We are the South West! How does the region stand up to the rest of the country (very well!), what innovations are happening here (more than we can say in a 200 word bio) and how do we make tech diverse (we have lots of ideas!) Presented by former broadcast journalists Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan (who are also married) South West Tech Daily is a showcase of the region with insights, important things you need to know and just great chats with lovely people. Also, get in touch if you're a so ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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King Charles III's Christmas Plea: Protect the Planet, Global Warming Nearing Five Tipping Points, 2023: A Year of Climate Calamities and Calls for Urgent Action in India, and more...
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Image: Jonathan Brady—AP/Pool Photo In this episode: (00:12): King Charles III: A Message of Sustainability, Compassion, and Conservation https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/25/king-charles-iiis-christmas-plea?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (00:47): The Urgent Call to Address Global Warming Tipping Points: Scientists Warn of Catastrophic Cons…
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Antarctic Octopus DNA Reveals Imminent Risk of West Antarctic Ice Sheet Collapse, Dire Drought in Zimbabwe's Hwange Park Claims Over 110 Elephant Lives, Caspian Sea Crisis, and more...
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Image: Dave Barnes/British Antarctic Survey In this episode: (00:12): Genetic Evidence Reveals West Antarctic Ice Sheet's Vulnerability to Collapse and Sea Level Rise https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/21/antarctic-octopus-dna-predicts-collapse?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:19): The Elephant Crisis: Devastating Drought and Climate Chang…
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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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Groundbreaking COP28 Agreement Paves Way for Net-Zero Emissions, 2023: Record-Breaking Heat, Wildfires, and Climate Crisis, ING to Phase Out Fossil Fuel Financing, and more...
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Image: AP Photos via independent.co.uk In this episode: (00:11): Key Outcomes and Next Steps: Recap of COP28 and its Impact on Climate Action https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/20/cop28-agreement-tackles-net-zero?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:24): Climate Chaos: The Devastating Impact of Extreme Weather in 2023 https://www.brief.news/st…
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Nations Agree on Fossil Fuel Phase-Out but Critics Cite Loopholes, Biden Administration Proposes Nationwide Protection Plan for Old-Growth Forests, Over 100 Elephants Perish in Zimbabwe Park due to Severe ...
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Image: Zach Urness/AP In this episode: (00:11): Fossil Fuel Transition: Challenges and Commitments from COP28 https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/19/nations-agree-on-fossil-fuel?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:12): Protecting Old-Growth Trees: Biden's Proposal for Forest Management and Climate Change https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/…
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Millions Flee Homes Due to Climate Change, Climate Change to Slash 9% off Ecosystem Services, Climate Change Threatens Oceans, and more...
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Image: Via Forbes.com In this episode: (00:11): Climate Change: Driving Mass Migration and Economic Challenges in the US and Iran https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/18/climate-change-sparks-global-refugee-crisis?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (00:54): Climate Change and Ecosystem Services: Implications, Inequities, and the Call for Action ht…
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Record-Breaking Floods Hit Queensland in Australia Amid El Nino Event, Decarbonizing Urban Energy, Canadian Communities at High Wildfire Risk, and more...
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Image: Joseph Dietz In this episode: (00:11): Cairns, Australia: Severe Flooding and Emergency Measures in Place https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/17/record-floods-submerge-cairns?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:11): Transitioning Urban Energy Systems: Addressing Climate Change and Building Resilience https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/…
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Earth's 'Tipping Points': Report Warns of Irreversible Climate Damage, Climate Change Decimates Mexican Coastal Town, Credit Agricole Pledges Carbon Neutrality by 2050, and more...
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Image: AP Photo/Felix Marquez In this episode: (00:11): Unveiling the Tipping Points: Irreversible Environmental Changes and Urgent Global Action https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/14/climate-report-warns-of-tipping-points?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:08): Climate Change Crisis in El Bosque: Urgent Action Needed in Mexico https://www.b…
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130 Countries Pledge to Triple Renewable Energy by 2030, World on Brink of Hitting Dire 1.5°C Warming Limit, Record-Breaking Arctic Warming in 2023 Threatens Global Climate, and more...
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Image: REUTERS/Lisi Niesner In this episode: (00:11): The UAE Consensus: A Historic Step Towards a Greener Future https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/13/130-countries-pledge-renewable-energy?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:20): The Urgency to Stay Below 1.5°C: Mitigating the Worst Impacts of Climate Change https://www.brief.news/stories/20…
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The Battle for Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Amidst Global Climate Crisis, Wildfires in US West Transform Benign Chromium into Cancer-Causing Agent, Cyclone Survivor's Struggle Highlights Climate Crisis and Deforestation ...
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Image: Josh Edelson / AFP via Getty Images In this episode: (00:11): The Urgent Need for Fossil Fuel Phase-out and Global Action: A Call to COP28 Conference in Dubai https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/12/cop28-fights-fossil-fuel-phase-out?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:06): The Dangers of Wildfires: Toxic Chromium and Carcinogenic Smoke …
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COP28: Progress and Controversy in Climate Talks Over Fossil Fuel Phase-Out, Deadly Tornadoes Sweep Across the South: State of Emergency Declared in Tennessee and Kentucky, Urgent Action Needed Against ...
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Image: Lou Grive/Gamma-Rapho, via Getty Images In this episode: (00:11): COP28: A Battle to Reduce Fossil Fuel Usage and the Search for Stronger Climate Action https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/11/cop28-climate-talks-spark-controversy?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:15): Rampaging Tornadoes: Devastation in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky h…
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UN Climate Summit Divided Over Fossil Fuel Phase-Out as Deadline Looms, 2023 Declared Hottest Year Ever, Anthropocene Era: 9 Years of Record Heat and Rising, and more...
