Tomorrow - The Future Forum Podcast

Tomorrow - The Future Forum Podcast

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  • Unlocking Britain's Hidden Talent | Joe Seddon on The Future of Work & Opportunity

    What will the future of work look like in an age of AI? And could artificial intelligence make the job market fairer, or will it reinforce the advantages of those who already have them?

    On this episode of Tomorrow - The Future Forum Podcast, Oli Barrett MBE speaks with Joe Seddon, Founder of Zero Gravity, about how AI is reshaping recruitment, education and the opportunities available to the next generation.

    With graduate roles becoming increasingly competitive and employers rethinking the skills they need, Joe argues that we need to change how we identify talent, develop skills and connect people with opportunity.

    From AI-powered recruitment to personalised tutoring, this conversation explores how technology could transform the future of work and why its benefits must extend beyond those who already have the most advantages.


    *About the Podcast*

    The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co


    Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.


    🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.


    *Chapters*

    00:00 – Can AI Create a Fairer Future?

    01:06 – The Future of Work and Opportunity

    03:24 – Could AI Give Every Child a Personal Tutor?

    05:00 – Joe Seddon's Journey to Oxford

    06:44 – How Zero Gravity Changes Lives

    09:10 – The Bank of Mum and Dad: Who Gets Ahead?

    12:27 – Three Ways Employers Can Find Better Talent

    15:46 – The Skills Employers Need for the Future

    17:51 – The Graduate Jobs Crisis Explained

    20:58 – Can AI Make Recruitment Fairer?

    23:13 – AI in Education: Preparing the Next Generation

    25:28 – How AI Can Help People, Not Replace Them

    27:23 – Why Professional Networks Matter

    31:32 – Confidence vs Competence

    32:35 – Is Britain Too Obsessed with Oxbridge?

    33:47 – Why Joe Turned Down a £150,000 Career Path

    35:51 – How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market

    37:10 – What Does Social Mobility Really Mean?

    39:45 – Why Fewer People Are Getting Ahead

    42:19 – Why the Old Rules of Getting a Job No Longer Work

    43:50 – How Does UK Social Mobility Compare Globally?

    45:08 – Why Britain Must Embrace AI

    46:08 – Could AI Transform the Classroom?

    48:58 – What Does It Mean to Leave Your Lane?

    50:03 – Joe Seddon's Memo to the Future

    51:27 – How to Turn an Idea into a Business

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    54 min
  • Inside London's Innovation Hub | Jodie Eastwood on the Future & Why Curiosity Matters

    What happens when AI companies, scientists, universities, cultural institutions and local communities become neighbours?

    Jodie Eastwood, CEO of London's Knowledge Quarter, believes some of the world's biggest problems could be solved by bringing very different worlds together.
    In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum, Jodie joins Oli Barrett MBE to explore how innovation really happens and why proximity, curiosity, trust and unexpected connections could be more important than ever.
    The Knowledge Quarter brings together organisations including the British Library, British Museum, Francis Crick Institute, universities, technology companies and major research organisations around King's Cross.
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    We'd love to see you there.
    *About the Podcast*
    The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
    Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.
    🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.
    *Chapters*
    00:00 What keeps us human?
    01:10 What is the Knowledge Quarter?
    02:12 The future of innovation
    03:27 Inside London's Knowledge Quarter
    04:50 The power of being a connector
    06:21 The London AI Campus
    08:27 Why physical connection still matters
    10:24 Where problems meet solutions
    11:35 Can big tech solve society's biggest problems?
    12:49 Connecting research with local communities
    15:34 Should companies be required to recruit locally?
    16:50 Google's AI Exchange
    18:01 Making AI and the knowledge economy accessible
    19:42 Building spaces for social impact
    22:04 How great ideas actually begin
    23:27 How do you build an inclusive community?
    25:49 Jodie's unconventional career journey
    28:04 Why companies are choosing King's Cross
    30:02 Why cross-sector collaboration matters
    31:01 What should we never automate?
    32:18 Which worlds should work more closely together?
    33:59 How to build an innovation ecosystem
    36:24 What does "Leave Your Lane" mean?
    37:24 AI's responsibility to humanity
    38:40 Who should control AI?
    39:31 Jodie's message to the future
    40:17 Embrace the chaos

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    42 min
  • Universities Are the UK's Innovation Engine | Vivienne Stern MBE on AI, Skills & the Future of Work

    What will universities become in the age of AI?

