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Navigating New York City can feel daunting and overwhelming, but you can get around easily with the right tools and tips! In this episode, we'll break down three Google Maps hacks that will save you loads of time and effort when mapping your route to your next must-see spot in NYC. Not everyone uses Google Maps to navigate, but we've found it to be the most efficient and accurate during our travels across the globe, specifically in New York. These tips and tricks will be similar to those of other platforms like Apple Maps or Citymapper. We'll cover: Live View Future Train/Route Times Route Filtering 1- Live View New York's streets can be confusing, especially when you pop up from the subway and aren't exactly sure which cross street you're on… enter Live View! When using transit (or walking) directions within Google Maps, you will see an option for Live View for the walking section. Click Live View and then pan your camera around slowly so the camera can capture where you are. Once you do this, Google Maps will tell you exactly where to walk to your destination. Here are photos and a video showcasing how to accomplish this in Google Maps. Step 1- Put your destination in and click “Directions,” and choose the walking option Step 2- Click Live View Step 3- Scan your surroundings Step 4- An arrow will indicate which way to walk 2- Future Train/Route Times If you punch in a location for directions, it will show you the current times. But if you're trying to plan how you'll get from a dinner to a Broadway show tomorrow, that won't help. So, change the time of travel. Here's how: Enter your destination and click ‘get directions' Ensure your starting point is accurate Choose the transit option (train icon) Right under that, you will see text that says ‘depart at (the current time)' Click that and update your preferences accordingly. I recommend choosing the “Arrive By” option 3- Route Filtering Some people want to avoid buses and only take the subway, or vice versa. Andyou can do that in Google Maps! When you choose the transit option for directions, you will find an “Options” menu on the right side of the top menu. Once in the options menu, you can choose to prioritize specific modes of transportation! You can also filter routes based on specific criteria like: Best route Fewest transfers Least walking Avoid stairs and escalators Recap & Next Steps Istanbul Kebab House - This Episode's You'll Have to Check It Out Segment, check it out here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/euY87RtJZ6G6CjKs7 Download the full NYC Navigation & Transportation Guide here: https://rebrand.ly/nyc-navigation-guide Get the NYC Basic Tips & Etiquette book here: https://amzn.to/4fo5TRj
George Henry is a General Partner at LocalGlobe. LocalGlobe is a venture capital firm that focuses on seed and impact investments. They have seeded impactful founders since 1999 at places like Citymapper, Improbable, Lovefilm, Moo, Wise, and Zoopla. They invest in startups selling to consumers, small businesses, and enterprises. They are lean, data-driven, and move fast in decision-making. They offer highly structured, collaborative support to investee companies, and have an excellent track record in getting their startups to a Series A raising (almost 90% vs less than 40% EU average).George joins James Pringle and Hector Mason to discuss founder evaluation, the 4 investment themes they're excited about, what the next 10 years potentially hold for VC, & so much more. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow The Riding Unicorns Podcast on our socials and your chosen podcast platform to stay up to date!
In episode 110 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Leanne McHarg, from New South Wales, Australia, to share an in-depth trip report of her family's recent adventure to the UK. Leanne provides a detailed account of their three-week journey, which included stops in Zurich, Paris, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin. She discusses their travel logistics, including the decision to use trains for most of their European travel, and the advantages of booking tickets early to secure the best prices. The family's itinerary was thoughtfully planned, taking into account school holidays and Easter, which influenced their travel dates and destinations.The episode dives into the highlights of their trip, from visiting iconic attractions like Madame Tussauds in London, the Imperial War Museum, and a tour of Lord's Cricket Ground, to exploring Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Leanne shares how they balanced the interests of all family members, ensuring each had a memorable experience, whether it was visiting the NBA store in London or taking a day tour to Glencoe and Loch Ness.Leanne also offers practical tips for fellow travellers, such as the importance of using apps like Citymapper for navigation, the benefits of packing cubes, and the peace of mind provided by Apple AirTags. She emphasises the value of flexibility in travel plans and preparing each night for the following day's activities.This episode is packed with useful insights and personal anecdotes, making it a must-listen for anyone planning a family trip to the UK or Europe.Whether you're planning your own family adventure or just love hearing about travel experiences, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and tips.⭐️ Guests - Leeanne McHarg
Ça parle de Lille, du Spotlight, du Loco Comedy Club, du Bazar, d'Habib, du Barbès Comedy Club, de l'application CityMapper, de Lyon, de Tours, de Nantes, de Montréal, de code promo, de santé mentale, de dépression, du public belge, du public du Nord, d'Amiens, de Bordeaux, de Clermont-Ferrand, de Paris, de stress, d'attitude, de non-verbal, de musculation, de Mohamed Merabet, d'un village à environ 135 ans de moyenne d'âge, de boomers, d'Olive DST, de découvert de sympathie, de The Undertaker, de Mireille, de pire bide, de pilote automatique, de trauma, d'écus dans le chapeau, de 30/30 dans une chicha, de Niro, de partir au charbon, d'hostilité, du verbe chicher, de vannes de 5ème B, de Redouane Bougheraba, de Mustapha El Atrassi, de Silver Seri, de recycler nos galères, de la SPA, de Tupac le lapin, et de moment unique...Retrouvez Mehdi Mitchell :⚫Le 30/30 avec Clemzer à Lillehttps://my.weezevent.com/autrement-mecredi-30min-chacun-mehdi-et-clemzer⚫Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mehdi_mitchellEt bien sûr, vous pouvez également me retrouver en spectacle et sur les réseaux :⚫Dates de spectacles/Réseaux sociauxhttps://linktr.ee/sofianeettai Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Drones, some coloured cardboard, and a piece of tinfoil may be all the kit you need to crash a robot-driven taxi, and a rapper is accused of using Justin Bieber's name to defraud a TV company.All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Riding Baidu's self-driving robo-taxi - YouTube.Malicious Attacks against Multi-Sensor Fusion in Autonomous Driving - Research paper.Researchers warn robot cars can be crashed with tinfoil and paint daubed on cardboard - The Register.Gang of Hackers Tries to Steal Baidu's Driverless Car Secrets - Bloomberg.Rapper Sean Kingston agrees to return to Florida, where he and mother are charged with $1M in fraud - AP News.Sean Kingston Extradited From California to Florida in Fraud and Theft Case - Entertainment Tonight.Rapper Sean Kingston, his mother arrested on fraud charges after SWAT raid at his Southwest Ranches home - Sun Sentinel.What is fraudulent use of personal identification information? - Pumphrey Law.Google's AI really is that stupid, feeds people answers from The Onion - AV Club.Some of Google's “best” AI search results - Twitter.Google Rolls Back A.I. Search Feature After Flubs and Flaws - NY Times.Sure, Google's AI overviews could be useful – if you like eating rocks - The Guardian.Citymapper.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get 20% off!
Do you know how to make your way around Paris? Yannick Champion-Osselin presents your guide for metros, trains, buses and ticket inspectors in and around the region of Paris. For up-to-date timetables and maps on your phone to get around Paris, visit the RATP website or download Citymapper here.
**Family Vacationer Podcast Episode 153: Traveling with Accessibility Issues** **Introduction:** - Today on the Family Vacationer, Rob welcomes back Jennifer Allen of Wonders Within Reach to discuss traveling with accessibility issues. Jennifer was also a guest on Episode 109. - Jennifer Allen is an experienced traveler passionate about ensuring all families can enjoy travel without limitations. - In this episode, Jennifer shares insights on planning accessible vacations, including considerations for transportation, lodging, attractions, and dining. **Transportation and Lodging:** - When booking accommodations, don't assume accessibility; research and confirm before booking. - Utilize resources like Wheel the World, Rentable, and Airbnb's accessibility filters to find suitable options. - Contact hotels directly to ask specific questions about accessibility features such as bed height, shower options, and space layout. - Use apps like Citymapper to plan accessible transportation routes in major cities. - While Uber and Lyft offer accessible options, availability varies by location; research ahead of time and have backup plans. **Attractions and Activities:** - Check attractions' websites for accessibility information; look for the "Plan Your Visit" section. - Consider feedback from disability travel bloggers and accessible travel awards when choosing destinations. - Research dining options by canvassing the area for specific dietary needs and calling ahead for confirmation. - When visiting attractions, clarify accessibility features such as elevator access, step-free entrances, and accessible restrooms. **Travel Insurance and Feedback:** - Understand your existing insurance coverage and consider supplementing with travel insurance for emergencies and trip interruptions. - Provide feedback to travel companies and airlines, either by phone or in writing, to highlight areas for improvement in accessibility and customer service. - Remember that constructive feedback benefits not only your family but also future travelers with accessibility needs. - The Wonders Within Reach blog (wonderswithinreach.com) and Instagram serve as valuable resources for families seeking accessible travel options. - Consider reaching out to certified travel agents like Rob (rjones@starstufftravel.com) for assistance in planning accessible family vacations. - Subscribe to the Family Vacationer podcast for more travel tips and inspiration for your next family adventure. *Thank you for listening to the Family Vacationer Podcast. Stay tuned for more episodes featuring tips, insights, and stories to help make your family travels unforgettable!*
In this pivotal episode of Join Us in France, we engage with Patria Perry to bring listeners an indispensable guide on preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympics. With the summer's excitement building up, we delve into practical advice and insider tips to navigate the bustling streets of Paris, ensuring a seamless experience whether you're attending the Olympics or simply soaking in the city's vibrant atmosphere. The discussion kicks off with a crucial travel tip: walking is king in Paris, especially during the Olympic season. Despite the addition of extra metros and buses to accommodate the influx of visitors, the compact nature of the city makes walking an optimal choice for getting around. We cover the challenges of biking in Paris, including finding drop-off stations and securing bikes at busy venues, and suggest signing up for bike services in advance for those willing to pedal their way through the city. Security measures are a significant focus, with enhanced protocols and the use of drones and AI to ensure safety in secured areas. We discuss the importance of downloading the official RATP Bonjour App and CityMapper for navigating closures, particularly of metro stations near Olympic venues, and provide tips on avoiding pickpockets and staying safe in crowded areas. Lodging during the Olympics presents its unique challenges, from stringent rental rules to the necessity of air conditioning during Paris's hot summer months. We share strategies for booking restaurants and emphasize the importance of proximity to venues over luxury accommodations. Lastly, we touch on the cultural and logistical aspects of Paris during the Olympics, including potential strikes, the significance of the Olympic mascot, and tips for using contactless payment methods for a hassle-free stay. This episode is a treasure trove of information for anyone planning to visit Paris during the 2024 Olympics, offering a comprehensive guide to enjoying the city's charm amidst the excitement of the world's most anticipated sporting event. Table of Contents for this Episode Intro Paris Olympics 2024: Navigating the City of Light Podcast supporters The Magazine segment of the podcast: Navigo Pass During the Olympics Patricia and Annie about Navigating Paris during the Olympics Transportation Strategies for the Olympics Bike Rentals Security Measures and Precautions Metro Stations Closed Don't be an easy target for pick pockets Do not put your feet up on the seats in Metro or Bus Accommodation and Weather Considerations Ice and Dining in Paris Restaurant Reservations and Apps Security Measures and Alerts Lodging and Payment Methods Opening Ceremony and Strikes Thank you, Patrons! Plan a trip to France with Annie Personal Update: Unscheduled trip to Spain Driving to Spain in an electric car Navigo Pass Next week on the podcast Copyright More episodes about family vacations in France
