Podcasts about corporates

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Lorraine Dyer, Country Manager at Bata South Africa, on the latest edition of Corporates that Care, about their global initiative to support vulnerable children in the country through education, health and dignity, such as building libraries, donating school shoes and assisting children's homes. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join me as I chat with Yoann Pavy, the growth mastermind behind AI Apply and ex-Deliveroo & Depop head of growth.Timeline 00:00 – AI tooling's golden age (and why it's overwhelming) 00:31 – Introducing Yo, the “most gangster” consumer marketer I know 00:45 – What you'll learn: short‑form content, paid ads, automations 01:23 – Sponsor: Talent Fiber makes offshore hiring effortless 02:12 – Yo's creative AI spotlight: VO3 videos & gorilla vlogs 04:46 – Humans vs. AI avatars in paid videos (spoiler: humans still shine) 07:20 – Building your creator pyramid with Sideshift & Shortimize 10:00 – Automating code changes via “Jarvis” in Slack 14:38 – Scaling organic content: thousands of posts, not dozens 18:00 – Product‑channel fit: build the media first, product second 20:30 – Automating international growth: 20+ languages in weeks 24:00 – Filtering AI noise: focus on what's already working 27:15 – The biggest gap: corporate brands vs. startup agilityKey Points • AI creatives are exploding—VO3 videos hit millions of likes fast. • Human spontaneity still outperforms AI‑only videos—for now. • Slack‑based AI agents (“Jarvis”) deploy code, update copy, spin up PRs. • Automate localization: add new languages weekly without human translators. • Scale organic distribution by multiplying creators and formats. • Product‑first mindset flips: media channel drives features. • Startups win by sprinting on AI while corporates stall in red tape.Deep‑Dive SectionsCreative AI in Paid Ads Verdict:

Jeannette is joined by Emma Wilson, co-founder of Tribe, delve into Emma's impressive career journey from her early days at Thomson Holidays to her current role in leading a unique branding agency. They discuss the importance of brand marketing, the challenges of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and the significance of personal branding in today's business landscape You'll hear why: A strong brand identity is crucial for business success Brands that resonate with their audience and stand out in the market are more likely to drive sales and customer loyalty. Personal branding is essential for founders and business leaders. Sharing personal stories and being authentic can help build trust and connection with customers, making the brand more relatable and memorable. Starting a business involves wearing many hats and facing various challenges.  Utilising data and research to inform branding and marketing decisions is vital Subscribe to Brave Bold Brilliant for weekly wisdom on leadership, legacy, and living boldly. This episode is living proof that no matter where you're starting from — or what life throws at you — it's never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Rob Kelso, CEO of SA Home Loans, about the Sekela Programme, SA Home Loans’ flagship social impact initiative aimed at empowering youth- and women-led small businesses in KwaZulu-Natal through comprehensive, long-term support. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Der Podcast für echte Gamechanger. Für inspirierte Menschen, die im und trotzdem am System arbeiten. Movers & Shakers, die jedes Unternehmen und Projekt bereichern. Sie sind mal laut, mal leise, aber immer sichtbar und mutig. In diesem Podcast lernst du Modelle, Konzepte und Strategien kennen, die in in der Praxis funktioniert haben. Mit viel persönlichen Einblicken in unterschiedliche Lebensentwürfe. Ausserdem kommen Menschen zu Wort, die Systeme aufgebaut, umgebaut oder abgebaut haben. Blicke hinter die Kulissen werden Dir gewährt und Fails und Learnings herauskristallisiert. Ungeschnitten. Unzensiert. Mit dem Monkey Raffi und immer wieder auch mit seinem Monkey-Freund Marc. Zusammen über 40 Jahre Erfahrung in der Corporate Welt. Inspirierte Affen, die sich mit Freude und Motivation durch die Corporates schwingen.

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture.This week, Andreas is joined by Oliver Brunschwiler, purpose-driven entrepreneur, former pro snowboarder, and longtime systems thinker, along with Enrique Molina from Chi Impact Capital, co-hosting this deep dive into what it means to lead with purpose, design for circularity, and build organizations that reinvent themselves from the inside out.Oliver's journey goes from first tracks on fresh powder to first tracks in organizational design—helping companies ditch rigid hierarchies for role-based, purpose-led systems. Enrique brings the investor lens, showing how these principles translate into impact capital and portfolio building today.In this episode, they break down how circularity is moving from hype to hard reality, why trust and leadership still matter in the most “self-organizing” teams, and how the best founders navigate the tension between market dips and mission-driven staying power.This Episode's Themes:Holacracy, role-based teams & why leadership still mattersCircularity's gap phase—and what's quietly thrivingIndustrial impact: batteries, PET, and supply chains redesignedPolicy tailwinds: how the EU is making circular the new normFirst tracks mindset: from snowboarding to systems changeHere's what's covered:00:00 | From pro snowboarding to purpose-driven business02:00 | Sports, freedom & the roots of Oliver's entrepreneurial DNA04:30 | The value of pushing limits—on boards and in boardrooms08:00 | Holacracy & new work: why “no boss” usually fails12:00 | Purpose is boss: role-based systems done right15:00 | AI, agents & managing the unmanageable—what changes, what doesn't19:00 | When people don't want ownership—why clear leadership stays vital20:00 | Circularity: beyond the hype cycle and into tough reality24:00 | Surviving the stock dip: founders reconciling mission and market28:00 | Industrial scale impact: batteries, chemical recycling & what's next32:00 | Where Oliver sees big opportunities now (food, upcycling, building)36:00 | Corporates, supply chains & Fairphone as a case in point40:00 | The EU Green Deal, Right to Repair & why policy matters44:00 | Final thoughts: trust the purpose, ride the dip, build the system

In dieser Folge von „How to Hack“ treffen wir Michel Weiss und Leonard Stiegeler, die Gründer des globalen Leadership-Netzwerks Counder. Die beiden erzählen, wie aus einer Konferenz in Kapstadt eine internationale Community von Investoren, Unternehmer:innen und Entscheidungsträger:innen geworden ist – und warum Networking in Zeiten von KI-Disruption und Emerging Markets wichtiger ist als je zuvor.Wir sprechen über:Ihre eigenen Karrieren von Hamburg und Baden-Baden nach Lateinamerika, Afrika und LondonDen Aha-Moment am Kap der Guten Hoffnung: Warum Kapstadt zum “Davos im Sommer” taugtDen Counder-Spirit: Invite-only, Handschlagkultur und AI-gestützte Matchmaking-ToolsSo entsteht echte Augenhöhe zwischen Startups, Corporates und InvestorenWarum Global South und Tech-Trends wie KI, Web3 & Renewables auf Counder ganz oben stehenDie Counter Citizen Awards für visionäre Kapstädter:innenUnd das Geheimnis, wie man 500 globale Leaderinnen und Leader in Turnschuhen vernetztEin inspirierender Talk über mutige Entscheidungen, sinnstiftende Konferenzen und die Kraft vertrauensvoller Verbindungen.

