My Duvet Flip by Jackson Parsons

My Duvet Flip by Jackson Parsons

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  • Chief Customer Officer at Compare the Market:

    Episode Guest

    Tom Wallis is the Chief Customer Officer at Compare the Market, with a dynamic career spanning consulting, startups, and brand leadership. He's known for blending data-driven thinking with creative marketing to lead iconic campaigns.


    Episode Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction

    0:48 Tom’s Early Career and First Job

    2:53 Lessons from Temping and the Power of Observation

    4:55 Joining Accenture and Consulting Foundations

    6:54 Why Tom Quit Without a Job

    8:33 Dealing with Uncertainty and Finding the Next Step

    9:57 Getting into Sky and Discovering Marketing

    11:45 Breaking Into the Marketing Team

    13:34 Landing His First Marketing Role

    15:20 Lessons from Startup Life at Now TV

    17:13 Facing Rejection — and Proving Them Wrong

    18:42 Creating a Sales Surge That Changed the Business

    20:01 Learning to Ask for Help and Growing Fast

    21:27 Obsession, Flow States, and Finding His Thing

    23:03 Tom’s Biggest Money Regret

    24:03 Tom’s Simplest Money Tip for Young People

    25:20 Transitioning to Gusto and Building Again

    26:44 Joining Compare the Market

    28:27 The Culture That Drives High Performance

    30:04 What a Chief Customer Officer Really Does

    31:25 Reviving One of the UK’s Most Iconic Brands

    33:09 How to Build a Personal Brand Authentically

    36:16 Tom’s Invisible Success

    38:06 Tom’s Duvet Flip – Why He Shows Up Every Day


    Episode Partners

    📊 Compare the Market

    Discover how you can make a difference at Compare the Market, the company behind one of the UK’s most popular comparison sites. From tech and data to marketing and operations, they’re on a mission to simplify decisions for millions.

    https://bit.ly/4i53Svj


    Disclaimer:

    The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.


    Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.


    If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice


    If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

    40 min
  • Meet the Halo People Supporting to Make Suffolk the UK’s Startup Hotspot through Grad Schemes

    Episode Guest

    Rhys Degruchy is the Graduate Development and Support Leader at Halo, where he mentors new talent and helps shape the next generation of high performers. With a background in physics and a passion for people, Rhys is driven by trust, autonomy, and a relentless desire to improve.


    Ben Thorpe is the Infrastructure Manager at Halo, having grown through the ranks over seven years. Obsessed with progress and delivery, Ben leads by example and is known for turning ambition into action across high-impact projects.


    Episode Timestamps

    0:00 Introduction

    0:44 Meet Rhys and Ben from Halo

    1:36 Why They Said Yes to My Duvet Flip

    2:18 Their First Ever Jobs (Coffee Shops & Sunglasses)

    4:23 Early Lessons in Communication and Confidence

    6:00 How They Found Halo (and Why They Stayed)

    8:19 From Suit & Tie to Shorts & Trust: The Halo Culture

    10:35 Why Halo Feels Like a Sports Team

    12:24 Obsession at Work: What It Means at Halo

    13:46 Why Young People Progress So Fast Here

    15:02 Who Shouldn’t Work at Halo

    16:28 What Halo Has Taught Them About Life

    18:10 The Message to Future Applicants

    19:20 Their Duvet Flip: Why They Get Out of Bed


    Episode Partners

    Check out the latest from Halo:

    https://halograduates.com and https://www.instagram.com/halonextgen/


    Disclaimer:

    The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.


    Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.


    If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice


    If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

    27 min
  • Tim Mason, CEO at Eagle Eye: Top 5 Secrets on How to Get to the Top Floor in Retail

    Episode Guest:

    Tim Mason is the CEO of Eagle Eye and a veteran of British retail, best known for his 30-year career at Tesco where he helped launch the Clubcard. He brings decades of experience in marketing, loyalty, and digital transformation.


