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In this conversation, Paul Miller speaks with Dhiraj Mukherjee, co-founder of Shazam and a prominent tech for good angel investor. They discuss Dhiraj's journey in the tech industry, the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship, and the evolving landscape of impact investing. Dhiraj shares insights on what he looks for in founders, the challenges of validating business models, and the future of purpose-driven companies. He emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to stay committed to their missions despite the ups and downs of the startup journey.

In this conversation, Paul Miller speaks with Louise Van Haarst and Alice Driscoll, co-authors of 'Smart Conflict: How to Have Hard Conversations at Work.' They discuss the importance of addressing conflict in the workplace, the concept of smart conflict, and how to navigate difficult conversations effectively. The discussion covers the reasons behind conflict avoidance, the role of kindness in conflict resolution, and strategies for fostering a culture of healthy disagreement. They also emphasize the significance of feedback, preparation for tough conversations, and debunk common myths surrounding conflict. You can order the book here.

In this episode of Tech for Good, Paul Miller speaks with Rebecca Allam, co-founder and CEO of PreActiv, a digital platform focused on prehabilitation to optimize patient outcomes before surgery. Rebecca shares her journey from being a doctor to an entrepreneur, the inspiration behind PreActiv, and the importance of preventative medicine. The conversation delves into the science of prehabilitation, the patient experience with PreActiv, and the long-term goals of the company. Rebecca also discusses the joys and challenges of running a Tech for Good venture and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the health tech space.

In this episode of Tech for Good, Dama Sathianathan speaks with Zoe Peden, a partner at Ananda Impact Ventures, about her journey from being a founder to becoming an investor. Zoe shares her experiences in the tech and investment sectors, discussing the insights she gained as a founder that shape her approach as an investor. They explore the qualities that investors look for in founders, the evolving landscape of impact investing, and the importance of aligning lifestyle choices with entrepreneurial ambitions. Zoe emphasises the need for patience in the investment world and the significance of storytelling in capturing attention in a crowded market.

In this episode we talk to Yumi Tsoy, BGV's Head of Operations. She talks about our 2024 Impact and Learning Report, including what was different in 2024 and why we're sticking to our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

In this conversation, Chloe Coleman, co-founder and CEO of Vouchsafe, discusses the importance of inclusive identity verification and the concept of ID poverty, which affects millions globally. She talks about the challenges faced by people without proper identification and how Vouchsafe aims to address these.

In this episode of Tech For Good, we talk to Chris Edson, co-founder and CEO of Second Nature. Chris shares his journey from aspiring musician to entrepreneur, detailing the inspiration behind Second Nature, a company focused on combating obesity and diabetes through behavioural change. He discusses the challenges faced in the healthcare startup landscape, the evolution of their product offerings, and the importance of customer feedback in shaping their approach.

Eva Atkinson is co-founder and CEO of Newcastle-based tech for good venture Noggin HQ. They aim to serve the 'credit invisible' - particularly young people without credit scores. In this episode she talks about why she was motivated to look at this problem and what she's learned about running a high-growth startup.

In this episode we talk to James Johnston, co-founder and CEO of Piclo. James describes his journey from growing up in rural Scotland to founding a tech company focused on creating a decentralized energy marketplace. He explores the challenges of navigating the energy sector's regulatory landscape, the evolution of Piclo's products, and the importance of innovation in a highly regulated industry. 

In this episode we speak to Zareen Ali, co-founder and CEO of Cogs AI, the app that helps neurodivergent people understand and improve their mental health. Zareen talks about what life is like as a founder and how she sees the company's mission as being 'to elevate neurodivergent people'.