David Nothacker, Co-Founder und CEO von sennder, spricht über den kritischen Moment, als das Unternehmen kurz vor der Insolvenz stand und wie ein letzter Anruf alles veränderte. Er teilt, wie Scania als erster strategischer Investor einstieg und warum Partnerschaften mit Corporates wie der italienischen Post entscheidend für den Erfolg waren. Was du lernst: Warum strategische Investoren für Startups wertvoll sein können Wie sennder durch Corporate Partnerships von 0 auf 1,4 Milliarden Euro Umsatz wuchs Die Bedeutung von Timing und der richtigen Balance zwischen Startup-Innovation und Corporate-Stärke ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakery  Mehr zu David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-nothacker/  sennder: https://www.sennder.com/de  Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/ 

In this edition of Corporates That Care, Bongani Bingwa is joined in studio by Kevin O’Brien, Chief Sustainability Officer at SPAR, a retailer using its national footprint to drive real change in the fight against gender-based violence. After the tragic murders of Uyinene Mrwetyana and Leighandre Jegels in 2019, SPAR shifted from statements to action, partnering with LifeLine, the NPA, and Thuthuzela Care Centres. They've also launched safety tools for students and are helping survivors access support. Kevin unpacks how SPAR is turning retail spaces into places of safety, care, and community empowerment. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The credit outlook for global corporates has worsened in 2025, with 14 sectors and sub-sectors deteriorating at mid-year vs. 5 at end-2024. Justin Patrie and Carla Taylor, Head of Research for the Americas, discuss the drivers and implications.

On this week's edition of 'Corporates that Care,' Bongani Bingwa interviews Barry Venter, CEO of Nashua, to raise awareness and highlight the company's initiative in uplifting South African youth and contributing to their development in building a future for our country, as well as its Children's Charity Foundation, which provides meals, clothing, school supplies, and health care to over 15,000 children daily. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're delighted to bring you another 'Legends Roundtable Restaurateur Special' where we're joined by 3 of the greatest restaurateur's in the country in Lady Ruth Rogers (River Cafe), Jeremy King OBE (Arlington, The Park & Simpsons) & Francois O'Neill (Maison/Cafe Francois) to unleash their wisdom and share their secrets to success, for an honest, warm, and often hilarious conversation about what it takes to survive and evolve in the restaurant industry.Over the course of this round table, our guests reflect on the seismic shifts they've witnessed in the restaurant industry; from changing customer habits to the new responsibilities of creating inclusive and sustainable workplaces. Jeremy shares why humour and generosity matter more than rules, the great lesson he learnt from Nick Jones, why Corporates are ruining restaurants, the mistake of treating your customers as profit, why so many restaurants are stupidly chasing cheaper produce, why you should never get rid of a waiter, how a £2.25 bowl of soup can be as valuable as a second bottle of champagne, and his firm stance against dynamic pricing creep. Ruthie opens up about building trust and fairness in the kitchen, the importance of rigour behind the joy, and how the River Café evolved to embrace a diverse, respectful, modern workplace, plus her great life lessons learnt over the years and flirts with a possible new River Cafe this year? Francois talks about learning to lead through energy and example, the quiet wins of helping young staff grow, and why patience and perseverance matter more than ever when building something lasting.It's a heartfelt look at a profession that can be punishing, beautiful, addictive, and transformative - often all at once. Whether you're running service tonight or dreaming up your first menu, this one's a must-listen.Wit, wisdom, and perspective from three of hospitality's most respected voices.-----Please leave us a great rating and a comment and share it with your friends - it really helps us grow as a show.If you're in the industry and are looking for the greatest POS system in the world than look no further as Blinq are tearing up the rulebook—no long-term contracts, no hidden fees, and no per-device charges. Just £49 a month for unlimited devices and 24/7 UK-based support that's always there, in person when you need it.Built for hospitality, by hospitality, blinq is the fastest, easiest POS system on the market—so intuitive, anyone can use it. And while others take weeks to get you up and running, with blinq, you're live in just 2 hours.Join the hospitality revolution today & use the code GOTOBLINQ to get your first month free - https://blinqme.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Diether Claeys groeide op in een ondernemersfamilie en hielp van jongs af aan mee in het bedrijf van zijn ouders, actief in sanitair en centrale verwarming. Toen hij 26 was, wilde hij het bedrijf overnemen, maar zijn vader zag dat niet zitten omdat hij zichzelf nog te jong vond. Diether besloot zijn eigen weg te gaan en opende een Spar-winkel. Later kreeg hij de kans om naar Londen te verhuizen om daar een nieuwe start-up te leiden voor Texaco. Een opportuniteit die hij met beide handen greep en voor hem het perfecte kruispunt tussen managen en ondernemen. De liefde bracht hem uiteindelijk terug naar België, waar hij zijn partner An leerde kennen. Hij ging aan de slag bij MediaMarkt, waar hij zich vooral toelegde op het optimaliseren van de klantenrelaties en de service. Na een volgende stap bij Toyota kwam hij terecht bij het familiebedrijf Impermo, waar hij verantwoordelijk werd voor sales en marketing. Hij nog steeds dankbaar voor wat hij leerde tijdens deze periode. Ondernemen met familiale aandeelhouders brengt een aparte dynamiek met zich mee. Soms uitdagend, maar vaak ook bijzonder waardevol. Toch begon het ondernemersbloed opnieuw te kriebelen en besloot Diether een grote stap te zetten: hij zou een eigen bedrijf kopen.In zijn zoektocht hanteerde Diether duidelijke criteria, gebaseerd op de lessen uit zijn carrière bij grotere bedrijven. Hij koos er bewust voor om een bestaand bedrijf over te nemen met een stevige trackrecord, liever dan vanaf nul te beginnen. Dat was niet alleen een keuze ingegeven door zijnleeftijd, maar ook door het heldere beeld dat hij had van waar hij met zijn opgebouwde skillset het grootste verschil kon maken. Zo kwam hij uit bij Manufar, een fabrikant van veiligheidsdeuren met 45 jaar ervaring, waar de eigenaar geen opvolging had.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Pete Wharton-Hood, CEO of Life Healthcare Group, about the company’s corporate strategy, which centres on three core pillars: health, education, and community development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you struggling to create the perfect offer for corporate clients before you even start selling? In today's episode I'm sharing the 5 important things to remember when creating an offer to sell to corporate clients so that you don't waste your time perfecting your offers, creating fancy sales pages, or posting endlessly on social media.  The real key to landing corporate deals is focusing on lead generation and your sales call skills. Corporates buy transformation—not the prettiest PDF or the catchiest program name. Take action, have real conversations, and tailor your solutions to what companies actually want.  Here's some of the things that really matter: Start your sales process FIRST—talk to real corporate decision makers, find out what they actually need, and build your offer with them. Corporates aren't scrolling for your offer on social media. Forget endless posts and sales pages. Focus on real conversations! And no, you don't need to stress about being a limited company or having bonuses—what matters is the transformation you deliver. Ready to stop overthinking and start selling to corporates the smart way? Tune in today - and if you want more tips like these,sign up to my free newsletter at www.sellingtocorporate.com   Key Quotes; Cracking the Corporate Offer Code: "So when we're talking about offers today, we are talking specifically about the solution that you are going to provide to corporate clients that is paid for." 00:06:4300:06:56 The Biggest Roadblock to Selling to Corporates "I have heard people say to me, Jess, I want to sell to corporate companies, but I don't have an offer yet. So I need to wait and figure out what my offer is gonna be before I can start my sales process." 00:04:3600:04:51 The Importance of Targeted Lead Generation in B2B Sales: "But what happens if we don't start a sales process, meaning if we don't target a particular industry, meaning if we don't do appropriate lead generation to generate qualified leads who actually are interested in our area of specialism and who hold the budget to pay us." 00:13:5200:14:14 Why Your Offer Isn't Selling "If you haven't gotten all of the results that you wanted in the first half of this year, it's really important to understand why. And if that is, you've been spending lots and lots of time on creating offers and then feeling like it's really hard to sell them and you don't have anyone to sell them to, this is your problem." 00:38:0900:38:27 The Real Reason Your Offer Wasn't accepted "A lot of the time, in fact, in over 90% of occasions, price isn't the reason that companies didn't go with your offer. A lot of the time, it is about the diagnostic skill you have on the sales call and whether you presented the solution that met the need and got the buyer required to actually go ahead with it." 00:40:3700:40:38   Key Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   Join the waitlist for the Converting Corporates Event 2026! https://smartleaderssell.vipmembervault.com/cc2026waitlist Sign up to the Cold Email Outreach Conversion Course  https://smartleaderssell.thrivecart.com/cold-email-outreach-conversion-course/   If you want to track your sales and set targets, check out my sales tracking spreadsheet  https://smartleaderssell.thrivecart.com/sales-tracker-spreadsheet/   Watch my video on how to troubleshoot your sales process! https://www.loom.com/share/a2de63c2c7354a7a86335b79ef94497e?sid=60cdc100-9f2b-49b5-a5db-aee7de17596d   If you're looking to get the best support in selling your services to corporate organisations, not to mention email templates and proposal outlines so that you really can convert at much higher rates and sell your services more successfully then Join The C Suite ® now. https://sellingtocorporate.com/the-c-suite-self-study/   Take the Selling to Corporate ® offer quiz and find out what the best offer is that you could sell to corporate.  https://app.quizitri.com/render/9987a008-7a0c-452e-ba02-06f10318d66c   Sign up for the webinar on Five Simple Steps to Landing Corporate Clients. https://sellingtocorporate.com/webinar-registration/   Top 5 Business Development Questions: If you're looking to convert more business development calls into sales? You need to be asking the right questions and getting the best information to support future work. Download my Top 5 BDQs and start getting quality information from your prospects. https://sellingtocorporate.com/top-5-business-development-question-guide/   Connect with me on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesslorimer/   If you've been consuming the content and LOVE the show, please make sure you take five minutes out of your day to leave a review.  https://selltocorporates.com/how-to-leave-a-podcast-review-on-itunes/   Listen to my TEDx talk. https://youtu.be/VGN4_nmg-tE?si=2ttyacPfCbBPYyRG