    Episode Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction

    0:41 Meet Tim – The Duvet Flip Moment

    1:56 Tim’s First Job: From Fruit Farm to Boardroom

    3:06 What Makes a Great First Employee

    4:48 The Power of Enthusiasm in Retail

    6:07 Why Tim Chose Advertising (At Age 8)

    7:20 Breaking Into Unilever with Bad Grades

    8:02 The Unexpected Path to Tesco

    9:45 Staying 30 Years in One Company

    11:06 What Actually Keeps You Moving Forward

    12:29 How EQ Beat Academia for Tim

    13:35 One Smart Move That Got the Whole Tesco Board’s Attention

    15:03 Struggles with Dyslexia and School

    16:19 The Importance of Showing Up and Doing the Work

    17:19 Culture: How to Read It and When to Leave

    18:24 The “Rumble” – Reviving Stores with Real Action

    20:14 What’s Happening in Retail Right Now

    21:53 Why Retail’s Middle Market Is in Trouble

    23:00 Personalisation: The Future of Winning in Retail

    24:55 What Eagle Eye Actually Does

    26:00 A Route to Double the Size of Eagle Eye

    27:15 A Direct Message to Retailers Watching

    28:13 The Danger of Grouping Consumers Into ‘Audiences’

    29:46 What Retailers Must Do Differently Today

    31:04 Launching Clubcard: The Loyalty Gamechanger

    32:50 From 0.5B to 10B Offers: Personalisation at Scale

    34:00 How Stores Are Using AI to Target Customers

    35:27 Why Some Stores Feel “Revved Up” — and Others Don’t

    36:39 What the Next Generation of Retail Leaders Need

    40:23 Tim’s Duvet Flip: Helping Others Do Better


    Episode Partners:

    📊 Compare the Market

    Discover how you can make a difference at Compare the Market, the company behind one of the UK’s most popular comparison sites. From tech and data to marketing and operations, they’re on a mission to simplify decisions for millions.

    https://bit.ly/4i53Svj


    Disclaimer:

    The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.


    Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.


    If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice


    If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

    42 min
  • Matt Callaghan, COO at easyJet Holidays: From 5,000 Hotels to 1 Million Customers

    Episode Guest:

    Matt Callaghan is the Chief Operating Officer at easyJet Holidays, where he leads customer experience, operations, and long-term strategy. With a background spanning Deloitte, British Airways, and frontline leadership at Heathrow, Matt brings a rare blend of operational grit and strategic vision.


    Episode Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction

    1:23 Why Matt Said Yes to My Duvet Flip

    2:14 First Job at Next: Life Lessons from Retail

    4:00 Why Students Should Get a Job While Studying

    5:24 From No Plan to Deloitte Graduate Scheme

    7:01 Taking the First Step Without a 5-Year Plan

    8:20 What "All-In" Really Means

    10:16 Work-Life Blend and Being Present

    13:12 Failing Exams and Bouncing Back

    14:43 What Working Hard Means to Matt

    17:06 The Power of Curiosity — And Acting on It

    18:59 Why Matt Left Deloitte for British Airways

    21:00 Moving to London: Expectations vs. Reality

    23:00 Feeling Stuck and Choosing to Pivot

    24:57 Getting the Heathrow Operations Role Without Airline Experience

    27:11 Falling in Love with Aviation

    29:00 Why Matt Applied for a Job He Wasn’t Qualified For

    30:45 From Terminal 5 to easyJet

    32:11 A Global Role That Wasn’t Sustainable

    33:02 Joining easyJet and Shaping Strategy

    34:46 Building easyJet Holidays from the Ground Up

    36:00 Why easyJet Holidays Is a Special Place to Work

    37:43 Life Lesson: What Fostering Taught Matt About Leadership

    40:18 Matt’s Duvet Flip: Creating Joy and Connection Through Travel


    Episode Partners

    📊 Compare the Market

    Discover how you can make a difference at Compare the Market, the company behind one of the UK’s most popular comparison sites. From tech and data to marketing and operations, they’re on a mission to simplify decisions for millions.

    https://bit.ly/4i53Svj


    Disclaimer:

    The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.


    Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.


    If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice


    If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

    42 min
  • Sam Sims, CEO at National Numeracy: The Volunteer Transforming a Nation’s Confidence with Numbers

    Episode Guest:

    Sam Sims is the Chief Executive of National Numeracy, with a career rooted in empowering individuals through confidence-building and lifelong learning. His work focuses on supporting those often overlooked to realise their potential with the right tools and encouragement.


