Former Downing Street adviser, Jimmy McLoughlin interviews top entrepreneurs and thought leaders on where they think the future of our economy is going through the prism of jobs.
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The Future of Sportswear | Castore - Tom Beahon
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In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of how Tom and Phil Beahon, two brothers from Liverpool, built a billion-dollar sportswear company, Castore, from their parents' kitchen table. Faced with the disappointments of failed football and cricket careers, they pivoted to a relentless pursuit in the sportswear industry. This in-depth discu…
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Welcome to this Election Special of Ask Me Anything with Jimmy McLoughlin: Insights into British Politics and Business In this episode of 'Ask Me Anything,' Jimmy, former business adviser to Prime Minister Theresa May, addresses a variety of questions about the future of British government and business. Topics include the appointment of James Timps…
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Inside Huel HQ: A Deep Dive into the Future of Food Join us as we explore Huel HQ and meet the visionaries behind this pioneering food company. From product development to nutrition, marketing, and even their on-site gym personal trainer, get an exclusive look at how Huel has sold over 300 million meals worldwide. Hear insights from Huel's product …
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Tyler Cowen: The future of talent in the 21st Century?
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Want to work for Jimmy's Jobs? Apply here Unlocking Talent & Success: An Exclusive Interview with Tyler Cowen | Jimmy's Jobs of the Future In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, Jimmy interviews Tyler Cowen, one of the world's most influential economists, known for his expertise in talent. They discuss Cowen's insights on finding and nurtur…
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Exploring the Iconic Designs of Frank Stephenson | A Conversation with the Legendary Car Designer Join us as we delve into the career of Frank Stephenson, the Moroccan born American automobile designer behind some of the most influential car designs of our time. From revitalizing the Mini Cooper to creating the first BMW X5, and holding director ro…
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Join us as we explore the transformation of a square mile in London around King's Cross into the UK's answer to Silicon Valley. Featuring insights from tech pioneer Saul Klein, co-founder of Love Film (acquired by Amazon) and investor in unicorns like Monzo and Wise. Discover the dense cluster of tech, media, and creative industries, including Goog…
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Have you ever worked with a difficult colleague? Of course you have, we all have. from the passive aggressive colleagues, to the person who always plays the victim right through to the insecure boss Amy Gallo has written THE BOOK on the 8 difficult types of co-worker BUT, she also explains why conflict is not a bad thing and how it drives an organi…
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In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, Jack Davenport discusses the significant growth of Goalhanger, expanding from 5 to 28 employees within a year, focusing on the development of a video team to support YouTube and social media content. The conversation reveals the strategic shifts in hiring to support content production, commercial strat…
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The Future of virtual coworking and “Deep Work”
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Working from home has its perks, from flexible schedules to easy access to snacks, but what about the downsides? Join us as we delve into the world of remote work with serial entrepreneur Alicia Navarro, founder of Flown – a platform revolutionising virtual coworking. In this episode, we explore the challenges of feeling disconnected from your comp…
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The Future of UK Science and Innovation with Andrew Griffith
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In this episode of 'Jimmy's Jobs of the Future,' Science Minister Andrew discusses the role and responsibilities of being the UK's science minister, highlighting the government's commitment to making the UK a science and technology superpower through a record funding of 20 billion pounds for research and innovation. Andrew elaborates on exciting de…
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The Future of Journalism and Tackling Nepotism, with The Spectator’s Fraser Nelson
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How many magazines can claim to influence how world leaders are picked? Well, The Spectator certainly can, as one of the oldest and most established UK publications around. It started life as a collection of magazines in 1711 - over 300 years ago - with early readers including founding father Benjamin Franklin. Today, it’s a political stronghold, w…
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The Future of Making It Late In Life | Henry Oliver
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In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, we explore the surprising connections between Francis Ngannou, Michelangelo, and the concept of late bloomers. Our guest, Henry Oliver, embarked on a remarkable journey from studying English at Oxford University to advising major corporations like HSBC, Easyjet, and Volkswagen on talent acquisition str…
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Today’s guest is Madhumita Murgia. Madhumita Murgia is an award-winning journalist, editor, and speaker with expertise in technology, science, and health. She is also the FT's artificial intelligence editor, leading their coverage of AI and writing about data, surveillance, and policy. She has recently released her new book titled Code-Dependent: L…
