In a research piece conducted by the Wilson Center earlier this year, it was found that “the gap in ownership of established businesses between men and women in MENA is more than 40% - the largest worldwide”. Of course, there are several initiatives to try and close this gap, but ultimately, will they be successful? In today’s podcast, British broadcaster Richard Spurr interviews Baroness Karren Brady CBE to ask about the issues that exist because of this gap, what can be done to great...
Much fanfare has been made of the impact technology has had on the world of sport. From VAR to detailed analytics, data-driven technology has revolutionised the way sport is perceived, discussed, and consumed by audiences worldwide. However, what about technology’s impact on sporting performance, and what about the direct impact it has had on the athletes themselves? In 2021, after using their devices for almost five years, Anthony Joshua invested in Manchester-based percussion muscle ...
In this episode we are joined by Ian Mahoney, the Director of Engineering Platforms at New Look. New Look is the number one omnichannel retailer in the UK for 18-45 year old’s. Ian is responsible for Product & Platform Engineering and Technology Strategy for them and has previously worked in similar technology leadership roles for other retailers including, Selfridges and Marks and Spencer. Learn about AI and machine learning, organisational transformation, building product &...
David Gram-Hanssen, an Innovation Leader, Keynote Speaker, Former Venture Partner at LEGO Ventures, Partner & Co-founder of Diplomatic Rebels and Co-founder of LXGO. How can large companies make the most of this rapidly changing world? David Gram-Hanssen, of Diplomatic Rebels, who has spent 17 years working in large companies to inspire radical innovation, may be able to point us in the right direction. In this podcast, David asks us to combine two very different mindsets. Fi...
Clement Newton-Brown is the leader of the first air taxi infrastructure in Australia and due to serve the Olympic Games 2032 with clean, green electric air taxis. There is a new revolution in aviation. It might not quite be the Wright Brothers, but with 300 different aircraft in development, a quieter, greener and cleaner wave of air mobility is on the horizon. Listen along as Clement Newton-Brown, Director & CEO of Skyportz, explains how Australia is pulling the idea of air taxis ...
Hamad founded one of the first private licensed telecom companies in the GCC. Spearheaded the launch of several digital telecom products annual gross revenues of over $25 Million and over 300K customers. As post-pandemic stress and an uncertain market have made it more critical for start-ups to stand out when communicating with investors. Hamad Al Fahad, Managing Partner at Tajawoz and Venture Advisor at Brinc, discusses the typical trappings that many entrepreneurs fall into when trying to ...
Daniel Bernard, sports industry investor, founder, frequent public speaker, strategist, and entrepreneur workshop leader talks about how he started investing in sports tech.
When we talk about venture investing we often think about money. However, a successful startup requires more than just capital. So many venture funds talk about the importance of providing entrepreneurs "capital +". In this podcast, Laurie Fuller talks in depth about "the + " – the people, whilst answering the following: Why is it important that entrepreneurs have an advisor or coach? What does it mean, and how does it work?
Join Obediah Ayton, General Managing Partner of Synaptech Capital, as he discusses a topic that is at the forefront of the latest technology revolution– ‘Reskilling Humans’. As old job titles disappear and new technologies emerge, it is becoming necessary for everybody – from graduate students to seasoned investors – to learn new skills to stay afloat and thrive in a competitive market. In a world where AI, distributed ledger technology, and cybersecurity are omnipresent, now is more importan...
In this episode, we explore the future of smart cities with Zoe Eather, Chief Executive Officer of My Smart Community and Anders Nielsen, Senior Investment Manager - Head of Sustainable Cities and Mobility at Copenhagen Capacity , as they take you on a journey through Copenhagen, by looking at how this innovative city will be the world's first carbon neutral capital city. Discover how Copenhagen is leading the way with new technology, breaking barriers and taking on challenges headfirst. Take...
In this episode, we are joined by Matt Roberts, the Research and Insights Director at Formula E, who discusses how an organisation can setup a data analytics department from scratch, and gain success. Matt, who previously worked as the Director of Research and Insights with Formula 1, has won multiple awards and is a known figure in the world of data. This podcast sheds light on Matt’s views on challenges and opportunities of working with data and answers questions around data privacy, ethics...
Tune in to a new episode where Dr. Jonathan, Founder of Human Future, will walk us through the world we will live in in the future and the game changing technologies that have the potential to reshape the future of urban development. He will also address the drawbacks of living in a more connected, autonomous world and the rising privacy and security that come with it. Tag us on social to keep the conversation going: @LEAPandinnovate.
Richard Benjamins, Chief of AI & Data Strategist at Telefonica and one of the 100 most influential people in data-driven business (DataIQ 100, 2018), discusses his latest book, "A Data-Driven Company: 21 lessons for large organizations to create value from AI" which is borne from his 15-20 years' practical experience in how large organisations have approached working in big data and AI. He explains how large organisations keep making the same mistakes when approaching big data and AI, and...
The widespread adoption of digital IDs is growing in a pace similar to smartphones. In few years from now, many of us will be verifying our IDs using digital channels in our everyday life. In this podcast, Tracey will discuss how technology is becoming part of our personal identity, and how that will affect individuals and groups and even nations, in the future, how digital identities will look like in the future and the role governments can play in accelerating the widespread adoption of dig...
With recent advancements in technologies and in particular AI, creating convincingly fake images, audios and videos of people’s faces and voices have never been easier while spotting them has become harder. While there are many interesting and creative applications of deepfakes, they are also likely to be weaponized. In this podcast, Tannya Jajal, A.I. Expert, Tech Evangelist, Futurist, Author & Expert Technology Contributor from Forbes talks to us about how deepfakes are created, how can...
“Biobots” are hybrid cell organisms made from frogs and they are expected to one day be used to serve humanity in different ways including fighting diseases. Tune in to this podcast to hear from the computer scientist and robotics expert behind xenobots , The world’s first living programmable organism as he talks about its potential uses for mankind and ethical issues associated with using them. Tag us on social to keep the conversation going: @LEAPandinnovate.
A look at what the future might look like from the perspective of one of the world’s leading telecom companies. Ericsson invites partners and customers to explore new frontiers where innovation meets opportunity. Meeting with Ericsson’s President of Middle East and Africa region, leading a team of about 5,000 employees, serving nearly 70 markets with Ericsson's cutting-edge technology and services. THE RHQ have relocated to Riyadh, establishing a space to showcase cutting-edge office with inn...
The healthcare industry as a whole is at a perilous moment in countries all over the world, with a mass exodus of clinicians who are feeling burnout, declining patient outcomes and a rapidly changing patient demographic. While a pivot is needed, we cannot lose sight of our core purpose in healthcare - caring for and healing the sick. To do this, we need leaders who understand healthcare operations comprehensively and design technology to optimize these operations. Technology canno...
A look at how AI is reshaping the landscape of drug discovery, allowing researchers to approach complex diseases with newfound precision. Thras Karydis, Chief Technology Officer at DeepCure, will explain DeepCure’s technology, the role of AI in modern pharmaceuticals, and the company’s mission to tackle unmet medical needs faster and more effectively than traditional methods.
They call it Q-Day: the day when quantum computing becomes commercially viable. No one knows when Q-Day will come – the best estimates are 3-5 years out – but when it does arrive, most of the current industry-standard encryption methods will become trivial to crack, and most of the world’s passwords and data will be readily available to any bad actor with access to quantum resources. Areiel Wolanow talks about what companies can do to be ready and protect themselves against the arrival ...