The Tech Leaders Podcast
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago -The Tech Leaders Podcast brings you candid conversations with established technology leaders, at some of the world's most incredible organisations. From the challenges of sustainable growth, through to continuous innovation and everything in-between. These are the behind-the-scenes stories and personal anecdotes of inspirational leaders at the forefront of the digital revolution.
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#99, Managing Director of Zoho Europe, Sridhar Iyengar: Scaling-up SaaS
July 03, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week’s guest was part of a vision to build a “software powerhouse” through innovating SaaS like never before. Sridhar Iyengar, MD Europe at Zoho Corporation, joined the company at the time it was founded, and over the last 28 years, has played a crucial part in its success. Navigating the scale-up phase through the dotcom boom, Sridhar’s journey within Zoho has been marked by the shift from telecoms to cloud computing, to more recently the advancement of AI. Throughout each technologic...
#98, Co-Founder and CEO of Perenna, Arjan Verbeek: Revolutionising the Mortgage Market
June 19, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBIn the UK, the housing market is a topic of conversation that’s on everyone’s lips right now. As soaring interest rates are making mortgages unobtainable for many, this has become a nation-wide crisis. This week’s guest has designed a platform to remedy many of the issues caused by the outdated British mortgage process, as Arjan Verbeek, Co-Founder and CEO of Perenna, is revolutionising mortgages for the masses. Taking influence from Danish banking practices, Perenna offer users flexible ...
#97, Tim Levy, Founder and CEO @ Twyn: Being a Fifteen-Time Founder
June 05, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week’s guest is an extremely experienced entrepreneur, as after being a founder 15 times, Tim Levy, Founder and CEO of Twyn, has made waves in industries from insurance to entertainment. Tim joins Gareth to discuss his colourful career journey that has brought him most recently to the world of AI. After leaving his position as director at an insurance broker firm, Tim set his entrepreneurial sights on the bright lights of Hollywood and plunged into the waters of the entertainment indus...
#96, Sam Grice, CEO and Founder @ Octopus Legacy: Combatting Grief in the Age of Technology
May 22, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week’s guest turned tragedy into tech innovation with a platform designed to transform the way we all deal with death. Sam Grice, CEO and Founder of Octopus Legacy (formerly Guardian Angel) has created a platform that manages all aspects surrounding death; from will creation to bereavement support. Sam was always destined from entrepreneurial success, as both his parents were keen entrepreneurs, and he put his hereditary expertise to the test with a food and supplement side hustle. Ho...
#95, Simon Phillips, CTO at OQC: The Future of Quantum Computing
May 08, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week’s episode focuses on a groundbreaking piece of technology that aims to reshape the world as we know it, even putting supercomputers to shame. Simon Phillips, CTO at Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), joins Gareth to give us insight into the potentially groundbreaking world of Quantum Computing. Dropping out of school early, Simon’s tech career started in the video game industry, working on some legendary games such as Championship Manager. Simon has always gravitated towards innovati...
#94, CEO @ Kin + Carta, Kelly Manthey: Mapping the Future of Technology: From Consultant to Global CEO
April 23, 2024 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBThis week’s guest is a self-proclaimed “consulting industry veteran”, and after being in the tech space for over 25 years, Kelly Manthey, Global CEO at Kin + Carta is a tech leader with a compelling story to tell. After delving into the corporate world straight from university and securing a role as a consultant at Accenture, Kelly trained as an applications developer before her trajectory to the top. Following the mantra that “standing still is not a strategy”, her experience within both...
#93, Anders Billesø Beck, VP of Strategy and Innovation @ Universal Robots: Bringing Robots into the Real World
April 11, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn honour of National Robotics Week, this episode features a guest who’s on a mission to create a world where people “work with robots, not like robots”. Anders Billesø Beck joins Gareth on this week’s episode of The Tech Leaders Podcast to discuss his journey to tech leadership in the revolutionary field of robotics. From his poolside background as a national swimmer, Anders recounts how he dove headfirst into the world of robotics during his time studying at the Technical University of De...