    In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum, Oli Barrett MBE sits down with Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, to explore how universities, technology and the world of work are changing and what the next decade could look like.
    From quantum technology and AI to lifelong learning, entrepreneurship and the future of work, Vivienne argues that universities need to become much more than places people attend in their late teens and early twenties. They could become lifelong platforms for learning, re-skilling, innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship.
    Vivienne also shares her vision for a future university as a membership organisation spanning generations and explains why she believes the UK must avoid allowing its universities to decline. If you're interested in AI, innovation, higher education, entrepreneurship, future of work, technology, leadership and the future of the UK, this conversation is for you.
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    *About the Podcast*
    The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
    Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.
    🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.
    *Chapters*
    00:00 Why the future of universities matters
    00:58 Introducing Vivienne Stern MBE
    01:45 What does the future look like?
    01:58 The quantum technology revolution
    03:07 Why do universities matter?
    04:46 Universities as national infrastructure
    05:06 The economic impact of UK universities
    07:49 What keeps university leaders awake at night?
    08:24 The financial challenges facing universities
    09:24 Can the UK remain a global university superpower?
    10:27 How universities need to change
    11:00 The power of collaboration
    11:58 The future of university collaboration
    13:18 AI, jobs and the future of work
    14:45 What is the university of the future?
    15:19 The skills AI can't replace
    16:41 Why knowledge still matters in the age of AI
    18:37 Universities, employers and entrepreneurship
    19:26 The future of work experience
    20:25 Should every student get work experience?
    21:18 What university taught Vivienne Stern
    23:18 Rethinking the university experience
    24:33 Universities, entrepreneurs and innovation
    25:20 What will universities compete on?
    25:59 The skills employers will value
    26:38 What will university campuses become?
    28:39 Can the UK avoid decline?
    30:30 Why every university matters
    31:28 The power of connecting universities
    32:01 A message to the future
    32:43 Final thoughts
    33:33 Why universities will shape the future

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    36 min
  • The Future Needs Human Connection | Martina McDonnell on Marketing, Creativity & Connection

    What happens to marketing when AI can translate, create and optimise at a scale we've never seen before?

    In this episode of Tomorrow, the Future Forum, Oli Barrett MBE speaks with Martina McDonnell, International Marketing Director at Meta, about the future of marketing, AI, global brands, creators, cultural relevance and the importance of human connection.
    Martina explains why AI is becoming a powerful "thought partner" for marketers — but why human judgement, critical thinking and cultural insight remain essential. They explore how global brands can maintain a consistent identity while adapting to local markets, and why understanding customers may actually matter more than ever in the age of AI.
    The conversation also explores the creator economy, Meta's approach to supporting businesses of all sizes, business messaging across WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, marketing measurement, incrementally, revenue growth and the changing role of the CMO.
    Martina also shares why proximity to customers could become an increasingly important part of the marketer's role as technology and AI capabilities continue to advance.
    Want to take these conversations further?
    Join us at our Future Forum event, bringing together ambitious thinkers, creators, entrepreneurs and leaders to explore the ideas shaping the future.
    Find out more about the event, tickets and much more here: https://futureforum.co
    We'd love to see you there.
    *About the Podcast*
    The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
    Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.
    🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.
    *Chapters*
    00:00 The Future of Marketing Is AI-Powered
    01:45 How AI Is Changing Marketing
    02:35 Why Understanding People Matters More Than Ever
    03:39 Global Brands vs Local Culture
    05:12 How Meta Adapts Global Campaigns
    06:09 Helping Small Businesses Grow
    08:37 How AI Is Changing Small Business
    09:52 The Future of Business Messaging
    11:35 Beyond Advertising: Meta's Business Model
    12:23 Can Global Brands Think Locally?
    12:58 The Rise of the Creator Economy
    14:50 Are Creators Ready for AI?
    16:13 Why Reach Isn't Enough
    16:42 The Importance of Marketing Incrementality
    18:17 Measuring Revenue and Marketing ROI
    19:29 Can You Measure Trust?
    20:49 Why CMOs Need a Seat at the Top Table
    21:43 Will AI Make Marketing Too Similar?
    23:52 Cultural Relevance: HSBC, McDonald's & Apple
    27:04 Hiring People Better Than You
    28:14 The Future Marketer Needs Customer Proximity
    31:03 Why Human Connection Matters
    32:26 Giving Creators Freedom to Be Authentic
    33:26 How Small Businesses Can Go Global
    36:09 Democratising Marketing With AI
    37:19 Martina's Message to the Future
    37:52 The Future Forum Takeaway