Join The BAE HQ: https://www.thebaehq.com/joinTo see more like this: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaehq?sub_confirmation=1 Episode 114: Amardeep Parmar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amardeepsparmar) from The BAE HQ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bae-hq) welcomes Rahul Goyal, exited co-founder of Spyn and co-founder of Cosmos. In the podcast, Rahul Goyal shares his journey from aspiring to be like Warren Buffet or George Soros to becoming an entrepreneur. He recounts starting in private equity, creating and exiting Spyn, experiencing uncertainty, and then working on CityMapper and Cosmos. His background of growing up in India, influenced by his father's entrepreneurial ups and downs, shaped his desire to avoid financial instability. Despite initial ambitions, his entrepreneurial path was marked by learning through experiences rather than formal education in engineering.Message from our headline partners:From the first time founders to the funds that back them, innovation needs different. HSBC Innovation Banking is proud to accelerate growth for tech and life science businesses, creating meaningful connections and opening up a world of opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Discover more at https://www.hsbcinnovationbanking.com/___Show Notes:00:00: Rahul's initial realisation during university about preferring to create over moving numbers, inspired by wanting to be like Warren Buffet or George Soros.00:22: Introduction of Rahul Goyal, detailing his shift from private equity to entrepreneurship with Spin, and his experiences with CityMapper and Cosmos.01:25: Rahul's early life in India, influenced by his father's entrepreneurial ventures and the financial instability faced, shaping his aspirations.02:29: Discussion on parental guidance towards entrepreneurship versus traditional employment.02:37: Rahul's educational journey from engineering to discovering his interests outside conventional career paths.04:05: Transition into finance, exploring private markets, and Rahul's pivot towards entrepreneurship.06:40: Experiences in business school, moving into private equity, and the realisation of wanting more than the finance world offered.08:26: The shift from enjoying finance to seeking meaningful work and the onset of soul searching.08:49: The inception of Spyn, transitioning from finance to hands-on entrepreneurship, and the growth of his first company.13:20: Operational challenges and personal growth during Spyn's operation, leading to its acquisition.15:23: Reflecting on the mindset change required from private equity to entrepreneurship, and the humbling lessons learned.18:52: Deciding to move on from Spyn, exploring new ideas, and the dynamics with his co-founder during and post-acquisition.21:53: Working at CityMapper, learning product management, and the adjustments made during COVID-19.26:08: Starting Cosmos, adapting to the evolving landscape of remote work, and confronting the challenges of changing business visions.29:17: Reflections on Cosmos, dealing with market changes, and personal evolution from the experience.32:43: The impact of global events on startups, the critical nature of adaptability, and Rahul's continuous entrepreneurial journey.39:23: Conclusion and reflections on Rahul's diverse experiences in entrepreneurship, learning from failures, and the ongoing process of self-discovery and adaptation.Rahul Goyal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulgoyal203/Visit our website:
In LAB #12, The BAE HQ Welcomes Omid Ashtari, Investor and Advisor at Startup Pragmatism. Today we're going to talk all about organisational design how to build an organisation the correct way, looking at what different teams need to do at different points, making sure you don't do a generic approach. We're really honoured today to have with us Omid Ashtari who's got an incredible wealth of experience. He was the CEO and a board director as Streetbees. He was a president and head of business at CityMapper and invested in over 40 companies as an angel investor.So this is somebody who's been through all those different stages, helped so many companies to do what they need to do and let's get to where they want to beIf you're listening to this and want to see the video, go to YouTube:https://youtu.be/mQ1FSxsJQfwVisit our website: http://thebaehq.com
Traveling can be made easy and enjoyable if you know what to do…Welcome to the 95th episode of The Growth Booth Podcast, a show focused on supporting budding entrepreneurs and established business owners alike, towards achieving lifestyle freedom through building successful online businesses.Having traveled to over 50 countries and hundreds of cities in the world, Aidan talks about his best travel hacks and the tips that have made his travels the best of experiences. From the best places to find flights to which airplane seat to pick, all the way through to where to find the best accommodation deals and best places to eat, Aidan's got you covered!Whether you're looking for step-by-step strategies to start building an online business, simple game plans to grow your business, or proven lifestyle freedom frameworks, you're in the right place.Stay tuned and be sure to join the thousands of listeners already in growth mode!Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:41 Searching And Booking For Flights07:04 Travel Insurance09:50 Time To Pack!12:44 Episode Sponsor13:15 In-Flight Comfort22:33 Arriving At Your Destination28:55 Getting Around Places32:13 A Few More Tips35:41 OutroLinks and Resources Mentioned:BluePrint Academy - https://thegrowthbooth.com/academyKAYAK - https://www.kayak.com/flights SeatGuru - https://www.seatguru.com/ IMG - https://www.imglobal.com/ Flighty App - https://www.flightyapp.com/ Booking.com - https://www.booking.com/ Airbnb - https://www.airbnb.com/ Hotels.com - https://www.hotels.com/ Citymapper - https://citymapper.com/?lang=en Yelp - https://www.yelp.com/ Google Maps - https://maps.google.com/ OpenTable - https://www.opentable.com/ About Our Host:Aidan Booth is passionate about lifestyle freedom and has focused on building online businesses to achieve this since 2005. From affiliate marketing to eCommerce, small business marketing to SAAS (software as a service), online education to speaking at seminars, the journey has been a rollercoaster ride with plenty of thrills along the way. Aidan is proud to have helped thousands of entrepreneurs earn their first dollar online, and coached many people to build million-dollar businesses. Aidan and his business partner (Steven Clayton) are the #1 ranked vendors on Clickbank.com, and sell their products in over 100 countries globally, as well as in 20,000+ stores across the USA, to generate 8-figures annually.Away from the online world, Aidan is a proud Dad of two young kids, an avid investor, a swimming enthusiast, and a nomadic traveler. Let's Connect!● Visit the website: https://thegrowthbooth.com/ ● Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aidanboothonline ● Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidanboothonline/ ● Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGrowthBooth Thanks for tuning in! Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!
On this week's episode of the iMore Show, Karen is joined by iMore's How To Editor John-Anthony Disotto and Staff Writer Tammy Rogers to discuss their favourite apps including Pestle, Citymapper, Google Translate, and why you need to give Apple Music another chance. They also chat about the rumour that the Apple Watch X won't have any big upgrades, Apple's new iOS 17 causing some iPhones to shut down temporarily overnight, the M3 MacBooks being delayed until 2024, and more! Links: Apple Watch X thrown into doubt as analyst claims big upgrades are now unlikely to happen - iMore iPhone shut down unexpectedly overnight on iOS 17? It's not just you - iMore October M3 MacBook hopes dashed as report claims we'll have to wait until 2024 - iMore Follow us on Twitter: @iMore @KarenSFreeman
Today, we're happy to welcome you to Rana Yared, General Partner at Balderton Capital - one of Europe's most successful venture capital firms, that has raised almost $5BN, across 10 funds over the past 21 years. Balderton has backed some of the continent's most incredible companies including Revolut, CityMapper, Workable, Go Cardless, amongst other global tech leaders! Before Balderton, Rana was a Partner at Goldman Sachs, first in the Principal Strategic Investments Group where she led the bank's fintech strategy and then later in GS Growth.In the first episode of “At the Cap Table”, we discussed the state of entrepreneurship in Europe and why the startup scene is booming like never before, Balderton's investment strategy and why being a great investor involves producing returns while also improving the world around you, how Rana has supported founders from seed to successful exit, lessons and reflections on every founder should consider, plus more!In this episode you'll learn:• The thriving European startup scene and the drivers behind its unprecedented growth.• Unveiling the distinctions between US and European investors and founders, and identifying opportunities across Europe.• Delving into Balderton's investment strategy, emphasizing the significance of generating financial returns while creating a positive impact.• Rana's invaluable journey in supporting companies from their early stages to successful exits.• Lessons and reflections on driving impact as a board member and the qualities that define elite performers.• Exploring strategies for making informed investment decisions in a highly competitive startup landscape.
Clara Fain, Directrice financière de Via (Citymapper), était l'invitée de François Sorel dans Tech & Co, ce mardi 9 mai. Elle s'est penchée sur la solution logiciel pour les villes et agences de transport public dans le monde entier, que Citymapper propose, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.
Citymapper is lowering the paywall around its premium features and introducing a new subscription plan purely for removing ads.
If you have been fortunate enough to travel to new cities, in countries other than your own, it is more than likely your travels in and through this new city was mediated. Not just in the myriad ways we've been discussing so far in this series, but increasingly through a specific kind of media form: ‘platforms'. Your accommodation and sightseeing arranged through Airbnb or TripAdvisor; your local travels negotiated with the help of Google Maps or Citymapper; rides hailed through Uber or Lyft; evening meal delivered via Grubhub or Just Eat. When you are in your own city or locale, you probably use some of these platforms, alongside many others. What exactly constitutes a platform, in general, and in relation to urban life specifically, is somewhat up for grabs. In this episode, we explore different perspectives on platforms as new forms of urban media, whether that be as a form of communication, a type of service, a business model, an infrastructure, or even an institution. The popularity of such platforms is clear, and it is not a stretch to say residents and visitors alike find such media useful for grappling with urban complexities. But platforms have disrupted cities too, whether that be their housing markets, transportation services or local businesses. And this disruption seems to brought forth a situation in which platforms are becoming indispensable infrastructures, and maybe even emerging institutions, of urban life. Thinkers discussed: Sarah Barns (Negotiating the Platform Pivot: From Participatory Digital Ecosystems to Infrastructures of Everyday Life / Platform Urbanism: Negotiating Platform Ecosystems in Connected Cities); Anne Helmond (The Platformization of the Web: Making Web Data Platform Ready); Jean-Christophe Plantin, Carl Lagoze, Paul N. Edwards and Christian Sandvig (Infrastructure Studies meet Platform Studies in the Age of Google and Facebook); Nick Srnicek (Platform Capitalism); Shoshana Zuboff (The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for the Future at the New Frontier of Power); José van Dijck, Thomas Poell and Martijn de Waal (The Platform Society: Public Values in a Connective World); Emily West (Buy Now: How Amazon Branded Convenience and Normalized Monopoly); Frank Pasquale (From Territorial to Functional Sovereignty: The Case of Amazon); Jathan Sadowski (Who Owns the Future City? Phases of Technological Urbanism and Shifts in Sovereignty); Lizzie Richardson (Platforms, Markets, and Contingent Calculation: The Flexible Arrangement of the Delivered Meal); Jamie Woodcock and Mark Graham (The Gig Economy: A Critical Introduction); John Bull (Schrodinger's Cab Firm: Uber's Existential Crisis); Niels van Doorn (A New Institution on the Block: On Platform Urbanism and Airbnb Citizenship); Douglass C. North (Institutions); Benjamin Bratton (The Stack: On Software and Sovereignty). Music: ‘The Mediated City Theme' by Scott Rodgers License: CC BY-NC (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
It's an entirely banal and simple act for many contemporary Londoners: to type, or even dictate, an address or location into a service such as Google Maps, or Citymapper, and be presented with a series of route options: walking, cycling, public transport, driving. And not just these options, but their predicted duration, based on for instance real-time traffic data, and also, perhaps, whether the intended destination will still be open at the predicted time of arrival. User of such services do not tend to reflect on how they are being delivered this information, and when do, they more likely think about the locative service or app. It us less likely they will be aware of the considerable organisational and technical complexities involved in pinpointing geographic location, or the other urban data which allows the city to appear digitally in these ways. In this episode, we explore the complexities involved in the networking of urban location, including but also beyond such simple acts of digitalised, mobile navigation. We will also think through how, experientially, we know urban locations or places via an increasingly digital and networked technological background, including for example search engines, neighbourhood social media, or the act of taking selfies. Such technologies are part of longstanding processes of technological change, through which we have learned and relearned to care for where we are, our place, in the city. Thinkers discussed: William Gibson (Neuromancer); Mark Graham, Matthew Zook and Andrew Boulton (Augmented Reality in Urban Places: Contested Content and the Duplicity of Code); Eric Gordon and Adriana de Souza e Silva (Net Locality: Why Location Matters in a Networked World); William Mitchell (E-topia: "Urban Life Jim - But Not as We Know It”); Matthew Wilson (Location-Based Services, Conspicuous Mobility, and the Location-Aware Future); Jordan Frith and Adriana de Souza e Silva (Mobile Interfaces in Public Spaces: Locational Privacy, Control, and Urban Sociability); Jordan Frith (Smartphones as Locative Media); Nicole Starosielski (The Undersea Network); Rowan Wilken (Communication Infrastructures and the Contest over Location Positioning); Gerard Goggin (Cell Phone Culture: Mobile Technology in Everyday Life); Shaun Moores (Media, Place and Mobility / Digital Orientations: Non-Media-Centric Media Studies and Non-Representational Theories of Practice); Germaine Halegoua (The Digital City: Media and the Social Production of Place). Music: ‘The Mediated City Theme' by Scott Rodgers License: CC BY-NC (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