Wie verändert sich Corporate Venture Building im Jahr 2025? In dieser Folge der brutkasten-Serie „Corporate Venturing“ diskutieren Stefan Peintner (CEO & Managing Partner, whataventure), Anja Hintermeier (Head of New Business & Venture Development, Wien Energie) und Catalin Militaru (Corporate Venture Builder Lead, Raiffeisen Bank International) die Ergebnisse einer neuen whataventure-Studie mit über 50 Venture-Building-Leitern aus der DACH-Region. Die zentrale Beobachtung: Angesichts des raueren Konjunkturumfelds rücken Corporates ihre Venture-Portfolios näher an das Kerngeschäft, investieren selektiver und erwarten rascher nachweisbaren Impact. Erfolgsentscheidend bleiben laut Studie ein klarer strategischer Fit, belastbare C-Level-Commitments, VC-ähnliche Finanzierungs- und Stage-Gate-Prozesse sowie frühzeitiges Portfolio- und Talent-Management. Gleichzeitig gewinnen Resilienz und Stakeholder-Management an Bedeutung, um interne Hürden zu überwinden und Lernkurven zu beschleunigen.__Die brutkasten-Serie "Corporate Venturing" is powered by AKELA, Mavie Next, Raiffeisen Bank International AG, UNIQA Insurance Group, whataventure — New business. Powered by entrepreneurs. und Wien Energie GmbH.

Bongani speaks to Jeanette Marais, CEO of Momentum, on this week’s Corporates That Care segment about how the company is addressing youth unemployment, a major barrier to equality in South Africa. Through its CSI efforts, Momentum has invested nearly R200 million over six years, trained over 2,500 young people, helped 1,500 secure jobs, and provided financial education to 62,000. The company also supports 220 NGOs through employee volunteerism. Highlights include support for black financial advisers, female farmers in KZN, and a partnership with My Dough to accelerate small businesses. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Tamblin, author of The Lean-Agile Dilemma, began her career as an entry-level analyst and rose through the ranks to become a Chief Product Officer. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director for data and tech businesses and advises private equity firms. With over 20 years of experience, Katie helps readers recognise the unique challenges of working within "chubby corporates" and provides strategies to navigate and succeed in these environments.  In this conversation, Katie Tamblin shares her journey from an analyst to a Chief Product Officer, discussing the complexities of product management within large organisations. She emphasises the importance of project management, the challenges of re-platforming, and the need for alignment between vision and execution. Katie also explores the differences between lean startups and chunky corporates, advocating for a tailored approach to agile methodologies in larger organisations. The discussion highlights the significance of data, cross-team collaboration, and the role of curiosity in driving successful change management.   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Background of Katie Tamblin  02:24 Transition from Analyst to Chief Product Officer 05:16 Challenges in Agile Transformation  08:05 The Concept of Replatforming in Corporates  10:42 The Lean Agile Dilemma: Writing the Book  13:34 Differences Between Startups and Chunky Corporates  16:19 Understanding Innovation vs. Execution in Corporates 23:13 The Agile Dilemma: Scaling Challenges  25:02 Knitting Teams Together: Collaboration Strategies  25:27 Replatforming: Aligning Goals and Methodologies  27:59 Data First: The Key to Successful Replatforming  30:57 The Role of Boundary Spanners in Corporates  35:05 Vision and Alignment: Keys to Successful Projects  40:48 Avoiding Performance Plateaus: The Importance of Alignment  Contact Katie Tamblin: https://www.katietamblin.com/ Buy the book:https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/979-8-8688-0321-5 

