Best Combat Kin Podcasts (2024)

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#99, Managing Director of Zoho Europe, Sridhar Iyengar: Scaling-up SaaS 36:57

9d ago36:57

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This week’s guest was part of a vision to build a “software powerhouse” through innovating SaaS like never before. Sridhar Iyengar, MD Europe at Zoho Corporation, joined the company at the time it was founded, and over the last 28 years, has played a crucial part in its success. Navigating the scale-up phase through the dotcom boom, Sridhar’s journ…

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#98, Co-Founder and CEO of Perenna, Arjan Verbeek: Revolutionising the Mortgage Market 50:00

23d ago50:00

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In the UK, the housing market is a topic of conversation that’s on everyone’s lips right now. As soaring interest rates are making mortgages unobtainable for many, this has become a nation-wide crisis. This week’s guest has designed a platform to remedy many of the issues caused by the outdated British mortgage process, as Arjan Verbeek, Co-Founder…

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#97, Tim Levy, Founder and CEO @ Twyn: Being a Fifteen-Time Founder 55:38

1M ago55:38

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This week’s guest is an extremely experienced entrepreneur, as after being a founder 15 times, Tim Levy, Founder and CEO of Twyn, has made waves in industries from insurance to entertainment. Tim joins Gareth to discuss his colourful career journey that has brought him most recently to the world of AI. After leaving his position as director at an i…

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#96, Sam Grice, CEO and Founder @ Octopus Legacy: Combatting Grief in the Age of Technology 51:09

2M ago51:09

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This week’s guest turned tragedy into tech innovation with a platform designed to transform the way we all deal with death. Sam Grice, CEO and Founder of Octopus Legacy (formerly Guardian Angel) has created a platform that manages all aspects surrounding death; from will creation to bereavement support. Sam was always destined from entrepreneurial …

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#95, Simon Phillips, CTO at OQC: The Future of Quantum Computing 51:16

2M ago51:16

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This week’s episode focuses on a groundbreaking piece of technology that aims to reshape the world as we know it, even putting supercomputers to shame. Simon Phillips, CTO at Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), joins Gareth to give us insight into the potentially groundbreaking world of Quantum Computing. Dropping out of school early, Simon’s tech caree…

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#94, CEO @ Kin + Carta, Kelly Manthey: Mapping the Future of Technology: From Consultant to Global CEO 48:52

3M ago48:52

48:52

This week’s guest is a self-proclaimed “consulting industry veteran”, and after being in the tech space for over 25 years, Kelly Manthey, Global CEO at Kin + Carta is a tech leader with a compelling story to tell. After delving into the corporate world straight from university and securing a role as a consultant at Accenture, Kelly trained as an ap…

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#93, Anders Billesø Beck, VP of Strategy and Innovation @ Universal Robots: Bringing Robots into the Real World 50:50

3M ago50:50

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In honour of National Robotics Week, this episode features a guest who’s on a mission to create a world where people “work with robots, not like robots”. Anders Billesø Beck joins Gareth on this week’s episode of The Tech Leaders Podcast to discuss his journey to tech leadership in the revolutionary field of robotics. From his poolside background a…

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#92, Bernd Greifeneder, Co-founder and CTO of Dynatrace: The Rise of the Chief AI Officer 49:27

4M ago49:27

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This week, Gareth is joined by a leader responsible for building one of the biggest software observability platforms across the globe. CTO of Dynatrace, Bernd Greifeneder, features on this episode to tell all about his role in developing the revolutionary platform which harnesses AI and automation for unified observability and security. Offering in…

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#91, Lianne Potter, Head of SecOps @ Asda: People-centric Cybersecurity 49:35

4M ago49:35

49:35

What does a house robbery and a cyber-attack have in common? According to this week’s guest, Lianne Potter, Head of SecOps at Asda, it’s the people involved. On a mission to showcase the people-centric side of cybersecurity, Lianne is a trailblazing ‘Cyber Anthropologist’ and joins Gareth this week to discuss her journey to tech leadership. From we…

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#90, Renaud Heyd, CFO @ SAP UK: Evolving the role of CFO 51:22

5M ago51:22

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“The purpose of SAP is to make the world run better— It’s designed to improve every business process”. This week, Gareth is joined by a leader from one of the biggest software companies on the planet, SAP. Renaud Heyd, CFO of the software powerhouse in the UK, tells us all about his 25 years working for SAP and how they’ve shaped him into the tech …

