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Programmable World is a podcast all about tech ventures, the stories behind them and the wisdom gleaned from lessons learned. My name is Dan Ilett - I’m an ex-tech journalist and today I help tech companies go to market, raise their commercial value and win more business. I’ve worked with some of the biggest brands in the world on storytelling, brand, launches and sales - and I've launched a few tech companies of my own too. I love hearing people’s stories about how they contributed to their ...
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Ep15: Solving Scaling Issues with Guy Remond
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In this episode of the Programmable World podcast, host Dan Ilett talks to Guy Remond, serial successful entrepreneur and Founder of EHE, thestartupfactory.tech, and Guidr. They discuss various topics, including: the untapped tech opportunities of the North; the journey from basic websites to complex back-end systems; and the importance of embracin…
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Ep14: Freshening Up FinTech with Joel Blake OBE
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In this episode of the Programmable World podcast, host Dan Ilett talks to Joel Blake, Founder of The GFA Exchange, a multi-award-winning B2B fintech startup. They discuss various topics, including: why the Midlands is such a fervent bed of creativity within fintech; the central role data plays within the industry; and the intriguing story behind J…
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Ep13: The State of ISP's Globally with David Yates and Jonny Rae
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In this episode of the Programmable World podcast, host Dan Ilett talks to Gigabit Networks Co-Founder David Yates and expert Telecoms Consultant Jonny Rae. They discuss various topics, including: the state of ISPs around the world and how ISPs overseas compare with the UK; how the industry is being disrupted in the UK and the reasons behind that; …
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Ep12: How Technology Can Empower Organisations with Amar Nandha
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In this episode of the Programmable World podcast, host Dan Ilett talks to Amar Nandha. Amar is the Founder of Hortium, an innovative organisation helping businesses to regain control of their technological and service investments. They discuss various topics, including: what is so intriguing about the organic adoption of various technologies; the …
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Ep11: How to Break Through the Word "No" with Matt Sims
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Matt Sims. Matt is the Founder and Managing Director of HATCH, an inclusive business design consultancy. They discuss various topics, including: how Matt helps businesses come up with a design process that can reinvent multiple aspects of an organisation or bring a unique focus to fruition; why employees fre…
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Ep10: The Future of Technology with Steve O'Donnell
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In this episode, host Dan Illet talks to Steve O'Donell. Steve is a renowned technology expert, investor, and the author of What Every CIO Wants: A Guide for Global Technology Salespeople. They discuss various topics, including: how Steve helped to reduce BT's carbon footprint by over 90%; the inner workings of the smart grid and various sources of…
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Ep9: Staying Two Steps Ahead with Tomás O'Leary
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Tomás O'Leary. Tomás is the Founder and CEO of Origina, a leading independent third-party software support provider for IBM software. They discuss various topics, including: how Tomás connected the dots and saw a space within his industry by always staying one chapter ahead; why networking and community are …
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Ep8: The Present and Future of Cybersecurity with Todd Wade and Jason Hart
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to a pair of experienced and internationally renowned experts within the field of cybersecurity, Todd Wade and Jason Hart. They discuss various topics, including: the current state of cybersecurity and why it pays to stay on top of this ever-changing landscape; the growing threat of AI and deepfake attacks in v…
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Ep7: The State of Crypto with Daniel Cawrey
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Daniel Cawrey. Daniel is a cryptocurrency expert, journalist and the author of Mastering Blockchain: Unlocking the Power of Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts, and Decentralized Applications. They discuss various topics, including: what drew Daniel to crypto in the first place; why he joined CoinDesk; and why…
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Ep6: How Technology Has Impacted Banking with Carlton Hopper
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Carlton Hopper. Carlton is the Managing Director (UK) of GFT Group, a digital engineering company that works specifically in financial services. They discuss various topics, including: the intersection between traditional banking, neobanks and digital transformation; why younger generations are moving toward…
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Ep5: Crowdfunded Creativity with Robin Block
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Robin Block - the Founder and CEO of CreatorVC. They discuss various topics, including: how Robin channeled his frustration into a last roll of the dice, resulting in the hugely successful crowdfunding juggernaut CreatorVC; why Kickstarter provided the roadmap for autonomy that he unknowingly craved; and how…
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Ep 4: Unleashing Creativity During A Crisis with Irene Sandler
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Irene Sandler - the Global VP of Marketing Strategy and Portfolio Marketing for Cognizant. Together they discuss some important lessons the tech industry has learnt during the biggest crisis of the 21st century and how creativity can help businesses move on. She explains that, if leveraged correctly, creativ…
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Ep3: What Coaching Football Taught CEO Dean Curtis about Leadership
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Dean Curtis - the CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group, Data Services at RELX. From football coach to CEO, discover how Dean applies sports leadership techniques to the corporate world, the secret sauce driving the highest achievers in any field, and why making career decisions based on money alone isn't a…
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Ep2: The Power of Data Centres to Drive Change with Michael Winterson
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Michael Winterson - the Managing Director of Equinix and Chairperson of the EUDCA. Discover some of the key services data centres provide. Why public perception of data centres has gradually shifted over time. And how sustainability has to be factored into the future outlook within the industry. Stay tuned f…
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Welcome to the Programmable World podcast. In this introductory episode, Dan Ilett (Managing Partner of Tollejo) gives a fascinating introduction to his background and mission to highlight what matters most in the intersecting worlds of technology and disruption. Dan explains how sustainable technology got the ball rolling and forged a pathway to t…
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