Best Spinout Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 260: Connecting Engagement, Data and Revenue in Sports with Ed Birchall, Founder & CEO of Sobirho, London, UK 25:13

40m ago25:13

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Ed Birchall, the founder of Sobirho, brings a wealth of experience from his professional rugby career and roles in finance and technology to revolutionize fan engagement in the sports industry. He passionately believes that Sobirho's data-driven AI technology is crucial for delivering hyper-personalized interactions and maximizing revenues. I met E…

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Why the UK must not make the EU's AI ‘mistakes’ – Victor Riparbelli, CEO, Synthesia 30:05

12h ago30:05

30:05

Victor Riparbelli, co-founder and CEO of Synthesia, discusses the various appeals of AI-generated video content, the importance of startups implementing strict AI safety controls, and how the UK doesn't have to follow what he sees as the EU's mistakes in AI regulation. Riparbelli founded Synthesia along with Lourdes Agapito, Matthias Neissner and S…

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Build Your Supply Chain Strategy 38:45

5d ago38:45

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Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers how small business owners can gain resilience, forecast the future of the supply chain, and build a disruption-proof strategy with his guest, American economics journalist and author, Peter S. Goodman. Peter S. Goodman is the global economic correspondent for The New York Times, based in New York. He appears reg…

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Episode 259: Inner Strength and Navigating International Business Safety with Jose Pereira 28:19

6d ago28:19

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Jose Pereira, a renowned leader and former CEO of Citgo Petroleum, exemplifies resilience and leadership, especially highlighted through his harrowing experience as one of the Citgo Six who were wrongfully detained and held hostage by the Venezuelan government from 2017 to 2022. During his unjust imprisonment, Pereira's perspective on resilience ev…

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Why fixing the tech gender gap must start in the classroom – Claire Thorne, co-CEO, Tech She Can 29:32

8d ago29:32

29:32

Dr Claire Thorne, co-CEO of Tech She Can, discusses her expectations from the next government to revamp the education curriculum for technology roles. She also addresses the various factors that impact why girls don't get into STEM, why a third of women are leaving the sector and the importance of investors being more conscious of who they're inves…

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A Positive Spin on AI 36:14

12d ago36:14

36:14

Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers a deeper understanding of AI in business with his guest, software expert, and author - David Moschella. David Moschella is a nonresident senior fellow at ITIF. Previously, he was a research fellow at Leading Edge Forum (LEF), where he explored the global business impact of digital technologies, with a particular…

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Episode 258: Productivity Smarts for High-Performing Teams with Gerald Leonard, CEO and Founder of the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute, Washington, DC, USA 28:41

13d ago28:41

28:41

Who doesn’t want their teams to be agile and shoot for success? Well, enter Gerald Leonard, a seasoned expert in project, program, and portfolio management who passionately shares his insights on productivity smarts and wisdom. In addition to the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute, he is also the CEO of Turnberry Premiere. Gerald believes …

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The possibilities and perils of legal sector AI adoption – Eleanor Lightbody, CEO, Luminance 27:21

15d ago27:21

27:21

Eleanor Lightbody, CEO of Luminance, discusses the risks of businesses using ChatGPT, the importance of using the right AI model for the task at hand, and the need for flexible AI regulation that caters to different sectors. Founded by AI experts from the University of Cambridge in 2015, Luminance is an AI platform for lawyers. Built on a proprieta…

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The Most Insidious Tax 40:12

19d ago40:12

40:12

Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers the momentum behind inflation with guest, economist, and author of "Shock Values: Prices and Inflation in American Democracy" - Carola Binder. Carola Binder is a nonresident fellow at the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy and an associate professor of economics at Haverford College, where she teaches…

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Episode 257: Teaching, Coaching, Mentoring: Keys to Team Resilience with CEO and Founder of TRG International Rick Yvanovich; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 26:03