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#89, Chris Wysopal, Founder and CTO @ Veracode: Ethical Hacking and Cyber Safety 48:14

5M ago48:14

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Once claiming to the US Senate that he could ‘take down the internet in 30 minutes’, this week’s guest gives us insight into the underbelly of the cyberworld. Chris Wysopal, founder and CTO of Veracode, tells us all about his experience as an ethical hacker and how he and his team at L0pht pioneered the way for cybersecurity. From taking an interes…

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#88, 'Tech for good' and the future of migrant safety: Tom O’Sullivan, Founder and CEO @ Animus Bytes 1:03:31

6M ago1:03:31

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If you’re looking for a truly authentic insight into entrepreneurship, look no further than this week’s episode. Gareth is joined by Tom O’Sullivan, ex-army veteran and founder of software development company Animus Bytes, and the pair candidly discuss Tom’s journey from battlefield to business meeting. Tom’s leadership journey began in Helmand Pro…

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#87: VP Strategic Initiatives @ Amazon Web Services, Brian Taptich: Transforming Cloud Computing 50:31

6M ago50:31

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The already evolving cloud computing space is undergoing an accelerated period of change, in light of the emergence of Generative AI technology. This week, Gareth is joined by Cloud Computing Expert and VP of Strategic Initiatives at AWS, Brian ‘Tap’ Taptich. This episode uncovers Brian’s journey to becoming a leader in the largest cloud service pr…

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#86, CEO and Co-founder of Angel Academe, Sarah Turner: Diversifying Angel Investment 52:05

7M ago52:05

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As Christmas is just round the corner, this week’s guest epitomises the season of goodwill in the form of angel investment. Sarah Turner, CEO and Co-founder of Angel Academe, joins Gareth to discuss her role in bridging the gap to support female entrepreneurs. In this episode, Sarah recalls the ‘lucky accidents’ that got her into the tech industry,…

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#85, KPMG’s UK Head of Connected Technology and Global Head of Digital Lighthouse, Paul Henninger: Is AI making or breaking the jobs market? 45:46

7M ago45:46

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This week, in a TTLP first, we have a second guest from a company that’s already made waves on our podcast, KPMG. There’s no better guest to return to represent this powerhouse consultancy than Paul Henninger, UK Head of Connected Technology and Global of Digital Lighthouse. Paul joins Gareth to discuss his journey (and return) to leadership within…

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#84, Google Cloud MD UKI, Helen Kelisky on Diversity, AI and Cloud Technology 39:21

8M ago39:21

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This week, Helen Kelisky, MD at Google Cloud UKI joins Gareth to discuss her leadership journey; from securing a role in juggernaut IBM, marking her entry into the tech space, to joining the powerhouse that is Google Cloud as the Managing Director UKI. A proud advocate for diversity in tech, Helen has been recognised on Computer Weekly’s Most Influ…

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#83, The evolution of SaaS: MD of The Business Software Centre (TBSC), Phil Hames 44:59

8M ago44:59

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On this week’s episode, we delve into a topic that’s a bit closer to home for us at TTLP and bedigital: IT software and licensing. Combining bedigital’s expert software services and our TTLP mission statement to uncover the stories of the biggest names in tech, this week’s guest is a leader in the software management space. Phil Hames, MD at The Bu…

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#82 Milena Nikolic, CTO at Trainline: Transforming Transportation Technology 44:35

9M ago44:35

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At a time when we’re all looking for environmentally friendly yet efficient travel, the railway industry is booming with popularity and investment. Our tech leader this week, Milena Nikolic is at the forefront of this sector. As CTO at Trainline, she is leading the team at one of the largest companies operating in this area. Milena joins Gareth to …

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#81 Daniel Schiappa, Chief Product Officer at Arctic Wolf: Cybersecurity Unlocked 45:51

9M ago45:51

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In this digital age of hyperconnectivity, ensuring your business is cyber-secure is crucial. That’s where this week’s guest comes in. Daniel Schiappa, Chief Product Officer at Arctic Wolf, joins Gareth to discuss his top tips for tech leadership and what’s happening right now in the cybersecurity space. Warning that the AI arms race has turned into…

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#80 Elevating employee experience: Director of EMEA Solutions at Qualtrics, Sally Winston 49:06

10M ago49:06

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When we think about the success of a business, we think about stats, popularity, and growth. But what about the employee? Our guest this week is focused on prioritising the people, as the Director of EMEA Solutions at Qualtrics, Sally Winston joins Gareth to discuss the exciting world of employee experience (EX). With a background in psychology, Sa…