#92, Bernd Greifeneder, Co-founder and CTO of Dynatrace: The Rise of the Chief AI Officer
March 21, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBThis week, Gareth is joined by a leader responsible for building one of the biggest software observability platforms across the globe. CTO of Dynatrace, Bernd Greifeneder, features on this episode to tell all about his role in developing the revolutionary platform which harnesses AI and automation for unified observability and security. Offering insight into the key milestones of Dynatrace’s evolution, including their decision to go for public investment and their role in developing and ut...
#91, Lianne Potter, Head of SecOps @ Asda: People-centric Cybersecurity
March 06, 2024 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBWhat does a house robbery and a cyber-attack have in common? According to this week’s guest, Lianne Potter, Head of SecOps at Asda, it’s the people involved. On a mission to showcase the people-centric side of cybersecurity, Lianne is a trailblazing ‘Cyber Anthropologist’ and joins Gareth this week to discuss her journey to tech leadership. From wedding photography to anthropology and eventually cyber security, Lianne’s road to tech is a varied one. Not only is she a cybersecurity leade...
#90, Renaud Heyd, CFO @ SAP UK: Evolving the role of CFO
February 20, 2024 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB“The purpose of SAP is to make the world run better— It’s designed to improve every business process”. This week, Gareth is joined by a leader from one of the biggest software companies on the planet, SAP. Renaud Heyd, CFO of the software powerhouse in the UK, tells us all about his 25 years working for SAP and how they’ve shaped him into the tech leader that he is today. Renaud joined SAP straight after completing his MSc in Finance, and for the last 25 years, hasn’t looked back since. ...
#89, Chris Wysopal, Founder and CTO @ Veracode: Ethical Hacking and Cyber Safety
February 06, 2024 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBOnce claiming to the US Senate that he could ‘take down the internet in 30 minutes’, this week’s guest gives us insight into the underbelly of the cyberworld. Chris Wysopal, founder and CTO of Veracode, tells us all about his experience as an ethical hacker and how he and his team at L0pht pioneered the way for cybersecurity. From taking an interest in the potential of cyber hacking at the start of the online era, to being a trailblazer in the discovery of IT vulnerability as a whole; Chri...
#88, 'Tech for good' and the future of migrant safety: Tom O’Sullivan, Founder and CEO @ Animus Bytes
January 23, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIf you’re looking for a truly authentic insight into entrepreneurship, look no further than this week’s episode. Gareth is joined by Tom O’Sullivan, ex-army veteran and founder of software development company Animus Bytes, and the pair candidly discuss Tom’s journey from battlefield to business meeting. Tom’s leadership journey began in Helmand Province, where he was stationed during his time in the military and led a team of 90 soldiers. After his departure, his interest in risk and secur...
#87: VP Strategic Initiatives @ Amazon Web Services, Brian Taptich: Transforming Cloud Computing
January 09, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThe already evolving cloud computing space is undergoing an accelerated period of change, in light of the emergence of Generative AI technology. This week, Gareth is joined by Cloud Computing Expert and VP of Strategic Initiatives at AWS, Brian ‘Tap’ Taptich. This episode uncovers Brian’s journey to becoming a leader in the largest cloud service provider on the market, which ultimately began with a ‘early midlife crisis’ in the form of a motorcycle trip around the US. His ability to lead ...
#86, CEO and Co-founder of Angel Academe, Sarah Turner: Diversifying Angel Investment
December 19, 2023 22:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBAs Christmas is just round the corner, this week’s guest epitomises the season of goodwill in the form of angel investment. Sarah Turner, CEO and Co-founder of Angel Academe, joins Gareth to discuss her role in bridging the gap to support female entrepreneurs. In this episode, Sarah recalls the ‘lucky accidents’ that got her into the tech industry, as she is keen to dispel any preconceptions that the road to tech is a linear one. Her passion for digital media guided her on a journey from t...
