Join us as we explore the transformation of a square mile in London around King's Cross into the UK's answer to Silicon Valley.

Featuring insights from tech pioneer Saul Klein, co-founder of Love Film (acquired by Amazon) and investor in unicorns like Monzo and Wise.

Discover the dense cluster of tech, media, and creative industries, including Google's massive expansion and the Crick Institute.

Learn about Saul's initiatives to foster local talent through Local Globe and his collaboration with Ashley Ramrachia, former Chief People Officer at THG.

Understand the key attributes for predicting high potential talent and the socio-economic challenges facing the neighborhood. Get an overview of their efforts to bridge the divide and create high-skilled jobs, as well as their innovative programs for upskilling the next generation in AI, digital, and tech sectors.

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00:00 Intro

01:49 Tour of King's Cross Tech Cluster

03:02 The Significance of Somers Town

03:28 The Five-Hour Investing Zone

04:27 Comparing Palo Alto and East Palo Alto

05:51 Healthcare Innovation in Somers Town

06:39 Addressing Inequality in Somers Town

07:29 The Legacy and Future of Somers Town

14:26 Phoenix Court Works and Community Grants

15:02 The Long-Term View of Venture Capital

17:00 The Newton Venture Program

18:38 Ashley's Journey at THG

19:40 Recruiting Talent in the Digital Age

21:34 Evaluating Talent Beyond Traditional Metrics

25:04 The Role of AI in Talent Recruitment

26:13 Transforming Lives Through Digital Upskilling

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