Tech Talks

So AstraZeneca have had quite the year! But whilst press focus has been on the vaccine and the companies efforts to beat Covid, what about the ongoing development of staff learning and the skills the company will need to keep being at the bleeding edge of their field? Marc Howells, VP and Head of Talent & Learning, talked to the podcast to explain how they weren't letting the big learning opportunity pass. Also, if you made it to the end of the podcast. This is for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyhoZWnw4v0

Sophia is the founder of Tech for Non-Techies. What's the business about? Helping people have a working understanding of tech without making them feel their skills aren't fit for purpose. As a non-technical founder, she has co-created apps and algorithms that have been used by thousands, won App of the Day by Mashable, and were featured by Inc, the BBC and more.

Vee took an unusual route into the technology industry, but it's landed her in a leadership role that involves technical skills, people skills and creativity. Sadly her story is still rare in the industry; how can she encourage others to follow in her footsteps? If Goldman Sachs have an approach to this issue that intrigues you, why not attend their upcoming Birmingham event? goldmansachs.com/Birmingham

Sam Raciti, General Manager of Bolt in the UK, tells us how the pandemic affected their business, how they see micro-mobility offering green, sustainable choices to urban travel and how they expect to roll out across the wider UK. Hayley mentioned a charging service - it's called Zap Map! If you want to register for the 15th July the link is https://getintouch.formstack.com/forms/in_conversation_with_graemehackland

Benji Vaughan, CEO and founder, tells us why his company isn't interested in data, he just wants to give you the tools to monetise meaningful engagements.

Eric, CEO and co-founder of Leva Clinic describes the appalling situation regarding chronic pain in the UK, and tells us why a digital lab can provide hope to those people suffering.

Jamie Milroy gave up a career in economics to launch DASH, a subscription-base e-bike provider. For just £30 or £40 per month workers can get a bike, helmet and services. Why is that important? For one we need greener modes of transport and DASH provide that, but equally... who actually wants to get back on the Underground or a crowded train right now?

Geraldine in the Chief Revenue Officer at Personio, a business helping SMEs unlock their productive potential. Today we're talking about culture, and the role of the pandemic in women's careers. We know the pandemic has not been inclusive, but what opportunities lie ahead?

Family is everything; but over the past year we've been more distant than ever. Kin founders Matt and Michael have tapped into that, but also the movement of "sharenting" and keeping your loved ones, especially children, safe. Kin lets you keep and share moments, and send messages into the future, to be unlocked when you want the message to be heard.

Thomas Vosper turned redundancy into opportunity as a first-time founder at the age of 40. Taking years of ecommerce experience, he's built a disruptive marketplace offering shoppers a complete view of all of their buying options on a single screen. Has it been a success? Two successful fund raises in 5 months suggests they're on the path to something special...