#85, KPMG’s UK Head of Connected Technology and Global Head of Digital Lighthouse, Paul Henninger: Is AI making or breaking the jobs market?
December 06, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week, in a TTLP first, we have a second guest from a company that’s already made waves on our podcast, KPMG. There’s no better guest to return to represent this powerhouse consultancy than Paul Henninger, UK Head of Connected Technology and Global of Digital Lighthouse. Paul joins Gareth to discuss his journey (and return) to leadership within KPMG, as well as the key milestones that he reached along the way. From working on the groundbreaking development of machine learning for canc...
#84, Google Cloud MD UKI, Helen Kelisky on Diversity, AI and Cloud Technology
November 21, 2023 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week, Helen Kelisky, MD at Google Cloud UKI joins Gareth to discuss her leadership journey; from securing a role in juggernaut IBM, marking her entry into the tech space, to joining the powerhouse that is Google Cloud as the Managing Director UKI. A proud advocate for diversity in tech, Helen has been recognised on Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Women in Tech list for the last 6 years, exemplifying both her career successes and her external volunteering in organisations such as W...
#83, The evolution of SaaS: MD of The Business Software Centre (TBSC), Phil Hames
November 08, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBOn this week’s episode, we delve into a topic that’s a bit closer to home for us at TTLP and bedigital: IT software and licensing. Combining bedigital’s expert software services and our TTLP mission statement to uncover the stories of the biggest names in tech, this week’s guest is a leader in the software management space. Phil Hames, MD at The Business Software Centre (TBSC), joins Gareth to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and how he’s riding the wave of the Software-as-a-Service evo...
#82 Milena Nikolic, CTO at Trainline: Transforming Transportation Technology
October 25, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBAt a time when we’re all looking for environmentally friendly yet efficient travel, the railway industry is booming with popularity and investment. Our tech leader this week, Milena Nikolic is at the forefront of this sector. As CTO at Trainline, she is leading the team at one of the largest companies operating in this area. Milena joins Gareth to discuss her journey towards becoming a tech leader; from competing in coding competitions in Serbia to securing an internship at tech giant Goog...
#81 Daniel Schiappa, Chief Product Officer at Arctic Wolf: Cybersecurity Unlocked
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this digital age of hyperconnectivity, ensuring your business is cyber-secure is crucial. That’s where this week’s guest comes in. Daniel Schiappa, Chief Product Officer at Arctic Wolf, joins Gareth to discuss his top tips for tech leadership and what’s happening right now in the cybersecurity space. Warning that the AI arms race has turned into a nuclear arms race, Daniel gives advice on what we all should be concerned about regarding AI regulations and how smaller companies can defen...
#80 Elevating employee experience: Director of EMEA Solutions at Qualtrics, Sally Winston
September 26, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBWhen we think about the success of a business, we think about stats, popularity, and growth. But what about the employee? Our guest this week is focused on prioritising the people, as the Director of EMEA Solutions at Qualtrics, Sally Winston joins Gareth to discuss the exciting world of employee experience (EX). With a background in psychology, Sally is passionate about ensuring her leadership is marked by empathy, as she believes that treating each employee as an individual is the key...
#79 Exploring the E-Commerce Ecosystem: CEO and Co-founder of Wayflyer, Aidan Corbett
September 12, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this week’s episode, we delve into the dynamic world of e-commerce, as Gareth is joined by Aidan Corbett, the visionary CEO of e-commerce funding business, and Ireland’s 6th home-grown tech unicorn, Wayflyer. Establishing a successful venture in this rapidly growing sector is no easy task, that’s where Aidan and his team come in; to help e-commerce entrepreneurs get the kick-start they need. This episode is jam-packed full of advice from not only Aidan’s perspective as an investor, but ...
