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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Charles Ewen – CIO at the Met Office
July 06, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBRecognised as one of the global leaders in weather and climate science, the Met Office is powered by advanced models and a high performance supercomputer. I was very excited to catch up with Charles Ewen, the CIO at the Met Office, to learn more about how the organisation operates on such world leading technology. Charles is accountable for all aspects of technology within the Met Office and manages a dedicated engineering team of over 350 people. With a fascinating career trajectory delive...
#30 - Blair Halliday – Head of UK at Gemini (Crypto Special)
June 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBToday’s guest joined the digital assets firm Gemini in 2020, when they expanded to the UK. As the Head of UK, and former Chief Compliance Officer for Europe, I’m excited to hear what Blair has learnt from the expansion, and how the digital assets market has changed over the past year. Gemini builds crypto products for both individuals and institutions to help buy, sell and store cryptocurrency. It was founded in 2014, by brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, to build a bridge to the future ...
Blair Halliday – Head of UK at Gemini (Crypto Special)
June 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBToday’s guest joined the digital assets firm Gemini in 2020, when they expanded to the UK. As the Head of UK, and former Chief Compliance Officer for Europe, I’m excited to hear what Blair has learnt from the expansion, and how the digital assets market has changed over the past year. Gemini builds crypto products for both individuals and institutions to help buy, sell and store cryptocurrency. It was founded in 2014, by brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, to build a bridge to the future ...
Blair Halliday – Head of UK at Gemini
June 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBToday’s guest joined the digital assets firm Gemini in 2020, when they expanded to the UK. As the Head of UK, and former Chief Compliance Officer for Europe, I’m excited to hear what Blair has learnt from the expansion, and how the digital assets market has changed over the past year. Gemini builds crypto products for both individuals and institutions to help buy, sell and store cryptocurrency. It was founded in 2014, by brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, to build a bridge to the future ...
#30 - Blair Halliday – Head of UK at Gemini (Crypto Special)
June 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBToday’s guest joined the digital assets firm Gemini in 2020, when they expanded to the UK. As the Head of UK, and former Chief Compliance Officer for Europe, I’m excited to hear what Blair has learnt from the expansion, and how the digital assets market has changed over the past year. Gemini builds crypto products for both individuals and institutions to help buy, sell and store cryptocurrency. It was founded in 2014, by brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, to build a bridge to the future ...
Didem Un Ates – GM, of Data & AI at Microsoft and Women-in-Tech Advocate
May 19, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBHaving worked in three countries, Didem has more than 20 years experience in the global technology industry, spanning Enterprise Software and SaaS, Big Data and AI, Managed Services and Cloud business models. Under her current role as General Manager, Data & AI Acceleration at EMEA Microsoft, she’s responsible for the Data & AI customer success strategy, readiness, and execution. Didem’s energy is infectious. I was so excited to speak with her to learn more about her mission to empower more...
#29 - Didem Un Ates – GM, of Data & AI at Microsoft and Women-in-Tech Advocate
May 19, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBHaving worked in three countries, Didem has more than 20 years experience in the global technology industry, spanning Enterprise Software and SaaS, Big Data and AI, Managed Services and Cloud business models. Under her current role as General Manager, Data & AI Acceleration at EMEA Microsoft, she’s responsible for the Data & AI customer success strategy, readiness, and execution. Didem’s energy is infectious. I was so excited to speak with her to learn more about her mission to empower more...
Robert Wigley – Chairman of UK Finance
April 27, 2021 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB80% of under 8s have their own tablets – there’s no doubt that the impact of technology on the next generation will be huge. The Chairman of UK Finance and author of ‘Born Digital’ joins the show to distil his research on why we need to alter our relationship with technology. Robert Wigley backs young entrepreneurs in cutting edge technology businesses and Chairs UK Finance. He spent 25 years as a banker, rising to be EMEA Chairman of Merrill Lynch and a member of the board of the Bank of E...