What The Denmark | Danish Culture for Expats, Internationals and Danes
In this last episode of the current season we give you everything you need to know ahead of coming to Denmark for the first time. Sam and Josefine are joined in the studio with two excellent guests sharing their insights and tips on how to orient your first days and weeks in the land of Denmark..! Kay Xander Mellish the author of the new book "How to Work in Denmark: Tips for finding a job, succeeding at work, and understanding your Danish boss". She is the voice behind the long-running "How to Live in Denmark" podcast and blog. Joseph Yamoah is a project consultant at Maersk (a Danish multinational) and moved to Denmark full-time from Ghana after studying at the University of Copenhagen. The four discuss all sorts of interesting things to help you on the practical elements of being in Denmark: navigate from the airport, avoid getting run over by a bike and even building friendships with local Danes. In the episode we discussed various apps/ services that are useful to know about Elderlearn (learn Danish speaking to elderly Danish people)Tivoli (amusement park in the centre of Copenhagen)DOT app (public transport tickets)DSB app (for train times/ tickets)Citymapper (for real-time travel info) Donkey Republic and Lime (for bike rentals) We also featured a question from Derek who runs the Robe Trotting Youtube channel (all about things that are confusing about Denmark) and spoke about Joseph's Copenhagen University article: https://studies.ku.dk/masters/global-development/interviews/joseph-yamoah/ If you enjoyed this episode/ season, please do consider giving us a rating/ review on your podcast app, it really helps in having new people discover the show + you can let us know if there are any topics you'd like us to do in the future! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This episode is sponsored by Talent to Denmark's "State of Denmark" campaign. Denmark is actively looking to attract international talent to move to the country. If you're interested to learn more about jobs in (one of) the happiest countries in the world, head to www.state-of-denmark.com/wtd ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can also learn more about What The Denmark on our website, Facebook and Instagram
Welcome to January 10th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the green indoors and dream vacations come true. In 1989 NASA published a study that showed that plants may improve the air quality for indoor spaces. We all know that plants consume carbon dioxide and produce oxygen as they do their photosynthesis thing, so this makes sense. But apparently some plants are better than others when it comes to this phenomenon of boosting your indoor air quality. Apparently, Boston ferns, spider plants, ficus, rubber trees and bamboo plants are more effective than other plants. You're a big fan of talking to your plants eh, Marlo. On National Houseplant Appreciation Day, give some love to the species that helps you breathe easier. National Shop For Travel Day was created in 2018 by the Travel Technology Association. Today it's easier than ever before to get the scoop on planning your next big adventure. Check out apps like Hopper for monitoring airfare price drops. PackPoint lets you enter destinations, time of year and length of stay for customizing your packing list. Citymapper helps you plan the fastest route to your points of interest. And if you prefer a low tech solution, browse through the pages of Lonely Planet magazine or the good old Blue Guide books with more than a century of history to back them up. This day is all about daydreaming, which is the first step to making your virtual vacations come true. I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we speak to Paul Lehair, Investment Director at AlbionVC. We discuss key learnings in Paul's career covering his time as Finance Director at Citymapper, the monetization journey in that business, and, also building an understanding of his insights as he transitioned his career into venture capital. Your host is Guy Hutchinson and this podcast was brought to you by Startup CFO.https://startupcfo.tech/Music:Pumpkin Blues by Daniel Fridell and Sven LindvallLicensed through Epidemic Sound
Welcome to the Divine Enigma Podcast, a safe place for project managers and professionals to learn to navigate the complexity of being neurodiverse in the workplace.In this episode, I talk about being a neurodiverse professional in a corporate setting, sharing insights from my experiences. We explore the tools I use to manage my dyslexia as a project manager and the soft skills that I have identified as crucial for any professional to excel in the workplace.Neurodivergent is a term used to describe individuals that have brain processes that behave or learn differently from everyday people. It may come with multiple disabilities like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette's syndrome, and others. As a neurodivergent, I have been diagnosed as dyslexic with ADHD although this diagnosis has never been shared for fear that it could easily become another factor that must be overcome to be taken seriously at work. However, being neurodivergent is a superpower, not something to be ashamed of; this was the inspiration behind the podcast name, Divine Enigma. Neurodiversity is the concept that all human beings vary in terms of neurocognitive ability. Everyone has both talents and things they struggle with, however, in neurodivergent people, the gap between those two areas is widened, resulting in an exemplary performance in certain areas and a disability in some others. Neurodivergent people can be highly productive in an environment that amplifies their strengths and reduces disabling factors. Being neurodiverse, particularly with dyslexia, there are five key tips to stay organized while working as a project manager. Firstly, ensure you have a planner and a list of things to get done before the next day. Secondly, try to allow yourself extra time if you're coming into a new environment. Next, use apps like Speechify, Grammarly, and others to help you effectively read or prepare documents. Fourthly, always have a power bank or enough battery life for your journey; your phone may come in very handy to help you navigate your way to a new place, using apps like Citymapper. Lastly, you may use apps like Otter to record your meetiSupport the showJoin, support, and access exclusive episodes now.Sarah is offering a six-week coaching program for neurodivergent and neurotypical professionals who want to improve their career prospects, business development and support with the PRINCE2 practitioner exam. A one-hour free session. ● Connect with Sarah via email (hello@divineenigma.org), YouTube (@divineenigma338) Instagram (@divineenigma) ● Join Sarah's waitlist● Join Sarah's 6-week coaching: https://divineenigma.org/product/6-week-coaching-plan/ NeuroEnigma Membership if you'd like to support this independent podcast, click for free ebook Producer & Host: Sarah Music: “She Royalty” by Amaro & “Whistle” by Lukas Got Lucky
MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to Colourful Radio's weekly news review show, Five in the Eye! This is me - Michael Ohajuru - back in the hot seat after a week away. Thanks so much to Kola for joining Phil last time in my absence. Today, it's episode 0375 and we're ready to get under way! PHIL And this is Phil Woodford joining Michael via Zoom and revealing that our top story is how the country is dealing with the period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth. Many people want the opportunity to mourn, but others reserve the right to protest. Can we reconcile these two strands of opinion? MICHAEL And for story number two, the far right party in Sweden is going to be the second largest in the country's parliament and may form part of the government. Italy goes to the polls soon and is expected to elect a right-wing coalition too. Is Europe sliding back in the wrong direction? PHIL What's story number three this week? Well, the Citymapper app is going to start charging people who are looking for bus-only routes. But these are often the cheapest ways to travel and relied upon by those with the least money. MICHAEL And our fourth story is about Tesla owners in Norway going on hunger strike! It's all because no one is listening to them about the faults they claim exist with their vehicles. PHIL And finally this week, to wrap up the Eye, we return to the period of mourning for Her Majesty. The ways in which some businesses and organisations have chosen to show their respect have raised a few eyebrows! MICHAEL We'll delve respectfully into the debate at the end of the show. But for now, that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++
Named by Debrett's as one of Britain's 500 most influential people, Darren Westlake is co-founder and CEO of Crowdcube, the pioneer and leader of the equity crowdfunding industry.Inspired by his own experiences as an entrepreneur raising finance, Darren's idea for Crowdcube was driven by the ambition to democratise investment and diversify the sources of funding available to businesses.Since launching Crowdcube in 2011 with co-founder Luke Lang, Darren has helped establish Crowdcube as a mainstream funding option for ambitious startups and growth-stage businesses, such as Monzo, Revolut, CityMapper, Pip & Nut, Mr & Mrs Smith, what3words and Freetrade. To date, Crowdcube has helped more than 1,300 companies successfully fundraise. With more than 1.3bn members, a total of £1bn has been invested on the platform to date.Today, Darren is leading the company's vision to create a world where everyone has a share in business.Connect with Darren Westlake via: LinkedIn.Find out more about Crowdcube via: website, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.A new episode EVERY WEEK, showcasing the journeys of inspirational entrepreneurs, side hustlers and their mentors. We discuss their successes, challenges and how they overcame setbacks. Focusing mainly on what they wish they had known when starting out. The podcast aims to give aspiring entrepreneurs the confidence to START UP and START NOW by showcasing real and relatable entrepreneurs. After all, seeing is believing!Join the conversation using #startupstartnow and tagging us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Don't forget to leave a review as it really helps us reach those who need it and allows us to get the best guests for you! Connect with START UP. START NOW. and to nominate a guest please visit: www.startupstartnow.co.uk. To connect with Sharena Shiv please visit: www.sharena.co.uk.
This week Will and Mike are talking to Vuokko Aro, VP of Design at Monzo. Joining 5 years ago from Citymapper, when Monzo was a pre-paid app and there was just one product squad, they've been a part of that incredible journey from 100k customers and less than 100 employees to 6 million customers and a few thousand employees.We discuss a whole bunch of topics this time round, from the importance of being your authentic self at work to how pragmatism and appreciation for topics beyond design actually help further the case for design.
Francesco Simoneschicofondatore, insieme a Luca Martinetti, e amministratore delegato di TrueLayer, l'azienda tecnologica leader nella costruzione di infrastrutture finanziarie aperte a qualsiasi azienda, ovunque nel mondo. In TrueLayer, Francesco si concentra sulla strategia di prodotto e commerciale, costruendo partnership con le principali intuizioni finanziarie del mondo. Negli ultimi dieci anni, Francesco ha fondato, gestito e fatto crescere diverse aziende tecnologiche di successo negli Stati Uniti e in Europa, tra cui la piattaforma di analisi Staq.io, acquisita da Playhaven, e la piattaforma di marketing mobile Upsight. Francesco si è laureato in Economia e Gestione dell'Informazione alla London School of Economics e in Ingegneria Informatica all'Università La Sapienza di Roma. App, siti e link utili TrueLayer Connect Ventures Sito personale Pietro Bezza Pietro Bezzaè fondatore e Managing Partner di Connect Ventures, azienda di venture capital basata a Londra specializzata in fondi di investimento Seed con focus su b2b SaaS e fintech. Pietro è stato il primo believer, primo investitore e siede nel consiglio di amministrazione di alcune delle tech companies di successo in Europa, come Citymapper, Typeform, TrueLayer, Oyster, Soldo. Prima di Connect Ventures, Pietro ha co-fondato a Milano nel 2001 Neo Network, start up di contenuti e applicazioni digitali, acquisita nel 2008 dal gruppo De Agostini. Pietro ha una formazione umanistica, laurea in economia e 5 anni di brand management. Parmigiano di nascita, Pietro vive da 10 anni a Londra con la moglie Stefania e i suoi due figli Leonardo e Mattia. Continua disciplinatamente ad amare l'Inter, il prosciutto di Parma e Checco Zalone.
Francesco Simoneschi cofondatore, insieme a Luca Martinetti, e amministratore delegato diTrueLayer, l'azienda tecnologica leader nella costruzione di infrastrutture finanziarie aperte a qualsiasi azienda, ovunque nel mondo. In TrueLayer, Francesco si concentra sulla strategia di prodotto e commerciale, costruendo partnership con le principali intuizioni finanziarie del mondo. Negli ultimi dieci anni, Francesco ha fondato, gestito e fatto crescere diverse aziende tecnologiche di successo negli Stati Uniti e in Europa, tra cui la piattaforma di analisi Staq.io, acquisita da Playhaven, e la piattaforma di marketing mobile Upsight. Francesco si è laureato in Economia e Gestione dell'Informazione alla London School of Economics e in Ingegneria Informatica all'Università La Sapienza di Roma. App, siti e link utili TrueLayer Connect Ventures Sito personale Pietro Biezza Pietro Bezza è fondatore e Managing Partner diConnect Ventures, azienda di venture capital basata a Londra specializzata in fondi di investimento Seed con focus su b2b SaaS e fintech. Pietro è stato il primo believer, primo investitore e siede nel consiglio di amministrazione di alcune delle tech companies di successo in Europa, come Citymapper, Typeform, TrueLayer, Oyster, Soldo. Prima di Connect Ventures, Pietro ha co-fondato a Milano nel 2001 Neo Network, start up di contenuti e applicazioni digitali, acquisita nel 2008 dal gruppo De Agostini. Pietro ha una formazione umanistica, laurea in economia e 5 anni di brand management. Parmigiano di nascita, Pietro vive da 10 anni a Londra con la moglie Stefania e i suoi due figli Leonardo e Mattia. Continua disciplinatamente ad amare l'Inter, il prosciutto di Parma e Checco Zalone.