#78 Championing Crypto: Coinbase’s UK Country Director, Elke Karskens
August 30, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBDo you feel like the world of Crypto is a bit… cryptic? Well, fear not, as Elke Karskens, UK Country Director at Coinbase, joins Gareth on this week’s episode to delve into this ‘digital alternative to Wall Street’ and discuss her role in one of the biggest businesses in the space. Growing up in Amsterdam, Elke was raised to focus on the importance of the greater good, which ultimately guided her career path to join numerous tech giants and play a vital role in their worldwide influence...
Championing Crypto: Coinbase’s UK Country Director, Elke Karskens
August 30, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBDo you feel like the world of Crypto is a bit… cryptic? Well, fear not, as Elke Karskens, UK Country Director at Coinbase, joins Gareth on this week’s episode to delve into this ‘digital alternative to Wall Street’ and discuss her role in one of the biggest businesses in the space. Growing up in Amsterdam, Elke was raised to focus on the importance of the greater good, which ultimately guided her career path to join numerous tech giants and play a vital role in their worldwide influence...
#77 Navigating Net Zero with Co-founder of BeZero Carbon, Tommy Ricketts
August 15, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBWith climate change being the *hottest* topic of discussion at the moment, this week we’re delving into its effects on the business world, as Tommy Ricketts, Co-founder of BeZero Carbon, joins Gareth to give us the low-down on environmental economics. Tommy’s passion for both economy and ecology has shaped his entrepreneurial journey, ultimately leading to his creation of a service that transforms how businesses utilise carbon credits. BeZero Carbon offers an innovative solution to the lac...
#76 Lead with Purpose: PayPoint’s ex-CEO’s no-nonsense leadership approach
August 01, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBDo you know the similarities between a Naval team and a successful tech team? According to this week’s guest, it’s having a “no bullshit” working culture. Gareth is joined by Dominic von Trotha Taylor, ex-CEO at PayPoint turned Chairman and CEO iov42 as they explore his journey from submarines to tech leadership, the impact of blockchain, the danger of AI and ChatGPT - the “Rubbish in, Rubbish out” conundrum. Dominic's success is testament to the power of diverse experiences. Growing up i...
Lead with Purpose: PayPoint’s ex-CEO’s no-nonsense leadership approach
August 01, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBDo you know the similarities between a Naval team and a successful tech team? According to this week’s guest, it’s having a “no bullshit” working culture. Gareth is joined by Dominic von Trotha Taylor, ex-CEO at PayPoint turned Chairman and CEO iov42 as they explore his journey from submarines to tech leadership, the impact of blockchain, the danger of AI and ChatGPT - the “Rubbish in, Rubbish out” conundrum. Dominic's success is testament to the power of diverse experiences. Growing up i...
#75: Bringing Cybersecurity into Focus: Senior Director of Information Security @ Canon EMEA, Quentyn Taylor
July 20, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBIf you’re looking for a snapshot of the latest in cybersecurity, then you’re in luck! In this week’s episode, Gareth is joined by Quentyn Taylor, Senior Director Information Security and Global Response at Canon, where the pair zoom in on all-things cyber safety. Being an established expert in the information security space, Quentin rode the ‘dot com’ wave of the early noughties before ultimately landing a role in the photography manufacturing powerhouse that is Canon. From here, he’s bec...
#74 - Embracing Tech to Revolutionise Mental Health: Emilia Molimpakis, CEO & Co Founder at thymia
July 04, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBIn this thought-provoking episode, host Gareth Davies delves deep into the world of mental health diagnostics with Emilia Molimpakis, the visionary CEO of thymia; an online platform transforming the landscape of mental well-being using a powerful combination of gamification, AI, and neuro-linguistics. Drawing on her lifelong fascination with neuroscience, Emilia shares her compelling insights on the critical role empathy plays in effective leadership and emphasises the need for ethical gui...