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Geoff Norcott is one of Britain's favourite comedians. He's also one of those rarest of things, a right-wing comedian. Before his comedy career, he was a teacher, and during his time as a teacher in the 90s and noughties, he encouraged lots of his students to go to university. Now though, with fees much higher and satisfaction levels at university …
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#PoweredByCityAM Check out the City A.M. website and read my article here Download the City A.M. App here Follow @cityam for breaking news and the latest updates Jared Cohen is a dynamic figure at the intersection of global affairs, technology, and corporate leadership. With a Bachelor's degree from Stanford University and a Master's from Oxford, C…
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In this hilarious of episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, Jimmy sits down with award-winning stand-up comedian, Matt Richardson. Having started stand-up in 2009 at just 18 years old, Matt quickly established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting performers and presenters – hosting the drive-time show on Virgin Radio. His TV credits include co-…
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The Future of one of the UK’s biggest chains
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Timpson is one of the most recognizable brands in the whole of the United Kingdom. With 2, 000 stores they have a presence on every single high street. They employ 6, 000 people and what you might not realize is 10 percent of those are prison leavers. It's a remarkable statistic and James explains to us how they actually teach people how best to r…
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LIVE | the Future of Liz Truss | Harry Cole & James Heale
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Welcome to this special episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future. It was recorded in front of a live audience. The guests were Harry Cole, the political editor of The Sun, and James Heale, the political correspondent of The Spectator. They are perhaps most famous for having written the book Liz Truss - Out of the Blue. It became so wildly popular tha…
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Welcome back to Jimmy’s Jobs Special Episode 2 where Jimmy and Christian tackle this week’s headlines. On the Agenda this week is The CBI, Labour’s 28bn plan, and why Dragon’s Den and the Apprentice need a facelift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Jimmy McLoughlin OBE
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Labour's Big Business Day vs Tories Business Council
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Welcome to a special episode that delves into the intersection of business and politics, offering a unique perspective on the significant political landscape of 2024. Join me and my great friend Christian May, former editor of City AM, as we unravel the dynamics where business and politics intertwine, shedding light on aspects often overlooked by t…
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SPECIAL PT 1 | The Future of books, with Dragon Den’s history makers
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Have you ever witnessed a business capturing the attention and investment of all 5 Dragons on Dragons' Den? It's a rare feat that has only happened a handful of times in the show's history, spanning 21 seasons, hundreds of episodes, and thousands of pitches. Join us today as we unveil the extraordinary journey of Simon and Charlene, the dynamic duo…
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Longtime followers of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future may have picked up on the fact that I'm dyslexic, a detail that becomes even more evident if you've perused my substack. While some people label dyslexia as a business superpower, as Richard Branson has done, it's perhaps easier to declare such sentiments when you're worth several hundred million qui…
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The Future of Chelsea football club, and meeting your heroes
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In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, we've got the privilege of chatting with the accomplished Daniel Finkelstein—Director of Chelsea, former executive editor of The Times, and a Conservative Lord in the House of Lords. We're diving deep into Finkelstein's latest book, "Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad." It's not your typical read; this book s…
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Ed Conway Breaks Down The World's Most Important Materials | Christmas Special
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Welcome to another captivating episode! Today, we have a special treat for you as we sit down with the brilliant Ed Conway, a prominent figure in economics and journalism. In the 1980s, Ed Conway's journey began near Oxfordshire, where his love for economics and journalism flourished. After studying English at Oxford University, he earned a scholar…
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This episode was made in partnership with Octopus Group. Today's guest is none other than Sam Grice, the visionary founder of Octopus Legacy. In 2016, Sam Grice faced a life-altering moment at the age of 27 when he received the call that no one wants to get - the loss of his mother in a tragic car accident. Amidst the overwhelming grief, Sam found …
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Alex LeBrun: The impact of AI on health, and selling a start up to Zuckerberg