20d ago26:03

26:03

Rick embarked on an unexpected founder's journey to Vietnam that ultimately led to remarkable success. Initially hesitant about moving to Ho Chi Minh City, Rick embraced the opportunity, which catalyzed the founding of TRG International, now serving clients in 80 countries. His experience underscores the importance of adaptability and proactive dec…

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Why climate tech needs more than private investment – Diane Gilpin, CEO, Smart Green Shipping 30:24

22d ago30:24

30:24

Diane Gilpin, founder and CEO of Smart Green Shipping, discusses the astronomical climate impact of the shipping industry, why Scotland is the perfect place for a woman entrepreneur in climate tech, and why government funding is vital alongside private investment into the green technology space. Gilpin founded Smart Green Shipping in 2014. The star…

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Better Clients 34:42

26d ago34:42

34:42

Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers precisely how to attract your dream client by focusing your attention, your sales method, and your services on their dream with guest, speaker, consultant, and author of "A Mind for Sales" - Mark Hunter. Mark's journey in sales include multiple sales and leadership roles with three Fortune 500 companies. Those e…

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Episode 256: Executive Expansion in the Gig Economy and Other Ways Entrepreneurial Thought is Changing Business with Pat Lynes Founder of Sullivan & Stanley; London, England, UK 28:54

27d ago28:54

28:54

Pat Lynes has been consistently at the forefront of business evolutions impacting teams and human capital management. Lynes has utilized his experience as a senior figure in the UK recruitment sector to challenge the dominance of large consulting firms and inspire the future of work by founding Sullivan & Stanley (S&S). We spoke with Lynes on his e…

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Bringing ancient wellbeing to the AI age – Reeva Misra, founder, WONE 30:51

29d ago30:51

30:51

Reeva Misra, founder and CEO of Walking on Earth, discusses how stress is often at the root of chronic health problems, the real science backing up ancient wellbeing practices, how attitudes to mental health benefits at businesses are changing for the better and how AI could improve personal happiness. Misra founded Walking on Earth (WONE), which u…

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Inflation Deception 31:53

1M ago31:53

31:53

Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers whether business or the government is the root cause of inflation with guest and author of "The War on Prices" - Ryan Bourne. Ryan A. Bourne occupies the R. Evan Scharf Chair for the Public Understanding of Economics at the Cato Institute and is a columnist for The Times (UK). He has written on a variety of econ…

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Episode 255: The Power of Creative Media with John Sampogna, CEO and Co-founder of Wondersauce, New York, NY, USA 26:23

1M ago26:23

26:23

John Sampogna is a forward-thinking leader recognized for his creative impact in the advertising industry. His perspective on paid media strategies is rooted in a comprehensive understanding of the full customer journey, encompassing all touchpoints and platforms. He advocates for innovative media placements and encourages brands to diversify beyon…

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Inside the race for AI business adoption – The Gadget Show’s Jason Bradbury 31:10

1M ago31:10

31:10

Jason Bradbury, best known for presenting The Gadget Show, explains how businesses are “finding their feet” when it comes to AI, why he’s bullish on the metaverse, and recalls some of the zaniest product testing he’s done. Bradbury was a presenter on Channel 5’s The Gadget Show from its launch in 2004 to 2016, where he tested tech and participated …

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Wealthability Mandelberg 180 41:57

1M ago41:57

41:57

Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers how to keep your successful business from failing with author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Larry Mandelberg. Mr. Mandelberg is a student of organizational lifecycles and has developed a system to help business owners master change and create sustainable growth. His new book, Businesses Don't Fail, They Commit Sui…

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Episode 254: Transforming Logistics by Engaging People Who Make Movement Happen with Todd Haselhorst, CEO & Founder of HEALE Labs, Miami, FL USA 28:31

1M ago28:31

28:31

254 Transforming Logistics by Engaging People Who Make Movement Happen with Todd Haselhorst, CEO & Founder of HEALE Labs, Miami, FL USA We love innovative companies seeking to elevate the participation of all people working in the supply chain; that is just what HEALE Labs is doing. With a deep-rooted passion for logistics, Todd Haselhorst has dedi…

