Inside Silverstone podcast

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season two!

In episode #27 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Tom Haywood, Investment Manager at Foresight Group.

Tom talks us through how private equity works; what investment managers do to help businesses secure capital; and how STC member firms are already benefiting.

He also explains his love for all things tech and innovation; and the career journey he's been on to help business scale up and grow.

Links:

Foresight Group

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season two!

In episode #26 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Colin McGrory from Sandwell UK.

Listen as Colin explains the fascinating journey from partnering up with the legend that is Sir Jackie Stewart to launch Stewart Grand Prix; through to running a market leading engineering business and being a well known figure within the Silverstone community.

Colin also shares his memories of 3 decades of Formula One and British racing; his original desire to be in a rock band; and how meeting a racing icon once caught him short of something to say ...

Links:

Sandwell UK

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season two!

In episode # 25 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Tobias Knichel - MD of Punch Flybrid.

Listen as Tobias explains his journey from native Germany and the home of Mercedes and Porsche, to the rolling countryside of south Northamptonsire and Silverstone the home of British motorsport.

Tobias also explains what flywheel technology is; how it will enhance an electrification led future; and how the Silverstone Technology Cluster community can play a key role.

Links:

Punch Flybrid

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season two!

In episode #24 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Grant Lockhead - MD - OBP Motorsport.

Listen as Grant explains the 3 main divisions of OBP; their wide range of engineering services; and their involvement with world leading super car manufacturers.

Grant also explains the importance of strategic partnerships, including VUHL; Mini Challenge UK; and the British Drift Championship.

Links:

OBP Motorsport

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season two!

In episode #23 your host, Chris Broome, interviews James Southall - Head of Risk at Hexegic.

Listen as James explains his journey from the war zone of Basra Iraq, to the tech-hub that is the Silverstone Technology Cluster.

James also talks us through how Hexegic are, with his understanding of risk management, helping STC and Silverstone Park SME's with their cyber security needs.

Links:

Hexegic

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season two!

In episode #22 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Simon Dowson , MD of Delta Motorsport.

Listen as Simon explains his Silverstone journey, from a boy helping his father; to learning his trade at Reynard Motorsport; through to launching one of the most respected businesses in the region.

Simon also explains the importance of autonomous collaboration; and the significance of being a 'Face' of the Vibrant Economy. We also touch on the importance of family, and the legacy one leaves behind.

Links:

Delta Motorsport

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season two!

In episode #21 your host, Chris Broome, holds the very first of a brand new initiative called, the Mastermind Sessions.

Here Chris will showcase the added-value each professional advice firm within the Silverstone Technology Cluster can provide to all members; including businesses; their owners; and their employees.

The overriding objective of the session will be for each expert to bring to the table ideas and methods that they would potentially recommend to help solve a specific challenge a business may be facing.

Mastermind Session #1 is called: Capital Raising for Dummies.

We are joined by Matthew Lawley (Barclays); Ryan Shields (Grant Thornton); Kirsty Simmonds (EMW Law); and Tom Haywood (Froesight Group).

**Listener notice** We have now recorded c.40 episodes of the podcast, with #21 being aired today. During this very episode you will experience a dip in audio quality, which is due to a malfunction with the recording equipment that we didn't realise until after the recording. As a team we made a decision to still air this episode. We apologise for any reduction in your listening experience.

**Legal notice** The purpose of the Mastermind Sessions recording is to provide a brief overview of the types of issues a typical business owner faces. It is not intended as formal professional advice. If you require assistance with your particular circumstances, we recommend that professional advice be sought from a qualified expert.

Links:

Barclays

Grant Thornton

EMW

Foresight Group

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season two!

In episode #20 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Neil Morgan - MD of Good Fabrications & Danson Joseph - MD of Danecca.

Listen as they discuss all things fabrication across F1, Indy Car, Nascar; through to electric power supply chain and improving efficiency.

Neil & Danson also discuss the genesis of their collaborative partnership; life in Silverstone Park; and reflect on their most embarrassing professional mistake.

Links:

GoodFabs

Danecca

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season two!

In episode #19 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Anthony White - Chairman Silverstone Composites.

Listen as Anthony explains his career journey from the heavily regulated world of financial services, to the pioneering and innovative world of the Silverstone Technology Cluster.

Anthony also discusses the importance of strategic partnerships; maintaining quality of service; and being brave enough to say no.

Anthony closes the show with a funny story involving hangovers and being mindful what you say in ear-shot of others.

Links:

Silverstone Composites

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season two!

In episode #18 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Simon Arkell - Principal EMW Law & STC Board Member.

Listen as Simon introduces what differentiates EMW from other law firms; the importance of positive corporate culture; and the journey he took from junior solicitor to principal of one of the regions' top legal teams.

Simon also talks all things Silverstone Technology Cluster; life living in South Northamptonshire; and how a train ride home from London didn't quite work out how it was supposed to .....

Links:

EMW

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Would you like to appear on the podcast? Own a business or work in/around the Silverstone business or motor-sport region? Have a story or/and knowledge to share?

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'