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Dive into the AI universe with Alex Lebrun, a trailblazer with two decades of experience in AI. In this episode, he spills the beans on selling a business to Mark Zuckerberg and shares insights on navigating the cultural and business landscape of Paris, London, and San Francisco. Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website…
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From Importing Fabrics to TikTok Sensation with Phil Carr v
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Phil Carr is a small business owner who has found viral success on TikTok with his tongue-in-cheek reviews of towns and businesses. Gaining over 750 thousand followers and over 33 million likes on the platform. What started as a fun project from his sofa has turned into reviewing hospitality suites at Crystal Palace football club… Phil joins Jimmy …
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Being a Pop star and a Behavioural Scientist with Ipsitaa Khullar
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Ipsitaa is a pop star, actor and a behavioural scientist with a degree from Yale University. In the latest episode of Jimmy’s Jobs, Ipsitaa joins Jimmy to discusses having music streams in the millions, her mental health and behavioural science. Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Learn more about your ad choices. …
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James Wise - Start up Century: Why We're all Becoming Entrepreneurs
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James Wise is an author, a partner of Balderton (a $5 billion dollar European venture fund) and a trustee of Demos - a cross-party think tank championing public engagement in politics. We recorded this episode live at the 2023 conservative party conference where we discussed his new book, AI and the passing of our mutual friend - Nick Hungerford. F…
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How to Build an Online Magazine with Sam Bowman
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Sam Bowman is a founding editor of Works in Progress - an online magazine dedicated to sharing new and underrated ideas to improve the world. It features original writing from some of the most interesting thinkers from around the globe. Sam & I discuss building an online magazine, where to find the best people and also how the online magazine caugh…
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The Managing Director of Youtube UK- Alison Lomax
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Our guest today is Alison Lomax the managing director of Youtube UK. With YouTube’s creator economy contributing over £2BN to the UK’s GDP and creating over 45K full time equivalent (FTE) jobs in 2022 we wanted the inside scoop on what goes on behind Youtube's doors. Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Learn mo…
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Jonathan Reynolds - Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade
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Today's guest is Shadow Secretary of State Jonathan Reynolds who comes from a coal mining background in the North East. Jonathan joins Jimmy for a discussion on politics, change and the North of England. Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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BGF: Growth Funding for Ambitious Businesses
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In today's episode, Jimmy is joined by Andy Gregory the CEO of the BGF (Business Growth Fund). The BGF can provide the know-how, connections and capital you need to grow your business. Starting life in Scotland, Andy was first studying to be a musician before finding himself in finance. Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs …
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REPOST: Ben Francis & Noel Mack of Gymshark
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In today’s repost episode, Jimmy is joined by Ben Francis and Noel Mack, the visionary minds behind one of the most iconic fitness brands in the UK - Gymshark. We dive into their extraordinary meeting with the Prime Minister, their bold vision for Gymshark and how traditional schooling didn't define their success. Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Ins…
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UniTaskr: Bridging the Gap Between Education & Employment
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Our guest today is Joseph Black the co-founder of UniTaskr the #1 Top Free App in 'Lifestyle' & 'Business' categories on Apple's App Store. Boasting over 275K members which helps students earn real money. We also learn how Joseph spent time in the wilderness of Africa, where he worked as a safari ranger, conservationist and even had a run in with a…
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From Coal Mining to Coding: How the North East is Building its Economy
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Join host Jimmy McLoughlin, a former Downing Street advisor, as he travels through the dynamic landscape of the North East economy. From the historic Phil Lit Society, where one of the world's first light bulbs dazzled to the future of the tech economy. We are guided through our tour by Sunderland Software City who are driving digital technology gr…
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Meet Andy Parsons, the photographer who's been in the room where the centre of British politics unfolds. From David Cameron to Liz Truss he's been the visual chronicler for four Prime Ministers. But Andy's role transcends the title of a photographer; he captures history, able to decipher the unspoken language of the room and seamlessly fade into th…
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From Webcam to 8 million Subscribers: The Khan Academy
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Recorded live from the Tony Blair Future of Britain Conference we learn of Sal Khan's incredible journey from a high-paying hedge fund job to gracing the cover of Forbes. In 2004, he switched gears when his cousin sought help with her homework. Armed with a webcam, he began creating tutorial videos. What started as a side project today stands as a …