The MRT3 Circle Line will have 31 stations, with 40km of elevated tracks and 11km of underground tunnels that stretch into a circular alignment along the perimeter of Kuala Lumpur. But with a cost of close to 40 billion ringgit, is this what Malaysia truly needs? Hamdan Abdul Majeed from Think City, and Aziff Azuddin from Citymapper shares their thoughts. Image credit: Shutterstock.com
If you have been fortunate enough to travel to new cities, in countries other than your own, it is more than likely your travels in and through this new city was mediated. Not just in the myriad ways we've been discussing so far in this series, but increasingly through a specific kind of media form: ‘platforms'. Your accommodation and sightseeing arranged through Airbnb or TripAdvisor; your local travels negotiated with the help of Google Maps or Citymapper; rides hailed through Uber or Lyft; evening meal delivered via Grubhub or Just Eat. When you are in your own city or locale, you probably use some of these platforms, alongside many others. What exactly constitutes a platform, in general, and in relation to urban life specifically, is somewhat up for grabs. In this episode, we explore different perspectives on platforms as new forms of urban media, whether that be as a form of communication, a type of service, a business model, an infrastructure, or even an institution. The popularity of such platforms is clear, and it is not a stretch to say residents and visitors alike find such media useful for grappling with urban complexities. But platforms have disrupted cities too, whether that be their housing markets, transportation services or local businesses. And this disruption seems to brought forth a situation in which platforms are becoming indispensable infrastructures, and maybe even emerging institutions, of urban life. Thinkers discussed: Sarah Barns (Negotiating the Platform Pivot: From Participatory Digital Ecosystems to Infrastructures of Everyday Life / Platform Urbanism: Negotiating Platform Ecosystems in Connected Cities); Anne Helmond (The Platformization of the Web: Making Web Data Platform Ready); Jean-Christophe Plantin, Carl Lagoze, Paul N. Edwards and Christian Sandvig (Infrastructure Studies meet Platform Studies in the Age of Google and Facebook); Nick Srnicek (Platform Capitalism); Shoshana Zuboff (The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for the Future at the New Frontier of Power); José van Dijck, Thomas Poell and Martijn de Waal (The Platform Society: Public Values in a Connective World); Emily West (Buy Now: How Amazon Branded Convenience and Normalized Monopoly); Frank Pasquale (From Territorial to Functional Sovereignty: The Case of Amazon); Jathan Sadowski (Who Owns the Future City? Phases of Technological Urbanism and Shifts in Sovereignty); Lizzie Richardson (Platforms, Markets, and Contingent Calculation: The Flexible Arrangement of the Delivered Meal); Jamie Woodcock and Mark Graham (The Gig Economy: A Critical Introduction); John Bull (Schrodinger's Cab Firm: Uber's Existential Crisis); Niels van Doorn (A New Institution on the Block: On Platform Urbanism and Airbnb Citizenship); Douglass C. North (Institutions); Benjamin Bratton (The Stack: On Software and Sovereignty). Music: ‘The Mediated City Theme' by Scott Rodgers License: CC BY-NC (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
It's an entirely banal and simple act for many contemporary Londoners: to type, or even dictate, an address or location into a service such as Google Maps, or Citymapper, and be presented with a series of route options: walking, cycling, public transport, driving. And not just these options, but their predicted duration, based on for instance real-time traffic data, and also, perhaps, whether the intended destination will still be open at the predicted time of arrival. User of such services do not tend to reflect on how they are being delivered this information, and when do, they more likely think about the locative service or app. It us less likely they will be aware of the considerable organisational and technical complexities involved in pinpointing geographic location, or the other urban data which allows the city to appear digitally in these ways. In this episode, we explore the complexities involved in the networking of urban location, including but also beyond such simple acts of digitalised, mobile navigation. We will also think through how, experientially, we know urban locations or places via an increasingly digital and networked technological background, including for example search engines, neighbourhood social media, or the act of taking selfies. Such technologies are part of longstanding processes of technological change, through which we have learned and relearned to care for where we are, our place, in the city. Thinkers discussed: William Gibson (Neuromancer); Mark Graham, Matthew Zook and Andrew Boulton (Augmented Reality in Urban Places: Contested Content and the Duplicity of Code); Eric Gordon and Adriana de Souza e Silva (Net Locality: Why Location Matters in a Networked World); William Mitchell (E-topia: "Urban Life Jim - But Not as We Know It”); Matthew Wilson (Location-Based Services, Conspicuous Mobility, and the Location-Aware Future); Jordan Frith and Adriana de Souza e Silva (Mobile Interfaces in Public Spaces: Locational Privacy, Control, and Urban Sociability); Jordan Frith (Smartphones as Locative Media); Nicole Starosielski (The Undersea Network); Rowan Wilken (Communication Infrastructures and the Contest over Location Positioning); Gerard Goggin (Cell Phone Culture: Mobile Technology in Everyday Life); Shaun Moores (Media, Place and Mobility / Digital Orientations: Non-Media-Centric Media Studies and Non-Representational Theories of Practice); Germaine Halegoua (The Digital City: Media and the Social Production of Place). Music: ‘The Mediated City Theme' by Scott Rodgers License: CC BY-NC (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
Alex Dundson Alex Dunsdon is a Partner at Saatchi Invest and founder of Potential VC building a generation of impact VCs. Their mission is to find, foster and fund crazy, unusual, and innovative startups helping the world. Alex was also a seed cheque investor into Citymapper, Farewill and Ometria. Alex joins me this week to deliver his ultimate breakthroughs and formula for decisions, whether it is about your career path or your life. Resources The Science of Serendipity: How to Unlock the Promise of Innovation Book by Matt Kingdon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Serendipity-1e-P-Kingdon/dp/111847810X) Connect with Alex Potential (www.potential.co) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdunsdon) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alexdunsdon) Twitter (https://twitter.com/alexdunsdon) Connect with Sam: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharris48/) ReasonFM (https://reason.fm/user/Sam) Sam's newsletter on creativity and entrepreneurship - Explosive Thinking (https://explosivethinking.substack.com/) Sam's podcast on books - Wiser than Yesterday (https://www.wiserpod.com) Support the Show - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset) Subscribe! If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends! Special Guest: Alex Dunsdon.
Today's guest is Venture Capitalist and Angel Investor, Jason Ball.An American based in London, Jason is a partner at the growth fund, GR Capital, who have funded mega companies like Deliveroo and Lime Bikes. Also an angel investor, Jason was an early backer of Citymapper and Monzo bank, to name a couple.Jason wants to find purpose in the pursuit of profits, which is something we fundamentally believe in. Lasting change comes when purpose is embedded in the value proposition of a brand, so that it can transcend generations of owners.Jason's real passion lies in consumer health tech: where products have a real positive effect on the user's life, and he takes a simple two-pronged approach when assessing early stage investments: first, he uses the toothbrush test: will the customer use the product daily? And second, does the brand have billion dollar potential?Enjoy!Follow Jason on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/jasonballShop our new MERCH here: https://antihustlehustleclub.com Subscribe to the podcast to enjoy our incredible lineup of interviews about hustle culture, work, success and happiness. Say hi to us at instagram.com/antihustle.hustleclubIntro music by Ant Henderson soundcloud.com/antphenderson
Richard is a co-founder and Managing Partner at Fabric Ventures – a VC fund adapting the early, technical, and patient approach of venture capital to investing in Web 3.0 and decentralised data networks. Fabric invested in the likes of Polkadot, Ocean Protocol, Orchid, Blockstack, zeppelin_os, and Keep, among others. Richard combines a pedigree in open source, developer-oriented tools, and early-stage venture investing with blockchain focus since 2013, and has invested in Pantera Venture Fund, Bitstamp, Bitrise, Tray.io, Transferwise, and Citymapper. Richard was previously a 3x software entrepreneur, building/ scaling Automic (CA), Tideway (BMC), and Orchestream (Oracle) – reaching a cumulative market cap of billions. In this podcast we discuss: Starting companies versus investing What makes start-ups and their founders successful What returns should one expect in VC What is the Open Economy and Web 3.0 Centralisation vs decentralisation Books that influenced Richard: Strangers in a Strange Land (Heinlein), Future History (Heinlein), Atlas Shrugged (Rand), and The Third Chimpanzee (Diamond)
Vanessa Schneider: Hello and welcome to the Government Digital Service podcast. My name is Vanessa Schneider and I am Senior Channels and Community Manager at GDS. For those of you who tuned into last month's episode, you'll know that GDS has launched its new strategy centring around 5 core key missions: GOV.UK as the single and trusted online destination for government information and services; Joined-up services that solve whole problems and span multiple departments; A simple digital identity solution that works for everyone; Common tools and expert services; and Joined-up data across departments. Today I am joined by Rachel Tsang and Ross Ferguson from the leadership team of the GOV.UK programme to hear more about how their roadmap objectives are contributing to making GDS's mission - of building a simple, joined-up and personalised experience of government for everyone - a reality. Ross, could you please introduce yourself? Ross Ferguson: OK, thank you. So I'm Ross Ferguson and the Deputy Director for Portfolio Delivery within GOV.UK. And this is actually my second tour with GOV.UK. I started as an Associate Product Manager when GDS was first set up. GOV.UK was the first product that I worked on and I later worked as the Head of Product Management for GDS. And then after a little overseas tour, I was very pleased to return to GOV.UK in January and, yeah, very excited to be back and to be working with Rachel. Vanessa Schneider: It's good to have you Ross. Thank you. Yes, Rachel, would you mind introducing yourself to the listeners, please? Rachel Tsang: Of course. So my name is Rachel Tsang and I am Deputy Director for Governance and Assurance on GOV.UK. Like Ross, I am, I sort of boomeranged back to-to GOV.UK. So I was, I did a previous role and then stepped away to do something else. And I'm really, really thrilled. I think that's a, it's not a necessary condition to working on GOV.UK that you come back. I think it is testament to like just how much people enjoy working, working on GOV.UK. Before that, I so, I joined government as a Social Researcher and did a range of roles in different government departments and yeah, have settled here in GDS. Vanessa Schneider: Thank you. So as mentioned at the top of the episode, the GDS strategy strongly relies on GOV.UK as outlined in GDS's first mission, which is to establish GOV.UK as the single and trusted online destination for government information and services. It'd be really great to hear from both of you how this mission influenced the update to the GOV.UK roadmap. Rachel Tsang: So I think fundamentally our mission for GOV.UK is to provide a joined-up, personalised, and, and proactive service - we-we blogged lots about that recently. And we-we've evolved continuously since GOV.UK was first created in 2012. And what we're looking to do now is really a big step change in-in our offering for GOV.UK. Fundamentally, it's-it's about changing our offering to continually innovate to meet changing needs. I think that that is the crux for how we're feeding into the wider GDS strategy and vision. Ross Ferguson: Yeah, absolutely. I think departments, GDS with GOV.UK and, you know, spend control standards alongside departments has done a really, really good job over the years of bringing services that were previously paper-based and office-based, online. And a lot of them are really great in isolation. But we know that the people who use GOV.UK don't experience them, don't want them in isolation. They don't, it's not a nicely compartmentalised linear process. You know, they-they want them in combination. So really, the next maturity step for Government Digital has to be that these services are joined up. Which means that departments need to coordinate with one another. GDS is in a great position and GOV.UK is a great platform for, for enabling that join-up to happen in a coordinating sense but also in in a public experience sense: that there is one domain that the public knows they can go to to get the guidance, to get access to the services. And, you know, that's what they would expect in all other walks of life when they're transacting with lots of, you know, utilities and and and entertainment. So it's perfectly reasonable that they should expect that from government, and government is perfectly capable of doing it. So that's work that we want to really accelerate this year. And, you know, it is a big undertaking. So it's something that will continue in the, in the years to come. Vanessa Schneider: Yes, speaking of joined-up services, I'd like you to listen to a couple of interviews that we recorded with colleagues in the different GOV.UK teams that are working towards the objectives of the roadmap. So first we'll actually be hearing from Tina Mermiri, who shares about the work done to connect insights across GOV.UK to enable those joined up services. This is so that government understands its users and users understand the government. [Start of vox pop] Tina Mermiri: I'm Tina Mermiri, the Head of User and Data Insight for GOV.UK. I set out the data and the insight strategy for the programme, and I oversee all the work within data science, performance analytics and user research. So as a team of experts, we have 3 wider objectives and that's understanding GOV.UK users and their needs; that's facilitating data-driven decision-making internally and across wider government; and it's also monitoring the impact of the work that we deliver and the products that we ship. So with performance analytics, we're looking at how people, or users engage with the site, what content they're engaging with and how we can optimise their journeys. Then we complement that with the user research to understand what their issues are. We get feedback from them. We're actually looking at why they're trying to do certain things that are, that are failing and how we can optimise those journeys as well. And so what the data science community does is go into a little bit more detail with some of the more complicated techniques whereby we might want to look at some of the data that we've got behind the scenes and create some models and scores and look at something like related links and surface them on the site for users that have done something similar to other users and make their journeys easier. So it's all going back to optimising the journey, making it as smooth and frictionless as possible with the power of data behind that. We're using Google Analytics to power a lot of this data. And Google Analytics has a cookie consent. So we will only track people who have opted in to tracking, which means that our data is not 100 percent representative of all our users, but it's pretty indicative of what they'll be doing. It also means that we hash out any personally identifiable information. We don't actually track that and don't use it for any of our analysis. And we've worked really, really closely with the privacy team to make sure that, you know, privacy is at the heart of all the tracking that we do and all the consequent analysis that we conduct around it. So personalisation, the way that we're looking at it is two-fold. On the one hand, it is without any personally identifiable information. So it is just looking at common journeys and similar content that's being consumed by different users at aggregate level. So that's the one way of doing it