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In episode 105 your host, Fiona Pawley, interviews David Lorenz - Founder and CEO Lunaz.

After the successful exit from his last business, David sought to address the potential mass-redundancy of the 2 billion Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles that currently exist on the planet.

Lunaz is his answer.

isten as we hear how, from these foundations, David has strategically driven one of the fastest growing clean-technology businesses in the UK, based in Silverstone Park.

In doing so, he has inspired some of the country's most decorated and celebrated engineers and technical minds to join him in creating a modular and proprietary clean-air powertrain.

Lorenz is passionate about his vision to remanufacture and electrify passenger, commercial and industrial vehicles of all sizes and specifications as a solution to the global drive towards decarbonisation.

As well as old world style with new world substance. Lunaz Design furthers the legacies of the most celebrated classic cars in history through restoration, re-engineering and conversion to the Lunaz proprietary electric powertrain, including a classic Jaguar XK140 for Brooklyn Beckham's wedding.

Links:

David Lorenz - LinkedIn

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ABOUT THE HOSTS

Chris Broome

Chris 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.'

Fiona Pawley

Fiona brings a unique perspective to leadership and management, drawing from her personal motorsport experience to help people learn how to better tap into their personal power, improve relationships, and establish themselves as leaders in their industry.

With a focus on practical techniques and actionable strategies, Fiona's coaching and training is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their leadership and management skills.

Her aim is to provide a bespoke and enjoyable coaching or training experience, tailored for personal and business needs, helping individuals unleash their potential and make the key changes they need.

Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, the Inside Silverstone podcast is for you. So, tune in and let's explore the world of business together.

In episode 104 your host, Fiona Pawley, interviews Leena Gade, Vehicle Dynamics Centre Manager & Race Engineer from Multimatic.

Listen as Leena walks us through her impressive engineering career; from Jaguar Land Rover; to Audi Sport; to present-day Multimatic, which has also led to race engineering the NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team; plus her recent appointment as Trustee of the Silverstone Museum.

Leena and Fiona also talk about inspiring the next generation of engineers in order to help solve the climate and sustainability challenges of the future. What her role really entails as well as the culture of working in a diverse motorsport and engineering company.

Finally she shares that she was quick off the line in her first car Francois, a Renault 5 GT, sadly not the turbo, her mum wouldn't allow it.

Links:

Leena Gade - LinkedIn

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ABOUT THE HOSTS

Chris Broome

Chris 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.'

Fiona Pawley

Fiona brings a unique perspective to leadership and management, drawing from her personal motorsport experience to help people learn how to better tap into their personal power, improve relationships, and establish themselves as leaders in their industry.

With a focus on practical techniques and actionable strategies, Fiona's coaching and training is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their leadership and management skills.

Her aim is to provide a bespoke and enjoyable coaching or training experience, tailored for personal and business needs, helping individuals unleash their potential and make the key changes they need.

Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, the Inside Silverstone podcast is for you. So, tune in and let's explore the world of business together.

In episode #103 of Inside Silverstone your host, Fiona Pawley interviews James Densley Chief Technical Director at TDF Ltd. Fiona and James delve into the exhilarating world of engineering and running F1 and heritage cars.

Listen as we explore the fascinating story behind the TDF/One, a remarkable creation that combines a genuine Formula 1 chassis with the TDF powertrain. This innovation not only makes operating these powerful machines more accessible and affordable, but it also preserves their mind-boggling performance.

James also discusses the challenges of running a start-up business during COVID and how he managed the growth of the TDF/One program, TDF/Works and TDF/Precision. James has successfully turned the business around with careful commercial planning, marketing and building client and brand relationships.

He remastered and delivered the TDF/One program to market, with new collaborations and partnerships globally and with Silverstone Technology Cluster companies, across all areas of TDF.

Links:

James Densley - LinkedIn

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

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ABOUT THE HOSTS

Chris Broome

Chris 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.'