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We're on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com   Episode Links: Personal Boardroom – Who is in yours? How to build a personal board for your career Comparative Analysis of Trust in Online Communities 6 Tips To Build Trust In Your Online Community Building trust in communities How To Develop A Community Strategy Community Strategy Insights How to Create a Learning Culture: 18 Best Practices Build a Strong Learning Culture on Your Team Creating learning cultures: assessing the evidence : State of the Global Workplace Report GLDC (Global Learning and Development Community) Example of Career Change as a Journey with a Clear Destination in Mind Ep. 23: Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: Learning generosity in the L&D profession Tayloring learning: generosity of the L&D community The 10 Golden Rules of Building Communities That Matter The Institute for Performance and Learning The evolution of L&D: Strategies for success and impact | People Management The evolution of learning and development The evolution of L&D strategies examined The Learning Network L&D SHAKERS This week's guests are Anita Gouveia. Anita is an organisational development and learning leader who's spent the last 20+ years helping people grow, lead and making work better for people (and people better at work). She's led leadership programs, built practical and inclusive learning strategies and coached teams across industries.  She's not afraid to challenge outdated models or call out the fluff that gets in the way of real development.  Outside her day job, she volunteers as Chair of the Peel-Halton Chapter of the Institute for Performance and Learning, where she helps connect and elevate L&D professionals.  She's also a fan of improv, walks and a good podcast! https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitagouveia/   Sinead Heneghan has worked in senior roles with the Learning & Development Institute for many years. In her role as CEO, she leads the team to develop a high value member offer and the strategic alliance of the IITD with all stakeholders.    She has vast experience with Individuals, Corporates, Further and Higher Education Providers and State Agencies and has represented the industry in an influencing and Advocacy role for many years.    She holds an MBA from DCU, an MSc in Leadership & Change Management, a BA in Local and Community Development from Maynooth University and a Certificate in Training & Development.    She has led the Institute's strategic development work and has overseen research and engagement with members to inform the ongoing development of the member offer and continuous professional development opportunities for practitioners.    She is an industry representative on the Regional Skills Forum for the Mid East Region and has been appointed by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of Ireland to the National Skills Council.    She has served as a Board Member of IFTDO (International Federation of Training & Development Organisations) which represents more than 500,000 learning and development professionals in over 30 countries.     On a voluntary basis, Sinead strategically contributes to the work of Down Syndrome Ireland where she has represented and advocated at ministerial level, led fundraising campaigns delivering over €200,000 and contributed to doctoral research in the field of qualitative education provision for learners with special needs.  She manages a heavily subsidised Speech & Language Therapy Service providing specialist interventions to over 70 people with Down Syndrome and manages a team of clinicians in this regard.  Sinead sits on the GAA Leinster Council Games For All Committee where she has developed a framework for GAA clubs to include children and teenagers with additional needs in social and sporting activities.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sineadheneghan Oyindamola Ojo-Eriamiatoe is a digital learning strategist, EdTech career coach, speaker, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience helping organizations and individuals transform how they learn and grow. She's the Managing Director of Beccamola Ltd, where she leads digital learning innovations that make education more inclusive and impactful. A Certified Digital Learning Professional and Clinton Global Initiative Fellow, Oyindamola also founded the eLearning and Instructional Designers (eLID) Hub to mentor underrepresented professionals in EdTech. She's been recognized as a finalist in the Milton Keynes STEM Awards and served on the Learning Network UK Board. Outside of work, she enjoys badminton, singing, and empowering young people in her community. oyindamola@beccamola.com http://linkedin.com/in/oyindamola-ojo-eriamiatoe-90864579