where we don't collect any other personal information and we don't personalise it based on their background or any of the demographics, we don't even track that right now. But it is about that journey and other similar journeys. And then on the flip side, we will eventually be trying to do a little bit more personalisation based on people who hold accounts with us, where they will, again, share some of their information with us as part of their account. And that is information that they will have opted into as well. And we will hopefully use that to personalise further, based on, based on their location, for example, and other similar attributes that we want to start building on. The nature of the data that we collect and making sure that that's representative is, is very, very important. So we could do a lot of really clever stuff with it. But if it's not in a good place, then the output-- if the inputs aren't reliable, necessary, then the outputs won't be as reliable either. So we're spending a lot of time on revisiting the way that we collect some of the data, the way that we cleanse the data, the way we make sure that it is reliable and ready for us to use. So that's one thing that we're investing in quite heavily. And we need to make sure that we're asking the right questions without, like, probing, leading wording. We need to make sure that we're able to differentiate between attitudes around, let's say, GOV.UK or what they're trying to do and wider government. We need to make sure that our data is representative across all our very, very wide range and diverse users. I think the work that we're trying to do and the opportunities that it opens up for users and to make their journeys easier is, is, is really impressive. [End of vox pop] Ross Ferguson: Tina's a...and her crew, you know, clearly, clearly know what they're talking about. She was, she was giving great insights there into, you know, just how important the data usage is going to be to powering the sort of whole journeys work that we're wanting to do, the personalisation. It's all, it's all dependent on us making, you know, proper, proper use of that, of that data. I think that she, you know, she did talk well about the tooling that we're starting to bring in to help us with that. We are, we're definitely stepping up the recruitment that we do of-of these data disciplines. And, you know, and I think it's about bringing our, the, the data scientists and engineers that we have already and have had for a while much more closer into the work with the with the team so that they're they're kind of doing less reporting and they're doing more in terms of the tactics and the and the strategy work. Rachel Tsang: On the objective to connect insights, I'm not sure we're allowed to have favourites, but this one is-is really, really important to me because I think it really goes back to the heart of why GOV.UK was first created. Right? You think about the world before 2012, where there are almost 2,000 websites, and you needed to understand the structures of government to interact with it. And so we've come a long way. But fundamentally, the way that we analyse and approach problems remain siloed by departmental boundaries. So you know, the work that we are looking to do over the next year to join up those insights, to be able to understand aggregate trends and patterns, that's super important, not just for GOV.UK like in helping us to improve the product, but for the rest of government more generally in terms of how we approach a much wider whole user journeys. Vanessa Schneider: And I guess as with any insights, what's important is what you use them to enable. I think it's time to hear from Daisy Wain, one of our Lead Performance Analysts, about what we're doing to translate insights into a more personalised and proactive service for users. [Start of vox pop] Daisy Wain: My name is Daisy. I'm the Lead Performance Analyst on GOV.UK. It's my job to make sure that we are at the cutting edge of analytical technologies and practises to make sure that we're aligned with what the latest developments are and to make sure that they're fit for purpose, for what we want on GOV.UK that obviously has a strong focus around privacy and security. So one of the things that we've been doing is doing a cross-government data commission. So it's been working as a small team to find out all the different transactional services there are in government, what data attributes they all collect, and if they have an account that's associated with that transactional service. And if they do, how many accounts there are, and all that sort of thing. And obviously what that allows us to think about then is how we can use that data to be proactive. So, for example, if we were to have, if we were able to know somebody's postcode or to know their date of birth, we can then start to infer things about them. So that means we can proactively show them things on GOV.UK that are specific. So, for example, we know you live in Scotland, we can show you the Scottish content first and foremost, as opposed to the English. What else we can do is obviously helping the product teams to deliver the first trial of the account. So that was what we did on the Brexit checker. So that was the product where any person could go through a series of questions related to their personal circumstances around, you know, where they live, what their nationality is, what their plans are for business and for travel, and what the output is, is a series of actions that you may need to take related to the changes related to Brexit. And the account allows you to store that information, to revisit it and to get notifications of when that might change. The job as an analyst is to look at how people are using that thing so we can look at the sign-up journey to see perhaps where certain steps might not be working as well. And then that starts to help us build a picture about the types of people that would like to use this account and where the value is. I think it's important for us to think about developing this, like, next generation of GOV.UK and how people interact with government and government services. But it can't be designed just for people that want that. We have to consider people that would not want to opt into that world and to make sure that we are still designing things that allow people to not have to consent, but still have that optimised journey based on the data that we have available on those people, which is non-consented, kind of basic, so from the server. Obviously this is an important aspect for people that don't want to have that universal government sign-in, which is completely, completely within a user's discretion. So from an analytical perspective is, what can we learn about your behaviour on GOV.UK that allows us then to personalise your experience and even be proactive. It could be that you have the option to save some of your preferences. So there's things that we can start to do, which is purely based on your behaviour on GOV.UK that we can say, “hey, we think this might be useful for you” purely based on this behaviour, and then you can opt in to say, “actually yeah, that's handy. I want that to happen. I want that to persist”. Or you can equally say, “no, I'm not interested. I just want it to be, I want to be completely anonymous”. I also think that some of the biggest hurdles around this is making sure that users' experience reflects the reality on GOV.UK. There is an expectation, I think, around - for some users - that government is government and everything is joined-up behind the scenes. And there is a confusion around “why do I have to tell my, the tax service my personal details and I have to tell the-- things related to my vehicle, the same details. Why are they not joined up? Also, why can't I sign into this thing and do the other thing?” So the hardest thing is like how can we build something that has those privacy concerns at the centre, but also then reflects users' expectation of how to, how to interact with government. Meeting those expectations but from our perspective of delivering it, it's how can we do that kind of crosscutting, bringing all of government services, different departments together, creating this kind of, almost this single sign-on vision, which is what we're hoping to achieve in the long term, where you only have to do things once. But how you do that is very, very challenging. The front, the front of it looks simple. The underneath is horribly complicated. [End of vox pop] Vanessa Schneider: I think one of the areas that really impressed me was how much collaboration there is across government on it. And essentially that you've got this buy-in on this objective through the commission. Rachel Tsang: Definitely. I think we were saying before, this isn't just a project for GDS or for GOV.UK, right. It-it only really, really works, and you only get the real value for users if you're enabling that cross government collaboration. And to be honest, that-that is tricky because departments don't necessarily always have the same priorities; there, there is a lot of stuff that is happening across government. But I think we all have the shared objective of fundamentally making things better for our users. And I think the extent to which this is driven by data and driven by insight is incredibly powerful, right? Because it's all very much evidence-led and led by what is going to make a difference to meeting user needs. Vanessa Schneider: Definitely, and I think, again,Daisy also reiterated something that Ross mentioned before at the very beginning, actually, about how the user perception of GOV.UK isn't that there are these separations between the different departments, that it is just the monolith of government and how we're really trying to make that perception of reality. I was just wondering if you had any more reflections on that, Ross. Ross Ferguson: I think that GOV.UK makes it possible to engage with and transact with government as-as one thing, if-if that's helpful to you as the, as the user. But it is also possible to say you're a-a particular-an academic or maybe a business user - there are you know, we also do cater for those more specialist journeys through, through government as well. I think that's one of the things that GOV.UK has over the years put a lot of effort into, listened to a lot of user feedback, made use of the data that we have had to get that to get that right. And so I, you know, I like what Daisy was pointing out there that: when we're thinking about personalisation, we're thinking about it like, you know, individual needs and that somebody might be operating, coming, coming to GOV.UK, as you know, a private citizen, but they might also be a business owner. And, you know, we-we-we want to be able to-to cater for those different sorts of profiles that one person could-could have. And, you know, and that's what we, that's what we do well. We--is the care and attention we pour into these kinds of nuances, these-these complexities. These--Daisy's right to say that it's-it's complex. That's what we love. That's what we're here for. That's what every person on GOV.UK is here for, you know, to-to do that hard work to-to make, to make the things as simple as people need it to be for their circumstances. Vanessa Schneider: And it's also beautiful how you're working at it from both ends, whether somebody wants to fully connect all of their personal information that government holds, make sure that everything is bespoke to them, or if somebody prefers to really just have that interaction standing on its own, and just as they need to be in touch with government, they'll handle it on a case by case basis and and just sort of like be shepherded down the right path without government necessarily knowing everything about them. Ross Ferguson: Yeah, I think that there is so much that we can do with all the data that we generate automatically through, through our logs and that we've gathered over the over the years and that we can analyse very quickly to be able to make pretty good bets about other information on GOV.UK, other services that would be of interest to you based on the patterns of usage in a given session. Which is, you know, very unintrusive. And, you know, I think that there's lots that we can do without people telling us lots of attributes about themselves and having to sign up to things - that will always be at the core of GOV.UK. However the account is very exciting because it will put the user in the position of being able to say, to build up a profile for themselves and be able to choose how they then use that, and that will just make government work so much harder for the public. And I think that that is maybe a little bit of, has been a pipedream for many for many years, but it's a reality that we can that we are delivering now, that will start to see come to fruition over the next year. And I think the public will be really excited about that and it will help make government more efficient. And so I think that's-that's something that everybody wins from. And really, you know, the teams are excited about that, not just the account team, but all--that's one of the good things about what I'm seeing on GOV.UK is the way that the teams are working alongside one another. There are data insights teams that have been really proactive about how they get in touch with our team that's working on starting and sustaining a business journey. They're saying to the accounts team “look we could, we could really benefit from this functionality, this feature, can we share data on this”. Vanessa Schneider: We obviously need a really solid foundation for all of this work, so I guess that's why our objective to ensure GOV.UK is always available, accessible and accurate is so important. Let's hear from Kati now on what's happening in that area. [Start of vox pop] Kati Tirbhowan: I'm Kati Tirbhowan, I'm a senior content designer in the GOV.UK Explore team. Our team is working on making GOV.UK easier to navigate and we're currently working on ideas that include improvements to the site-wide navigation, mobile experience on the site, page-level navigation elements, so things like how the breadcrumbs and related links work on the site. In our team we run multiple rounds of user research to improve our designs and we're doing research with different types of users. That's people who come to GOV.UK for different reasons to do different things. And within those groups, we're also including users who might have low digital confidence or skills or access needs, for example. And then each discipline brings their expertise to make content accessible. So that's from design to developers, to content design. And for content design, for example, we've got our content guidance that includes an accessibility checklist that we use to design and review content changes as part of our regular work on the site. And in our team we've also just done some accessibility testing on the new site-wide main menu design, which is one of the ideas we're working on. And to do the testing we used accessibility personas the GDS accessibility team have created and those personas are really helpful and an engaging way of raising awareness and understanding of accessibility. And from that, we identified some improvements we can make to the design and we'll continue using those personas to test our work as we go on. Um we're also optimise-- mobile-optimising the pages and components that we're working on. So they feel like they're designed with mobile in mind, and that includes things like expanding the touch target. So the area you need to tap on to follow a link so that they're larger and easier to use, um especially for people who have a tremor or a long term impairment, for example. I think one challenge is the size of GOV.UK. It's a huge and varied site, with many different types of content, and GOV.UK provides the route to hundreds of government services operated by departments, as well as the guidance published by every department. You also have a lot of people looking for information and services to do important things in their lives. And that means for us it's critical that people can find what they need quickly and as easily as possible. And it really is the hard work of all the teams and all the different disciplines and all the talent that makes it happen. And one of our design principles is “do the hard work to make it simple”. And I think people are really passionate about this and care about making things work for users the best we can. And I feel like this is a big part of it, making it such a great place to work too. We can help to make a real difference. [End of vox pop] Ross Ferguson: I might point to this one as being one of my one of the areas I care about the-the most. I think getting the basics right is so foundational to the innovation that we might want to put on top of that. It's really important that GOV.UK is there in times of