Be Inspired

LSEG’s Marcus Stuttard speaks to Dr Gordon Sanghera, CEO and Co-Founder of Oxford Nanopore Technologies, about the UK-based biotech company’s route to market and the benefits that has bought them, from credibility amongst global investors to attracting top talent.

As the discussion uncovers, what really sets the business apart is their extraordinary clinical research and scalable technology solutions. Dr Sanghera also explains how Oxford Nanopore has created a revolutionary DNA & RNA sequencing device which will bring huge benefits to humanity in early disease and cancer diagnosis.  The very definition of an inspiring company.

LSEG’s Neil Shah speaks to David Braben OBE, Frontier Development’s President and Founder, to discuss the videogame developer’s extraordinary rise from a Cambridge back-bedroom in 1982 to the world-leading studio it is today, developing titles including Elite, Formula 1 and Jurassic World.

With Frontier’s share price rising almost 10-fold since its hotly anticipated IPO in 2014, David speaks candidly about the challenges he has faced running both a private and a public business and his optimistic outlook for the company’s future. In addition to its shareholder friendly policies, David also emphasizes how important engaging and listening to their customers is for Frontier and coupled with their passion for product makes the business an inspiring place to work.

SEG’s Joanna Trup speaks to Mark Smithson, Mark’s Electricals Chief Executive Officer, to discuss the white goods company’s impressive growth and successful IPO on the London Stock Exchange.

Having built the business to over £500 million in revenue, Mark shares his insights in taking the company from a small oven renewal service in his Dad’s garage to becoming one the UK’s largest next-day delivery suppliers for white goods.

With further discussion around how the successful IPO has transformed Mark’s Electricals, the conversation also highlights how it overcame some of the common obstacles that other entrepreneurs may face along the way.

LSEG’s Jennifer Thain speaks to Brusk Korkmaz, Hercules’ Chief Executive Officer, to discuss the labour service company’s ascent towards a successful IPO on the London Stock Exchange.  

Having floated in early 2022 with a market cap of nearly £30 million, Brusk shares some fascinating insights from his 14-year journey from humble beginnings working from his parents spare room, to exciting future growth plans that the capital raised via a public listing has enabled. 

Description: LSEG’s Jennifer Thain speaks to Tim Barker, Kooth’s Chief Executive Officer, to discuss how the digital mental health platform’s impressive growth in providing access to early help and intervention for treating mental illness. 

As the first company of its kind to list in London, the conversation highlights the company’s focus on sustainable growth, transparency and accountability as key being key to a successful IPO, and why empowering patients with choice and digital access to professional therapies is seen as the answer to unlocking a potential $6 trillion industry opportunity by 2030. 

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LSEG’s Rhiannon Main speaks to Bob Rauker, Belluscura’s Chief Executive Officer, to discuss how the MedTech company’s impressive growth in treating COPD and lung diseases with its next-generation oxygen enrichment technologies. 

Having seen an oversubscribed IPO in 2021, the conversation highlights the company’s journey since its formation; from the first product launch, to FDA approval, continuing innovation, and how listing on AIM enabled a successful raise and has unlocked new growth potential. 

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LSEG’s Tim Davis speaks to Nadeem Raza, Mircolise’s Chief Executive Officer, to discuss the fleet management company’s impressive growth in providing award-winning transport telematics and technology solutions. 

Having raised more than £61 million in equity with their 2021 IPO, Nadeem shares his experience in taking the company from a 400% organic growth rate to realising the next acceleration opportunity through acquisitions enabled through the successful listing. 

 With further insights into the roadmap for the transport industry and its green transition, the conversation concludes with a look towards future innovation and impact in fleet management hardware and software. 

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On 23 September 2021, the UK Government’s £10bn inaugural green gilt was listed on the Sustainable Bond Market of the London Stock Exchange. Since its launch, more than £18bn has been raised from green gilts. Discover how the funds have supported real projects, contributed to innovation and job creation across the UK’s green economy and helped to secure the country’s net zero future.

In this episode, Aude Rajonson, Head of Fixed Income Origination, London Stock Exchange Group and David Katimbo-Mugwanya CFA, Senior Fund Manager, Edentree Investment Management, sit down to discuss the global macro economy from the perspective of the US market. They look at how the difference between the US and European economic landscapes and the opportunities available for both issuers and investors.

From insulating the Nile delta from extreme weather vulnerability to creating adaptive climate strategies in Fiji’s volcanic islands, emerging markets are increasingly leveraging green debt instruments to fight against climate change. Shrey Kohli, Head of Debt Capital Markets at London Stock Exchange Group and Fiona Stewart, Global Lead for Insurance and Pensions at the World Bank Group, discuss the importance of supporting emerging markets pioneers to reach their transition goals and mitigate climate risk.