The Venture Playbook Podcast by Sia

The Venture Playbook Podcast by Sia

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The Venture Playbook Podcast by Sia episodes

  • From Routes to Revenue: How Dublin Bus Balances Commercial Ambition with Public Service
    In this episode, host Emily Orlik speaks with Robbie Lynn, Head of New Business Development at Dublin Bus, about the organization's evolution beyond a traditional public transport operator. After 25 years at Dublin Bus across engineering and operations, Robbie is now leading the implementation of Dublin Bus's commercial strategy, balancing growth and partnerships with an unwavering commitment to public service. The conversation explores Dublin Bus's commercial assets (their tourism portfolio includes their popular Hop On Hop Off tours, as well as DoDublin and DoIreland online marketplaces) and how the organization is moving their new commercial strategy from paper to execution.

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    16 min
  • Better Data Protection: A conversation with Lucie Loiseau, Founder of Data Cash Solution
    In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Ambre Julhia interviews Lucie Loiseau, founder of Data Cash Solution, an Irish company providing data protection and management services. Lucie discusses her career in finance across France and Switzerland, her move to Ireland, and the advantages and challenges of building a business here. She also shares insights on using AI responsibly in data management, emphasizing the need for strong governance and practical problem-solving. The episode highlights Lucie’s optimistic approach to entrepreneurship and her belief that challenges are key opportunities for growth.

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    17 min
  • Building an open-source business: a conversation with Bob van Luijt, CEO and co-founder at Weaviate.
    In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Marcin Lukowicz interviews Bob Van Luijt, co-founder and CEO of Weaviate, AI-native database for a new generation of software. Bob shares his unconventional journey to a technology entrepreneur, emphasizing the organic nature of his career path driven by curiosity and passion. He discusses the inception and growth of Weaviate, highlighting the importance of open-source as a distribution model and the approach of a remote-first company. Bob also reflects on the evolving landscape of AI, predicting significant changes in software development over the next decade. He concludes with advice to entrepreneurs to occasionally pause and appreciate their journey.

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    23 min
  • Opening a market in Shanghai: A conversation with Enjoyce Zhu, Head of China at Sia.
    In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Ambre Julhia speaks with Enjoyce Zhu, Head of China at Sia and founder of the Shanghai Sia office. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of establishing Sia’s first presence in the Chinese Mainland, the strategic focus on luxury, lifestyle, hospitality, and FMCG sectors, and how global branding supports local growth. Enjoyce also shares her perspective on the role of data and AI in driving digital transformation, the innovative trends shaping consumer engagement in China, and Sia’s approach to supporting clients in this rapidly evolving market.

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    16 min
  • Climate-Tech Ventures Today: A conversation with Lauren Pilgreen, Associate Director of Product and Innovation at Sustainable Ventures
    In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Emily Orlik speaks with Lauren Pilgreen, Head of Startup Innovation at Sustainable Ventures, the leading growth partner for some of the most exciting climate technology start ups in the UK. Sustainable Ventures support entrepreneurs from idea to exit and help them scale through access to funding, workspace, expert business services and a thriving community of peers and partners. Start ups in Sustainable Ventures have a survival rate of around 85% compared and industry average of 40%, demonstrating the success of the approach. Lauren tells us about what's important for climate-tech start-ups today and what the future holds.

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    35 min
  • Innovating in Insurance: A conversation with Sebastian Rahlf, Global Head of Brand Experience & Product Management at Allianz Trade

    In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Emily Orlik speaks with Sebastian Rahlf, Global Head of Brand Experience & Product Management at Allianz Trade. Sebastian works at Allianz Trade HQ in Paris - a company that has 75000+ clients around the world and protects €1,400 billion business transactions globally. Ultimately they give companies the confidence to trade, and be paid. Sebastian shares with us his experiences of innovation (and it would be amiss not to also explore what it was like to sponsor the Paris Olympics!).


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    23 min
  • The Power of Community: A conversation with Dupsy Abiola, Innovation Leader.
    In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Emily Orlik speaks with Dupsy Abiola, an independent innovation leader who has held fascinating roles such as Chief of Staff at Monzo, Head of Global Innovation at International Airlines Group, and strategic advisor to the Venture Cafe (a network of innovators recently launched in London). Dupsy shares her story and what innovation means to her, be it in the context of a FTSE 100 company or of a start up. She walks us through concepts such as the four Ps of innovation success (Priority, People, Process and Permission to fail forward), an approach to innovation that aims to ensure the success of change.

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    32 min
  • Operating flexible workplaces at scale: A Conversation with Paul Dutnall, COO at Work.Life.

    In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Marcin Lukowicz and co-host Mo Rajput speak with Paul Dutnall, COO at Work.Life. Work.Life was founded in 2015 and provides access to offices, co-working spaces, and event spaces in 14 locations across England. Paul takes us through his journey to becoming a COO and Work.Life's business model.


    This episode offers insight into the commercial real estate industry as well as hospitality in a post-pandemic era.

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    38 min
  • How AI and radar technology are transforming road safety: A Conversation with Barry Lunn, Founder and CEO of Provizio
    In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, hosts Emily Orlik and Ambre Julhia speak with Barry Lunn, the founder and CEO of Provizio. Provizio is a deep-tech company on a mission to prevent road accidents, with their pioneering AI and radar enabled car safety technology. In this conversation, we explore Barry’s experience of launching and growing businesses (he sold his previous company for $50 million in 2017), the value proposition and development of Provizio’s technology, the business landscape of Ireland, and how to balance big vision with the day-to-day grind of starting something from scratch.

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    32 min
  • Understanding Blockchain: A Conversation with Lory Kehoe, Founder of Blockchain Ireland
    In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, we engage with Lory Kehoe, Chair of Blockchain Ireland. We explore Lory's journey into the blockchain space, the founding of Blockchain Ireland, and its evolution into a significant player in the blockchain ecosystem. The conversation covers the role of state agencies, the business model of Blockchain Ireland, and the importance of education in the blockchain space. Lory shares insights on the digital euro, stablecoins, and the future of digital currencies, while also discussing the impact of meme coins and the need for innovation in the sector. 

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    41 min

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The Venture Playbook podcast by Sia, explores what it takes to build and scale the ventures shaping tomorrow. 

In each episode, we sit down with founders, corporate innovators,…