Robert Wigley – Author, former-CEO of Merrill Lynch, and Chairman of UK Finance
April 27, 2021 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB80% of under 8s have their own tablets – there’s no doubt that the impact of technology on the next generation will be huge. The Chairman of UK Finance and author of ‘Born Digital’ joins the show to distil his research on why we need to alter our relationship with technology. Robert Wigley backs young entrepreneurs in cutting edge technology businesses and Chairs UK Finance. He spent 25 years as a banker, rising to be EMEA Chairman of Merrill Lynch and a member of the board of the Bank of E...
#28 - Robert Wigley – Author, former-CEO of Merrill Lynch, and Chairman of UK Finance
April 27, 2021 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB80% of under 8s have their own tablets – there’s no doubt that the impact of technology on the next generation will be huge. The Chairman of UK Finance and author of ‘Born Digital’ joins the show to distil his research on why we need to alter our relationship with technology. Robert Wigley backs young entrepreneurs in cutting edge technology businesses and Chairs UK Finance. He spent 25 years as a banker, rising to be EMEA Chairman of Merrill Lynch and a member of the board of the Bank of E...
#27 - James Herbert – Founding Partner, The Panopoly
April 13, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBAs a self-confessed former frustrated civil servant, James Herbert set himself on a mission to help scale the public sector’s digital transformation. It’s a big feat, but he launched Foundry4 to do just that. They provide teams of experts to solve complex problems for large organisations through end to end solutions across insights, strategy and delivery. James has worked with Cabinet Office teams designing the G-Cloud procurement framework, the foundations of the Digital Marketplace and th...
James Herbert – CEO of Foundry4
April 13, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBAs a self-confessed former frustrated civil servant, James Herbert set himself on a mission to help scale the public sector’s digital transformation. It’s a big feat, but he launched Foundry4 to do just that. They provide teams of experts to solve complex problems for large organisations through end to end solutions across insights, strategy and delivery. James has worked with Cabinet Office teams designing the G-Cloud procurement framework, the foundations of the Digital Marketplace and th...
James Herbert – Founding Partner, The Panopoly
April 13, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBAs a self-confessed former frustrated civil servant, James Herbert set himself on a mission to help scale the public sector’s digital transformation. It’s a big feat, but he launched Foundry4 to do just that. They provide teams of experts to solve complex problems for large organisations through end to end solutions across insights, strategy and delivery. James has worked with Cabinet Office teams designing the G-Cloud procurement framework, the foundations of the Digital Marketplace and th...
Dave Chaplin – Founder and CEO, ContractorCalculator and IR35 Shield
March 26, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBAs an ex-contractor himself, Dave Chaplin wrote and published the first ever interactive online IR35 tax calculator. IR35 refers to the UK's anti-avoidance tax legislation designed to tax 'disguised' employment at a rate similar to employment. And as it sounds, it can get messy. I’m super excited to catch up with Dave again to hear more about how IR35 may affect you this year. Dave is the Founder and CEO of ContractorCalculator and CEO of IR35 Shield. He assists with IR35 tax tribunals, an...
#26 - Dave Chaplin – Founder and CEO, ContractorCalculator and IR35 Shield
March 26, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBAs an ex-contractor himself, Dave Chaplin wrote and published the first ever interactive online IR35 tax calculator. IR35 refers to the UK's anti-avoidance tax legislation designed to tax 'disguised' employment at a rate similar to employment. And as it sounds, it can get messy. I’m super excited to catch up with Dave again to hear more about how IR35 may affect you this year. Dave is the Founder and CEO of ContractorCalculator and CEO of IR35 Shield. He assists with IR35 tax tribunals, an...
Huw Thomas– Cofounder, Counterfactual Ventures
March 04, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBToday’s guest is a serial entrepreneur focused on sustainability in the food and energy sectors. Huw Thomas is the Cofounder, President and COO at Counterfactual Ventures, a venture studio focused on filling gaps in the alt-protein industry to accelerate the 'protein transition'. With a background in computer engineering and renewable energy, it’s been a fascinating journey for Huw. He was the COO of cultivated meat startup New Age Meats, co-founder of renewable energy consultancy SCENE, an...
