How can Britain tackle persistent barriers to economic growth in ‘left behind’ communities?  Rob Wilson explores the issues with David Richards, managing partner of venture capital firm Yorkshire AI Labs.

Together they discuss some of the barriers to economic growth outside of London, drawing on David’s experience of business in Sheffield and South Yorkshire as well as his years of experience working in Silicon Valley.  They also explore the support and investment needed to secure innovation and growth, the role of entrepreneurship as well as the social mobility opportunities represented by the disruptive effects of AI.