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#79 Exploring the E-Commerce Ecosystem: CEO and Co-founder of Wayflyer, Aidan Corbett 45:36

10M ago45:36

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On this week’s episode, we delve into the dynamic world of e-commerce, as Gareth is joined by Aidan Corbett, the visionary CEO of e-commerce funding business, and Ireland’s 6th home-grown tech unicorn, Wayflyer. Establishing a successful venture in this rapidly growing sector is no easy task, that’s where Aidan and his team come in; to help e-comme…

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#78 Championing Crypto: Coinbase’s UK Country Director, Elke Karskens 47:26

11M ago47:26

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Do you feel like the world of Crypto is a bit… cryptic? Well, fear not, as Elke Karskens, UK Country Director at Coinbase, joins Gareth on this week’s episode to delve into this ‘digital alternative to Wall Street’ and discuss her role in one of the biggest businesses in the space. Growing up in Amsterdam, Elke was raised to focus on the importance…

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#77 Navigating Net Zero with Co-founder of BeZero Carbon, Tommy Ricketts 49:29

11M ago49:29

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With climate change being the *hottest* topic of discussion at the moment, this week we’re delving into its effects on the business world, as Tommy Ricketts, Co-founder of BeZero Carbon, joins Gareth to give us the low-down on environmental economics. Tommy’s passion for both economy and ecology has shaped his entrepreneurial journey, ultimately le…

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#76 Lead with Purpose: PayPoint’s ex-CEO’s no-nonsense leadership approach 51:34

12M ago51:34

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Do you know the similarities between a Naval team and a successful tech team? According to this week’s guest, it’s having a “no bullshit” working culture. Gareth is joined by Dominic von Trotha Taylor, ex-CEO at PayPoint turned Chairman and CEO iov42 as they explore his journey from submarines to tech leadership, the impact of blockchain, the dange…

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#75: Bringing Cybersecurity into Focus: Senior Director of Information Security @ Canon EMEA, Quentyn Taylor 59:52

12M ago59:52

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If you’re looking for a snapshot of the latest in cybersecurity, then you’re in luck! In this week’s episode, Gareth is joined by Quentyn Taylor, Senior Director Information Security and Global Response at Canon, where the pair zoom in on all-things cyber safety. Being an established expert in the information security space, Quentin rode the ‘dot c…

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#74 - Embracing Tech to Revolutionise Mental Health: Emilia Molimpakis, CEO & Co Founder at thymia 1:04:00

1y ago1:04:00

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In this thought-provoking episode, host Gareth Davies delves deep into the world of mental health diagnostics with Emilia Molimpakis, the visionary CEO of thymia; an online platform transforming the landscape of mental well-being using a powerful combination of gamification, AI, and neuro-linguistics. Drawing on her lifelong fascination with neuros…

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AI Special 5#: Sara El-Hanfy, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Innovate UK : Achieving Ethical AI 51:54

1y ago51:54

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Do we need to worry about extinction from AI?! After 4 jam-packed conversations with some of the biggest thought leaders in the AI space, what better way to conclude our epic series than with someone who can give us the low-down on all things AI ethics. Sara El-Hanfy, Head of AI and Machine Learning at Innovate UK joins Gareth and Kerensa to conclu…

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AI Special 4#: Alex Kendall, Co-Founder and CEO of Wayve: AI Automobiles and the Future of Driving 55:59

1y ago55:59

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Write up Self-driving cars: coming soon to a road near you! That’s right, on the fourth instalment of our AI series, Gareth and Kerensa are joined by a pioneer in the autonomous driving space, Co-Founder and CEO of Wayve, Alex Kendall, to discuss all things AI automation. After securing a scholarship from Cambridge University, leaving behind his ho…

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AI Special 3#: OpenAI’s Independent Creative Director, Rodger Werkhoven: Harnessing Creativity in the Age of AI and the impact of ChatGPT 1:04:17

1y ago1:04:17

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“AI will not replace you, a person using AI will” is the revolutionary philosophy from OpenAI’s Independent Creative Director, and third guest in the TTLP AI series, Rodger Werkhoven. In our most provocative interview yet, Rodger, Gareth and Kerensa discuss the true impact that AI is having on today’s society, as we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse …

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AI Special 2#: Catriona Campbell, CTIO @ EY:  Human-centric AI and Diversifying Technology 53:17

