Extrology: Mastering People, Performance & Purpose

The city as we know it cannot stay the same forever, and how we change it comes down to the remarkable data for which VivaCity is responsible.

Replacing the inefficient observer-with-clipboard methods of data gathering with computer vision AI is just the first step in revolutionising cities, and Mark Nicholson is the Co-Founding CEO at the forefront.

Mark joins us on Extrology to discuss the evolution of cities, a new age of data analysis, and why hardware rather than software will play host to the most exciting innovations.

Lee and Mark discuss:

• Parallels between tennis coaching and business ownership
• Mark’s balance of technical and creative endeavours
• How we’ve been poorly served in data analysis, and how modern methods have iterated
• The challenging mission of shifting transport demand within cities
• New, localised challenges with a launch in the US and a European presence

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While evolution pushes us forwards, we’re holding our youngest generations back from their physical potential.

Shockingly, most kids spend less time outside than prison inmates, and Darryl Edwards is the Movement Coach, Author & Founder of Primal Play looking to reignite the joy in movement.

He joins us for an episode of Extrology which details a journey to which most will relate, the greatest eye-opening epiphanies around exercise, and how to tap into the power of our primal instincts.

Lee and Darryl discuss:

• Darryl’s former career in investment banking technology, and how it motivated a change in lifestyle
• Development of The Primal Play Method
• How physical movement links to wellbeing in a multifaceted way
• Shocking statistics about the activity of kids today
• How we make societal change

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Behind the future of every single workplace is a near-unfathomable world of data science, a world which Helge Bjorland is tackling head-on.

Mishiring staff is one of the most costly mistakes a business can make, which is why Helge’s business, Globus.ai, is leveraging artificial intelligence to make smarter decisions, quicker.

This episode of Extrology is awash with eye-opening perspectives on the future of work, machine learning, recruiters’ top challenges, and the power of data.

Lee and Helge discuss:

• The unforgiving nature of early technology
• How to interest top management teams in data science
• AI’s progression since the period shortly before Globus’ inception
• The long-term impacts of AI in the recruitment sector
• Machine learning, and the dangers of bias in data
• Advancements in tech within creative and health sectors

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The life of a standup comedian couldn’t be fraught with more pressure, being tasked with single-handedly eliciting emotional responses from hundreds, if not thousands… is marketing so different?

Dell, Microsoft and Fujitsu have had the pleasure of Russ Powell’s company and marketing expertise, as do we on this week’s episode of Extrology, as Russ shares the invaluable and unique lessons that his standup career taught him as Founder of Sharper B2B Marketing.

Lee and Russ discuss:

• Russ’ formative years in Brighton
• Unexpectedly discovering his talent as a comedian
• How comedy has influenced Russ’ approach to marketing and comms
• The central tenets behind Sharper B2B Marketing
• Making the distinction between being happy and being comfortable

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The AK47 is one of the most recognisable firearms in human history. Through his artwork and experiences, Bran Symondson is altering what it’s recognised for.

An artist, photographer and entrepreneur with military experience, his work challenges perceptions through his emotive photos and intricately adorned, decommissioned weapons - each a rousing anti-war statement.

It’s a privilege to unpack Bran’s creative mind, and detail the experiences that influence his work, on this week's episode of Extrology.

Lee and Bran discuss:

• Bran’s introduction to the wilder disciplines of photography
• Military experiences, and the opportunities to document his journey
• Messages and motives rife throughout Bran’s AK47 work
• Art’s opportunity to become a voice for global issues
• The impact of the digitisation and democratisation of art

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If you consider data more valuable than oil, then nVentic’s approach to inventory management is the key to striking gold.

Tackling an issue shared by most organisations, Founder Dan Weil and Managing Director Matthew Bardell are the bright minds behind a technology that analyses data to give businesses actionable insights.

Behind this is a dynamic between the Founder and Managing Director, which we dive into in this episode of Extrology.

Lee, Matthew and Dan discuss:

• Adding value with the right questions
• How Matthew and Dan build algorithms to solve core issues
• The power of data, and how to create ‘Data Lakes’
• Being motivated by the mission, not a quick sell
• The AI landscape, and why they’re hesitant to describe their work with the term

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Transforming the way the world moves is no small feat, but taking e-bikes as the incredibly efficient basis for this mission was Jamie Milroy’s first step.

Proceeding to take the e-bike subscription platform DASH Rides up to a national scale proves its power, and as Co-Founder & CEO, Jamie’s drive and vision are nothing short of admirable.

Jamie joins us on Extrology to detail the storytelling behind successful fundraising, and how 30 seconds of courage is all it takes to set great ambitions in motion.

Lee and Jamie discuss:

• How sustainability is emerging in the boardroom
• Balancing profit against the need to do good
• The virtues of finding a great Co-Founder
• Storytelling as a key ingredient to fundraising
• Jamie’s ‘30 Seconds of Courage’ mantra

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We will always need agriculture, yet it contributes to half of the world’s loss of biodiversity. Where some see shock, others see an opportunity to do better.

Varda is an incredible agricultural startup aiming to use field-level data in creating a nature-positive food system, and Davide Ceper is the man at the helm with lofty ambitions.

Join us to break down our everyday impact, how we encourage the agricultural sector’s uptake of this universal good, and the impact of your consumer choices.

Lee and Davide discuss:

• Agriculture’s startling impact on global sustainability
• The inherent issues plaguing data capture, which Davide hopes to solve
• Encouraging change in the agriculture sector
• Consumers’ understanding of their environmental impact
• Exciting new innovations in agriculture

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Endeavour through adversity. It’s a simple tagline for the deep and impactful ThruDark brand, and a motto by which everyone in business must live.

Tommy Entwistle’s passion for mountaineering and the brands leading the industry bleeds through his roles at Osprey Europe, Snow + Rock, and now being Brand Director at ThruDark.

His definition of success has evolved, and commitment to the people around him undying - this episode of Extrology is a fascinating expedition into his mindset, motivations and the momentum of ThruDark’s stellar success.

Lee and Tom discuss:

• Mountaineering’s parallels with Tommy’s other early passion, Rugby League
• Early entry into the mountaineering world and appreciating nature
• Learning that nothing works without great people
• Finding your ‘2am Club’
• Building brand around your story, rather than attaching a story to your brand
• Community being a core pillar of branding
• Success being defined less by numbers and outcomes

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Mark Reeves’ journey through life might begin with a horrifying event, but it is far from a sad tale - it’s a story brimming with unrelenting positivity and inspiration for all.

After decades in an unfulfilling role, Mark found his calling in the surfing lifestyle, and began his new endeavour as Founder of Shaka Surf. 

The depth of Mark’s experiences is truly unparalleled, and can only be told in his words, so it’s a pleasure and a privilege to share it in this week’s episode of Extrology.

Lee and Mark discuss:

• The origins of Mark’s surf discovery and how he embraced the lifestyle
• Positivity seeping through every part of Mark’s leadership at Shaka Surf
• Making choices to be rich in life
• The traumatic event which, at just 8 years old, changed Mark’s life trajectory
• Creating and growing the huge phenomenon of the UK Dog Surfing Championships

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