AI Special 5#: Sara El-Hanfy, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Innovate UK : Achieving Ethical AI
June 13, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBDo we need to worry about extinction from AI?! After 4 jam-packed conversations with some of the biggest thought leaders in the AI space, what better way to conclude our epic series than with someone who can give us the low-down on all things AI ethics. Sara El-Hanfy, Head of AI and Machine Learning at Innovate UK joins Gareth and Kerensa to conclude our A-list line up and discuss the importance of handling AI with care. From entering the tech space through an unconventional route (prov...
AI Special 4#: Alex Kendall, Co-Founder and CEO of Wayve: AI Automobiles and the Future of Driving
June 07, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBWrite up Self-driving cars: coming soon to a road near you! That’s right, on the fourth instalment of our AI series, Gareth and Kerensa are joined by a pioneer in the autonomous driving space, Co-Founder and CEO of Wayve, Alex Kendall, to discuss all things AI automation. After securing a scholarship from Cambridge University, leaving behind his home in New Zealand to travel to Europe for the first time, Alex’s drive (excuse the pun) to revolutionise the transportation game saw him ...
AI Special 3#: OpenAI’s Independent Creative Director, Rodger Werkhoven: Harnessing Creativity in the Age of AI and the impact of ChatGPT
May 30, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB“AI will not replace you, a person using AI will” is the revolutionary philosophy from OpenAI’s Independent Creative Director, and third guest in the TTLP AI series, Rodger Werkhoven. In our most provocative interview yet, Rodger, Gareth and Kerensa discuss the true impact that AI is having on today’s society, as we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the early stages of development within the AI powerhouse that is OpenAI. Having joined OpenAI to work on their DALLE-2 launch, Rodger discu...
AI Special 2#: Catriona Campbell, CTIO @ EY: Human-centric AI and Diversifying Technology
May 23, 2023 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBScared about robots taking over the world? Worried that AI aliens will destroy humankind as we know it? Fear not! This week’s guest, Catriona Campbell, CTIO at EY, is a human-computer interaction expert, and she’s here to explain how we can co-exist in perfect harmony. In the second instalment of our AI series, Gareth, Kerensa, and Catriona discuss how the democratisation of AI has the capability to yield more value for humans than perhaps we realise. Embracing change and disrupting the...
AI Special 1#: Priya Lakhani OBE, CEO of CENTURY Tech: “Living with, working with and building AI”
May 16, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBThe AI revolution is here. Are you ready for it? What better way to kick of our brand-new AI series than with a guest who’s on a mission to change the world and *spoiler alert* she’s already doing it. Gareth and Kerensa are joined by Priya Lakhani, philanthropic entrepreneur and CEO of CENTURY Tech, the AI-powered educational tool that is changing the game in schools and colleges across the globe. Priya’s captivating story of her quest to make systemic change, due to witnessing inequal...
#68 How to achieve Success in Sales: CEO of Ideagen, Ben Dorks
May 04, 2023 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB‘Sales is not just an art form, it’s also a science’ is a belief that this week’s guest has built a successful career on. Along with his sleeves-up, hardworking approach to leadership, it becomes apparent why he has achieved success as a leader and mentor. Ben Dorks, CEO of Ideagen, joins Gareth to discuss his incredible journey from deciding that he wanted to pursue a career in sales aged just 14, to setting up a company with his brother and ultimately stepping into the role of CEO in 201...
#67 CEO and Co-Founder of Nothing, Carl Pei: Disrupting the tech hardware space
April 11, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB“Let’s make tech fun again” is the mantra of this week’s trailblazing guest, Co-founder and CEO of Nothing, Carl Pei, as he embraces the innovative technology of the future and encourages us all to do the same. In the episode, Gareth and Carl discuss the influence that Steve Jobs and Apple had on Carl in his youth, and how being a little disillusioned with the pause on hardware innovation motivated him to dream of being a disruptor. Carl is an advocate of leading by example and describes...