#25 - Huw Thomas– Cofounder, Counterfactual Ventures
March 04, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBToday’s guest is a serial entrepreneur focused on sustainability in the food and energy sectors. Huw Thomas is the Cofounder, President and COO at Counterfactual Ventures, a venture studio focused on filling gaps in the alt-protein industry to accelerate the 'protein transition'. With a background in computer engineering and renewable energy, it’s been a fascinating journey for Huw. He was the COO of cultivated meat startup New Age Meats, co-founder of renewable energy consultancy SCENE, an...
Yamini Rangan – Chief Customer Officer, HubSpot
February 09, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBEmbracing your uniqueness and authentic voice has been the driving force behind today’s guest success as a leader. Yamini Rangan is the Chief Customer Officer at HubSpot and is working on some ambitious goals for the leading CRM provider. Driven by the motto “helping is the new selling”, I loved learning more about Yamini’s insights into sales and marketing. Coming from an engineering background, Yamini has learnt how sales goes hand-in-hand with technology. With over 24 years experience ac...
#24 - Yamini Rangan – CEO, HubSpot
February 09, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBEmbracing your uniqueness and authentic voice has been the driving force behind today’s guest success as a leader. Yamini Rangan is the Chief Customer Officer at HubSpot and is working on some ambitious goals for the leading CRM provider. Driven by the motto “helping is the new selling”, I loved learning more about Yamini’s insights into sales and marketing. Coming from an engineering background, Yamini has learnt how sales goes hand-in-hand with technology. With over 24 years experience ac...
Yamini Rangan – CEO, HubSpot
February 09, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBEmbracing your uniqueness and authentic voice has been the driving force behind today’s guest success as a leader. Yamini Rangan is the Chief Customer Officer at HubSpot and is working on some ambitious goals for the leading CRM provider. Driven by the motto “helping is the new selling”, I loved learning more about Yamini’s insights into sales and marketing. Coming from an engineering background, Yamini has learnt how sales goes hand-in-hand with technology. With over 24 years experience ac...
#23 - Peter McCormack, Podcaster and Journalist - Bitcoin Special
January 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBBitcoin has been in the news recently, the price has hit an all-time high but opinion remains divided. Enthusiasts call it the perfect modern money system yet critics dismiss it as a bubble that resembles a Ponzi scheme. My guest today is the host of the world's #1 bitcoin podcast, "What Bitcoin Did". He isn't a software engineer or monetary economist, he is just a regular guy from Bedford who isn't afraid to ask basic fundamental questions as to why this technology is potentially going to c...
Peter McCormack, Podcaster and Journalist - Bitcoin Special
January 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBBitcoin has been in the news recently, the price has hit an all-time high but opinion remains divided. Enthusiasts call it the perfect modern money system yet critics dismiss it as a bubble that resembles a Ponzi scheme. My guest today is the host of the world's #1 bitcoin podcast, "What Bitcoin Did". He isn't a software engineer or monetary economist, he is just a regular guy from Bedford who isn't afraid to ask basic fundamental questions as to why this technology is potentially going to c...
Sina Yamani - CEO, Yoello
January 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBSina left university prematurely to pursue entrepreneurial endeavours. “.. in the right place at the right time”. His company Yoello has achieved incredible growth in 2020. The app-less mobile ordering and payment solution is now used by thousands of high street restaurant and hospitality businesses, including Burger King, Subway, and The Grand, York, allowing them to serve their customers securely, efficiently and rapidly. In this Tech Leaders’ Podcast, Gareth talks to Sina about the pat...
#22 - Sina Yamani - CEO, Yoello
January 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBSina left university prematurely to pursue entrepreneurial endeavours. “.. in the right place at the right time”. His company Yoello has achieved incredible growth in 2020. The app-less mobile ordering and payment solution is now used by thousands of high street restaurant and hospitality businesses, including Burger King, Subway, and The Grand, York, allowing them to serve their customers securely, efficiently and rapidly. In this Tech Leaders’ Podcast, Gareth talks to Sina about the pat...
Prof. Kerensa Jennings - Group Director of Digital Impact, BT Group
December 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThe pandemic has forced thousands of Brits to overcome their fear of technology, to embrace this digital world and develop skills to stay connected, both on a personal and professional level. Gareth talks to Kerensa Jennings, BT Group Director of Digital Impact. They discuss her amazing career, working with the likes of legendary broadcasters like David Frost and David Attenborough through to the amazing work she is currently involved with at BT. Kerensa’s career path has been far from linea...