need for people. It has to be reliable. And it's the sort of site that you go to when you're not sure if the internet's working properly, you can go to GOV.UK to see well, if GOV.UK's up then it's and then everything's all right. So we do put a lot of stock in making sure it's reliable, that it's secure, that it's performing quickly and smoothly for people. And, yes, that-that would--includes how our search and navigation works, how our-our pages help people to find their way around the information services and through it. And so, yeah, we've got some-some pretty major changes taking place to the navigation on GOV.UK planned. That starts with a test, of course, because we like to, you know, to test with users before we go, you know, rolling this out to everybody. We will do some multivariate, or A/B testing, with a proportion of our users on GOV.UK, who will see the site in slightly different ways: so the menu bar at the top will have some, some new options in there. And through the early testing that we've already done, we're pretty confident that's going to help people to find information quicker and then to find other related information if they, if they need it. A lot of people will want to come to GOV.UK, get the thing that they're after and then get going. But some people will want an ongoing journey. And so this new navigation bar helps people to understand where things are and how things relate to one another. And then later on in this year, that same team, well obviously they'll continue improving that that nav, but they will also then be working on the homepage, which, you know I suppose, it's a kind of a cliche that people say, well, Google is the homepage, but actually, you know, really you know, a lot of people it's actually one of our it's like our top page is the homepage - lots of people go there. And so it can work harder, we think, helping people to understand what's timely, you know relative to events that are taking place in society, maybe or maybe because they've given us, they've signed up to an account and they want maybe a more personalised experience. So we're going to start with some changes to the homepage, which make it clearer what's, what's available and what's timely. And so these will be really two of the biggest changes to the design of GOV.UK, really since-since its launch in 2012. And so we're obviously a little bit excited about those. Rachel Tsang: Yeah, definitely. So I think fundamentally it all starts with this, right? We support millions of users every day. And to be able to do that effectively, we need the platform, we need the information and services on it being reliable, resilient and secure. You can't have accounts and personalisation without this fundamental infrastructure. And-and so it's super duper important. And I think it also touches on something that's been implicit to what we've been discussing throughout, which is about retaining user trust. And that is inherent in how we need to build the account, that's inherent in how we do personalisation, but it's also inherent in just being available, accessible and accurate. And you know, we think about the sort of the premise of the work that we're doing now to increasingly personalised GOV.UK, right? We start from the premise of like, well, people's expectations have changed. They think about how they interact with you know, like Citymapper or with Netflix. And-and so our premise is that why should, why should the user experience of interacting with government be any different? That's the starting premise, but for us, it--trust takes on an extra important angle, and this is where having that infrastructure of content, of the platform, of availability is so, so important. Vanessa Schneider: You're so right, you're so right. But, yeah, obviously what's coming through through all of this is really that it's all about iteration. I mean, trying out new concepts is a part of iteration, isn't it? Like GOV.UK accounts is building on things that already exist. But one of the bigger questions really is the: how everything that we're doing right now supports what the rest of government is doing. So we talked with Anna Sherrington, who is working on that objective within the GOV.UK team. [Start of vox pop] Anna Sherrington: Hi, my name is Anna Sherrington and I'm the Lead Delivery Manager at GOV.UK and I'm responsible for supporting the government priorities of the day objective. What that means in practise is that I work with a number of multidisciplinary, highly-skilled teams to ensure that GOV.UK is responsive to the issues of the day and that we are the source of the government is saying and doing and what it means for people day to day. So there are 4 teams working on this objective at the moment, 2 are concentrating on coronavirus, 1 on Brexit and 1 on starting a business. This means we have around 60 people working on this objective. At the height of the pandemic, we had more people covering our coronavirus work and the team structure has been changing as the situation with the pandemic has developed. For example, last spring and autumn when things were very busy, we had a weekend and late evening support rota in place in order to support any updates as they happened. And although we don't have these rotas anymore, we still have the flexibility and the teams to support plans. So we have really adapted to changing needs for this objective. I feel very fortunate to be working with the teams I'm working with and very proud of the work we do every day. There's a very supportive culture within the teams and we have made it our priority to build resilience and flexibility with everyone's wellbeing at the forefront of our minds. And this has been crucial. [End of vox pop] Vanessa Schneider: A lot has been achieved in the past year first of all, and it's important to recognise that. We've really managed to-to sort of scale up in a way that we are resilient. Rachel Tsang: Talking about resilience and being able to meet the government's priorities of the day, I would completely agree with you, like it's been an extraordinary 18 months and it's super important that GOV.UK is, as the online home for government, is able to be able to be comprehensive and responsive to provide support for the government's critical priorities of the day. For-for the past 18 months, that's been Coronavirus and Brexit. And we've seen som,e we've seen some record levels of traffic. So I think during the pandemic we reached a peak of it was around 42 million page views at our daily peak. And that that is truly extraordinary, thinking about how the value and the importance of GOV.UK has grown over time. And I think what the last 12 to 18 months has shown us has really been the value of the value of GOV.UK as this critical source of truth, the value of collaborating across government, we've already talked about that, and the value of making sure that we're providing that trusted, accurate information and support to the millions of people that are relying on GOV.UK. Ross Ferguson: I am not surprised that given that people on GOV.UK are the sorts of people who will care about pixel widths on things like hover states and, you know, and and and punctuation to almost the pedantic degree - but I would never say that - that come, you know, a national, you know, emergency, an unprecedented event for for the UK and the world, that those people would rise to the occasion. You know, nobody wants a pandemic but thank goodness we had GOV.UK as a place that, you know, the civil servants, and GDS, GOV.UK and then across the government could all use to collaborate with one another in the creation and curation of guidance and services very, very swiftly. But also, you know, and then the public could be given a really clear steer on where they could go. And so I think that it's been interesting looking at the usage patterns we see, yes, an increase in the number of people overall coming to GOV.UK, but, you know, an increase in the regularity of those visits. So I think that that cross government collaboration that we saw come to the fore during the intense COVID period, paid off. And actually I think that it's, although we are glad that there's not the same urgency, I think that focus on collaboration does need to continue on now for and lots of aspects of running government, but particularly in that digital space where we're, we're good in the UK at digital government, but we're still not meeting our full potential. And so I think if we can keep that focus on-on good public services online, across government collaboration, I think that they, I'm very optimistic about the future for-for the digital government here, here in the UK. We want to be doing more and we want to be doing better. And because that's what people here in the UK want us to do, and I think, you know, where you mentioned our, our blogs, podcasts, our code is all open. And we you know, we do, we share this so that our peers and other governments internationally also at the local level here in the UK can, you know, can can benefit from that and that we can benefit from their feedback and their scrutiny as well. I think that's-that's one of the things that I think the GOV.UK, GDS, UK dig-government digital does really, really well that that openness, that willingness to share and that drive to keep-keep doing better. And I think that that's what and that's what that gets me really motivated. Vanessa Schneider: We have now come to our final objective, is: be channel agnostic. So personally, I know we've done fantastic work in collaboration with third parties like search engines in order to link content outside of the confines of the website itself. I was just wondering, maybe Rachel, you can tell us about how such partnerships came about and how this has changed things for users. Rachel Tsang: Definitely. So I think we, unsurprisingly, are huge fans of-of collaborating. You mentioned that we've done some good work recently with Google to make sure that more GOV.UK content is available through-through rich search results. We also did some good work on the recent local elections as well. And so I think we start from the premise of wanting to collaborate and to think about how we can make more of our content more available. I think the broader objective on being channel agnostic, I mean, we know that users are increasingly accessing information through other channels. Right? Search engines or voice assistance and-and so on. I think we also know that in May of this year, it was around 67% of our users that were accessing GOV.UK on mobile. And we see that number increasing year on year. So the work that we've done so far is good. We're-we're responding to changes in user behaviour where possible. But this objective for this year is really about enabling that step change. So through coronavirus, all of our services were designed as mobile-first. But what we need to keep pace with technology. So this is thinking about exactly to your question, designing for provision for access to-to GOV.UK information and services beyond the website. And that's yeah, super exciting because I think it's-it's keeping it's keeping pace with the user needs and changing user behaviour. It highlights how the 5 objectives that we have for our roadmap for the year, they're not, there's a huge amount of interdependency there. Right. We started out with the fundamental building blocks of being available, accessible, accurate. We build on with like supporting priorities of the day. We talk about personalisation. We talk about being channel agnostic. You put all of that together and like holistically that is about GOV.UK and enabling users to access information about government and services in a way that is tailor, that is personalised, that suits their needs. Ross Ferguson: GOV.UK's getting close to being one of the top five, most used to most visited sites in the, in the U.K., and it goes up that-that list every-every year. And so I think that people will always value there being a site that they can go to or certainly they will value that for-for many, many years yet. There have to be other other channels that you are able to benefit from the information and parts also the services that are on the GOV.UK platform. And because, again, you might not know that you you could benefit from that information and other services, other parties might usefully be able to suggest, OK, actually you need you need to know this from the government or actually at this stage in your transaction with us, actually government can is the best place to help you with this. And so I think that we want to explore those and call them partnerships, those and those crossover's a bit a bit more. Yes with some big household name technology companies, but also with groups that are involved in civil society. And this could be a national, it could be at a local level as well, and they are providing great support and services to-to their and their constituents, their members, their-their users. So I think there's a lot that we can do there. I think what cuts across all of these, whether you're using a voice assistant more, you're perhaps engaging with some citizens advice and service or information on BBC is that you want to know that that information from the government is-is-is quality, is reliable. And so I think that that's where the GOV.UK verification, the GOV.UK brand, if you like, can really, really be useful there. And that is new ground for us. It's exciting perhaps to be--have a presence off of our own domain. And, you know, you mentioned we've been talking about trust earlier on, whatever we do in this space has to be underpinned by trust. And to get that right, we'll do experimenting and we will, we will talk to users because that is what we've always done. And that will keep us right. Vanessa Schneider: So before we start to wrap up, I was wondering, what are you most excited for on this journey? Let's start with Ross. Ross Ferguson: That's a tough, that's a tough question. I-I am excited to see what the, what the response to the account will be. I'll be interested to see the way when we--as we roll out across the whole of GOV.UK this year and how people will respond to that, whether they will see it as a good utility. I'm anticipating the feedback, anticipating it being positive. What-what I'm looking forward to most is, is the detail about what more it could do and about how it should interact with services. I think that will give us a lot to go on. Vanessa Schneider: Thank you Ross. Same question to you, Rachel please. Rachel Tsang: I think for me this is going to sound incredibly broad, but I think it's the energy around the delivery that we're doing right now. Like, we've got a really clear vision and direction and we've blogged and can I say podcasted? We've podcasted about it. And I think having that honesty and clarity about what we're doing and being really open about it is super important. Right. And I think that buzz is we're-we're kind of generating that buzz out externally. But it is also very, very much with the team that's delivering on GOV.UK. And that's super exciting. And-and we can, I--can I talk about recruitment? Because I know we're very, very, very keen for lots more people to join GOV.UK. And we've got super exciting vision. We've got a clear direction of travel. So we are recruiting lots and lots of different roles. So user researchers, data scientists, product delivery, design, technology. I would say, particularly in the technology space as we design the architecture we talked about we platforming earlier on and so worthwhile having a look at the GDS career site to see our live roles, have a look at the blog. Ross and I, we published a blog post on four tips for applying for a job on GOV.UK. And we're hiring with a particular focus on our Manchester hub. Indeed, both in--both Ross and I are based up North. The only thing I would add with that: this is actually really exciting, I think this is important to both Ross and I is that we are investing in junior roles, right. We want to build our-our pipeline of talent and invest in the development of people. So I would say that this isn't just about recruiting at a senior level. We're looking at all sorts of roles and all sorts of levels. So please do come join us. Vanessa Schneider: Thank you to both of you for joining us today on the podcast, and thank you also to all of your colleagues who joined us to share their contributions to the GOV.UK Roadmap objectives. As a reminder, we are currently recruiting across GDS, and quite extensively for the GOV.UK programme. So we invite you to look at our vacancies and apply if you're interested in any of the opportunities. You can listen to all the episodes of the Government Digital Service podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all other major podcast platforms. And the transcripts are available on PodBean. Goodbye. Rachel Tsang: Bye. Ross Ferguson: Thank you very much. Goodbye.