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    42 min
  • What Should Young People Change About Education? | The BRIT School Students Shaping Their Future

    What happens when young creatives are given the freedom to explore, collaborate and find their own voice?

    In this special edition of Future Forum, Oli Barrett MBE speaks with BRIT School students Jayden and Annie about creativity, education, ambition and the future they want to help shape.
    Jayden, a recently graduated dance student, explains how he wants to use choreography as a way of communicating stories, experiences and issues that matter to him describing movement as a way of writing an essay with your body.
    Annie, who studies Film & Media Production, shares her passion for broadcasting, podcasts and exploring the connections between seemingly unrelated subjects. She also makes the case for giving creative subjects a much bigger role in mainstream education.
    *About the Podcast*
    The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
    Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.
    🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.
    *Chapters*
    00:00 – What Makes The BRIT School Special?
    01:46 – Inside BRIT: Dance, Film & Media
    02:35 – Using Dance to Tell Stories
    04:20 – Annie's Future in Film, Podcasts & Broadcasting
    05:15 – Who Would You Most Like to Meet?
    06:26 – Does Talent Come With Pressure?
    07:31 – You Can Write an Essay With Your Body
    08:33 – Pressure Makes Diamonds
    09:08 – Why Collaboration Matters
    10:16 – Quick Fire: What Would You Change?
    11:20 – What Should Leaders Listen To?
    12:03 – What Should School Look Like in 20 Years?
    12:57 – What Should Adults Fix?
    13:41 – A Memo to the Future
    14:51 – Leave Your Lane
    15:12 – Jayden on Fashion & Style
    15:50 – Annie on Exploring Music
    16:15 – Looking to the Future

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    15 min
  • The Future Needs Original Thinkers | Stuart Worden OBE on Curiosity, Creativity & Ambition

    What can the BRIT School teach us about the future of education, creativity, leadership and work?

    In this episode of Future Forum, Oli Barrett MBE is joined by Stuart Worden OBE, Principal of the BRIT School, to explore what it takes to develop original thinkers in a rapidly changing world.
    From creativity and curiosity to AI and the future of work, Stuart shares the principles behind a school that has helped nurture generations of creative talent and explains why those same principles matter far beyond the arts.
    We discuss why young people need space to experiment and fail, how to create the conditions for serendipity and collaboration, why ambition and restlessness can be powerful forces, and why leaving your “lane” can ultimately help you understand your own.
    Stuart also reflects on AI and creativity, arguing that one of the most valuable skills in an AI-enabled world will be knowing your own story and continuing to create work that feels genuinely your own.
    *Stuart Worden OBE*
    From theatre producer to long-standing Principal of The BRIT School, Stuart has championed free, inclusive arts education for over three decades. Serving as Principal since 2012, he has shaped the School into a vital springboard for original voices - nurturing alumni who have won Oscars, Grammys, and BRIT Awards. In 2025, Stuart was awarded an OBE for his dedicated services to music, education, and the creative industries.
    *About the Podcast*
    The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
    Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.
    🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.
    *Chapters*
    00:00 – What AI Can't Replace
    01:53 – Stuart Worden's Vision for the Future
    03:17 – Why Creativity Belongs at the Heart of Education
    05:23 – Creating Brave Spaces to Experiment
    07:29 – What Business Can Bring to Education
    08:45 – How Do You Create Original Thinkers?
    10:28 – The Power of Art to Connect People
    13:15 – Empathy, Identity & Finding Your Voice
    14:14 – What We Can Learn From Teenage Minds
    16:03 – Looking After Young Minds
    17:35 – The Most Important Resource? Each Other
    18:35 – Creating the Conditions for Serendipity
    21:14 – Do We Give Young People Enough Agency?
    22:31 – The Biggest Mistake Adults Make
    25:15 – Why Curiosity Beats Confidence
    26:24 – What Creative Skill Becomes More Valuable Because of AI?
    28:06 – Preparing Young People for Jobs That Don't Exist Yet
    29:35 – Ambition, Restlessness & Happiness
    30:54 – Why You Need to Leave Your Lane
    33:48 – What Should We Do When We're Not Good at Something?
    35:42 – Preparing for an Uncertain Future
    36:31 – Why Education Shouldn't Prepare You for Today's Jobs
    42:47 – What the BRIT School Really Gives People
    43:41 – Stuart's Memo to the Future