#21 - Prof. Kerensa Jennings - Group Director of Digital Impact, BT Group
December 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThe pandemic has forced thousands of Brits to overcome their fear of technology, to embrace this digital world and develop skills to stay connected, both on a personal and professional level. Gareth talks to Kerensa Jennings, BT Group Director of Digital Impact. They discuss her amazing career, working with the likes of legendary broadcasters like David Frost and David Attenborough through to the amazing work she is currently involved with at BT. Kerensa’s career path has been far from linea...
#20 - Rob Norris - CTO, Welsh Water
November 24, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBGareth interviews CTO of Welsh Water, Rob Norris. Following a piece of impromptu advice from a school friend, Rob embarked on a career in IT, working on some huge projects for diverse and corporate organisations across the UK, culminating in his current position as Chief Technology Officer within a critical national infrastructure organisation. Rob speaks candidly about his humble beginnings, his experience of working in a start-up, the evolution of cyber threats and the importance of challe...
Rob Norris - CTO, Welsh Water
November 24, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBGareth interviews CTO of Welsh Water, Rob Norris. Following a piece of impromptu advice from a school friend, Rob embarked on a career in IT, working on some huge projects for diverse and corporate organisations across the UK, culminating in his current position as Chief Technology Officer within a critical national infrastructure organisation. Rob speaks candidly about his humble beginnings, his experience of working in a start-up, the evolution of cyber threats and the importance of challe...
#19 - Paul Clarke - CTO, Ocado Group
November 03, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBGareth interviews Paul Clark, CTO of Ocado Group – the company transforming online groceries through a suite of technology, including robotics, AI & ML. Having joined in 2006, Paul talks candidly about the journey from being a start-up UK grocer, to becoming a global technology provider. They discuss AI, Quantum Computing, Digital Twins and other forward-looking endeavours for Ocado and the wider tech industry. Paul also gives us his views on the current situation and the lessons learned fr...
Paul Clarke - CTO, Ocado Group
November 03, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBGareth interviews Paul Clark, CTO of Ocado Group – the company transforming online groceries through a suite of technology, including robotics, AI & ML. Having joined in 2006, Paul talks candidly about the journey from being a start-up UK grocer, to becoming a global technology provider. They discuss AI, Quantum Computing, Digital Twins and other forward-looking endeavours for Ocado and the wider tech industry. Paul also gives us his views on the current situation and the lessons learned fr...
#18 - Mark Rice - CIO, thebigword
October 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBGareth interviews Mark Rice who is CIO at global language services provider, thebigword. With almost two decades experience leading commercial and technology departments for national and multi-national companies, Mark's career spans industries including manufacturing, logistics consultancy and most recently language services, where he was promoted to CIo after 11 months! Mark is a product-led leader and talks us through this, along with his experience of implementing efficiency, managing con...
Mark Rice - CIO, thebigword
October 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBGareth interviews Mark Rice who is CIO at global language services provider, thebigword. With almost two decades experience leading commercial and technology departments for national and multi-national companies, Mark's career spans industries including manufacturing, logistics consultancy and most recently language services, where he was promoted to CIo after 11 months! Mark is a product-led leader and talks us through this, along with his experience of implementing efficiency, managing con...
Peter Dowds - CEO and Co-Founder, Elder HQ
September 24, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBGareth interviews Peter Dowds, founder of Elder HQ, an alternative to residential care homes and one of the fastest growing companies in the UK, aiming is to reshape how society looks after their elderly. Following a stint with a global law firm and couple of business ventures, Peter got involved in the later-life care sector, having seen an opportunity based the high demand for care options, driven by a rapidly ageing population. They discuss Peter's experiences of growing a company and dis...
#17 - Peter Dowds - CEO and Co-Founder, Elder HQ
September 24, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBGareth interviews Peter Dowds, founder of Elder HQ, an alternative to residential care homes and one of the fastest growing companies in the UK, aiming is to reshape how society looks after their elderly. Following a stint with a global law firm and couple of business ventures, Peter got involved in the later-life care sector, having seen an opportunity based the high demand for care options, driven by a rapidly ageing population. They discuss Peter's experiences of growing a company and dis...