#67 Founder of OnePlus and Nothing, Carl Pei: Disrupting the tech hardware space
April 11, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB“Let’s make tech fun again” is the mantra of this week’s trailblazing guest, Co-founder and CEO of Nothing, Carl Pei, as he embraces the innovative technology of the future and encourages us all to do the same. In the episode, Gareth and Carl discuss the influence that Steve Jobs and Apple had on Carl in his youth, and how being a little disillusioned with the pause on hardware innovation motivated him to dream of being a disruptor. Carl is an advocate of leading by example and describes...
#66 How to be an employee-centric leader - Chieu Cao, Co-founder of Perkbox and Founder & CEO of Mintago
March 21, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBGone are the days of employee benefits that leave you feeling uninspired, as this week’s guest, Chieu Cao, co-founder of Perkbox and founder of Mintago, joins Gareth to discuss his role in establishing companies that are totally employee-centric. In the episode, Chieu credits his leadership success to the same ethos that drives his companies: being reactive to individualism, and to ‘listen first then make your statement’. The conversation focuses on the global challenges faced when develop...
#65 - Cyber-attack vulnerability and the ‘AI Arms Race’ with Jake Bernardes, CISO @ Whistic
February 28, 2023 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB‘Wars don’t mean guns, they mean keyboards’ is the standout phrase from this week’s episode of The Tech Leaders Podcast with cybersecurity expert and CISO of Whistic, Jake Bernardes. In the episode, both Gareth and Jake discuss the IT vulnerabilities that exist in the public sector, as well as the necessary precautions needed to avoid debilitating cyber-attacks and data breaches. The conversation highlights the importance of user understanding and ‘opening your eyes to the value of your data...
#64 - David Buttress, Co-Founder of Just Eat UK & Chairman of The Dragons
February 14, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBOn this week’s episode, Gareth is joined by Welsh entrepreneur and businessman David Buttress to discuss his journey from disrupting the takeaway industry— by co-founding the pioneering UK tech giant Just Eat in 2006— to becoming an investor and taking on the mantle of chairman at his local Welsh rugby region, The Dragons. David speaks candidly about the formative years of his career at Coca-Cola, meeting his co-founder, Jesper Buch, and the early days of Just Eat. The conversation expands ...
#63 Felipe Canedo, Global Head of Engineering and Transformation at Vodafone
January 31, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBFrom entering the tech space in his early teens with a keen interest in all things IT, to becoming the Global Head of Engineering and Transformation at Vodafone, Felipe Canedo joins Gareth to recall his journey to success in one of the biggest telecom companies in the world. On this week’s episode, Felipe discusses his role in transforming Vodafone into a fully-fledged ‘tech company’, as well as promoting an effective leadership style that centres around ‘moving people together to achieve a ...
#62 - Revitalising the office in a post-pandemic workplace with Lucy Minton
January 10, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBThis week’s guest is on a mission to bring the workforce out of the lull of solitary remote working and back into positive, people-centric workspaces all around the UK. Lucy Minton, co-founder and COO of the disruptive workspace design and management provider, Kitt, joins Gareth on this week’s episode to discuss the case for going back to the office. Amongst other things, they reflect on how organic relationships and creative innovation are often born from collaborative working and are cruci...
#61 - Jazz Carlin, Double Olympic silver medalist and SDR manager
December 20, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBFrom making waves at the 2016 Rio Olympics, to turning the tide and embarking on a career in tech, Jazz Carlin joins Gareth on this week’s episode of The Tech Leaders Podcast to discuss her transition from Olympic athlete to a Woman in Tech. Jazz explains how leading by example is key to leadership both inside and outside of the pool, as implementing an ‘open-door policy’ is paramount in maintaining an effective career as a mentor. In recalling her turbulent path to Olympic success, Jazz...