    Episode Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction

    0:32 Meet Sam Sims, CEO of National Numeracy

    1:13 What National Numeracy does

    1:54 Sam’s early work and first jobs

    3:06 Lessons from the call centre

    4:18 How Sam built confidence as an introvert

    5:21 Honest talk on imposter syndrome

    6:16 Why networking is Sam’s greatest professional tool

    7:23 The right (and wrong) way to network

    8:55 From research to running his own business

    10:11 What his first company was really about

    11:02 When business plans don’t go to plan

    11:42 Discovering purpose through volunteering in the US

    13:10 Helping a teenager unlock maths confidence

    14:19 Why confidence is more important than skill

    15:06 The long-term impact of belief and encouragement

    15:52 Why Sam joined the charity sector

    17:02 What keeps him motivated in the third sector

    17:51 Why volunteering is the engine behind social impact

    18:37 National Numeracy’s biggest annual campaign

    19:45 The power of their partnership with Compare the Market

    21:00 How number confidence connects to money

    22:01 Why financial literacy is about mindset first

    23:00 Sam’s biggest money regret

    24:06 One money tip Sam wishes he knew at 18

    25:00 Helping communities through local volunteers

    26:04 What the charity sector gives back to professionals

    27:13 The best work-life lesson Sam ever received

    28:09 Sam’s final message on confidence and belief

    29:00 What gets Sam out of bed in the morning — his duvet flip


    Episode Partners:

    📊 Compare the Market

    Discover how you can make a difference at Compare the Market, the company behind one of the UK’s most popular comparison sites. From tech and data to marketing and operations, they’re on a mission to simplify decisions for millions.

    https://bit.ly/4i53Svj


    Disclaimer:

    The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.


    Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.


    If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice


    If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

    33 min
  • Lukas and Benas, Co-Founders at Turing College: From No Funding to Y Combinator & £1M Bootstrapped Impact

    Episode Guest:

    Lukas Kaminskis is the CEO of Boom Training and Turing College, two organisations focused on transforming tech education across Europe. He’s a serial entrepreneur passionate about building learner-first experiences that unlock economic mobility.


    Benas Sidlauskas is the Chief Business Development Officer at Boom Training and Turing College. A long-time co-founder with Lukas, Benas is driven by creating scalable education models that equip people for the future of work.


    Episode Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction

    0:20 Meet Lukas and Benas: Co-Founders of Turing College

    1:00 From debating rivals to co-founders

    2:00 Lukas' first job: rats, grain, and coding bootcamps

    3:20 Why Lukas turned down a political path

    5:00 Benas’ first hustle: filmmaking at 14

    6:15 The presidential film project that changed everything

    7:30 Growing up in small towns, dreaming big

    8:45 Turning down top universities to start something new

    10:00 Investors said no — so they bootstrapped from scratch

    11:20 Explaining bootstrapping: lessons and mindset

    12:40 Organising events without a legal entity

    14:00 Partnering with Harvard — and how Facebook helped

    15:20 Getting government backing to bring CS50 to Europe

    16:45 Flying to Boston and signing with Harvard

    17:30 What Turing College actually does

    18:40 Why AI and data skills matter more than ever

    20:10 Scaling across 80+ countries

    21:20 Impact stories from Uganda and Nigeria

    22:40 Acquiring Boom Training and expanding in the UK

    24:10 The apprenticeship system — and how they’re transforming it

    25:20 Peer-led learning: the secret behind their model

    26:30 What makes UK apprenticeships restrictive

    28:00 Levy funding: what SMEs are missing out on

    29:30 Why upskilling needs to go beyond senior leaders

    31:00 What Europe must do to stay competitive in AI

    32:00 Lukas on AI’s impact on the labour market

    33:30 The financial mindset that helped them grow

    34:20 Benas’ biggest money mistake

    35:10 Lukas’ #1 advice on investing in yourself

    36:00 Money tip: Spend first on “musts”, then “wants”

    37:10 What success looks like in 5 years

    38:20 Why education must evolve now

    39:30 What’s broken in the system — and their fix

    40:30 Their message to young people: take control

    41:20 Their message to businesses: don’t forget the non-power users

    42:20 Benas’ invisible success: resilience through rejection

    43:20 Lukas’ invisible success: 10-year co-foundership

    44:30 How they complement each other as co-founders

    45:30 What gets Lukas out of bed: fixing the future of work

    46:20 What motivates Benas: belief in Europe’s innovation potential

    47:40 Jack’s reflections and final thoughts

    48:40 Outro and thanks


    Episode Partners:

    📊 Compare the Market

    Discover how you can make a difference at Compare the Market, the company behind one of the UK’s most popular comparison sites. From tech and data to marketing and operations, they’re on a mission to simplify decisions for millions.

    https://bit.ly/4i53Svj


    Disclaimer:

    The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.


    Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.


    If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice


    If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

    51 min
  • Richard Walker, Executive Chairman at Iceland Foods: Why Peas, Property and Purpose Matter More Than Profit

    Episode Guest:

    Richard Walker is the Executive Chairman of Iceland Foods and a passionate advocate for responsible business. He also founded the sustainable property firm Bywater, blending purpose, grit and leadership to champion people and planet.


    Episode Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction

    0:48 Why business is a force for good

    1:34 Richard’s first job and early lessons in customer service

    3:44 What makes a great communicator?

    4:53 Battling assumptions and proving himself

    6:14 A year on the shop floor: lessons in humility and leadership

    8:15 The power of team culture in retail

    9:42 Leadership vs management

    10:46 Facing hard days in a tough industry

    11:58 The palm oil campaign — and media backlash

    13:39 Social impact: microloans, food banks and responsibility

    15:00 Why politics wasn’t the answer

    16:57 Learning resilience through failure and Everest

    19:06 Just keep going: Richard’s Everest analogy

    20:28 Biggest money regret

    21:09 Richard’s money tip to his younger self

    21:56 The Poland chapter: starting from scratch

    24:51 Returning to the UK and building a bold property vision

    28:03 Pushing through the no’s

    29:41 Rethinking what a ‘network’ really means

    30:59 Is social media helping or harming ambition?

    32:13 Staying authentic in the influencer age

    33:50 The four Ps: Passion, Purpose, Profit & Peace

    36:43 The influence of Richard’s father and family legacy

    38:58 Why Richard joined Iceland despite doubts

    40:24 The invisible driver behind Richard’s success

    41:52 Richard’s duvet flip moment


    Episode Partners:

    📊 Compare the Market

    Discover how you can make a difference at Compare the Market, the company behind one of the UK’s most popular comparison sites. From tech and data to marketing and operations, they’re on a mission to simplify decisions for millions.

    https://bit.ly/4i53Svj


    Disclaimer:

    The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.


    Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.


    If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice


    If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

    44 min
  • CEO at CodeYourFuture & CEO at upReach:

    Episode Guest:

    Nick Bent is the CEO of upReach, a UK-based social mobility charity helping university students from less-advantaged backgrounds secure top graduate jobs. With a background spanning government, business, and the third sector, Nick co-founded upReach to level the playing field for talented young people.


    German Bencci is the CEO and founder of CodeYourFuture, a volunteer-driven organisation training individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to launch successful careers in tech. Originally from Venezuela, German built CodeYourFuture into a global community offering accessible, flexible, and impactful tech education.


    Episode Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction

    0:41 Why mentoring and informal conversations matter

    1:26 Meet Nick Bent and German Bencci

    2:03 First jobs and early career lessons

    4:00 Nick's pivot from law to public policy

    5:00 German's journey from Venezuela to Europe

    6:42 Taking leaps before you're ready

    7:49 The power of asking for help

    8:13 How mentors shaped Nick and German

    9:32 Why in-person learning still matters

    11:00 Role models and mindset shifts

    12:02 Mentorship at CodeYourFuture and upReach

    13:37 From volunteering to founding a charity

    16:03 Turning passion into full-time purpose

    17:31 Spotting a gap and launching CodeYourFuture

    19:02 How young people can start volunteering

    21:03 Volunteering as work experience

    22:54 The real value of giving your time

    24:04 What upReach does for young people

    25:26 The graduate job gap and social mobility

    27:36 How CodeYourFuture supports career changers

    29:54 Removing barriers: childcare, laptops, and support

    32:00 How the HG Foundation makes it possible

    33:19 What is the Tech 500 programme?