I was thrilled to be joined by guest investor, Alex Dunsdon. Alex was previously head of central strategy and business development director for M&C Saatchi. He was also co-founder of thebakery.com from Dec 2012 to Jan 2020, which enables corporates to drive meaningful innovation, as well as creating partnerships with startups. Alex moved on to be chief of staff at Redbrain, one of Europe's fastest-growing companies, helping them transform from startup to scaleup. Currently, Alex set up, and is partner at, Saatchi invest and is LP for Potential Climate Ventures who want to have a global scale impact on the climate - currently invested in and advising over 130 companies. Alex also set up Potential, which is set up to help the 7bn people in the world who have talent but no opportunity. Their mission is to find, foster and fund crazy, unusual, and innovative startups. Alex was also a seed cheque investor into Citymapper, Farewill and Ometria, as well as circa 20 other companies. Alex is also very keen on cryptocurrency so we bent his year at the start of the episode on all things Bitcoin and beyond. We listened to the pitch from Aisling Byrne, founder of Nuw, who are looking to help their users reduce the environmental impact of fashion, and gain unlimited access to the community's shared wardrobe. While there are other fashion swapping/2nd hand fashion sites out there, Nuw have used a unique token system to ensure users trade the same quality of clothes, while taking money out of the whole equation. They have some very positive early traction including high repeat usage rates and are raising funds to help scale the product and market with the aim of having 12m active users over the next 3-5 years. We dug deep on scaling a marketplace, the revenue model, subscriptions, competition and feasibility of scaling the userbase so quickly. Brought to you by my Startup Playground, Horseplay Ventures - https://horseplay.ventures/ Nuw - https://www.thenuwardrobe.com/ Alex Dunsdon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdunsdon/
This week's guest is Maureen O'Hare. She is is a Northern Irish senior digital producer for CNN Travel, based at the London bureau. She's written about news, travel, lifestyle, and entertainment for some of the world's leading media organizations. DESTINATION TIPS Gary: National Parks see record levels of travel. One of my favorite and often overlooked is Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Western North Dakota. You can see Bison, wild horses, mule deer. Jen: The Sky Pool in London. 115 in the air. https://www.travelandleisure.com/culture-design/architecture-design/embassy-gardens-sky-pool-london#:~:text=A%20new%20see%2Dthrough%20pool,use%20community%20from%20EcoWorld%20 Dominical, Costa Rica. Jungle meets the beach with wifi, surf lessons, craft beer, activities, etc. Maureen: Destinations that have working visas. One that appeals to me is Georgia, between the Black Sea and the Caucasus. 'Remotely from Georgia' opportunity. Open to foreigners from 95 countries. You can live and work there without a visa if they stay for at least 180 days. https://georgia.travel/en_US/article/remotely-from-georgia Travel tips of the week: Gary – Apple AirPods Pro. Noise-canceling and also transparent mode. You can wear them in the car and hear background noise. Great safety feature. Excellent battery life. I always travel with my AirPods, and this is the new thing to be in my pocket. Jen – RemoteYear.com An end-to-end platform for individuals and businesses to live, work and travel together in the most inspiring locations on the planet. "KEEP YOUR JOB. SEE THE WORLD. LEAVE THE PLANNING TO US." Maureen - Crowdfunding campaign for CityMapper app. Great for getting around London. Door-to-door journeys around the city. https://citymapper.com/
Ana Heermann take Lizbeth De Los Reyes on her trip through Amsterdam from her trip with her dad in early 2020. (It's weird, right? That we were able travel in 2020 at one point?) Special shout outs to our favorite apps, Citymapper and GPSMyCity, and the Flying Pig Downtown in Amsterdam, and the people that created the movie Tulip Fever! Follow Just a Little Detour on Instagram at @little.detour.podcast! Follow Just a Little Detour on Twitter at @littledetourpod for updates and early quotes from our unreleased episodes that might be the title! Follow us on Tiktok at @littledetourpod for some video antics! Send us an email with questions about our trips, tips we have, app suggestions and the like at little.detour.podcast@gmail.com. You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/justalittledetour. Every Friday, we will be recapping a previous episode and linking all of our app suggestions, hostel/hotel recommendations, as well as restaurant and food places, so head to our page for that! Find Ana Heermann on Instagram at @anabanana625 and on Twitter at @madcowsmoo2! Find Lizbeth De Los Reyes on Instagram at @lizbeth_delosreyes and on Twitter at @lizdelosreyes31! Music by Caleb Raman. Artwork by Hannah Hull. Find her on Instagram at @hannah.b.hull!
Dans ce nouvel épisode, j'ai la chance de recevoir Pierre Bernuchon, Lead Product Designer chez Citymapper. Découvrez comment une startup de 60 personnes est devenue un acteur incontournable de la mobilité urbaine partout dans le monde. Quelle place a le copywriting chez Citymapper ? Comment scaler un produit aussi local à l'international ? Quelle place prend la data et l'expérience utilisateur dans les transports ? Pierre répond à ces questions et plus. Update : Citymapper est aujourd'hui présent dans plus de 70 villes dans le monde, et non 40. Y compris en France à Bordeaux, Lille, Marseille, Nantes, Strasbourg, et Toulouse. ★★★★★ Si le podcast vous plaît, partagez-le autour de vous et n'oubliez pas de mettre une note sur iTunes, ça m'aide à le faire connaître. Merci ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/la-french-touch-fm/message
Bernard Liautaud est le premier français à avoir effectué une IPO, une introduction en bourse au Nasdaq. C’était une ambition qu’ils avaient avec Denis, son associé et cette ambition, elle était assumée dès la création de Business Objects. Pourtant, Bernard est quelqu’un de paradoxalement raisonné. C’est assez déconcertant même, de voir à quel point il semble serein, il aspire la confiance et il est calme. et affiche son ambition.A-t-il seulement connu des réussites ? Non.Bernard évoque les péripéties de Business Objects, comment notamment ils sont passés d’une valorisation boursière de 1 milliard à 100 millions. Comment ils ont ensuite réussi à reconstruire, redonner confiance à leurs investisseurs et fini par atteindre ensuite une valorisation à 8 milliards ?Donner à l’entrepreneur les moyens de se réaliser, d’arriver à la réalisation de ses capacités. Ce soutien inconditionnel qu’il a reçu du conseil d’administration, qui lui a fait confiance, Bernard essaie aussi de le transmettre aux entrepreneurs qui rejoignent Balderton Capital. TIMELINE : 14’ : Entrepreneur à 27 ans32’ : Les années Oracle1h02 : Business Objects c’est quoi ?1h44 : Le reset technologique nécessaire2h07 : D’entrepreneur à investisseurSHOW NOTES On a parlé de : Des sociétés dans lesquelles Balderton Capital a investi donnt : AirCall, Citymapper, Go Cardless, Revolut, ou encore Playplay.Sociétés de capital risques : Benchmark Capital, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen HorowitzDashlane et Emmanuel SchalitDenis Payre, cofondateur & Chief Operating Office Business ObjectsL'Agence nationale de valorisation de la recherche (Anvar), qui a fusionné en 2005 avec d'autres organismes d'aide à l'investissement pour intégrer le groupe Oséo, au sein de Bpifrance.Netscape, Marc AndreessenTristan VyskocMatthew Moulding, CEO de The Hut GroupDes livres à lire : Microsoft Secrets: How the World's Most Powerful Software Company Creates Technology, Shapes Markets, and Manages People – Michael A. Cusumano Good to Great – Jim CollinsBuilt to Last – Jim CollinsA Voyage for Madmen, Peter NicholsOn a cité plusieurs anciens épisodes : #5 Rachel Delacour – d’une chambre d’ado à une revente à près de $50M#19 Christian Jorge – VESTIARE COLLECTIVE 1/2- 1ere boîte à la fac, 100 millions d’euros de levés plus tard il repart de zéro#20 Christian Jorge VESTIAIRE COLLECTIVE 2/2 – Passer de 0 à 100 millions d’Euros de CA puis partir#66 Cyril Chiche - Lydia : le futur Paypal est Français, et il s’appelle Lydia.#73 Marc Simoncini – De Meetic à Jaina – Les montagnes russes de l’entrepreneuriat#81 Jacques Antoine Granjon – VEEPEE – l’aventure, l’hypercroissance, les marques et l’instinct#142 Emmanuel Schalit – Dashlane – Résoudre un casse-tête mondial#145 Jonathan Anguelov – Aircall – La force intérieure. Tout casser alors qu’on part de rien #148 Jean-David Chamboredon – isai – Tout comprendre sur les fonds d’investissements #157 Philippe de La Chevasnerie - Papernest - Avoir un business model sain et créer 200 emplois en 6 mois#158 Edgar Grospiron - Athlète et conférencier - Avance, fais-toi confiance.#159 Arthur Waller - Pennylane - Réconcilier la data, la technologie et l’humain#160 Marc Menasé - Founders Future - Puiser dans les relations humaines
Matthew Stafford was working for a government-backed program connecting investors and founders when he had an idea of conducting founders' dinners. 9 years back, almost to this date, he conducted the first 9others dinner in Central London. That dinner has led to 100s of other dinners in 46 cities around the world and has connected 4000+ entrepreneurs. It later led to Matthew's angel investments and laid the foundations for Dot Matrix Group. But Matthew's entrepreneurial journey didn't start here. It started much earlier when he was in school selling recorded TV programs to his friends or selling t-shirts to pubs, right after college, or hosting a Y Combinator event in London which was never about to happen in the first place. Matthew's journey is the journey of hustle. When he was out of depth, he tried. When he was disappointed, he tried. When he failed, he tried. In many ways, it's a simple story. In other ways, it's an astounding journey of a boy who dreams. SHOW NOTES 01:37 - Introduction 02:14 - How working for a government-backed program led to the idea of 9others and founders dinners 09:40 - Reaching out to investors and founders through networking events 12:09 - Why we kept 9others gatherings deliberately small, over a meal and paid sessions, and made sure it was valuable to all members. 17:27 - If you run a Saas company, talking to the guy who runs a coffee chain is the best thing you can do 20:28 - Expanding the network to other countries and helping billionaire Ryan Graves launch Uber in London 27:23 - Revenue structure of 9others 29:14 - Setting the rules of the game and why paid memberships work better for problem-solving events 32:56 - Reflecting on inspiring entrepreneurs I've met through 9others - Uber, Citymapper, What3words 38:10 - Growing up on a farm 39:27 - Starting a t-shirt company right after school 43:00 - Writing 100 letters a day to get my first customers 45:40 - Talking myself into a job, getting an MBA, and why everyone should try selling t-shirts online 49:06 - Hosting the coolest YC event ever 54:09 - Starting my own investment syndicate - Dot Matrix Group 58:56 - My investment philosophy and Founder - Product Fit 59:24 - Favorite Books 01:01:07 - The next decade will be about people realizing everyone can become an angel investor 01:02:50 - Why Chris Sacca is my greatest inspiration 01:05:22 - Think about what you can contribute - Give more than you take 01:06:27 - Connect with me I share all the articles/podcasts/books I consume during researching my guests as well as other stuff I find interesting in the newsletter (https://stealmymarketing.substack.com/) You can also follow me on Twitter for similar stuff. My DMs are open (https://twitter.com/AbhishekLpd) Matthew's Twitter (https://twitter.com/mstafford) Matthew's Newsletter (https://matthewstafford.substack.com/) 9others - https://9others.com Dot Matrix Group - https://www.dotmatrixgroup.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intellectual-software/message
Amazon, Spotify, the Apple App Store and, of course, Uber are all great examples of platform ecosystems. They’ve transformed the way some pretty traditional industries operate and that’s definitely something that can be said for our guest today, Skhona Khumalo. With his app, Kwela, he's creating more visibility and accessibility to South Africa’s informal public transport system that is used by the majority of commuters in the country. It might sound like just another Citymapper but the challenges are far greater where this mode of public transport has been operating as a closed system, raising problems around safety, security, general efficiency and usability. Kwela is taking these challenges on in a way that has required building a robust ecosystem. We talk to Skhona about where they started, how they’re overcoming their biggest hurdles and what the future of Kwela looks like.