#60 - Mohit Lad, Co-Founder & CEO of ThousandEyes (Part of Cisco)
December 06, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBCo-Founder of the ‘Google Maps of the internet’, Mohit Lad joins Gareth on this week’s episode of The Tech Leaders Podcast to discuss his rise to success; from taking his first ever career-defining aeroplane ride at the age of 22, to co-founding the award-winning internet surveillance company, ThousandEyes. In describing what good leadership means to him, Mohit discusses why empathy is a skill that is crucial in achieving a successful, people-orientated business, and how ‘focusing on the fun...
#59 Adrian Condon, Chief Technology Officer at B-Secur
November 22, 2022 22:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBOn this week’s episode of The Tech Leader’s podcast, Gareth is joined by Adrian Condon, the CTO of B-Secur, a company that creates cutting-edge, heart health technology that is used in some of our favourite tech wearables. In this episode, the topic of discussion centres around how technology can be used to understand the human body, exemplified by the life-saving heart rate variability monitors that Condon himself has helped create. In understanding our connection to machinery, we also f...
#58 - Jamie Bartlett, Journalist, Broadcaster and Host of The Missing Cryptoqueen
November 08, 2022 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBJamie Bartlett was inspired to start using social media as a research tool in order to understand the workings of extremist groups. The author, journalist and presenter of The Missing Cryptoqueen podcast is an expert in research and technology. Jamie describes how his interest in people and their habits lead him to the world of think tanks. We also learn how social media is increasingly being used to collect data, and his thoughts on how that world should be regulated. Jamie also has some ...
#57 Matthew Scullion - CEO & Founder at Matillion
October 25, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBMatillion founder Matthew Scullion started his hugely successful tech-entrepreneurial journey in his late teens, co-founding and growing a tech services and software business. Following a successful exit, and years in the upper echelons of tech companies, Matthew couldn’t shake the urge to delve back into the world of start-ups and business. After a pep-talk from his wife, he formed Matillion in 2011. 11 years later, the company is one of the fastest growing enterprise technology firms in t...
#56 Lisa Heneghan - Global Chief Digital Officer for KPMG
October 12, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBHaving forged her way in a male-dominated world, KPMG's Lisa Heneghan explains to us how a fully diverse workforce makes for better business. Inspired to take a role in tech by her father, Lisa’s career path to Chief Digital Officer at KPMG UK has seen her navigate from Y2K to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lisa shares with Gareth some great advice about leadership, networking and work-life balance. 1:40 What does good leadership mean to Lisa? 2:28 Where were the female role models? 4:11 H...
#56 Lisa Heneghan - Global Chief Digital Officer for KPMG
October 12, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBHaving forged her way in a male-dominated world, KPMG's Lisa Heneghan explains to us how a fully diverse workforce makes for better business. Inspired to take a role in tech by her father, Lisa’s career path to Chief Digital Officer at KPMG UK has seen her navigate from Y2K to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lisa shares with Gareth some great advice about leadership, networking and work-life balance. 1:40 What does good leadership mean to Lisa? 2:28 Where were the female role models? 4:11 H...
#55 Joe Baguley - VP & CTO, EMEA at VMware
September 27, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBJoe Baguley is a CTO and leader who lives and breathes technology innovation. This week, he chats to Gareth about his journey from self-confessed ‘1980s computer nerd’ to CTO of Silicon Valley company VMware (...after 23 interviews). Joe’s colourful life has seen him through a spell at Imperial College, the Army Reserves and - most surprisingly - a course in standup comedy. All these things have led him to where he is today: an excellent communicator with a ferocious appetite for informatio...
#55 Joe Baguley - Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, EMEA, VMware
September 27, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBJoe Baguley is a CTO and leader who lives and breathes technology innovation. This week, he chats to Gareth about his journey from self-confessed ‘1980s computer nerd’ to CTO of Silicon Valley company VMware (...after 23 interviews). Joe’s colourful life has seen him through a spell at Imperial College, the Army Reserves and - most surprisingly - a course in standup comedy. All these things have led him to where he is today: an excellent communicator with a ferocious appetite for informatio...