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14/09/2023

Throw🔙 to Episode 10 with Anna Dick 🔊

In this clip, Anna explains what businesses can be doing to attract women into tech, such as creating comfortable environments, organising coding boot camps and introduction to tech workshops, and developing partnerships with universities 💥

Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below👇

🎧To listen: Youtube - bit.ly/4117Yva
🎧To listen: Spotify - bit.ly/3ntLDZB

Anna Dick - bit.ly/3Vu6adh
Take a Seat - takeaseatppl.co.uk
She Is Action - sheisaction.com

07/09/2023

What did you think of our latest episode of with Ryan Swann? 🔊

In this clip, Ryan describes the evolution of the Chief Risk Officer role and the increasing importance of it. The position is designed for value protection, to ensure that the company is delivering excellent customer outcomes, and to develop an organisational culture 🌱

"There's no point generating tenners at the front door if we're throwing twenties out the back door"

Let us know what you thought of the episode in the comments below 👇🏼💬

🖥️ To watch: https://tinyurl.com/bden5sbk
🎧 To listen:

Ryan Swann - https://tinyurl.com/534ekxe8
RiskSmart - https://tinyurl.com/y426spns

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01/09/2023

In our most recent episode, we had the pleasure of listening to Ryan Swann, Founder of RiskSmart, intellectually explain the development of the Risk Officer role and the vital impact it has on all businesses 📈

Ryan explained that adopting the critical attributes of a Chief Risk Officer, for example, not always being a "yes" person, asking difficult questions, and challenging business decisions, can create a more open-minded business strategy and spot hidden errors within company procedures ⚠️🛠️

🖥️ To watch: https://youtu.be/6-AVvl9xETo
🎧 To listen: https://tinyurl.com/yc5ekkbm

Ryan Swann - https://tinyurl.com/534ekxe8
RiskSmart - https://tinyurl.com/y426spns

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31/08/2023

In this snippet from S1 E3, we discuss the hiring preference for candidates who might not have the full experience required but show enthusiasm and the "right" attitude 🤩

We were joined by Tony Melia who has held Head of Development, Chief Technology Officer, and Senior Associate roles 💼

Tony shed light on his perspective of how the right goals, ethos, and mentality outweigh experience when it comes to hiring... what do you think? Let us know in the comments💬

To watch 📺: https://tinyurl.com/mudv92uy
To listen 🎧: https://tinyurl.com/2rcwdhna

29/08/2023

What's the secret to scaling up effectively? Listen to our podcast featuring Andrew Barlow, Founder & CEO at Chatloop, to find out🎧

Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.👇

🎧To watch: Youtube - https://tinyurl.com/3pb9jz9s
🎧To listen: Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/u2xyvdwr

Andrew Barlow - bit.ly/3pvVnUh�
Chatloop - www.chatloop.com

24/08/2023

🚨New Episode Release❗️

This week, Ryan Swann, Founder and Chief Risk Officer at RiskSmart, joins us to discuss his experiences designing a platform that simplifies, centralises and digitalises risk management for SMEs 💻

Ryan talks about how businesses MUST implement effective risk management strategies into their company procedures to minimise avoidable setbacks🛠️

Hear about how the Chief Risk Officer role has adapted over time and see how you can minimise risk within your business ⛔️⚠️

🖥️ To watch: https://youtu.be/6-AVvl9xETo
🎧 To listen: https://tinyurl.com/yc5ekkbm

Ryan Swann - https://tinyurl.com/534ekxe8
RiskSmart - https://tinyurl.com/y426spns

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22/08/2023

🚨A new episode is coming this Thursday❗️

This week, Ryan Swann, Founder and Chief Risk Officer at RiskSmart, joins us to discuss his experiences designing a platform that simplifies, centralises and digitalises risk management for SMEs 💻

With a strong background in financial services, FinTech and consumer credit, Ryan has first-hand experience of building, leading and developing in-house legal, compliance, risk and regulatory teams 💸

Join us on Thursday to hear about how the Chief Risk Officer role has adapted over time and see how you can minimise risk within your business ⛔️⚠️

In the meantime, Sign up for the premiere here 👉🏽 https://youtu.be/6-AVvl9xETo

Ryan Swann - https://tinyurl.com/534ekxe8
RiskSmart - https://tinyurl.com/y426spns

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17/08/2023

This week on the , Josh talks about how customer feedback is one of the most important things to use to build value⭐️

Josh reflects on his past mistakes: using guessing games rather than just asking his audience what they wanted. He now acknowledges that prioritising customer feedback and staying in touch with his audience has made the business run more smoothly and his life easier📈

Listen to more of Josh's experiences and strategy advice by tuning in to the full video, available on Youtube and Spotify.

🖥️ To watch: https://youtu.be/Jp6BjPVMIJs
🎧 To listen: https://tinyurl.com/yrpvfje6

Josh Baker - https://tinyurl.com/2xf3py6w
SYNTHO - https://tinyurl.com/3hf4zpp2

15/08/2023

We want to know your thoughts! 👀

In this snippet from Episode 16 (S2) of the , Josh sheds light on how his competitors spur him on to stay motivated and strive for the best⭐️

"Everything that comes behind me, makes me run faster." 🏃🏽

Share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.👇💭

🖥️ To watch: https://youtu.be/Jp6BjPVMIJs
🎧 To listen: https://tinyurl.com/yrpvfje6

Josh Baker - https://tinyurl.com/2xf3py6w
SYNTHO - https://tinyurl.com/3hf4zpp2

10/08/2023

What advice would you give someone who is feeling stagnant in the tech industry?🤨

Two years ago, we asked this question to Amelia Bampton, who, at the time, was Regional Director at Codurance 👩🏼‍💻

Tune in to the podcast, listen to her professional opinions, and find out her inspirational answer!