Fiona Pawley

Fiona brings a unique perspective to leadership and management, drawing from her personal motorsport experience to help people learn how to better tap into their personal power, improve relationships, and establish themselves as leaders in their industry.

With a focus on practical techniques and actionable strategies, Fiona's coaching and training is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their leadership and management skills.

Her aim is to provide a bespoke and enjoyable coaching or training experience, tailored for personal and business needs, helping individuals unleash their potential and make the key changes they need.

Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, the Inside Silverstone podcast is for you. So, tune in and let's explore the world of business together.

In episode #102 your host, Fiona Pawley interviews Darren Cox – CEO of DCC+Co & the innovator behind the Nissan PlayStation GT Academy, the inspiration for the new film Gran Turismo; where Orlando Bloom is cast as Darren.

He is a CEO who has launched and run several companies and projects which live mainly in the F1, Motorsport, digital, virtual, marketing and content worlds. Listen as Darren walks us through his impressive career, he has been the corporate guy, the start up guy and the CEO.

In August 2023 the film 'Gran Turismo' is released. This movie depicts the struggle and success he had launching The Nissan PlayStation GT Academy through the prism of the early career of Jann Mardenbourgh.

To get here he has had a great apprenticeship. From Finance to Franchising. From Sponsorship to Sales. From launching new digital brands and platforms to delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Delivering Motorshows to a brand new digital platform for 26 European countries in 18 months.

Links:

Darren Cox - LinkedIn

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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 HOSTS

Chris Broome

Chris 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.'

Fiona Pawley

Fiona brings a unique perspective to leadership and management, drawing from her personal motorsport experience to help people learn how to better tap into their personal power, improve relationships, and establish themselves as leaders in their industry.

With a focus on practical techniques and actionable strategies, Fiona's coaching and training is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their leadership and management skills.

Her aim is to provide a bespoke and enjoyable coaching or training experience, tailored for personal and business needs, helping individuals unleash their potential and make the key changes they need.

Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, the Inside Silverstone podcast is for you. So, tune in and let's explore the world of business together.

After an 18-month sabbatical our podcast is now back with a bang.

In episode #101 your host, Chris Broome introduces his new fantastic co-host and former guest, Fiona Pawley, Leadership Coach and Engineering Trainer.

Listen as Chris introduces Fiona and together, they wax lyrical about their businesses pre, during and post Covid. They talk through the many benefits of hiring a business expert (both financial and at coach level) during times of personal and professional change.

Chris shares his experience of being a Silverstone Park based business and how the Silverstone Technology Cluster community has been essential to the growth of his business Longhurst.

Fiona also talks us through how she is training engineering professionals and coaching business owners to better support their teams in more inclusive work cultures.

They chat about their first cars and dream cars as well as the exciting guests we have got lined up for the next series of episodes.

Also, tune in to find out why Fiona needed to wedge a 5p next to the hazard light of her first car a Peugeot 106.

Links:

Longhurst

Chris Broome - LinkedIn

Fiona Pawley - LinkedIn

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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 HOSTS

Chris Broome

Chris 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.'

Fiona Pawley

Fiona brings a unique perspective to leadership and management, drawing from her personal motorsport experience to help people learn how to better tap into their personal power, improve relationships, and establish themselves as leaders in their industry.

With a focus on practical techniques and actionable strategies, Fiona's coaching and training is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their leadership and management skills.

Her aim is to provide a bespoke and enjoyable coaching or training experience, tailored for personal and business needs, helping individuals unleash their potential and make the key changes they need.

Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, the Inside Silverstone podcast is for you. So, tune in and let's explore the world of business together.

Welcome to a landmark moment in the history of the Inside Silverstone™ podcast!

It's our 100th episode your host, Chris Broome, is interviewed by a panel of 20 previous podcast guests.