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Advancing quantum with lasers made in Scotland – Graeme Malcolm, CEO, M Squared 26:38

1M ago26:38

26:38

Dr Graeme Malcolm, CEO and founder of M Squared, discusses the current state of the quantum computing market, Glasgow’s growing tech sector, and tips for US expansion. Founded in 2006 by Malcolm and Dr Gareth Maker, M Squared develops laser technologies for a variety of use cases, such as quantum, biophotonics and chemical sensing. Its tech has bee…

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2024 Real Estate Market 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers what is happening in the real estate market with his guest and residential real estate expert, Jason Hartman. Jason Hartman has been involved in several thousand real estate transactions and has owned income properties in 11 states and 17 cities. His companies help people achieve The American Dream of financial …

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Episode 253: Spinouts and Encouraging Innovation from Within with Dr. Andre Le Plume, Professor at Ted Rogers School of Management, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada 21:41

2M ago21:41

21:41

In today's environment, innovation is recognized as a critical business practice, but do companies encourage innovation to the fullest? Do business leaders feel secure in allowing ideas to grow and potentially sprout into a completely new organization? In this episode, Dr. Andre LePlume shares insights from his extensive research on spinout venture…

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Why London is a global tech problem solver – Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor of the City of London 35:51

2M ago35:51

35:51

Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor of the City of London, discusses why the UK capital is a global problem solver, explains why he believes politicians have launched AI regulations “without doing their homework”, and why space junk is a growing problem. The Lord Mayor of the City of London is the head of the City of London Corporation, the governing body…

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Innovation via Spinout Culture 37:43

2M ago37:43

37:43

Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers how we can create a culture that invites and encourages innovation within our small business with his guest, André Laplume. Dr. André Laplume, co-author of SPINOUT VENTURES, is a full professor of entrepreneurship and strategy at the Ted Rogers School of Management, part of Toronto Metropolitan University. Laplu…

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Reflecting on Tech Nation’s legacy & supporting high-risk spinouts – Gerard Grech, MD, Founders at the University of Cambridge 30:41

2M ago30:41

30:41

Gerard Grech, managing director of Founders at the University of Cambridge, reflects on the legacy of Tech Nation, explains how universities can support impact startups, and assesses the attractiveness of UK markets. Grech was the founding CEO of Tech Nation, leading the startup support organisation for over a decade until it was acquired by Founde…

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Tax Changes & The 2024 Election 38:46

2M ago38:46

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Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers how tax policy influences your life, how it harms – and sometimes helps – the economy, and what changes are in store in this year’s election with his guest, Scott Hodge. Scott Hodge is President Emeritus & Senior Policy Advisor at the Tax Foundation, which he led as President for over two decades, between 2000 a…

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Episode 252: Accelerating Medical Advancements with Charles Fisher, CEO and Co-Founder of Unlearn.ai, San Francisco, CA USA 24:50

2M ago24:50

24:50

Charles Fisher is a pioneering figure in the application of artificial intelligence to medicine and healthcare. With a PhD in biophysics from Harvard and a robust background in machine learning research, Fisher believes that AI has the potential to revolutionize medicine by addressing complex challenges and he does with the handpicked team he has a…

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The North has all the ingredients to rival the Golden Triangle in tech – Duncan Johnson, CEO, Northern Gritstone 32:38

2M ago32:38

32:38

Duncan Johnson, CEO of Northern Gritstone, discusses why the north of England has all the potential required to rival the South East in commercialising science and innovation, the challenges of backing early-stage deep tech companies with very long investment journeys, and why ambition and resilience are so important in developing tech hubs. Johnso…

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An Entreprenuer's Guide to AI 35:11

2M ago35:11

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Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers how entrepreneurs can incorporate and leverage human skills in the age of AI with his guest, Matt Beane. Matt is an assistant professor in the Technology Management department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Digital Fellow with Stanford’s Digital Economy Lab and MIT’s Initiative on the Digi…