Bernard Liautaud est tout simplement une légende dans la tech Française
This episode features our frequent and very popular guest Elyse Rivin. If you enjoy her episodes, please consider supporting her on Patreon. The Bois de Boulogne is to the West of Paris, covers part of the 16e arrondissement and it is a large natural area. Baron Haussmann turned it into a park in the middle of the 1800s. At that time it went from a forest to an area of leisure for the upper class. In its most recent history one part of the Bois de Boulogne is an area where there is a fair amount of prostitution, but you can take a stroll there without ever running into it. It is called "le carré". A Brief History of the Bois de Boulogne The name Bois de Boulogne comes from time of Philippe Le Bel. As he sent his daughter away to marry the English King they prayed in a church called Notre Dame de Boulogne. The King then decided to build another church in the woods and named it Boulogne la Petite. The area then became known as Boulogne. King Chideric gave this large forest to the Abbey of Saint Denis and they built an abbey there and developed it. Then Philippe-Auguste bought a large part of this forest in the 1100s because he wanted hunting grounds close to Paris. Saint Louis' sister didn't want to marry and wished to be a nun. Her brother the King gave her an Abbey called Longchamp. That's where the longchamp hypodrome is today. During the 100 year war, the English hid in the Bois de Boulogne to attack Paris. During the Renaissance, François 1st decided to build a chateau called Chateau de Madrid in the middle of the forest. This is a place where he received a lot of courtesans for his various interludes with ladies. This might be where the prostitution started in this part of France? The Spanish and the English also used the forest to attack Napoleon in more recent times and much of the forest burned. When Napoleon III came to power in the middle of the 1800s he decided to revive this area and turn it into a park. What Is at the Bois de Boulogne Today? This is a place where you'll find paths for horse-back riding, there are lakes where you can rent boats and go rowing. There are walkers, joggers, and 3 famous restaurants: The Prés Catalan restaurant is in there, it's a 3 star restaurant and fairly expensive even at lunch-time. Le Châlet des Îles and Auberge du Bonheur. There are also two race-tracks for horse races: Longchamp and Auteuil that attract a lot of people. The great tennis complex of Roland-Garros is at one end of the Bois de Boulogne. There are interesting visual features around the various lakes, but they are not as impressive as what you'll see at Parc Monceau for example. How to get there? Metro line 1, line 9, line 10 will take you close to the forest, but there are also buses and a tram, depending on where you want to go. We recommend the free app CityMapper. Works Inspired by the Bois de Boulogne Books by Balzac, Flaubert, Zola, Maupassant, Daudet are set in the Bois de Boulogne, at least partially. Painters often got inspiration by going to this park to paint natural scenes, even if they didn't necessarily identified it by name. Learn about the best parks in Paris Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter Did you get my VoiceMap Paris tours yet? They are designed for people who want to see the best of Paris neighborhoods and put what they are looking at into historical context. There are so many great stories in Paris. Don't walk right past them without having a clue what happened there! You can buy them directly from the VoiceMap app or click here to order activation codes at the podcast listener discount price. Support the Show Tip Your Guide Extras Patreon Audio Tours Merchandise Recommended in this Episode Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne, a movie from 1945 by Robert Bresson If you enjoyed this episode, you should also listen to related episode(s): Best Parks In and Around Paris, Episode 290 Categories: Active Vacations in France, Paris
Paul Lehair, Investment Manager at AlbionVC, joins us this week to share his brilliant story - not only did he have the pleasure of meeting Petra back when they both worked at Viagogo, but he was also one of the first business hires at Citymapper! We discuss how Paul went from studying Politics & Economics across three countries, to an M&A role at Citi, before he moved over to startups. Find out how his experience across these varied companies informs his approach to investing in B2B software companies for Albion. Paul's LinkedIn AlbionVC
Alex Dunsdon is a VC at SAATCHINVEST, Chief Of Staff at Redbrain.com, Setting up Potential.co. Investor in Citymapper, Pollen, MrsWordsmith, Farewill and KyraTv. He also runs Linkybrain. He is always hunting misfits and he spoke to us about his view on bu
Our guest this week is Alex Dunsdon - investor in the likes of Citymapper at SaatchInvest, Co-founder of The Bakery and now Chief of Staff at Redbrain (one of the fastest 5 growing companies in Europe) .Alex is also a brilliantly curious, self-aware and down-to-earth person - we talk about...His journey of self-discovery and finding meaningful work (including an chance encounter with a magician…)Getting over our internal hangups and being vulnerableBalancing chaos and order in pursuit of personal growthBuilding support networks as an entrepreneurShould you do an MBA?If you’re feeling a little bit lost perhaps due to everything that’s going on in the world, Alex give us some really interesting perspectives on how to re-find your path.***************Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for extra content, resources and invitations to free workshops - all designed to help you on your journey to creating a more remarkable career, and life worth telling stories about.***************Resources mentioned in the show:Alex's Twitter and LinkedInScott Adams (talent stacking)The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick LencioniThe Artist's Way - Julia Cameron
James Routledge and George Bettany, founders of the mental health startup Sanctus, have been on a mission for the last two years to try and change the perceptions of mental health - with the intention of one day putting the first mental health gym on the high street.Their experiences with mental health from before Sanctus and through their work with businesses around the UK to create impartial, safe spaces for employees to work on their mental health have made them realise just how much the perceptions need to change and how we need to get people talking about their mental health in day to day conversation. Ever since the famous Zuckerberg startup story, the glamorous perception of startups has been a journey many people have decided to partake in. But startup culture is not all it is cracked up to be.James & George's first experiences of poor mental health centered around the failure of their startup ‘Matchchat' - which led to the creation of Sanctus which values itself around going against the grain of startup culture. But this isn't to say the world of startups isn't for everyone.So the guys sit down with Venture Capitalist, co-founder of The Bakery, Investor in Citymapper, Ometria, Verve, Farewill (to name a few) - Alex Dundson - to chat both the dangers and positives of startup culture on your mental health.Music Credits:"Loopster, ZigZag, Dreamer, Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ways to rethink your daily commute by transforming it into exercise, a time to learn, a time to socialize or removing it entirely! Show Notes 0:50— Ian starts off with a stat that the average commute in the US is 25 minutes and Darren and March share their current commute times. 2:00— March shares some additional stats about commute times and how people commute to / from work. 3:19— Research shows that commuting tends to be more stressful for women than for men possibly because of the larger responsibilities women tend have around managing day to day household and family tasks. 4:05— Ian notes the difference between basic commuting and being stuck in traffic and shares his disdain for being stuck in traffic. 5:53— Because time is Ian's most valuable resource, many of the key decisions in his life (including where to live and how to spend his commute) are optimized to minimize the amount of wasted time in his day. 8:59— March shares what commuting is like growing up and working in Ireland. 9:52— March shares his experience originally living far away from work with a very long car commute and then moving close to work where he had a short walk to work. 11:47— March's optimizes his 22 minute commute time today listening to audiobooks and podcasts. 12:00— Whenever March has the opportunity to pay a toll to use the express lanes and reduce his commute time, he takes it — no matter the price — because it's ultimately the price for additional productive minutes of his life. 12:46— Ian uses the same logic when making all health-related decisions. 14:06— “Driving through the twisty roads of the Italian Alps is fun. Driving the highway from my home to my office blows.” — March 14:21— Darren inadvertently improved the quality of his commute by buying a convertible several years ago. 20:31 —As a member of the Millennial generation, Ian shares that he doesn't really remember flying commercially prior to 9/11 and recounts his fascination over how stress-free it is to board a train. 21:47— We talk about train experiences and some of the more scenic and peaceful train routes in North America. 24:29— We talk about car commuting and ways to improve the experience starting with audio books and podcasts. 25:41— Darren shares his tip for allocating his driving commute time to catching up with friends and family. 27:30— March advises against meditating while driving but suggests some alternative tactics to relax and recharge while commuting. 27:58— Tip for commuting: good, comfy driving shoes. 28:35— March and Darren empathize with women who have to wear high heels and Darren confesses that he lacks the grace to be able to drive or walk in heels. 29:30— Ian shares a tip for those with back pain: crank up the heated seats. 30:41— Ian completely punks March and Darren. 31:10— March discusses the importance of adjusting your car seat so that extended commutes are comfortable and back-friendly. 33:11— Tip for long commutes: avoid the drive-thru and pack some healthy snacks. 34:34— How to start a carpool and leverage the commuting programs from employers and local municipalities. 37:21— Darren shares some tips for cycling to work or walking to work. 39:56— Pro tip for cycling to work: stop by your local bike shop and ask them for a trail map or tips for cycling locally. 40:25— Darren gives a shout out to his friends Ken and Dana who have a walking commute after moving into the city. 42:03— Darren shares his experience in trying to telecommute one day per week. 43:16— March decides to experiment with Uber Pool for his commute. 43:51— Darren is going to try to bike to work several times this summer and gives a shout out to his cycling buddy Chris (who, incidentally, is in much better shape than Darren). 45:25— Darren recommends the CityMapper app for planning trips and commutes in a major city. 47:04— Ian commits to learning how to change a bike flat and start cycling a bit. 47:56— Ian introduces us to a very cool sounding personal driver service called Dryver.com and Darren gets a great idea for a Christmas gift for Ian. 48:50— Ian shares a little about the very positive experience he's had owning a nice car like the Tesla Model 3. Mentions CityMapper app for planning urban commutes OverDrive app for audiobooks. Use with your local library website to download free audiobooks. Uber Pool and Lyft Line eRideShare.com Dryver personal chauffeur service UK study suggesting that commutes have a disproportionately negative effect on women Follow Us Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe iTunes RSS Weekly email newsletter Full Episode Transcript Better Show Blog Feedback Email: hi@bettershow.io Enjoy the show? Leave a review in iTunes! Tell two friends about the show!
Pietro Bezza is a tech founder turned venture capitalist. Pietro co-founded Connect Ventures, an early stage VC fund, in 2011 and the fund has invested in companies like Citymapper, Typeform and Soldo. Pietro discusses: Why he decided to invest in Typeform after having become a delighted user of their product How Typeform decided the time was right to expand into the States The vital role “perpetual learnability” plays in a company's ability to scale-up The unique challenges of hiring talent during the scale-up stage in terms of both cultural & skillset diversity Head over to http://www.connectventures.co for more details on Connect Ventures and check out www.alpinasearch.com for advice on globally scaling your B2B software venture
Alex Dunsdon has a portfolio of different roles – he's a partner at early stage investor Saatchinvest where he's invested in successful startups like Citymapper and also a co-founder at The Bakery who describe themselves as “a pioneer in accelerating open innovation” Alex explains: the fundamental requirement for any enterprise software venture to demonstrate that their solution addresses clearly defined user needs how The Bakery helps start-ups solve fundamental problems for, and close multi-million dollar deals with, global blue chips how Saatchinvest assesses the DNA of CEOs pitching for investment how founder-CEOs need to evolve their behaviour and leadership style as their company grows the hype around AI: most “AI” implementations, thus far, comprise a few simple automated processes why the quality of enterprise sales talent in Europe falls so far behind the US how shocked he was by the VC mantra “growth at any cost” and why he'd be bored if he was purely a startup investor/VC! For more insights into startups and innovation check out http://www.saatchinvest.com and https://www.thebakery.com and for advice on scaling software ventures head over to http://alpinasearch.com
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