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The Future of Parenting Apps with Jennie Johnson MBE
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Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Meet Jennie Johnson, a visionary British entrepreneur celebrated for her groundbreaking work in education and community advancement. Founder of Kids Allowed Group: In 2003, Jennie reshaped UK childcare, introducing innovative spaces prioritising family and holistic child growth. …
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REPOST: CEO of Starling Bank - Anne Boden
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Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Recorded in 2021, Anne Boden - CEO of Starling Bank joined our show for a cracking episode. This is one of our most highly listened to episodes and shows the unconventional route Anne took to start a bank, a sentence not many people can say. Starling Bank is a leading UK digital …
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Social Mobility in Action with Joe Seddon
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Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Meet Joe Seddon, Founder & CEO of Zero Gravity, as he shares his journey from modest beginnings in West Yorkshire to becoming an Oxford graduate and successful entrepreneur. Live from Zero Gravity HQ in-front of a packed audience, Joe discusses the challenges of social mobility a…
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Riding with Bill Gates in an Autonomous Car
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Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Recorded live from the Tony Blair Future of Britain Conference we are joined by Wayve CEO Alex Kendall. From building a self-driving car in 24 hours to founding Wayve, his groundbreaking venture, Alex's rise was unstoppable. Winning accolades like Forbes 30 under 30, he attracted…
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REPOST: Captivating 3000 People at the Birmingham Symphony Hall with Bejay Mulenga
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Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Not many people can say they've supported 10,000 young people but Bejay Mulenga isn't just anyone. Bejay is a multi award-winning serial social entrepreneur dedicated to teaching entrepreneurs the skills they need to take their business to the next level. Jimmy met Bejay shortly …
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Political Journalist of the Year - Rachel Sylvester
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Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Recorded live from the Tony Blair Future of Britain Conference we are joined by esteemed political journalist Rachel Sylvester. Rachel is renowned for her seismic interview with Andrea Leadsom which led to her pulling out of the Tory leadership race and Theresa May becoming Prime…
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REPOST: University Dropouts, Social Chain & Alcoholism with Dom McGregor
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Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website In 2014 Dom McGregor co-founded a social media consultancy called Social Chain with Steven Barlett. From being university dropouts the pair went on to build a multi-million pound business. Michael Freeman from the University of San Francisco suggested startup founders are three t…
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Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Today’s guest is James Gill a stand up comedian, MC, Writer and the Founder of Always Be Comedy Always Be Comedy hosts some of the biggest names in stand up from Romesh Ranganathan, Sarah Pascoe to Harry Hill. James represents a backbone of the industry from running his own night…
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Repost: A Dragon's Perspective with Michelle Romanow of Dragons' Den
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Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Michelle Romanow is a serial entrepreneur and was one of the youngest cast members of the Canadian version of Dragons Den. She is the founder of Clear Bank, a billion-pound venture capital firm. Undoubtedly, she has redefined the future of business as Clear Bank has backed 8 time…
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The Hero Saving Local Journalism: Joshi Hermann the Founder of Manchester Mill
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Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Joining us today is Joshi Hermann, the founder of the Manchester Mill, on a mission to revive local journalism. Despite the pandemic, Joshi's venture has expanded to Sheffield and Liverpool, creating jobs in three cities. Joshi recognised the urgency to rebuild local as tradition…
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REPOST: From Girlfriends Paying Your Rent to Managing Billions: The Octopus Group's Entrepreneurial Journey with Chris Hulatt
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Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Recorded in the midst on the pandemic, our guest on today's repost episode is Chris Hulatt - Co-founder of the Octopus Group. In this episode we delve into Chris's inspiring story of taking risks and defying conventions. We learn how Chris explored challenges he faced while ventu…
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Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Joining today’s show is Timothy Armoo whose success came early to him, at just 14 Timothy started his first business selling 3 years later for £110k. At 17 he met Richard Branson and would go on to create Fan Bytes, which was acquired for tens of millions. In a world full of phon…
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