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    46 min
  • We're Building a New Economy in Space | Melissa Quinn on the Future of the Orbital Economy


    What happens when space becomes the next great economic frontier?

    On this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, Oli Barrett MBE and Victoria Usher are joined by Melissa Quinn, Senior Director at MDA Space, to explore the rapidly emerging orbital economy — and the huge opportunities and challenges that come with it.
    Melissa has helped build spaceports in both Cornwall and Nova Scotia, giving her a unique perspective on how the space industry is evolving from a specialist sector into critical global infrastructure. She explains why she believes we are only seeing the beginning of a potentially trillion-dollar space economy, from orbital manufacturing and data centres to satellites and new ways of connecting people around the world.
    But the opportunity comes with serious questions. Who owns what in space? How do we regulate launches? Could space become the next war zone? And how do we make sure humanity doesn't damage the very environment we're only beginning to understand?
    Melissa also shares lessons from building Spaceport Cornwall, including how she navigated opposition from environmental campaigners and worked with local communities and First Nations to build trust and social licence.
    She also reflects on leadership, leaving her comfort zone, working with experts and why “kindness is a strength” as we build the next chapter of human civilisation in space.
    *Melissa Quinn
    Melissa Quinn is a space industry executive focused on building infrastructure that enables access to space. She is the Senior Director at MDA Space, currently seconded to Maritime Launch Services as Vice President of Spaceport Operations, where she is leading the operational development of Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada’s first commercial orbital launch site.
    Melissa previously served as Head of Spaceport Cornwall in the UK, where she developed the infrastructure, secured the UK’s first spaceflight license and led the country’s first orbital launch with Virgin Orbit. During her time at Slingshot Aerospace, she helped scale the global Space Domain Awareness business, supporting governments and operators to better understand and manage risk in space. Today her work sits at the intersection of launch infrastructure, national space capability, and the wider space economy.
    A Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Melissa holds a MSc in Economics from London School of Economics. She is a frequent international speaker and media commentator, featuring in New York Times, BBC and National Geographic.
    *About the Podcast*
    The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
    Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.
    🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.
    *Chapters*
    00:00 – The Trillion-Dollar Future of Space
    00:52 – Meet Melissa Quinn: Building the New Space Economy
    02:11 – What Will We Understand About Space in 10 Years?
    03:42 – Why We Need Spaceports
    05:49 – From Spaceport Cornwall to Nova Scotia
    07:57 – What Space Can Teach Us About Climate & Community
    13:06 – The New Orbital Economy
    15:06 – Why Humans Will Go to Mars
    16:18 – The Satellites That Could Change Everything
    18:20 – Why Space Sovereignty Matters
    20:37 – The Wild West of Space Regulation
    22:56 – Is Space Becoming the Next War Zone?
    25:15 – What Role Can Britain Play in Space?
    28:24 – Why We Need to Keep Space Human
    29:59 – Finding Purpose When There Is No Playbook
    32:00 – From Space Economist to Entrepreneur
    34:06 – What Melissa Wishes She Knew Earlier
    35:54 – Why the Space Industry Is Different
    38:26 – Can Space Help Solve the Wildfire Crisis?
    38:49 – Melissa Quinn's Memo to the Future
    40:04 – Final Thoughts

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    41 min
  • Britain at a Crossroads: Can We Seize the Opportunity? | Steve Rigby on Britain's Global Future

    Is Britain at a defining moment — and does it have what it takes to seize the opportunity?

