
Evolution Exchange UK
Podcast by Evolution
Latest episodes

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.

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 15min
Evo UK #141 - The Future of Product Design - Collaboration, Communication & AI
In this episode, Joe Bamber is joined by industry leaders Grace Han, Lead Product Designer at Bupa, Sam Quayle, Director at Hyperact, Ryan Tinsley, Head of Product Design & Research at Flipdish, and Ade-Lee Adebiyi, Head of Design at SoPost. The discussion explores the future of product design, with a focus on collaboration, communication, and the integration of AI into the design process. Learn how design teams are evolving to create innovative solutions that meet modern challenges in product development.

Feb 14, 2025 • 48min
Evo UK #140 - The Role Of Leaders In Crafting Engineering Culture
In this episode, Eve Meredith is joined by industry experts Bradley Hopkinson, Senior Engineering Manager at Enable, Richard Faulkner, Head of Software Development at Eploy, Jason Sweby, Software Developer at Civica, and James Brining, Lead Engineer at Streets Heaver Healthcare Computing. Together, they discuss the critical role of leadership in shaping a strong engineering culture. The conversation explores how to build, manage and maintain a thriving engineering team that fosters innovation, collaboration, and success in the tech world.

Feb 7, 2025 • 38min
Evo UK #139 - How To Engage With Stakeholders Communicating Up The Chain Of Command
Host Scott Hutchinson dives into the art of stakeholder engagement and communicating effectively with leadership teams. Joining the discussion are Mark Dore (Modern Engineering Leader, CreateFuture), Nicky Marham (IT Director, Federation of Small Businesses), John Nicolas (Head of Engineering, Zally), and Rob Sandbach (Managing Director, Indiespring). They share expert insights on bridging the gap between engineering and executive leadership, influencing decision-making, and aligning technical strategies with business goals. Learn how to communicate up the chain and drive impactful conversations.