1y ago53:17

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Scared about robots taking over the world? Worried that AI aliens will destroy humankind as we know it?  Fear not! This week’s guest, Catriona Campbell, CTIO at EY, is a human-computer interaction expert, and she’s here to explain how we can co-exist in perfect harmony. In the second instalment of our AI series, Gareth, Kerensa, and Catriona discus…

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AI Special 1#: Priya Lakhani OBE, CEO of CENTURY Tech: “Living with, working with and building AI” 1:01:24

1y ago1:01:24

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The AI revolution is here. Are you ready for it? What better way to kick of our brand-new AI series than with a guest who’s on a mission to change the world and *spoiler alert* she’s already doing it. Gareth and Kerensa are joined by Priya Lakhani, philanthropic entrepreneur and CEO of CENTURY Tech, the AI-powered educational tool that is changing …

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#68 How to achieve Success in Sales: CEO of Ideagen, Ben Dorks 42:43

1y ago42:43

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‘Sales is not just an art form, it’s also a science’ is a belief that this week’s guest has built a successful career on. Along with his sleeves-up, hardworking approach to leadership, it becomes apparent why he has achieved success as a leader and mentor. Ben Dorks, CEO of Ideagen, joins Gareth to discuss his incredible journey from deciding that …

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#67 CEO and Co-Founder of Nothing, Carl Pei: Disrupting the tech hardware space 47:44

1+ y ago47:44

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“Let’s make tech fun again” is the mantra of this week’s trailblazing guest, Co-founder and CEO of Nothing, Carl Pei, as he embraces the innovative technology of the future and encourages us all to do the same. In the episode, Gareth and Carl discuss the influence that Steve Jobs and Apple had on Carl in his youth, and how being a little disillusio…

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#66 How to be an employee-centric leader - Chieu Cao, Co-founder of Perkbox and Founder & CEO of Mintago 48:28

1+ y ago48:28

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Gone are the days of employee benefits that leave you feeling uninspired, as this week’s guest, Chieu Cao, co-founder of Perkbox and founder of Mintago, joins Gareth to discuss his role in establishing companies that are totally employee-centric. In the episode, Chieu credits his leadership success to the same ethos that drives his companies: being…

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#65 - Cyber-attack vulnerability and the ‘AI Arms Race’ with Jake Bernardes, CISO @ Whistic 52:40

1+ y ago52:40

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‘Wars don’t mean guns, they mean keyboards’ is the standout phrase from this week’s episode of The Tech Leaders Podcast with cybersecurity expert and CISO of Whistic, Jake Bernardes. In the episode, both Gareth and Jake discuss the IT vulnerabilities that exist in the public sector, as well as the necessary precautions needed to avoid debilitating …

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#64 - David Buttress, Co-Founder of Just Eat UK & Chairman of The Dragons 1:16:28

1+ y ago1:16:28

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On this week’s episode, Gareth is joined by Welsh entrepreneur and businessman David Buttress to discuss his journey from disrupting the takeaway industry— by co-founding the pioneering UK tech giant Just Eat in 2006— to becoming an investor and taking on the mantle of chairman at his local Welsh rugby region, The Dragons. David speaks candidly abo…

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#63 Felipe Canedo, Global Head of Engineering and Transformation at Vodafone 48:02

1+ y ago48:02

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From entering the tech space in his early teens with a keen interest in all things IT, to becoming the Global Head of Engineering and Transformation at Vodafone, Felipe Canedo joins Gareth to recall his journey to success in one of the biggest telecom companies in the world. On this week’s episode, Felipe discusses his role in transforming Vodafone…

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#62 - Revitalising the office in a post-pandemic workplace with Lucy Minton 50:18

1+ y ago50:18

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This week’s guest is on a mission to bring the workforce out of the lull of solitary remote working and back into positive, people-centric workspaces all around the UK. Lucy Minton, co-founder and COO of the disruptive workspace design and management provider, Kitt, joins Gareth on this week’s episode to discuss the case for going back to the offic…

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#61 - Jazz Carlin, Double Olympic silver medalist and SDR manager 48:26

1+ y ago48:26

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From making waves at the 2016 Rio Olympics, to turning the tide and embarking on a career in tech, Jazz Carlin joins Gareth on this week’s episode of The Tech Leaders Podcast to discuss her transition from Olympic athlete to a Woman in Tech. Jazz explains how leading by example is key to leadership both inside and outside of the pool, as implementi…

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#60 - Mohit Lad, Co-Founder & CEO of ThousandEyes (Part of Cisco) 49:38