The incredibly talented Carol Leifer joins us at the table! Everything Carol touches seems to turn to gold - Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and now Hacks. Carol shares behind the scenes stories of writing for each of these hit shows. She also discusses why kids can absolutely not be at her stand up shows. Enjoy!  Check out Carol's new book How to Write a Speech at Barnes and Noble.  For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/PAPA to start your subscription Get 50% Off Your One Month Trial with Trade, at drinktrade.com/PAPA Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping.  ------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:39 Patreon shout out 0:01:09 Wild Grain Ad  0:01:54 TomPapa.com  0:02:58 Bread and bombing on stage 0:05:31 Comedians are good in emergency situations  0:09:13 The loudest snack is Pirate's Booty 0:11:00 Corporates  0:12:33 Stand up before writing and being funny 0:16:00 First open mics 0:20:08 Carol's new book and giving speeches 0:29:15 Best writing job - Seinfeld  0:33:05 Larry David  0:35:00 Mixture of Jerry & Larry and idea generation 0:40:45 Trade Coffee Ad  0:43:27 Wild Grain Ad  0:45:30 IQ Bar Ad 0:48:44 Italian  0:53:04 Carol thinks Tom can't dance 0:55:25 Ketchup and ranch  0:56:45 Working on the Oscars  1:00:50 Uncomfortable moment  1:02:50 Writing for Hacks and other projects  1:08:35 Being a woman in comedy ------------- Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #seinfeld #curbyourenthusiasm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Grootes speaks to Georg Southey, Manager at Merlog Foods, about the urgent need for government action as South Africa faces a worsening food crisis. The ban on Brazilian chicken imports, following a bird flu outbreak in one province, risks deepening hunger, especially among vulnerable groups like children on school feeding schemes. In other interviews, The Money Show broadcasts live at the Corporates that Care event, with Stephen Grootes speaking to various South African companies, including SPAR Group, The Hirshe's, Mr Price Foundation, and SA Home Loans, highlighting their impactful CSI initiatives and socially responsible efforts. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stepehen Grootes speaks to Rob Kelso, CEO of SA Home Loans, about their role within Corporates that Care, highlighting South African companies' impactful CSI initiatives and the leaders driving these socially responsible efforts. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks Thulisile Galelekile, Executive Manager strategy and operations Trade and Investment KwaZulu Natal about the success of the 2024 KZN Investment conference, which secured R82.2 billion in investment pledges and potential job creation and looks ahead to the rest of the 2025 edition. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin O Brien, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at SPAR, about their role within Corporates that Care, highlighting South African companies' impactful CSI initiatives and the leaders driving these socially responsible efforts. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Paul Brown, Hirsche’s MD, and Octavius Phukubye, Head of Mr Price Foundation, about their role within Corporates that Care, highlighting South African companies' impactful CSI initiatives and the leaders driving these socially responsible efforts. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Coral Capital Podcast, Founding Partner James Riney and Investor Tiffany Kayo were joined by Phil Wickham, co-founder of Sozo Ventures—a globally-minded VC firm that's backed breakout U.S. companies expanding into Japan, including the likes of Coinbase, Square & Palantir.Philip shares rare, behind-the-scenes insights from decades spent bridging Silicon Valley and Tokyo, explaining why Japan is suddenly hot again for global startups—and how to navigate its famously complex corporate and cultural terrain.Topics explored:The four pillars that make Japan a high-margin & high-loyalty market worth crackingLessons from backing companies like Palantir, Square, Coinbase, and Need in JapanWhy corporate money on your cap table can be more risk than reward—especially in JapanWhat founders consistently get wrong when entering Japan, and how to avoid wasting yearsIf you're working on something ambitious, we'd love to hear from you at Coral Capital!Get in touch with us herePhil's Book: https://www.amazon.co.jp/2032年、日本がスタートアップのハブになる：世界を動かす才能を解放せよ-フィル・ウィックハム/dp/4910487042?tag=googhydr-22&source=dsa&hvcampaign=books&gad_source=100:00 Trailer00:48 Introduction03:06 Selling Japan to Startups06:21 The Challenges of Entering Japan09:01 First Steps for Expanding into Japan13:02 Case Studies: Coinbase & NEED16:06 Palantir's Unique Approach to Japan20:03 The Role of Corporates in Startup Growth23:42 Targeting the Right Partners in Japan28:06 Joint Ventures vs Independent Expansion39:12 Keeping Options Open in Japan51:05 Japan's Global Competitive EdgeConnect with Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pwickham/Connect with James:X: https://x.com/james_rineyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrineyConnect with Tiffany:X: https://x.com/tiffanykayoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanykayo/Learn more about Coral CapitalThis episode was produced & distributed with the help of our friends at Atomik Growth.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Andrew Millson, Managing Executive for People and Sustainability at Food Lover’s Market, about the retailer’s partnership with FoodForwardSA to launch the 2025 Hunger Month campaign, which aims to provide 8 million meals to vulnerable communities across South Africa. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tackle Roth IRA strategies, dollar cost averaging, passive investing risks, strategic retirement withdrawals, and more. Whether you're planning early retirement or optimizing your current portfolio, Wes and Christa deliver actionable insights and answer listener questions, including: • Is Passive Investing Creating a Bubble? Are index funds inflating markets? Or do global diversification and ongoing price discovery demonstrate otherwise? Is it a mistake to dismiss all active strategies? • Roth IRA Allocation Roth IRAs often have the longest time horizon. Does that make them ideal for more aggressive, all-stock index fund investing? • How to Diversify an IRA After a Rollover Is it helpful to go beyond S&P 500 funds with mid- and small-caps? Treasuries? Corporates? REITs? Commodities? Energy pipeline investments? • Avoid Paying Roth Conversion Taxes from a Roth? Does it reduce long-term value to use Roth funds to pay taxes on a conversion? Is it okay to spread conversions over several years? • What Is Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)? DCA can help reduce timing risk by investing consistently over time. Is it beneficial for large cash amounts and emotional ease? • Investing a Lump Sum? What About a 50/50 Split? Should you consider investing half up front and dollar cost averaging the rest over several months for balanced risk and reward? • Effective Withdrawal Strategy in Retirement Is it more strategic to pull from bonds/cash rather than stocks in down markets? • Should You Use Target Date Funds? They can be handy early in your career, but do some get too conservative by retirement age? • Is the Reverse Glide Path Worth It? Starting conservative and getting more aggressive later may look good on paper, but does its complexity overshoot its practicality in real life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray White speaks with Marina Madale, Executive for Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN Group, about how the MTN Skills Academy is building Africa’s digital talent pipeline. Focused on empowering youth and women across the continent, the academy offers free, mobile-friendly training in coding, AI, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship. They discuss how MTN is turning access to digital skills into real job opportunities, ensuring that Africa’s young people are not just consumers of technology, but creators of its future 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Wendy Viljoen, Knowledge Specialist in Education at Wesgro’s Edu Invest unit for this edition of Corporates that Care, about a transformative public-private initiative making waves in South African education. Edu Invest, powered by Wesgro in collaboration with the Western Cape Education Department, focuses on expanding access to affordable independent schooling and improving educational resources and services. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strong by Form: From Radical Idea to JEC Sustainability WinnerWhat started as a niche academic research project has become a deep tech startup operating across Europe and Latin America, with millions raised in private funding and grants. Strong by Form developed Woodflow, a technology that turns natural timber fibers into 3D-formed structural materials, enabling strong, lightweight, and carbon-reducing alternatives to concrete, aluminum, and even steel.Their design-driven approach doesn't just replicate wood planks—it reimagines wood as a high-performance composite, shaped by nature's logic and modern computational design.Built in Chile, Designed for EuropeThough most of the founding team hails from Chile, the company was strategically incorporated in Spain to operate within Europe's innovation and regulation ecosystem. Today, the team is 27 people strong and split across Chile, Germany, and Spain.“Europe is tough on regulation—but it's also where real scale is possible,” Andres explains.How Joy Division and Sustainable Slabs Came TogetherYes, their iconic waveform-style logo was sketched in five minutes. Yes, it was inspired by Joy Division. But that aesthetic also represents the undulating structural logic behind their composite designs. Andres' co-founder Jorge, an architect-turned-engineer, originally developed the idea while studying at ETH Zurich. His mission? Create the lightest, most material-efficient structural slab possible—starting with carbon fiber but pivoting to wood for scalability and sustainability.From Friendships to FoundingStrong by Form's founding trio came together through long-standing friendships and complementary skill sets—engineering, digital fabrication, and startup acceleration. When Jorge and Daniel realized they had a revolutionary process but no path to market, they called Andres, who had just left venture capital. He joined to build the business—and soon they were securing grants, awards, and investor interest from forestry giants and mobility leaders alike.JEC Debut: The Wooden Bike Frame That Got Everyone TalkingAt JEC 2025, Strong by Form unveiled a bike frame prototype made entirely from Woodflow, designed using composite logic rather than milled timber. It's a visual and functional proof that their stamped biocomposites can handle form, function, and strength—without carbon-intensive inputs.“This bike isn't a gimmick—it's a signal. We're building with wood the way carbon fiber is used in aerospace,” says Andres.Mobility Is Back on the AgendaWhile construction remains their core focus, Strong by Form is expanding into automotive and micromobility. BMW was one of the first to express interest back in 2019—and is now working with the startup on large-scale, interior and exterior vehicle components. A million-euro grant is fueling development of their advanced pressing process, and they're now actively engaging new partners in bikes, transportation, and e-mobility.Investors, Corporates, and the New PlaybookStrong by Form's investor cap table is as unconventional as their tech: four corporate investors (including Europe's top timber producers and construction leaders) and a mix of impact-oriented VCs. Andres admits they had to throw out the startup rulebook.“The first thing you're told is to avoid corporates. Well, our first investor was a corporate,” he laughs.The result is a founder journey that doesn't follow Silicon Valley tropes—but proves that material science innovation can (and must) be funded differently.Learn MoreStrong by Form – Woodflow technology for carbon-neutral construction & mobilityJEC World – Global leader in composites innovation Be sure to follow Sesamers on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X for more cool stories from the people we catch during the best Tech events!