📺 To watch: https://youtu.be/Xj55eMeOb_o
🎧 To listen: https://tinyurl.com/mtn9trv2

08/08/2023

Throw🔙 to our first ever episode!🤩

In episode 1 of season 1, we were joined by Dan Glenn, Senior VP at iVendi, to discuss the company's hiring processes and being curious about the why🤨

We chatted about the interview process and how we value a conversation over non-stop questions🧐

📺 To watch: https://tinyurl.com/4mv3fdjt
🎧 To listen: https://tinyurl.com/4txjejzc

03/08/2023

Join us on today’s episode of the as we sit down with Josh Baker, Founder of SYNTHO, to hear his advice about listening to what your audience wants, working quickly yet efficiently, and using your competitors as motivators⚡️

SYNTHO is an electronic music learning platform designed to help aspiring DJs learn how to create their own music and enhance their skills with world-class video courses and bespoke tutorials for a range of abilities💿🎶

Josh talks us through his journey of starting as a DJ and progressing into a successful business owner and some of the challenges and realisations he's learnt along the way 💼

"You don't need to put extraordinary effort in; you just need to put average effort in for an extraordinary amount of time."

🖥️ To watch: https://youtu.be/Jp6BjPVMIJs
🎧 To listen: https://tinyurl.com/yrpvfje6

Josh Baker - https://tinyurl.com/2xf3py6w
SYNTHO - https://tinyurl.com/3hf4zpp2

01/08/2023

🔔 👀 Have you heard the news?

We're excited to announce the release of Episode 15 (S2) on the !

Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 3rd, and join us for an insightful conversation with Josh Baker, Founder of SYNTHO. In this episode, Josh talks about his journey from starting as a DJ to becoming the founder of the successful music education app, SYNTHO. He also sheds light on his work smart, not hard work ethic 💡

"Every overnight success takes 10 years".

⬇️ Click the link below to sign up and set a reminder for the premiere!

💥 https://youtu.be/Jp6BjPVMIJs 💥

Josh Baker - https://tinyurl.com/2xf3py6w
SYNTHO - https://tinyurl.com/3hf4zpp2

27/07/2023

Have you listened to our latest episode of the podcast yet?! 🔊

In this clip from Episode 14 (S2), Andrew shares his opinion on the importance of having diverse characters in the workplace. At each scaling stage, a business will need different skill sets, and Andrew explains how vital it was for him to have a fearless, hard-working team along the way.

Having a team that not only understands your vision but is prepared to put the work in, is the key to any successful start-up! 🚀

Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.👇

🎧To watch: Youtube - https://tinyurl.com/3pb9jz9s
🎧To listen: Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/u2xyvdwr

Andrew Barlow - bit.ly/3pvVnUh�
Chatloop - www.chatloop.com

25/07/2023

What did you think of our latest episode of with Andrew Barlow? 🔊

In this clip from Episode 14 (S2), Andrew shares his experience of being the founder of a start-up and the challenges that can come with it.

Andrew shares how difficult it was to wear multiple hats as he worked on delivering a product sale. This is a challenge many founders face in the early days of start-up, but if you keep working day by day, it will get easier! 🚀

Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.👇

🎧To watch: Youtube - https://tinyurl.com/3pb9jz9s
🎧To listen: Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/u2xyvdwr

Andrew Barlow - bit.ly/3pvVnUh�
Chatloop - www.chatloop.com

20/07/2023

TODAY’S THE DAY… 🔈

Today on the , we have the pleasure of sitting down Andrew Barlow, Founder & CEO at Chatloop, to hear his advice on dealing with success in business from a young age, his tips on scaling a SaaS business and much more! 👏

With 17 years of experience at the forefront of technology innovation, Andrew founded Chatloop. Chatloop is an app where you can connect, chat and loop your friends into content on any website. With Chatloop, you can browse, search and discover, uncovering new experiences all in one place! 🚀

Are you excited about today's new podcast? 💭

Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.👇

🎧To watch: Youtube - https://tinyurl.com/3pb9jz9s
🎧To listen: Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/muj43hty

Andrew Barlow - bit.ly/3pvVnUh�
Chatloop - www.chatloop.com

05/07/2023

🚨EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!🚨

🎊 Join us as we proudly sponsor the first Manchester Web Meetup of 2023! �

📅 Date: Wednesday 26th July
📍 Location: Roku’s offices, No1, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester M1 7FS�

04/07/2023

What did you think of our latest episode of with Dave Foreman? 🔊

In this clip from Episode 13 (S2), Dave shares his opinion on wanting to work with someone that doesn’t fit your criteria. Dave explains how an investors’ criteria is set in stone and trying to change that is a COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME.

Moral of the story? Find someone who fits! 🚀

Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.👇

🎧To listen: Youtube - bit.ly/3N8CTku
🎧To listen: Spotify - bit.ly/3JwHID2

Dave Foreman - bit.ly/3qMWhvR
Praetura Ventures - www.praeturaventures.com

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