#16 - Ryan Prince - VC Investor and Chairman, Realstar Group
September 10, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBGareth interviews Ryan Prince - co-founder and vice-chairman of Realstar Group, who runs a large portfolio of commercial properties across the UK, he founded concept developer, UNCLE, who mix co-working space with, amenity-rich living space, catering to millennial and Gen Z professionals in major UK cities. He also co-founded early-stage venture capital firm, iGabriel at the age of just 21. They unpack this, his experience of investing in early-stage businesses, and Ryan's predictions for th...
Ryan Prince - VC Investor and Chairman, Realstar Group
September 10, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBGareth interviews Ryan Prince - co-founder and vice-chairman of Realstar Group, who runs a large portfolio of commercial properties across the UK, he founded concept developer, UNCLE, who mix co-working space with, amenity-rich living space, catering to millennial and Gen Z professionals in major UK cities. He also co-founded early-stage venture capital firm, iGabriel at the age of just 21. They unpack this, his experience of investing in early-stage businesses, and Ryan's predictions for th...
Vishal Chatrath - CEO, Prowler.io
August 25, 2020 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBGareth interviews Vishal Chatrath, a serial entrepreneur with an inspirational story. They discuss his entrepreneurial endeavours and what it takes to grow, autonomous effective teams in the current climate. His current venture, Prowler.io are a research-led AI/machine learning start-up who build autonomous agents for games and decision-support simulations. They focusing on behavioural learning and simulation in virtual environments and use inverse reinforcement learning and deep reinforceme...
#15 - Vishal Chatrath - CEO, Prowler.io
August 25, 2020 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBGareth interviews Vishal Chatrath, a serial entrepreneur with an inspirational story. They discuss his entrepreneurial endeavours and what it takes to grow, autonomous effective teams in the current climate. His current venture, Prowler.io are a research-led AI/machine learning start-up who build autonomous agents for games and decision-support simulations. They focusing on behavioural learning and simulation in virtual environments and use inverse reinforcement learning and deep reinforceme...
Luke Hakes - Partner, Octopus Ventures
August 06, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBGareth Interviews Luke Hakes who's one of the partners at Octopus Ventures, one of the biggest VC funds in Europe. Luke did a PhD in computational genetics and unexpectedly went on to join Octopus in the early stages, in what could be described as opportune circumstances. He has since had a fantastic career in venture capital, overseeing multiple success stories with some of the UK's most innovative tech companies. He currently runs a hugely successful health-tech portfolio, at the forefront...
#14 - Luke Hakes - Partner, Octopus Ventures
August 06, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBGareth Interviews Luke Hakes who's one of the partners at Octopus Ventures, one of the biggest VC funds in Europe. Luke did a PhD in computational genetics and unexpectedly went on to join Octopus in the early stages, in what could be described as opportune circumstances. He has since had a fantastic career in venture capital, overseeing multiple success stories with some of the UK's most innovative tech companies. He currently runs a hugely successful health-tech portfolio, at the forefront...
Carwyn Jones MS, ex-First Minister for Wales
July 22, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBGareth interviews Carwyn Jones MS, a Welsh Labour politician who served as First Minister of Wales, and Leader of the Welsh Labour party from 2009 to 2018. An advocate of technology and progress, Carwyn was instrumental in upgrading the connectivity and network infrastructure of Wales, and has recently been advising technology businesses on strategy and governance. We also cover the current challenges for businesses in these unprecedented times, his big decision to leave politics next year, ...
#13 - Carwyn Jones MS, Former First Minister for Wales and Tech Advisor
July 22, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBGareth interviews Carwyn Jones MS, a Welsh Labour politician who served as First Minister of Wales, and Leader of the Welsh Labour party from 2009 to 2018. An advocate of technology and progress, Carwyn was instrumental in upgrading the connectivity and network infrastructure of Wales, and has recently been advising technology businesses on strategy and governance. We also cover the current challenges for businesses in these unprecedented times, his big decision to leave politics next year, ...