Investors were caught off guard last week when the Taiwanese dollar surged to a multi-year high. Our strategists Michael Zezas and James Lord look at what was behind this unexpected rally.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Michael Zezas: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Michael Zezas, Morgan Stanley's Global Head of Fixed Income Research and Public Policy Strategy.James Lord: And I'm James Lord Morgan Stanley's, Global Head of FX and EM Strategy.Michael Zezas: Today, we'll focus on some extreme moves in the currency markets and give you a sense of what's driving them, and why investors should pay close attention.It's Thursday, May 8th at 10am in New York.James Lord: And 3pm in London.Michael Zezas: So, James, coming into the year, the consensus was that the U.S. dollar might strengthen quite a bit because the U.S. was going to institute tariffs amongst other things. That's actually not what's happened. So, can you explain why the dollar's been weakening and why you expect this trend to continue?James Lord: I think a big factor for the weakening in the dollar, at least in the initial part of the year before the April tariff announcements came through, was a concern that the U.S. economy was going to be slowing down this year. I mean, this was against some of the consensus expectations at the beginning of the year.In our year ahead outlook, we made this call that the dollar would be weakening because of the potential weakness in the U.S. economy, driven by slow down in immigration, limited action on fiscal policy. And whatever tariffs did come through would be kind of damaging for the U.S. economy.And this would all sort of lead to a big slowdown and a kind of end to the U.S. exceptionalism trade that people now talk about all the time. And I think since April 1st or April 2nd tariff announcements came, the tariffs were so large that it raised real concerns about the damage that was potentially going to happen to the U.S. economy.The sort of methodology in which the tariff formulas were created raised a bit of concern about the credibility of the announcements. And then we had this constant on again, off again, on again, off again tariffs. That just created a lot of uncertainty. And in the context of a 15-year bull market of the dollar where it had sucked enormous amounts of capital inflows into the U.S. economy. You know, investors just felt that maybe it was worth taking a few chips off the table and unwinding a little bit of that dollar risk. And we've seen that play out quite notably over the last month. So, I think it's been, yeah, really that those concerns about growth but also this sort of uncertainty about policy in general in the context of, you know, a big bull run for the dollar; and fairly heavy valuations and positioning. Those have been the main issues, I think.Michael Zezas: Right, so we've got here this dynamic where there are economic fundamental reasons the dollar could keep weakening. But also concerns from investors overseas, whether they're ultimately founded or not, that they just might have less demand for owning U.S. dollar denominated assets because of the U.S. trade dynamic. Now it seems to me, and correct me if I'm wrong, that there was a major market move in the past week around the Taiwanese dollar, which reflected these concerns and created an unusually large move in that currency. Can you explain that dynamic?James Lord:  Yeah, so we've seen really significant moves in the Taiwan dollar. In fact, on May 2nd, the currency saw its largest one-day rally since the 1980s, and over two days gained over 6.5 percent, which for a Taiwan dollar, which is pretty low volatility currency usually, these are really big moves. So in our view, the rally in the Taiwan dollar, and it was remarkably big. We think it's been mostly driven by Taiwanese exporters selling some of their dollar assets with a little bit of foreign equity inflow helping as well. And this is linked back to the sort of trade negotiations as well.I mean, as you know, like one of the things that the U.S. administration has been focused on currency valuations. Historically, many people in the U.S. administration believe the dollar is very strong. And so there has been this sort of issue of currency valuations hanging over the trade negotiations between the U.S. and various Asian countries. And local media in Taiwan have been talking about the possibility that as part of a trade negotiation or trade deal, there could be a currency aspect to that – where the U.S. government would ask the Taiwanese authorities to try to push Taiwan dollar stronger.And you know, I think this sort of media reporting created a little bit of a -- well, not just a little, a significant shift from Taiwanese exporters where they suddenly rush to sell their dollar deposits in to get ahead of any possible effort from the Taiwanese authorities to strengthen their currency. The central bank is being very clear on this.We should have to point this out that the currency has not been part of the trade deal. And yet this hasn't prevented market participants from acting on the perceived risk of it being part of the trade talks. So, you know, Taiwanese exporters own a lot of dollars. Corporates and individuals in Taiwan hold about $275 billion worth of FX deposits and for an $800 billion or so economy, that's pretty sizable. So we think that is that dynamic, which has been the biggest factor in pushing Taiwan dollar stronger.Michael Zezas: Right, so the Taiwan dollar is this interesting case study then in how U.S. public policy choices might be creating the perception of changes in demand for the dollar changes in policy around how foreign governments are supposed to value their currency and investors might be getting ahead of that.Are there any other parts of the world where you're looking at foreign exchange globally, where you see things mispriced in a way relative to some of these expectations that investors need to talk about?James Lord: We do think that the dollar has further to go. I mean, it's on the downside. It's not necessarily linked to expectations that currency agreements will be part of any trade agreement. But, we think the Fed will need to cut rates quite a bit on the back of the slow down in the U.S. economy. Not so much this year. But Mike Gapen and Seth Carpenter, and the U.S. economics team are expecting to see the Fed cut to around 2.5 per cent or so next year. And that's absolutely not priced. And, And so I think as this slowdown – and, this is more of a sort of traditional currency driver compared to some of these other policy issues that we've been talking about. But if the Fed does indeed cut that far, I do think that that's going to put some meaningful pressure on the dollar. And on a sort of interest rate differential perspective, and when we look at what is mispriced and correctly priced, we see the Fed as being mispriced, but the ECB is being quite well priced at the moment.So as that weakening downward pressure comes through on the dollar, it should be reflected on the euro leg. And we see it heading up to 1.2. But just on the trade issue, Mike, what's your view on how those trade negotiations are going? Are we going to get lots of deals being announced soon?Michael Zezas: Yeah, so the news flow here suggests that the U.S. is engaged in multiple negotiations across the globe and are looking to establish agreements relatively quickly, which would at least give us some information about what happens next with regard to the tariffs that are scheduled to increase after that 90 day pause that was announced in earlier in April. We don't know much beyond that.I'd say our expectation is that because the U.S. has enough in common in terms of interests and how it manages its own economy and how most of its trading partners manage their own economies – that there are trade agreements, at least in concept. Perhaps memorandums of understanding that the U.S. can establish with more traditional allies, call it Japan, Europe, for example, that can ultimately put another pause on tariff escalation with those countries.We think it'll be harder with China where there are more fundamental disagreements about how the two countries should interact with each other economically. And while tariffs could come down from these very, very high levels with China, we still see them kind of settling out at still meaningful substantial headline numbers; call it the 50 to 60 per cent range. And while that might enable more trade than we're seeing right now with China because of these 145 per cent tariff levels, it'll still be substantially less than where we started the year where tariff levels were, you know, sub 20 per cent for the most part with China.So, there is a variety of different things happening. I would expect the general dynamic to be – we are going to see more agreements with more counterparties. However, those will mostly result in more pauses and ongoing negotiation, and so the uncertainty will not be completely eliminated. And so, to that point, James, I think I hear you saying that there is potentially a difference between sometimes currencies move based on general policy uncertainty and anxieties created around that.James Lord: Yeah, that's right. I think that's safer ground, I think for us as currency strategists to be anchoring our view to because it's something that we deal with day in, day out for all economies. The impact of this uncertainty variable. It could be like, I think directionally supports a weaker dollar, but sort of quantifying it, understanding like how much of that is in the price; could it get worse, could it get better? That's something that's a little bit more difficult to sort of anchor the view to. So, at the moment we feel that it's pushing in the same direction as the core view. But the core view, as you say, is based around those growth and monetary policy drivers.So, best practice here is let's keep continuing to anchor to the fundamentals in our investment view, but sort of recognize that there are substantial bands of uncertainty that are driven by U.S. policy choices and by investors' perceptions of what those policy choices could mean.Michael Zezas: So, James conversations like this are extremely helpful to our audience. We'll keep tracking this carefully. And so, I just want to say thank you for taking the time to talk with us today.James Lord: I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next one.Michael Zezas: Great. And thank you for listening. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review wherever you listen to the podcast and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Mpho McNamee, Group Chief of Corporate Affairs at Telkom, about the transformative work of the Telkom Foundation. Since 1998, the foundation has been turning classrooms into hubs of learning, where digital tools like smartboards bring subjects like maths and science to life, and young people in rural areas learn coding and tech skills to build their futures. They explore how Telkom is using WiFi to open doors to education and a brighter future, ensuring no child is left offline. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio70See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse! Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week. Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get ready for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with you long after the episode ends! In this episode of Quick Fire Friday, host Amanda Jones interviews Dr. Linda Sands, innovation coach and founder of Adaptology. Linda shares how small business owners can harness the power of curiosity, experimentation, and structured thinking to stay agile and customer-focused. She busts common innovation myths and explains why small businesses are better positioned than large corporates to test, adapt, and create value. She also recommends “The Little Black Book of Innovation by Scott D. Anthony” as a must-read for anyone looking to better understand and apply innovation.