Listen as Chris talks through a wide range of topics; including his earliest memories of technology, how he overcomes challenges, optimism and its importance, how a David can become a Goliath, and his approach to supporting the local business community.

Chris shares his thoughts on his proudest and lowest moments, the biggest mistake he's ever made, podcast and interview techniques, biggest money lesson for 2021, and his top 3 rewards/highlights since launching Longhurst.

The show also includes questions on the future of technology, pizza toppings, crisps, rock music, and one where Chris shares the best piece of advice he's ever been given.

Our 100th episode, and one to close off quite a remarkable 2020. We hope you enjoy!

Links:

Longhurst

Chris Broome - LinkedIn

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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.'

Welcome to a special #CovidCatchUp series of the Inside Silverstone™ podcast!

In episode #99 your host, Chris Broome interviews Kaidoz - Fortnite & YouTube influencer.

Listen as Kaidoz explains his journey from a student who enjoyed playing computer games, to becoming a worldwide YouTube and Fortnite influencer with over 2 million subscribers, and content production in excess of 100 videos and 300 million views.

Kaidoz also talks us through his content production process; strategic partnerships; merchandise; his favourite video to date; his journey to space and back; and the future of Fortnite.

This interview is a fantastic example of a young entrepreneur breaking into new markets and being brave enough to stand out from the crowd.

Links:

Kaidoz - YouTube

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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.'

Welcome to a special #CovidCatchUp series of the Inside Silverstone™ podcast!

In episode #98 your host, Chris Broome interviews Dr Cristiana Pace of Enovation Consulting.

Listen as Cristiana walks us through her impressive motorsport career, which evolved from 'safety' to 'sustainability', and now includes being a member of the FIA Environment & Sustainability Commission; Honorary Research Fellow; STC Ambassador; Keynote Speaker; and founder of her own consultancy business.

Cristiana then introduces us to Enovation Consulting, which creates and implements bespoke and robust sustainable strategies with a positive impact, complemented by meaningful activation and legacy projects.

The show also includes a quite amazing story about how a late night dinner with FIA colleagues in Australia would lead to in-race safety systems and processes being designed, which would, 15 years later, save Romain Grosjean's life in Bahrain.

Links:

Enovation Consulting

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Don't forget to check out the Longhurst website for more great content.

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?

Get in contact with Chris on [email protected], or reach out on Twitter @SilverstonePod.

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 a special #CovidCatchUp series of the Inside Silverstone™ podcast!

In episode #97 your host, Chris Broome interviews Sally Reynolds, CEO of The Silverstone Experience & Silverstone Heritage.

Listen as Sally first introduces us to the mission she and the Silverstone Heritage (a registered charity) has undertaken to promote and encourage motorsport and engineering to the next generation, in part supported with a financial award from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

We're then introduced to the 'Silverstone Experience', an interactive family destination located on the famous F1 circuit. From being part of the F1 grid, to tech labs, racing eras, WW2 and RAF, to concluding with you being virtually driven on the ultimate lap!

The show concludes with a story of the Experiences grand opening, and insight into when Sally met Harry (and Lewis).

Links:

The Silverstone Experience

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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.'

Welcome to a special #CovidCatchUp series of the Inside Silverstone™ podcast!

In episode #96 your host, Chris Broome interviews Alan Wilson & Niki Tibble of MoreTrees.

Listen as Aland and Niki introduce their newest venture, MoreTrees, a digital platform which through the act of planting a new tree provides a simple way for us to offset our carbon footprint.

Alan and Niki explain how the platform works; global locations you would be supporting; evidence and proof of you doing good; platform functionality; and partnership opportunities.

They also explain their respective backgrounds, from Niki's content writing and use of words; to Alan's tech background with the learning he took from his first successful venture, Expandly.

Links:

https://moretrees.eco/

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Don't forget to check out the Longhurst website for more great content.

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?

Get in contact with Chris on [email protected], or reach out on Twitter @SilverstonePod.

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.'