challenges…

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Episode #2 - Twilio's Tanya Mariottini on Driving Change, Tech and Sustainability in GM 37:43

5M ago37:43

37:43

How can I drive positive changes in GM? How do I push for more sustainability in GM strategies? How do GM programs work differently across new companies? What tech are GM leaders using to simplify workload? Tanya Mariottini is Director, Global Mobility at Twilio. She has ~20 years of Global Talent Mobility experience working in diverse industries a…

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Episode #1 - Michali Henig, LinkedIn Top Voice & GM Leader on A Career Of Building Mobility Programs 34:06

5M ago34:06

34:06

How do you ensure success when launching a new Global Mobility Program? How do you make sure your relocators have a great experience? Where is the future of Global Mobility headed? How do I build a successful GM career? How do I boost my personal brand on Linkedin? In a fabulous first episode- Paul is joined by the amazing Michali Henig. Michali is…

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S6 Episode 3: Living in the moment - the opportunity for 5G Standalone with Nicki Lyons from Vodafone UK 19:30

5M ago19:30

19:30

In this episode, we look at a report I wrote in partnership with Vodafone UK to examine how 5G Standalone (5G SA) could transform UK over the next 5-7 years. To talk more about the findings, I spoke with Nicki Lyons, Vodafone UK's Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer. Some of the predictions in the report include: We’ll see the end of V…

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S6 Episode 2: Celebrating Facebook's 20th Anniversary: Facebook @ 20 with Jason Mander from GWI 33:36

5M ago33:36

33:36

In this episode, we’re casting our minds back to 2004, when NASA landed the Spirit rover on Mars; the last episode of Friends aired; George W Bush was re-elected US president, and the number one hits were LMC’s Take Me To The Clouds Above in the UK and Hey Ya! By Outkast in the US. Over at Harvard University, computer science student Mark Zuckerber…

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S6 Episode 1: The new Y2K? Quantum computing and the threat of Q-Day in 2030 with Chris Johnson from Nokia 21:02

6M ago21:02

21:02

Twenty-four years ago, the world prepared for the risk of a global meltdown due to the "Y2K bug" - the potential for computer errors related to the formatting and storage of calendar data for dates in and after the year 2000. The issue at the time was many programs represented four-digit years with only the final two digits, making the year 2000 in…

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S5 Episode 26: The Transformative Impact of Edge Computing with Mark Swinson from Red Hat 27:23

9M ago27:23

27:23

Curious about edge computing? Want to understand why it's the next big thing in the world of IT? My conversation with Mark Swinson, an enterprise IT Automation Sales Specialist at Red Hat, might just be the discussion you're looking for. Mark takes us on a deep dive into the world of edge computing, discussing its benefits, applications, and the cr…

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S5 Episode 25: The Future of Multicloud Technology: A Deep Dive with Steve Young of Dell Technologies 43:40

9M ago43:40

43:40

On this episode of the Actionable Futurist Podcast, I had an in-depth conversation with Steve Young, UK SVP & Managing Director for Dell Technologies, on why it is now critical that CEOs, CIOs, CFOs and CISOs play a role in driving a well-planned multicloud strategy for their businesses. In recent years, cloud technology has proliferated. However, …

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S5 Episode 24: Transforming the Legal Industry: The Role and Impact of AI with Jaeger Glucina from Luminance 27:23

10M ago27:23

27:23

The world of law is not immune to the sweeping changes brought about by technological advancements, specifically the advent of Artificial Intelligence. In a fascinating discussion with Jaeger Glucina, Chief of Staff at Luminance, we delve into how AI is reshaping the legal industry and creating new possibilities for efficiency and accuracy in legal…

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S5 Episode 23: Shaping the Future of Enterprise-Grade AI with Umesh Sachdev of Uniphore 45:04

10M ago45:04

45:04

Imagine a world where AI seamlessly integrates into your daily workflows, driving productivity gains, efficiency increases, and automation. AI and in particular Generative AI is all over the media, and now companies are looking at how they should be introducing AI into the enterprise. While Generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT have been trained …