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Bongani Bingwa sits down with Harry Kellan, CEO of FNB, to discuss how the banking giant is championing early childhood development (ECD) in this segment of Corporates That Care. They explore FNB’s impactful initiatives aimed at shaping the future of South Africa’s youngest learners. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Ray-Ann Sedres, Head of the Sanlam Foundation, in this week’s Corporates That Care segment shining a spotlight on businesses driving real change. The conversation focuses on Sanlam’s support for the Youth4Tourism (Y4T) programme, an initiative aimed at empowering young people in the tourism and creative sectors, creating pathways to employment and entrepreneurship across South Africa. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Stephan Livera speaks with Matyas Kuchar about the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, particularly focusing on the BTC Prague conference and the changing demographics of Bitcoin enthusiasts. They discuss the shift in sentiment towards Bitcoin, the importance of education in fostering self-sovereignty, and the role of corporate strategies in Bitcoin treasury management. The conversation also touches on the Czech Republic's unique position in the Bitcoin ecosystem and the upcoming BTC Prague conference, which aims to unite the Bitcoin community and promote individual empowerment.Takeaways

Why hasn't Japan produced more global startup giants?In this special Japan series of Couchonomics with Arjun, recorded in Tokyo and in collaboration with GFTN Forum Japan, Arjun sits down with Jordan Fisher, Venture Partner at Antler and Co-founder of Zehitomo.From the hidden inefficiencies in Japan's service economy to the deeper structural and cultural barriers that limit growth, this conversation explores what it will take to build a more ambitious, globally competitive startup ecosystem in Japan.

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.***This week, we're joined by Matt Jones, Managing Partner at Syensqo, to break down one of the toughest challenges in climate tech: how to exit.With 25 years of experience and a front-row seat to both successful and failed exits, Matt shares:* How to recognize the right window for exiting* The biggest red flags in corporate partnerships* How CVCs think about alignment, strategy, and exits* What founders get wrong when they pitch to corporations* How to make deep tech exits work* … and more! ***⌛TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 Introduction to the episode* 0:54 Climate Tech Exits 101* 02:22 Understanding Exit Strategies for Investors* 04:55 How to assess the exit environment?* 05:47 The IPO Dream: Are Startups Ready?* 07:33 Taking a company public as a CVC?* 08:38 Navigating Acquisitions: Finding Potential Buyers* 11:23 The Role of Corporates in Exit Strategies* 13:53 Is it important for founders to have an exit strategy?* 15:37 Common Mistakes in Engaging with Corporate VCs* 17:35 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Advice***▶️ CONNECT WITH MATT* Matt Jones – LinkedIn* Syensqo | Advancing Humanity***

Bongani Bingwa speas to Steven Zwane, Absa Managing Executive of Corporate Citizenship, about Absa's collaboration with Junior Achievement South Africa (JASA) on the Company Plus Programme, a skills-building initiative for young entrepreneurs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa is joined by Rowan Pybus, CEO of Makhulu Media and Co-Founder of Sunshine Cinema sharing their innovative approach to tackling youth unemployment through the power of solar-powered media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'll quickly find out Mark and Rodney go way back and talk about the old days. What is a corporate credit union these days, and how can it help credit unions in today's marketplace? Rodney takes a deep dive into this topic today.IN THIS EPISODE:(01:40) Rodney shares his professional journey both in landscaping and the credit union space(05:08) Rodney defines a corporate credit union(09:47) Discussion of Mid Atlantic Corporate evolving into Vizo Financial and the business lines offered(14:04) AI service launched to assist credit unions identify and use their data effectively (18:54) Education and webinars provided and following current rules for credit unions(24:35) Who are the most successful clients at VizoKEY TAKEAWAYS: Corporate credit unions, which began in the 1970s and 1980s as liquidity providers for credit unions, have evolved to offer a wide range of financial services, including ACH, wire services, and fraud prevention. The sector has consolidated over the years, focusing on building economies of scale and offering more competitive services.The primary services provided by corporate credit unions today include competitive overnight investment accounts, ACH, wires, bill pay, and fraud prevention. Additionally, services like real-time payments (FedNow) and cyber security have become increasingly important, with a growing focus on helping credit unions protect against fraud and manage risk.A successful relationship with a corporate credit union is built on regular, open communication. Credit unions should utilize corporate services for their excess liquidity and reach out when new needs arise. The goal is to maintain constant engagement, ensuring both parties stay relevant and that credit unions maximize the benefits of available services.RESOURCE LINKSMark Ritter - WebsiteMark Ritter - LinkedInVizo Financial - WebsiteBIOGRAPHY: Rodney May is the Chief Engagement Officer of the $4 billion Vizo Financial. His primary focus is directing all business development functions including marketing, investment sales, product sales, call center, back-office services, correspondent service implementation, core system support/implementation and member services.

Discover the secrets to early retirement and financial independence from a tech industry veteran!In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Kristine Howard, who transitioned from a dynamic career in tech to a life of early retirement, reaching financial independence and personal fulfillment along the way.Key topics discussed:Learn why tracking your expenses is the key to financial freedomMaster the balanced money formula for budgeting successUncover smart investing strategies, including the power of index funds and diversificationUnderstand how aligning your career with personal values can lead to greater satisfactionLearn the “4% rule” and how it can help determine your retirement readinessGain insights into the emotional journey of transitioning to early retirementHear the unexpected benefits of early retirement, including more time for personal growthDiscover the three keys to staying healthy in retirement: staying active, engaged, and contributingWhether you're just starting your career or dreaming of early retirement, don't miss out on these valuable lessons for achieving financial independence and living life on your own terms!  Timestamps:(02:07) Career Turning Points(07:01) Getting into Early Retirement(09:16) Financial Independence vs Early Retirement(10:13) Can We Reach Financial Independence?(11:56) The Shares/Equity Lever(15:43) Working in Startups vs Corporates vs Big Tech(18:34) The Importance of Financial Tracking(23:36) Building Automation & Doing Periodic Reviews(29:17) Focus on the Spending Rather than Income(30:43) Budgeting(33:12) Trade CapEx for OpEx(35:36) Saving & Investing(38:53) On Diversification(41:17) The Importance of Emergency Fund(43:12) How Did it Feel Getting Closer to Retirement?(48:19) The Feeling of Significant Income Drop(51:01) Things Anyone Can Do Even Before Retirement(56:00) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Kristine Howard's BioKristine Howard is an American-Australian residing in Sydney, Australia. Her extensive career features significant roles within technical teams at prominent companies such as Channel 9, Canva, and AWS. She is married to the Snook, and together they share a passion for global travel and culinary exploration. Kristine also expresses her creativity through knitting and sewing, finding joy in crafting handmade items. Notably, she has shared her expertise and insights at over 100 tech meetups, conferences, and events worldwide.Follow Kristine:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/kristinehowardBlog – web-goddess.org_____Our SponsorsEnjoy an exceptional developer experience with JetBrains. Whatever programming language and technology you use, JetBrains IDEs provide the tools you need to go beyond simple code editing and excel as a developer.Check out FREE coding software options and special offers on jetbrains.com/store/#discounts.Make it happen. With code.Manning Publications is a premier publisher of technical books on computer and software development topics for both experienced developers and new learners alike. Manning prides itself on being independently owned and operated, and for paving the way for innovative initiatives, such as early access book content and protection-free PDF formats that are now industry standard.Get a 40% discount for Tech Lead Journal listeners by using the code techlead24 for all products in all formats.Like this episode?Show notes & transcript:techleadjournal.dev/episodes/209.Follow @techleadjournal onLinkedIn,Twitter, andInstagram.Buy me acoffee or become apatron.