    35:12 VIP access to Google HQ

    37:05 Restarting CodeYourFuture’s software programme

    39:52 How corporate partners can get involved

    42:31 Paid internships and practical pathways

    44:59 Final question: What's your duvet flip?


    Episode Partners:

    Hg Foundation

    Together with The Hg Foundation, we’re on a mission to motivate and inspire young people like you to explore, or even start a career in technology through inspirational talks from industry.

    https://bit.ly/4mwzRGs


    Disclaimer:

    The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.


    Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.


    If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice


    If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

    47 min
  • Briya Campbell, Senior Data Enablement Manager at Compare the Market: Fighting Imposter Syndrome, Finding Purpose

    Episode Guest

    Briya Campbell is the Senior Data Enablement Manager at Compare the Market, where she champions innovation and inclusion in the data space. With a dynamic background spanning retail and tech, Briya is passionate about mentorship, representation, and driving commercial impact through data.


    Episode Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction

    0:23 Meet the Guest: Senior Data Enablement Manager at Compare the Market

    1:03 Bria’s Background: Growing Up in a Single-Parent Household

    2:04 First Job Lessons: Patience and Pivoting

    4:00 How a Career Academy Opened New Doors

    5:57 The Power of Mentorship

    7:32 Planning a Future Without a Blueprint

    9:00 Being First in the Family to Go to Uni

    10:48 The Grit from a Single-Parent Upbringing

    12:02 Giving Back: Mentoring Four, Learning from Two

    13:25 Breaking into Data After Redundancy

    14:44 What Compare the Market Is Really Like

    16:27 The Importance of Representation at Work

    17:23 Money Tips: Pensions, Budgeting & Saving Early

    19:02 Being a Role Model and Staying Authentic

    20:47 Advice for Young Black Women in the Workplace

    22:30 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    23:55 Why Data & AI Are Exciting Careers

    25:29 Final Advice: Take the Risk, Be the Cultural Add

    25:50 Bria’s Duvet Flip


    Episode Partners

    📊 Compare the Market

    Discover how you can make a difference at Compare the Market, the company behind one of the UK’s most popular comparison sites. From tech and data to marketing and operations, they’re on a mission to simplify decisions for millions.

    https://bit.ly/4i53Svj


    Disclaimer:

    The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.


    Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.


    If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice


    If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

    26 min
  • James Turner, CEO at Hg Foundation: Transforming 100,000 Young Lives Through Tech Careers

    Episode Guests

    James Turner is the CEO of the Hg Foundation, leading its mission to drive social mobility through technology and education.


    Elona Mortimer-Zhika is a Board Trustee at the Hg Foundation and a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and access to tech careers.


    Episode Timestamps

    0:00 Introduction

    0:49 Meet James and Elona from the HG Foundation

    1:27 Why tech access is a social mobility issue

    2:29 James’ journey from law to education leadership

    3:42 Elona’s powerful story: from Albania to tech boardrooms

    5:00 Why opportunity is everything — and not equally shared

    6:07 What the HG Foundation actually does

    8:01 Scaling impact: 100,000 tech opportunities

    9:24 Behind the partnerships driving change

    11:00 The diversity crisis in tech

    12:27 Why inclusion powers better businesses

    13:40 Data-backed impact and smarter giving

    15:00 Why Elona believes “playing small does not serve the world”

    16:26 Who backs the HG Foundation — and why it matters

    17:58 The unique power of the HG network

    19:46 Why tech careers are ideal for young people

    21:26 Mira Murati, ChatGPT & tech role models

    23:06 How to future-proof your career with tech

    24:52 Real programs, real opportunities

    26:07 Final message to the next generation

    28:07 James' duvet flip moment

    28:43 Elona’s reason for showing up — every single time

    29:50 Closing thanks


    Episode Partners

    Hg Foundation

    Together with The Hg Foundation, we’re on a mission to motivate and inspire young people like you to explore, or even start a career in technology through inspirational talks from industry.

    https://bit.ly/4mwzRGs


    Disclaimer:

    The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.


    Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.


    If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice


    If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

    31 min

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My Duvet Flip is the UK's leading careers show, created and hosted by Jackson Parsons. Join Jackson as he delves into an enthralling discussion with people and their careers, where he explores some of…