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Photograph: Via wionews.com In this episode: (00:11): Divisions and Optimism: Navigating Fossil Fuel Phase-Out at the UN Climate Summit in Dubai https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/10/un-climate-summit-divided?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (00:49): The Alarming Reality: 2023 Declared Hottest Year on Record https://www.brief.news/stories/2023…
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COP28 Climate Talks: Fossil Fuel Divisions, Dolphin Solutions, and Uncertain Outcomes, 2023: The Hottest Year on Record, Urgent Climate Action Needed, Climate Change Intensifies East Africa's Torrential ...
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Photograph: Associated Press Via New York Times In this episode: (00:11): COP28 Climate Talks: Divisions on Fossil Fuels and Uncertain Outcomes https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/7/cop28-climate-talks-uncertain-outcomes?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:31): The Urgency of Addressing Climate Change: 2023 Declared Hottest Year on Record http…
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COP28: Facing Fossil Fuel Resistance and Record Temperatures, Scientists Warn of 26 Tipping Points in Climate Crisis, UN Climate Chiefs Demand Ambitious Action as COP28 Nears End and more...
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Photograph: Reuters In this episode: (00:11): The COP28 Summit: Tackling Saudi Arabia's Resistance and Fossil Fuel Lobbying for Climate Change Action https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/6/nations-battle-fossil-fuel-resistance?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:16): The Urgency of Acting Now: Preventing Irreversible Catastrophes from Carbon Po…
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UAE's Fossil Fuel Industry Linked to High Air Pollution and Annual Deaths, Climate Crisis: A Global Health Emergency - Africa Hit Hardest, Greenland Village's Fresh Water Supply and Ecosystem at Risk Amid ...
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Photograph: Andrew Deer/Alamy In this episode: (00:11): Air Pollution Crisis: Understanding the Health Implications and Urgent Need for Renewable Energy https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/4/uaes-fossil-fuel-industry-threat?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:27): The Urgent Need for Climate Action: Protecting Global Health from the Impacts of…
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Climate Change to Cause 250K Additional Deaths Annually by 2030, 20,000+ Brave Freezing Temperatures in Brussels Climate March Amid UN Summit in Dubai, Animated Models Reveal Devastating Impact of Rising ...
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Photograph: Joshua A Bickel/AP In this episode: (00:10): Climate Change and Health: Urgent Action Needed to Combat Rising Threats https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/3/climate-change-to-cause-250k-deaths-by-2030?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:11): Climate March in Brussels: Demanding Urgent Action and Renewable Energy Transition amidst UN…
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World Leaders Tackle Climate Crisis and Focus on Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C, 2023 Marks Record Global Heat, Rising Climate Disasters Cost US $150B Annually - Urgent Call for Federal Reserve Action ...
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Photograph: via dam/stock.adobe.com In this episode: (00:11): COP28: Tackling Climate Change at the Crossroads of Global Action (01:39): The Urgency of Taking Action: Addressing the Devastating Impacts of Climate Change (02:37): The Rising Cost of Extreme Weather: A Call for Action from the US National Climate Assessment (03:49): The Paris Agreemen…
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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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Global Leaders Convene in Dubai to Tackle Climate Crisis, Wolverines Listed as Endangered in US, Global Emissions Surge, Threatening 3°C Rise and more...
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In this episode: (00:11): Addressing Urgent Climate Issues: Insights from the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai (01:08): Protecting Wolverines: Endangered Status and Federal Protections (01:58): The Urgent Need for Drastic Global Emissions Reductions: Addressing the Insufficient Response to Global Warming (03:36): The Urgency of Transitioning to a Low-…
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Climate Change Slashes Global Economy by 6.3%, Michigan Aims for Carbon-Free Future, Cadman Glacier's Rapid Retreat and more...
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In this episode: (00:11): The Impact of Climate Change on the Global Economy and Africa's Call for Urgent Action (01:09): Michigan Governor Signs Comprehensive Clean Energy Legislation: A Green Leap Forward (02:06): Rapid Melting: The Tipping Point for Glaciology in Antarctica (02:57): Rising Sea Levels: The Urgent Need for Climate Action in Coasta…
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COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai will Focus on Carbon Capture Technology, 2023 Set to Break Heat Records, President Joe Biden will not be attending the United Nations climate summit and more...
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In this episode: (00:11): Highlights and Controversies: COP28 Conference on Climate Change (01:23): The Urgency of Climate Action: Mitigating the Effects of Global Warming (02:21): President Biden's Absence at COP28: Focusing on Crises or Undermining Climate Priorities? (03:08): Climate Change and Rising Energy Costs: The Increasing Burden on UK Fa…
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UN Chief's Antarctica Visit Precedes COP28, England's Fens Once a Vast Yew Forest, Record-Breaking Sea Turtle Nesting Amid Climate Change Threats and more...
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In this episode: (00:11): Secretary-General Guterres' Visit to Antarctica: Urgent Action Needed to Address Climate Change (00:56): The Lost Forest: Uncovering the Ancient Yew Tree Woodlands of the Fens (01:43): Challenges and Uncertainties: Can Sea Turtles Survive Climate Change? (02:28): Harnessing Urgency: The Dire Need for Action on Climate Chan…
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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
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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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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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...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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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