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Episode 251: Reimagining the Way Teams Interact with AI to Transform Your Business Results with Eric Vaughan, the CEO of Ignite Tech and GFI Software 31:27

2M ago31:27

31:27

Eric Vaughan is a pioneering leader in the realm of AI-first transformations, advocating for the urgent adaptation to Generative AI. At the Imagine AI conference,Eric emphasized that this shift is not only essential but crucial for maintaining competitiveness in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. In this episode, Eric explains how he…

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Cultivating vertical farming’s full potential – Jamie Burrows, founder, Vertical Future 29:33

2M ago29:33

29:33

Jamie Burrows, founder and CEO of Vertical Future, discusses the many ways vertical farming can be used to address agricultural and environmental challenges, why space presents an exciting opportunity for farming and why VC funding isn't for everyone. Burrows founded Vertical Future in 2016. The company develops the technology to build automated ve…

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Episode 8: POTASSIUM BOP! SUMMER SPIN-OUT! 1:34:38

2M ago1:34:38

1:34:38

More Chaotic Spins

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Client Attraction & Ambassador Retention 33:30

3M ago33:30

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Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers how business owners can acquire the best clients, be the best for their clients, and keep them for life with researcher, consultant, serial entrepreneur, and author, Richard Weylman. For nearly three decades he has shown business owners and professionals around the world the path to proven business growth and su…

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Episode 250: Crisis Preparedness for Business with ‘Disaster’ Patrick Hardy, Founder Reverse Disaster; Sacramento, CA, USA 26:46

3M ago26:46

26:46

250 Crisis Preparedness for Business with ‘Disaster’ Patrick Hardy, Founder Reverse Disaster; Sacramento, CA, USA Patrick Hardy is a renowned expert in the field of emergency response challenges, boasting an impressive background which includes founding reversedisaster.com and accumulating hands-on experience from real-life emergency scenarios. Thi…

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Taking surgical simulators from Merseyside to Tampa Bay – Elliot Street, CEO, Inovus Medical 27:49

3M ago27:49

27:49

Elliot Street, CEO and co-founder of Inovus Medical, explains how surgical training simulators can help fix the shortage of qualified surgeons, explores how robotics will change the future of surgery, and shares advice on expanding to the US. Founded in 2012, Inovus Medical designs and manufactures a surgical training platform that combines soft ti…

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Retirement Crisis Solutions 52:18

3M ago52:18

52:18

Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers the current state of our retirement crisis with economist expert and author, Teresa Ghilarducci. As a labor economist, Teresa Ghilarducci has spent her career working to ensure retirement security for all American workers. At The New School for Social Research, she directs the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy…

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Episode 249: Reimaging Brand Position and Strength: The Compelling Case of Circuit City with Ronny Shmoel, CEO or Circuit City; New York, NY, USA 25:42

3M ago25:42

25:42

Ronny Shmoel, CEO of Circuit City, has a background forged in successfully exiting multiple companies over the past two decades. His perspective on the transformation of Circuit City is rooted in the brand's core values of service and innovation, acknowledging the power of adapting these values to fit the modern market. His goal is to ensure that t…

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Episode 7: 45 SPIN OUT - ROCKIN' SATELLITE! 1:34:44

3M ago1:34:44

1:34:44

Just Some Killer Rockers!

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How the AI boom mirrors the frenzied rise of the internet – Anne Glover, CEO, Amadeus Capital Partners 29:15

3M ago29:15

29:15

Anne Glover, co-founder and CEO of Amadeus Capital Partners, discusses the ways that the tech investment scene has changed since her firm launched in the late 1990s, how tech started as a niche sector but has since started to encompass everything, why AI hype is valid but there's more to it than just generative AI, and what the UK needs to do to sh…

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Master Your Negotiations 37:28

3M ago37:28

37:28

Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers how to master the art of influencing others and never lose at the negotiation table with guests and authors of "Convince Me: High-Takes Negotiation Tactics to Get Results in Any Business Situation" - Chip Massey and Adele Gambardella. Former FBI Special Agent Chip Massey has led high-profile criminal cases, inve…

