
Evolution Exchange UK
Podcast by Evolution
Latest episodes

Mar 11, 2025 • 47min
Evo UK #151 - Product Leadership
In this episode, Ashlee Kavanagh is joined by Chris Metcalfe, Founder of Red Oak Agency, Steve Shepperson, Head of Product at Lenvi, Graham Self from Ensek, and Ben Prior, Head of Product at E.ON Next. They discuss key aspects of product leadership, from managing product teams to driving innovation. Tune in to learn how effective leadership shapes successful product strategies and how these leaders are tackling the challenges of product management in a competitive market.

Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 21min
Evo UK #150 - Balancing UX & Product - Conversations on Culture, Collaboration & Leadership
Join Paul Davis, Yulia Koh, Cassie Watson, and Becky Colley as they explore the delicate balance between user experience and product development. They discuss the importance of collaboration and psychological safety, emphasizing a unified approach for success. The conversation delves into creating user-friendly designs, tackling the complexities of diverse user needs, and fostering an engaging work culture. Discover how effective storytelling can elevate UX strategy and navigate the challenges of transitioning from hands-on roles to strategic leadership.

Feb 28, 2025 • 44min
Evo UK #149 - Evolution Of Engineering Management
Terry Brown, Senior Director of Engineering at Mews, Peter Gillard-Moss, Head of Software Engineering at Gousto, James Osborn from Just Eat Takeaway, and Graham Haythornthwaite, Owner of Product Results, dive into the evolution of engineering management. They discuss shifts from hierarchical to agile methodologies and emphasize the importance of team culture alongside delivery. The guests share insights on fostering high-performance teams, navigating changing expectations, and the role of mentorship and support networks in shaping effective leaders in tech.

Feb 28, 2025 • 47min
Evo UK #148 - Culture Driven Development
In this episode, Daniel Banks is joined by leaders shaping development culture. Jeff Foster, Director of Technology and Innovation at Redgate Software, Ben Cann, Chief Technology Officer at Bubble Ltd., Stefan Ross, Chief Technology Officer at Nyala Consulting, and Bart Read, Chief Technology Officer, discuss how to foster a strong culture within tech teams. They share insights on building collaborative, innovative environments, leadership strategies, and the role of culture in creating effective development processes in technology-driven organisations.

Feb 28, 2025 • 46min
Evo UK #147 - FinOps - Cost Optimisation & AI
In this episode, James Dyson is joined by a team of experts in financial operations. Anthony Macey, Chief Technology Officer at Mollis Group, Stephen Old, Head of FinOps at Synyega, Stewart Pavitt, Chief Technology Officer at Retain, and Marc Walford, Head of FinOps at ITV Studios, discuss the role of AI in cost optimisation and how businesses can leverage FinOps practices to achieve financial efficiency. The conversation covers strategies, tools, and insights on integrating AI to optimise operational costs.

Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 10min
Evo UK #146 - Scaling Healthy Teams
Host Luke Vickers explores the key strategies for building and scaling healthy teams in the fast-paced world of technology. Joining the discussion are Mike Sirius, Founder & Host at Mastering Tech Growth; Matt Roberts, Director of Data Science & Analytics at ClearBank; Gordon Baggott, Director of Artificial Intelligence at 4most; and Craig Banach, Software Engineering Manager at BR-DGE. They share insights on leadership, collaboration, AI-driven decision-making, and the challenges of growing strong, high-performing teams in the tech industry.

Feb 14, 2025 • 57min
Evo UK #145 - Navigating AI Stakeholder Dynamics
In this episode, James Dyson is joined by a group of industry leaders: Colin Eberhardt, Chief Technology Officer at Scott Logic, Paul Hands, Chief Technology Officer at Document Risk Solutions, Mark Jose, Engineering Leader, and Lucy Batley, Owner of Traction Industries. Together, they explore the complexities of navigating AI stakeholder dynamics, sharing their insights on how technology leaders manage AI integration, address challenges, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption and implementation of AI technologies in various industries.

Feb 14, 2025 • 50min
Evo UK #144 - Balancing User Needs, Market Competitiveness & Growth In A Product-Led Org
In this episode, Rachel Owen is joined by Caroline Cozier, Director of Product at CareScribe, Kevin McDonald, Director of Product Design at FanDuel, Luke Campbell, CTO at Adrenaline, and Neil Vernon, Chief Product Officer at Gresham Tech. Together, they discuss how product-led organizations can balance user needs, market competitiveness, and growth. The conversation covers key strategies for designing products that drive business success while maintaining a focus on the user experience and staying ahead in competitive markets.

Feb 14, 2025 • 32min
Evo UK #143 - The Role Of Leadership In Shaping Company Culture
In this episode, Rachel Owen is joined by an expert panel: Rachel Brammer, Founder of On-Set, Rachel Gulley, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition Operations at FanDuel, Joshua Graham, Director of Software Engineering at Optimise Guernsey, and Kate Wilson, Head of Development Operations at Gresham Tech. The guests discuss the pivotal role leadership plays in shaping and driving company culture. From talent acquisition to operations, they share valuable insights on building a strong, sustainable culture that aligns with business goals.

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 7min
Evo UK #142 - Scaling Smarter - Building Culture, Communication & Collaboration
Join Joe Bamber as he discusses effective strategies for scaling businesses with experts Kevin Williams from GAIN LINE, Fred Thompson from Thirst.io, Kerry Finlayson from Seccl and Phil Telfer CTO and founder. They share insights into building strong company culture, enhancing communication, and fostering collaboration to help businesses scale smarter. Learn practical advice for creating an environment where teams can grow and succeed as companies expand.
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