1+ y ago49:38

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Co-Founder of the ‘Google Maps of the internet’, Mohit Lad joins Gareth on this week’s episode of The Tech Leaders Podcast to discuss his rise to success; from taking his first ever career-defining aeroplane ride at the age of 22, to co-founding the award-winning internet surveillance company, ThousandEyes. In describing what good leadership means …

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#59 Adrian Condon, Chief Technology Officer at B-Secur 49:13

1+ y ago49:13

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On this week’s episode of The Tech Leader’s podcast, Gareth is joined by Adrian Condon, the CTO of B-Secur, a company that creates cutting-edge, heart health technology that is used in some of our favourite tech wearables. In this episode, the topic of discussion centres around how technology can be used to understand the human body, exemplified by…

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#58 - Jamie Bartlett, Journalist, Broadcaster and Host of The Missing Cryptoqueen 52:57

1+ y ago52:57

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Jamie Bartlett was inspired to start using social media as a research tool in order to understand the workings of extremist groups. The author, journalist and presenter of The Missing Cryptoqueen podcast is an expert in research and technology. Jamie describes how his interest in people and their habits lead him to the world of think tanks. We also…

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#57 Matthew Scullion - CEO & Founder at Matillion 49:50

1+ y ago49:50

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Matillion founder Matthew Scullion started his hugely successful tech-entrepreneurial journey in his late teens, co-founding and growing a tech services and software business. Following a successful exit, and years in the upper echelons of tech companies, Matthew couldn’t shake the urge to delve back into the world of start-ups and business. After …

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#56 Lisa Heneghan - Global Chief Digital Officer for KPMG 41:37

1+ y ago41:37

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Having forged her way in a male-dominated world, KPMG's Lisa Heneghan explains to us how a fully diverse workforce makes for better business. Inspired to take a role in tech by her father, Lisa’s career path to Chief Digital Officer at KPMG UK has seen her navigate from Y2K to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lisa shares with Gareth some great advice about l…

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#55 Joe Baguley - VP & CTO, EMEA at VMware 48:30

2y ago48:30

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Joe Baguley is a CTO and leader who lives and breathes technology innovation. This week, he chats to Gareth about his journey from self-confessed ‘1980s computer nerd’ to CTO of Silicon Valley company VMware (...after 23 interviews). Joe’s colourful life has seen him through a spell at Imperial College, the Army Reserves and - most surprisingly - a…

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#54 Anwen Robinson, UK & Ireland GM & SVP at Infor 45:30

2y ago45:30

45:30

“I know I’ve succeeded as a leader when I’ve made myself obsolete.” Striking words from this week’s tech leader, Anwen Robinson, head of UK & Ireland's cloud computing giant Infor. Growing up in the Rhondda Valley, Anwen paved the way for her own success, calling up Cardiff University and talking her way onto a Mechanical Engineering course…and bei…

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#53 Paul Smith, CIO at Amnesty International 40:27

2y ago40:27

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Growing up on a council estate, Paul realised early on that he was fascinated by technology and dreamt of working for the RAF, however, following an early introduction to fatherhood Paul doubled down on a career in computing to provide for his new family. In this episode, Paul talks candidly about being fast-tracked into a leadership role, handling…

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#52 Josie Smith, Chief Architect for Digital at BT 33:15

2y ago33:15

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This week’s guest is Josie Smith: Chief Architect for Digital at BT. From humble beginnings on the checkouts at Asda to overseeing business architecture and setting a "digital first" vision at BT, Josie has undoubtedly made her mark on the industry as a successful female leader. In this episode, Josie and Gareth explore architecture in the corporat…

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#51 Arshad Farhad, CTO in Healthcare and Lifesciences in EMEA for Dell 41:38

2y ago41:38

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From virtual-appointments, to artificial intelligence, to data management and fighting cyber-attacks, Dell's Arshad Farhad helps healthcare providers to see how technology can support their work. Arshad is Dell Technology's Chief Technology Officer in Healthcare and Life Sciences for Europe, Middle East and Africa. He's also working towards his doc…

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#50 William Reeve, Founder of LoveFilm and entrepreneur 37:57

2y ago37:57

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This week’s guest is formidable entrepreneur, investor and CEO of Goodlord, William Reeve. After setting up his first business during the dotcom boom of the 90s, William moved on to set up pioneering media rental website LoveFilm.com in the noughties. Since then, he has co-founded Secret Escapes, as well as served on the boards of Nutmeg, Dunelm an…

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