The Brave

In this episode we speak to Peter Briffett the founder of Wagestream, a company dedicated to transforming the way frontline workers access financial services through employer-based benefits. Peter delves into the impact of monthly pay cycles on employees in the UK, emphasising the company's dedication to reducing the "poverty premium" and its mission to enhance the financial health of workers.

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Wagestream

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In this episode, we sat down with Ankit, the Co-founder and CEO of Climajo, a cutting-edge procurement platform dedicated to conscious brands. Climajo empowers climate-aware businesses by uniting a curated community of sustainable suppliers and partners. The platform goes beyond by providing clear reporting and metrics, such as CO2 output per product, to enable effective tracking.

Tune in to hear Ankit share insights on the challenges of sustainable growth and discover compelling reasons to be optimistic about the future. Let's navigate the path towards a greener tomorrow together!

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ClimaJo

The Sahaj Foundation (The Vriksh Initiative)

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As we step into the week of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), we're excited to share our latest episode featuring an insightful conversation with Ian Ormerod, the Co-founder and CEO of @Switch2Zero. This innovative green-tech startup has set a global mission — to accelerate the transition to net-zero carbon emissions for people and businesses everywhere.

In this episode, we explore key themes like carbon offsetting, greenwashing, and corporate responsibility and delve deeper into the reason behind Ian choosing to leave a successful banking career to champion this mission. Join us in amplifying the conversation on climate action and reaching the path to net zero!

Switch2Zero has also pledged to plant a tree for every Brave listener who signs up on their platform (it's free!). Check out the link below to find out more.

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In this episode, I chat to Greg Lawton, co-founder of Nodes and Links, and delve into the transformative role of technology, particularly AI, in streamlining the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and mega projects.

In an ever more complex operating environment, we examine what constitutes a world-class process and why it's crucial to effective project delivery. Our conversation extends beyond mega projects as we explore how lessons and principles from the largest scales can be applied by smaller businesses and across different industries.

We also assess the value of traditional project management methodologies like Lean and Agile in a rapidly evolving landscape. Join us as we unpack these questions and their implications for project management in today's world.

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Nodes and Links

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In the first of two episodes featuring Phil Brunkard, an experienced Technology Leader with a passion for Digital Transformation and Innovation, we slip the surly bonds of Earth to explore the revolution happening within commercial space technology.

The low earth orbit (LEO) sector is currently experiencing significant expansion. In this episode we explore the new markets and spaces this is opening up, and the opportunities it presents for businesses and consumers.

We also look at the risks, both commercial and social, associated with this growth, such as space junk (Kessler Syndrome), privacy issues, and inconsistent regulation across national boundaries.

Finally we look at long-term future of LEO technologies, and their potential to become a core pillar of digital infrastructure.

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Something is changing. A great shift looms on the horizon, heralding the dawn of a new era for the internet as we know it. In this episode, I embark on a journey through the realms of the new online age, guided by the wise and insightful John Alderson, Head of SEO at Yoast. Together, we unravel the secrets of Google's intricate web, divine the patterns of evolving business trends and witness the forging of tools that shape the destiny of everything digital.

Episode summary

• We discuss topics such as schema markup, IoT, and the monopolisation of e-commerce by, well, monopolies
• The importance of brand presence, narrative, and story is highlighted in a world where other aspects of a brand are replaceable.
• The fragmentation of the internet and the decline of platforms like Facebook and Twitter are discussed, impacting online conversations and collaborations.
• The risks of relying on "rented land" platforms and the value of owning a website for businesses are debated.
• The role of AI in shaping the web and its implications for marketers, including content creation for AI consumption, are explored.
• The concept of 'demand SEO', the future of voice search and potential legal and privacy issues are also discussed.
• The challenge of "solved query spaces" and whether the ultimate goal of search engines is canonical answers to every conceivable question

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In this conversation, our guest Maury Shenk, founder and CEO of LearnerShape, and Director and General Counsel of PeopleCert, talks with Bethan about the importance of lifelong learning in the fast-changing world we live in.

They delve into the need for education to prepare people for the types of work required in the 21st century and the significance of personalisation in the future of education. They also explore the role of technology in enhancing traditional learning environments and creating a more flexible learning experience.

Join us as we dive deeper into the future of education and the potential impact of technology on the way we learn.

LearnerShape.com

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In this episode we explore how AI, with the specific example of chat GPT, is shaking up the marketing and wider content sectors, what we can use it for, and what are its strengths and weaknesses.

This episode is a conversation between Bethan Vincent, founder of Open Velocity, Jon Paget, one of our senior partners, and Katie Thompson, managing director of content marketing agency Katie Lingo. It was originally broadcast as a live webinar in January 2023. If you're interested in attending future live events, you can sign up for email notifications on the open velocity website.

Katie Lingo

ChatGPT

Further Reading

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The new year is a time when a lot of us think about making positive changes to our health and fitness.

In this episode, we interview founder and CEO Toby Cannon about the motivations and challenges behind Myles, an app supporting fitness and wellbeing in a work environment.

We talk about the inspiration behind Myles, the challenges workers face when breaking free from their desks and the risks of sharing health data with your employer.

MylesWellbeing.com

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Myles Challenges

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Is modern life driving driving insomnia? How do you build a trusted brand in a traditionally controversial space? How can D2C brands navigate recessionary and inflationary pressures?

In a rather wide ranging conversation I ask Joe Welstead, CEO and Co-Founder of Motion Nutrition, about building a trusted health brand and how his experience as an athlete made him re-think the role of supplements.

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