Carwyn Jones MS, Former First Minister for Wales and Tech Advisor
July 22, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBGareth interviews Carwyn Jones MS, a Welsh Labour politician who served as First Minister of Wales, and Leader of the Welsh Labour party from 2009 to 2018. An advocate of technology and progress, Carwyn was instrumental in upgrading the connectivity and network infrastructure of Wales, and has recently been advising technology businesses on strategy and governance. We also cover the current challenges for businesses in these unprecedented times, his big decision to leave politics next year, ...
#12 - Will Sprunt - CIO, Deliveroo
July 08, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBGareth interviews the CIO of Deliveroo Will Sprunt. Following graduating from Cambridge University, Will had an early taste of starting a business and then embarked on a career in data analytics, culminating in being promoted to his current role within popular food delivery service, Deliveroo. We cover lots of ground, including the importance of being bilingual (that includes being able to code) for creativity, his crash-course in entrepreneurialism and we unpack his impressive career trajec...
Will Sprunt - CIO, Deliveroo
July 08, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBGareth interviews the CIO of Deliveroo Will Sprunt. Following graduating from Cambridge University, Will had an early taste of starting a business and then embarked on a career in data analytics, culminating in being promoted to his current role within popular food delivery service, Deliveroo. We cover lots of ground, including the importance of being bilingual (that includes being able to code) for creativity, his crash-course in entrepreneurialism and we unpack his impressive career trajec...
#11 - Bruce Daisley - ex-VP of Twitter EMEA, best selling author
June 24, 2020 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBBruce Daisley grew up on a council estate in Birmingham. Twenty years on, having worked in radio and magazines, he’s held leadership roles game-changing technology firms like YouTube, Google and most recently was Vice President for Twitter EMEA. His 2019 book on improving work culture, “The Joy of Work”, was a Sunday Times number one business bestseller and also went on to be named The Financial Times - Book of the Month. Bruce also hosts a chart-topping podcast, “Eat Sleep, Work, Repeat" an...
Bruce Daisley - ex-VP of Twitter EMEA, best selling author
June 24, 2020 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBBruce Daisley grew up on a council estate in Birmingham. Twenty years on, having worked in radio and magazines, he’s held leadership roles game-changing technology firms like YouTube, Google and most recently was Vice President for Twitter EMEA. His 2019 book on improving work culture, “The Joy of Work”, was a Sunday Times number one business bestseller and also went on to be named The Financial Times - Book of the Month. Bruce also hosts a chart-topping podcast, “Eat Sleep, Work, Repeat" an...
Kevin Goldsmith - CTO of ONFIDO (ex Spotify, Adobe)
June 10, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBGareth Interviews Kevin Goldsmith, CTO of London based, identity verification provider Onfido. An engineer by trade, Kevin cut his teeth at Microsoft in the 1990's, and was a member of the Windows Media, Windows CE, and Microsoft Research teams at a time when they were scaling into the global behemoth they are today. He was also the Director of Engineering at Adobe Systems for nine years through a similar growth trajectory and also the VP of Engineering, at Spotify where he led, both product...
#10 - Kevin Goldsmith - CTO of ONFIDO (ex Spotify, Adobe)
June 10, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBGareth Interviews Kevin Goldsmith, CTO of London based, identity verification provider Onfido. An engineer by trade, Kevin cut his teeth at Microsoft in the 1990's, and was a member of the Windows Media, Windows CE, and Microsoft Research teams at a time when they were scaling into the global behemoth they are today. He was also the Director of Engineering at Adobe Systems for nine years through a similar growth trajectory and also the VP of Engineering, at Spotify where he led, both product...
#10 - Kevin Goldsmith - CTO of ONFIDO (ex Spotify, Adobe)
June 10, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBGareth Interviews Kevin Goldsmith, CTO of London based, identity verification provider Onfido. An engineer by trade, Kevin cut his teeth at Microsoft in the 1990's, and was a member of the Windows Media, Windows CE, and Microsoft Research teams at a time when they were scaling into the global behemoth they are today. He was also the Director of Engineering at Adobe Systems for nine years through a similar growth trajectory and also the VP of Engineering, at Spotify where he led, both product...