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S5 Episode 22: Navigating the World of General Artificial Intelligence with Peter Voss from Aigo.ai 19:03

11M ago19:03

19:03

Can machines really think like humans? What is the future of General Artificial Intelligence (GAI) when machines more closely resemble human behaviour than ever before? In this episode, Peter unveils his journey into the realm of General Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and his vision of machines possessing the ability to think, learn, and reason like…

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S5 Episode 21: The Ethics and Implications of Data Privacy in the Digital World with Anton Christodoulou from Imagination 24:51

11M ago24:51

24:51

In the race to dominate Al we have seen our data privacy, democracy, and even our human rights impacted. To understand what brands and consumers need to do to fight back, I spoke with Anton Christodoulou, Group Chief Technology Officer at leading experiential design company, Imagination and co-founder of the new Trust 3.0 initiative. The Trust 3.0 …

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S5 Episode 20: Unraveling the Future of Self-Sovereign Identity with Marie Wallace from Accenture 38:10

11M ago38:10

38:10

Consumers are beginning to understand that their personal data has real value, but it is still held in the hands of big technology companies. The promise of consumers managing and owning their own data will become a reality thanks to decentralised or self-sovereign identity (SSI). To delve into this topic, I'm delighted to welcome onto the podcast …

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S5 Episode 19: Unlocking Generative AI's Potential: Ethics, Creativity, and Impact - recorded LIVE at London Tech Week 44:17

1y ago44:17

44:17

What if you could unlock the full potential of Generative AI and its impact on your life and company? Get ready for a fascinating fireside chat recorded live in front of an audience at the offices of leading international law firm RPC during London Tech Week. The Actionable Futurist Andrew Grill was interviewed on stage by Helen Armstrong, a Partne…

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S5 Episode 18: AI in Marketing - Debunking Myths and Exploring Opportunities with Isabel Perry of DEPT 39:25

1y ago39:25

39:25

How will AI shape the future of marketing and advertising? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with our guest, Isabel Perry, VP of Emerging Technology at DEPT, as we explore the role of AI and its impact on various industries. Isabel shares valuable insights on how her background in architecture has prepared her for the challenges of working…

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S5 Episode 17: Journey to the Future: How 5G Technology is Changing Rail Networks with Nokia 24:42

1y ago24:42

24:42

When you settle into your seat on your next rail journey, see if you notice small towers dotted along the journey right next to the track. These are GSM-R base stations - a private GSM network for rail operators. Launched in the UK around 2007, the technology is based on the GSM mobile standard, and GSM-R suppliers have committed to support this sy…

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S5 Episode 16: Mark McCrindle on Generational Impact, and AI’s impact on the future of work 37:44

1y ago37:44

37:44

Baby Boomers, Generation X, Gen Y, Millennials, Gen Z and now Gen Alpha. Is it right to define whole generations with a letter, and are we all that different? How can understanding generational differences pave the way for a successful future in the workforce, and how will Generative AI impact different generations? To answer these questions and mo…

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S5 Episode 15: Stephanie Antonian on AI's love letter to humanity 57:08

1y ago57:08

57:08

We all know that ethics are important in AI, but beyond doing the right thing, are we actually focusing on the things that matter with the current AI tools? While ChatGPT can write you an analysis of a Shakespeare play to help you pass the semester, should AI be used for more pressing world problems - and are we building AI on the wrong paradigm? A…

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S5 Episode 14: Gaurav Rao from AtScale on Ethical AI 35:54

1y ago35:54

35:54

By Chief Futurist - The Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill

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S5 Episode 13: Heather Dawe from UST on Generative AI 26:42

1y ago26:42

26:42

We’ve heard so much over the last few months about Generative AI and in particular, ChatGPT, so what does it all mean for companies, and what’s coming next? To answer these questions and more, I spoke with Heather Dawe, UK Head of Data at UST. She is is a well-known Data Leader with over 20 years of experience working across the industry. Heather h…