    In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum, Steve Rigby, CEO of Rigby Group, explores the future of Britain and the choices that could determine its place in the global economy.
    Steve argues that the UK is at a critical crossroads. Britain has significant strengths, from London and its professional services sector to its education, business environment and ability to attract global talent but it also faces major challenges around productivity, investment, skills and long-term economic growth.
    The conversation explores how Britain can compete in a rapidly changing global economy, why Steve believes the UK needs to be more ambitious, and where he sees major opportunities in AI, professional services, investment and technology.
    Steve also discusses the impact of automation and robotics on jobs, whether robots could eventually need to contribute to the tax system, why government and business need to work more closely together, and what Britain needs to do to maintain its global relevance.
    Along the way, Steve shares his approach to family business, philanthropy, learning and long-term thinking, including the importance of looking beyond where the "ball" is today to where it is going next.
    *Steve Rigby, CEO of Rigby Group*
    Steve Rigby is CEO of Rigby Group, a top 10 UK family business founded by his father, Sir Peter Rigby, in 1975.
    Over 30 years, Steve has guided Rigby Group’s technological and sustainable innovation, and scaled revenue from £1.5 billion to nearly £4 billion, doubling the workforce. He oversees strategy, finance, and investments and serves on the boards of Rigby Group companies, including SCC and Eden Hotel Collection.
    Dedicated to regional growth, Steve chairs The Rigby Foundation and Project MADE. He also champions UK entrepreneurship as Chair of Family Business UK (FBUK), is a member of the NatWest Mid-Market Growth Council, and a patron of The Entrepreneurs Network. Steve is a regular business commentator and has won numerous awards.
    *About the Podcast*
    The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
    Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.
    🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.
    #FutureForum #SteveRigby #britain
    *Chapters*
    00:00 – Britain Is at a Crossroads
    01:48 – Why Britain Must Run Towards the Future
    03:21 – The Cost of Economic Disruption
    04:58 – Inside Rigby Group
    06:29 – Why Family Businesses Think Long Term
    10:01 – Britain's Strengths: What Are We Good At?
    11:14 – Britain's Biggest Weakness: Talking Ourselves Down
    12:51 – Where Is Britain's Biggest Opportunity?
    15:16 – No Business Is Safe From Disruption
    16:44 – Steve Rigby's Mission Beyond Business
    19:22 – Why Giving Money Away Can Be More Rewarding
    21:05 – Should the Next Generation Run the Family Business?
    22:20 – Are We Thinking Far Enough Ahead?
    23:39 – AI, Jobs and the Future of Taxation
    24:45 – Could We End Up Taxing Robots?
    27:34 – Why Business and Government Need to Work Together
    30:07 – Can Business Really Influence Policy?
    32:38 – Why Britain Needs Long-Term Thinking
    34:11 – Steve Rigby's Three Priorities for Britain
    35:03 – Can Private Capital Help Britain Win the AI Race?
    35:56 – Why Compute Could Decide Britain's Future
    37:17 – Preparing Workers for the Future
    39:56 – Would Steve Rigby Go Into Government?
    42:18 – What Steve Rigby Has Changed His Mind About
    43:23 – The Business Leader Steve Most Admires
    44:17 – Loyalty vs Talent in Family Business
    44:56 – The Technologies Steve Is Betting On
    46:48 – Why You Should Live in "The Deep End"
    47:59 – How Steve Learns About the Future
    50:24 – Can Britain Remain Globally Relevant?
    51:47 – Steve Rigby's Memo to the Future

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    55 min
  • How Great Leaders Thrive When Nobody Has the Answers | Marika Auramo on Leadership & Innovation

    How do you lead when there isn't a playbook?

