The Next Stage podcast by Web Summit

Today, entrepreneurs are building full-scale businesses with multiple revenue streams on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. These businesses could not have been possible or even dreamed of 10 years ago. 

In this conversation, we’ll get a chance to dissect how two leading social entrepreneurs got in early to capitalize on social trends and scale to drive revenue through YouTube and TikTok.

In difficult times, our mental health is more important than ever. Join us to hear from the star of Blossom and The Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik, on how we can look after our mental health in these turbulent days.

Cindy Crawford rose to fame at a time when models were becoming stars in their own right. In this session, discover how Cindy applied those brand-building skills in her seamless transition from supermodel to entrepreneur and founder of Meaningful Beauty.

Hear from goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow and Lightspeed Ventures partner Nicole Quinn as they talk through founding companies and investment, and everything in between.

In this fireside session, Twitter co-founder Biz Stone will discuss his new projects, what he thinks makes a successful venture fund, and the value of impact investing.

2020 has brought the prospect of living in a virtual world into sharper focus. With the tipping point closer than ever, what will that mean for the gaming industry and society at large? We get the thoughts of Herman Narula, co-founder and CEO of gaming unicorn Improbable.

People are tired of being marketed to digitally without their permission.  Algorithms, ads and unlawful use of personal data have made it near-impossible to maintain trusted relationships. 

Ashton joins Community CEO Matthew Peltier to discuss how their company is creating new opportunities for businesses, from sole traders to multinational enterprises, to connect with customers.

In the digital age, businesses can work locally but hire experts from all around the globe. Today we speak with Globalization Partners, a company helping others hire professionals from 180+ countries and putting these new team members on locally compliant payroll.

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In this week's exclusive episode Jim Hagemann Snabe, chairman at Siemens and Maersk,  speaks with technology journalist Rob Pegoraro about the future of clean energy and how Siemens are trailblazers for the industry and the future of work.

Ever wanted to start a business but thought “I can't do it alone”? This talk will highlight the rising trend in solopreneurs, showcasing a startup star and highlighting how they've grown exponentially in the last year.

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