In ep 112 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Diane Brooks joins Sam and Mark to talk about being more empathetic in a corporate script, when slowing down your read can really make a point, and we look at what is and isn't a "genuine" laugh in a commercial. Plus there's a grumpy farmer and quite a bit of open-top car fun!Our VO question this week is all about how a previous career can help your voice career by identifying the transferable skills.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Across the world, millions lack access to clean water, reliable energy, the internet and safe transport to take them to education or work. Infrastructure like this is the foundation of a thriving economy - but financing it is a challenge in lower-income countries and those affected by conflict.AssureCo enables private sector investment through the provision of guarantees, mobilising finance for essential projects wherever they're needed most.Our goal? To improve lives, promote climate resilience and economic growth, and alleviate poverty.Script 2(sfx car driving with laughter) It's always good to take a break – maybe an overnight with friends or a mini holiday here in Scotland. But don't take a break from your medicines. If you rely on a repeat prescription, remember to pack it along with your toothbrush… oh…(gentle laugh)…and your clean undies. Whatever you do, don't get caught out, so you can spend more time (having fun sfx) ...enjoying yourself. For more information about managing your medicines, visit your pharmacy - for the care advice you need, whenever you need it. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Diane Brooks trained with Bauer media in 2008, which led to an extensive range of work over the years, including: Radio Commercials, Corporates, E- Learning, IVR/Telephony, Audio Drama, Animation, Gaming, Apps, Audiobooks and Video Narration for numerous types of businesses and organisations all over the world, but especially in Scotland. Diane won the Best Overall Performance for Telephony/IVR at the One voice Awards in London 2019 and was nominated for Best Overall Performance in Audio Drama performance in 2022. In her spare time, she has produced several short films and one feature film. Diane's Website Diane's Facebook page @dianebrooks4098 on Instagram Resources:

A disturbing shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion is spreading through the corporate world. Following US President Donald Trump's lead, some of the world's most powerful companies have rushed to dismantle years of positive work that's been done in this area.Race and gender are central to this discussion, but diversity and inclusion programs concern the whole gamut of non-majority groups in any given setting, including sexual orientation, disability and class. So what does mean to be abandoning policies and initiatives designed to make our societies, organisations and businesses fairer and more equitable for everyone? To remove unjust barriers to entry that have, for too long, locked less-privileged groups out? It's not like, our work is done here.Take, for example, the continued lack of representation of women in the C-suite. The numbers simply don't represent broader society - or brands' stakeholders and customer-bases. Or educational establishments that blatantly favour upper class students from rich families. That's where affirmative action comes in. Talking about merit-based hires and some lofty ideal of a colour/class/gender/disability-blind world is pure nonsense when some of us clearly get a head start over others.Big questions: what's driving brands to drop DEI programs? Did they ever really care in the first place? How do the culture wars play into all of this? Will what's happening in America spread to other countries? And will more big brands follow suit? Is diversity and inclusion officially dead - or just on life support?Tell us what you think? Find Clare on Instagram @mrspressGot recommendations? Hit us up!And please share these podcasts.THANK YOU.In this episode, Clare gives you a masterclass on the history, context and current state of play, then revisits key messages from previous episodes on this topic, including insights from Aja Barber, Lou Croff Blake, Rahemur Rahman and Junior Bishop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can a startup stay agile while scaling—and still innovate?In this episode of The Strategy Gap, we're joined by Dave McMullin, Chief Strategy Officer at Anumana, to dive into the balancing act of startup strategy. With experience spanning biotech giants and high-growth startups, Dave shares his insights on aligning long-term vision with short-term wins, keeping innovation alive while building structure, and staying disciplined in execution. Whether you're leading a startup, scaling a business, or navigating strategic growth, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.Why you'll want to listen:How to balance long-term strategy with real-time pivots in a fast-moving companyThe key to scaling without stifling innovation or creativityA simple yet powerful tactic to ensure strategy doesn't get lost in daily operationsWhat startups can learn from big corporations—and what they should leave behindListen now to The Strategy Gap and get expert insights from Dave McMullin!

Our Head of Corporate Credit Research Andrew Sheets recaps an exceptional year for credit — but explains why 2025 could be a more challenging year for the asset class.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Sheets, head of Corporate Credit Research at Morgan Stanley. Today I'll be discussing the Outlook for global Credit Markets in 2025.It's Monday, Dec 2nd at 2 pm in London.Morgan Stanley Strategists and Economists recently completed our forecasting process for the year ahead. For Credit, 2025 looks like a year of saying goodbye.2024 has been an exceptionally good environment for credit. As you've probably grown tired of hearing, credit is an asset class that loves moderation and hates extremes. And 2024 has been full of moderation. Moderate growth, moderating inflation and gradual rate cuts have defined the economic backdrop. Corporates have also been moderate, with stable balance sheets and still-low levels of corporates buying each other despite the strong stock market.The result has been an almost continuous narrowing of the extra premium that companies have to pay relative to governments, to some of the lowest, i.e. best spread levels in over 20 years.We think that changes. The U.S. election and resulting Republican sweep have now ushered in a much wider range of policy outcomes – from tariffs, to taxes, to immigration. These policies are in turn driving a much wider range of economic outcomes than we had previously, to scenarios that include everything from much greater corporate optimism and animal spirits, to much weaker growth and higher inflation, under certain scenarios of tariffs and immigration.Now, for some asset classes, this wider range of outcomes may simply be a wash, balancing out in the aggregate. But not for credit. This asset class doesn't stand to return more if corporate activity booms; but it stands to still lose if growth slows more than expected. And given the challenges that tariffs could pose to both Europe and Asia, we think these dynamics are global. We see spreads modestly wider next year, across global regions.But if 2025 is about saying goodbye to the credit-friendly moderation of 2024, we'd stress this is a long goodbye. A key element of our economic forecasts is that even if major changes are coming to tariffs or taxes or immigration policy, that won't arrive immediately. Today's strong, credit-friendly economy should persist – well into next year. Indeed, for most of the first half of 2025, Morgan Stanley's forecasts look much like today: moderate growth, falling inflation, and falling central bank rates.In short, when thinking about the year ahead, 2025 may be a turning point for credit – but one that doesn't arrive immediately. Our best estimate is that we continue to see quite strong and supportive conditions well into the first half of the year, while the second half becomes much more challenging. We think leveraged loans offer the strongest risk-adjusted returns in Corporate Credit, while Agency Mortgages offer an attractive alternative to corporates for those looking for high quality spread.Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.