Evolution Exchange UK Podcast

Evolution Exchange UK Podcast
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 31, 2025 • 60min

Evo UK #138 - Key Factors In Building Engineering Culture

In this episode, Luke Vickers is joined by James Castro, Head of Software Development at The Drum, Tom Mathews, Chief Technology Officer at Fanwave Digital Ltd, James Young, Head of Development at Synanetics, and Liam Anderson, CTO at Appointedd. Together, they discuss key factors in building a strong engineering culture, touching on leadership, team dynamics, and fostering innovation. Tune in for valuable insights on creating high-performing development teams and cultivating a culture of success within engineering environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 31, 2025 • 46min

Evo UK #137 - Security And Code - Building Better Together

In this episode, James Dyson is joined by Thomas Ballin, Co-Founder of Cytix, Simon Chapman, Director at Conversec, Connor Goddard, Cyber and InfoSec Lead at Gardin Agritech, and Daniel Smart, Engineering Manager at Booking.com. The group explores the vital relationship between security and code, focusing on how development and security teams can work together to build secure systems. Tune in for practical insights on securing digital infrastructure and improving collaboration between security and engineering teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 31, 2025 • 49min

Evo UK #136 - Becoming CTO - Navigating The Journey

In this episode, James Dyson is joined by Nick Mellis, Fractional CTO at Unconventional Consulting, Taylor Williams, CTO at Learn Amp, Ken Baxter, CTO at Airbox Systems, and Adam Horner, CTO Coach at Synova Technology. Together, they explore the path to becoming a CTO, discussing challenges, leadership strategies, and the skills needed to thrive in this executive role. Tune in for valuable insights into navigating the CTO journey, from coaching to real-world tech leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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