    As technology reshapes every industry, the challenge isn't simply adopting AI—it's leading teams through uncertainty, making decisions without precedent and creating cultures where experimentation is encouraged.
    In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, Marika Auramo, CEO of Vodafone Business, joins Oli Barrett MBE and Victoria Usher to discuss why tomorrow's leaders must move from knowing everything to learning everything, why trust matters more than control, and how businesses can innovate when nobody has all the answers.
    *Marika Auramo, CEO of Vodafone Business*
    Marika Auramo was appointed as CEO of Vodafone Business on 1 July 2024. She brings extensive business-to-business experience with over 25 years in the global IT industry. Marika joined SAP in 1999 and held a diverse set of leadership roles since then, including COO EMEA North, Managing Director for the Nordic and Baltic region, Global COO of SAP Database and Data Management in the US, and Interim President of the EMEA region. She also served as Chief Business Officer for the EMEA region of SAP.
    *About the Podcast*
    The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
    Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.
    🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.
    *Chapters*
    00:00 AI will transform leadership
    00:46 Introducing Marika Auramo
    02:28 Leading Vodafone Business across the world
    04:59 What will the future of work look like?
    06:23 Managing people and AI together
    09:33 IoT explained: connected cars, healthcare & industry
    16:05 Leading through uncertainty
    20:41 Psychological safety and authentic leadership
    22:59 Why changing lanes makes better leaders
    25:17 Women in leadership and taking risks
    28:40 How Marika uses AI every day
    33:42 How she switches off from work
    37:24 What makes her optimistic about the future
    42:53 Vodafone's biggest growth opportunities
    45:25 What leaders must unlearn
    46:50 Marika's Memo to the Future
    #leadership #artificialintelligence #AI #futureofwork #vodafone #innovation #businessleadership #digitaltransformation

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    51 min
  • Investing in Britain's Future | Lord Jason Stockwood on Leadership, Investment & Innovation

    Is Britain ready for the biggest technological revolution in history?

    In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, Oli Barrett MBE is joined by Lord Jason Stockwood, entrepreneur, Chair of the Office for Investment and former UK Investment Minister, to explore how Britain can thrive in the age of AI, robotics, quantum computing and biotechnology.
    Jason explains why technology isn't the biggest challenge ahead—leadership is.
    Drawing on his journey from growing up in Grimsby to leading some of Britain's best-known technology businesses before entering government, he shares why economic growth must benefit every community, why Britain remains one of the world's most creative nations, and how we can create a future built around opportunity rather than anxiety.
    This conversation with Lord Jason Stockwood was recorded shortly before he announced he was stepping down as the UK's Minister for Investment. Lord Stockwood continues as Chair of the Office for Investment and remains a member of the House of Lords.
    *Lord Jason Stockwood, Chair of the Office for Investment*
    Prior to entering government, Lord Stockwood held leadership and board roles at Simply Business, Match.com, Skyscanner, and lastminute.com. He also invested in early-stage technology companies and was a limited partner in several venture funds.
    Lord Stockwood is the co-owner and former Chair of Grimsby Town Football Club. He co-founded Our Future, a charity established with local leaders to support long-term renewal in post-industrial towns.
    Lord Stockwood has been a Transformational Leadership Fellow at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. In 2018, he published ‘Reboot: A Blueprint for Happy, Human Business in the Digital Age’ and he has written articles for national newspapers on football, politics, and society.
    *About the Podcast*
    The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co
    Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking.
    🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity.
    *Chapters*
    00:00 The technological revolution ahead
    00:52 Introducing Lord Jason Stockwood
    02:15 Why Britain is more optimistic than headlines suggest
    05:15 The UK's competitive advantage in the AI era
    08:30 Growing up in Grimsby
    13:45 From entrepreneur to government
    17:30 What makes great businesses grow?
    20:30 Can government learn from startups?
    24:00 Why technology isn't the bottleneck
    26:10 The leadership Britain needs
    29:30 Grimsby Town, Manchester United & impossible victories
    33:40 Can countries create more luck?
    37:00 Unlocking talent across Britain
    40:00 Why technology should be government's top priority
    41:20 Quickfire: Quantum computing, culture & innovation
    49:30 Building stronger communities through technology
    57:30 Advice for Britain's future

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    1 hr 2 min

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A weekly series hosted by Oli Barrett spotlighting cross-sector collisions exploring the critical questions, thinking and systems defining the global economy.