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Episode 248: Is an Amazon Business for You? With Steven Pope, Founder of My Amazon Guy; Georgia, USA 30:29

3M ago30:29

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248 Is an Amazon Business for You? With Steven Pope, Founder of My Amazon Guy; Georgia, USA Steven Pope, widely known as "my Amazon guy," is a seasoned entrepreneur who transitioned from TV reporting to creating a 500-person agency focused on enhancing businesses' presence on Amazon. His unique perspective on Amazon delivery and ordering is shaped …

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How modern science birthed the dawn of personalised health – Melissa Snover, founder, Nourished 30:31

3M ago30:31

30:31

Melissa Snover, founder and CEO of Nourished, discusses how the advent of modern scientific data analysis has birthed the personalised health boom, why as an American expat she fell in love with Birmingham as a startup hub, and how women founders can fight the odds to close the funding gap. Snover is the founder of Nourished and Scripted, which pro…

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Episode 247: Empowering the Frontline Workforce with Jason Radisson, CEO and Founder of Movo, San Francisco, CA USA 31:34

3M ago31:34

31:34

Jason Radisson was introduced to us as a serial ‘unicorn breeder’ that we needed to talk with. Well, yes, he has over 20 years of experience in strategy, operations, and growth with global companies like Uber and Brazil's 99Taxis, but what we were really excited about was his passion for bringing frontline workers digital advancements so that they …

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How to ensure the UK lives up to its startup exit potential – Husayn Kassai, co-founder, Onfido 31:02

3M ago31:02

31:02

Husayn Kassai, founder of Onfido and Quench.ai, suggests what the UK can do to attract more IPOs and build more scaleups, reflects on providing a 320x return on investment for the University of Oxford, and explains why people should be wary of the “excessive romanticisation” of unicorn success stories. Kassai co-founded Onfido, a digital ID company…

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Episode 6: DEL RIO BOOGIE - HILLBILLY 78 SPINOUT! 1:41:31

3M ago1:41:31

1:41:31

Join me as I spin some hillbilly shellacks from the racks!

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Impact Filter Strategy 36:22

3M ago36:22

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Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers a tool to pre-determine success for every idea, project or business goal with guest, strategic coach, and author - Dan Sullivan. Dan Sullivan is founder and president of The Strategic Coach Inc. Through Strategic Coach ® and its successful coaching program, Dan works to help entrepreneurs reach their full potent…

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Episode 246: Navigating Innovation from the Earth to the Stars with Shayna Solis, CEO of Navteca - Washington DC, USA 19:48

4M ago19:48

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Shayna Solis is a creative soul applying her vision and dreams to shake up technology applications through her company Navteca. Focusing on emerging tech and IT innovation, like cloud, ML/AI, and virtual reality, Navteca develops technical solutions for government clients like NASA, NOAA, and the Spain Ministry of Tourism. Shayna's vision for Navte…

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What does the future of flexible working look like? – Molly Johnson-Jones, CEO, Flexa 30:15

4M ago30:15

30:15

Flexa CEO and co-founder Molly Johnson-Jones discusses the future of flexible working, how companies can “turn hiring into marketing” and why she thinks some corporate CEOs are using flexible working as a scapegoat for innovation failures. Flexa is a careers platform that aggregates a company’s workplace benefits to give job candidates more informa…

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Age of Disruption 35:17

4M ago35:17

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Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers how entrepreneurs can innovate in the age of disruption with author of “Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption," Steve Dennis. Steve Dennis is a strategic advisor, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. His latest book–Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disrupti…

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How tech can bring a human touch to dealing with death – Sam Grice, founder, Octopus Legacy 28:28

4M ago28:28

28:28

Sam Grice, founder and CEO of Octopus Legacy, discusses how the administrative side of death can make the grieving process much harder, why we need to be able to talk about death to plan our lives properly and keeping the ethos of his business alive after it was acquired. Grice founded the company, originally called Guardian Angel, in 2016 after fa…

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