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S5 Episode 12: Susie Alegre on Generative AI, ChatGPT and the freedom to think 26:30

1y ago26:30

26:30

Does Generative AI restrict our freedom to think if we ask it to do everything for us? To answer this question, I spoke with international Human Rights Lawyer, Author and Speaker and author of “Freedom to Think: The Long Struggle to Liberate our Minds.” Susie Alegre. We last spoke to Susie on the podcast in 2022, before the Generative AI tool ChatG…

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S5 Episode 11: Hannah Greenwood from Cascãd on the future of leadership and the champion mindset 45:55

1+ y ago45:55

45:55

What traits does the leader of the future need to survive? To answer this question, I spoke to Hannah Greenwood, an international Leadership Speaker, Coach and Writer who works with individuals and global teams to facilitate creative enquiry and implement change. She founded Cascãd over 19 years ago and specialises in developing the "Champion Minds…

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S5 Episode 10: John Phillips from Zuora on the subscription economy 39:52

1+ y ago39:52

39:52

I’ve been guilty of quoting the phrase “The subscription Economy” many times over the last few years without really knowing who coined it - its origins are actually with Tien Tzuo, CEO of Zuora. To explain more, I was joined by John Smith Phillips, Senior Vice President of SVP Sales & General Manager, EMEA at Zuora on the latest Actionable Futurist…

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S5 Episode 9: Shahid Ahmed from NTT on the opportunities for Private 5G networks 35:15

1+ y ago35:15

35:15

5G networks are all about speed and capacity, so private 5G networks are just a closed version of the same - right? Think again. Private wireless networks are on the rise, and to find out more, I spoke with Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP of New Ventures and Innovation at NTT, on the latest Actionable Futurist Podcast. He is responsible for driving new dig…

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S5 Episode 8: Mark Pinsent from The Hoffman Agency on Remote Working and the art of Storytelling 1:04:17

1+ y ago1:04:17

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By The Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill

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S5 Episode 7: Maya Moufarek - Founder and Full Stack CMO at MarketingCube 28:02

1+ y ago28:02

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By The Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill

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S5 Episode 6: Katie Burke from Accenture on their Life Trends 2023 Report 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

40:41

“Permacrisis” was the 2022 Collins Dictionary word of the year, and this year, people are seeking ways to adapt in an uncertain world. Accenture identified five emerging trends that will alter the power dynamic between brands and customers in the coming 12 months and beyond: 1: Permacrisis and human adaptability 2: What’s next for loyalty? 3: The i…

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S5 Episode 5: James Butland from Airwallex on the Future of Finance 25:40

1+ y ago25:40

25:40

What’s the future of finance? To answer this question I spoke with James Butland, Vice President of Financial Partnerships, EMEA for Airwallex. Airwallex was founded by four friends, Jack Zhang, Max Li, Lucy Liu, and Xijing Dai, in Melbourne, Australia in 2015 and was inspired by real-life experiences. Out of their love for good coffee, engineering…

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S5 Episode 4: Andie Wood from Workiva on Sustainable Finance 36:18

1+ y ago36:18

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Finance, meet Sustainability. On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Andromeda (Andie) Wood who is Vice President for Regulatory Strategy for Workiva. She is an expert in the role of technology in corporate reporting, taxonomy design and data modelling, and holds a wealth of knowledge and deep understanding of the impact of EU and UK regulati…

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S5 Episode 3: Thomas Bedenk from Endava on the opportunities for Extended Reality and the Metaverse 31:37

1+ y ago31:37

31:37

The topics of Extended Reality (XR) and The Metaverse are becoming more and more popular. Once the sole domain of gamers, we are now seeing a range of corporate examples for XR, which are building interest in what's next for the space. To find out more, and understand what types of scenarios are right for these new platforms, I spoke with Thomas Be…

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