Podcasts about flavilla

How do we come to buy the things we buy, and trust the brands we trust? In this episode, Kathryn is joined by Flavilla Fongang, award winning entrepreneur, activist, and founder of 3 Colours Rule and BLACK RISE. Kathryn and Flavilla delve into the science of persuasion and share strategies on how to captivate audiences, touching on the psychology of storytelling and the role of emotions in decision-making.So join us for a glass of bubbly and dive into the fascinating world of neuromarketing - coming up on Tech Marketers Uncorked.Key takeaways from the episode:Understanding Neuromarketing: Learn all about Neuromarketing - the science of consumer behaviour. It delves into the psychological aspects of how people make purchasing decisions and what factors influence their choices.The Power of Subconscious Influence: Our brains are wired to make quick decisions and seek elements that reassure us that we're making the right choice, and this is important for brands to consider in their marketing strategies.Links & RecommendationsFollow host Kathryn Strachan on LinkedInFollow Flavilla on LinkedInLearn more about 3 Colours Rule here, and BLACK RISE hereBottle of wine uncorked: Laurent PerrierTech Marketers Uncorked is brought to you by CopyHouse, an award-winning B2B content marketing agency for fast-growing technology brands. Learn more at CopyHouse.io Tech Marketers Uncorked is produced by Fascinate Productions

In this episode of The DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Flavilla Fongang, a CEO, brand expert, and diversity champion in the world of FinTech. Flavilla discusses the journey from marketer to entrepreneur, emphasising the significance of authentic branding for inclusivity. She also highlights the importance of diverse partnerships and hiring practices. The conversation revolves around ongoing inclusion efforts and the necessity of diverse leadership. Flavilla's initiatives, such as impactful books and virtual platforms, showcase her commitment to driving change. For more episodes, visit: www.harringtonstarr.com

Flavilla was raised in the ghetto of Paris – starting in a 2-bed flat with her single parent mum and 4 other siblings, it was a difficult start. But she evolved through education, self-teaching and commitment a vision of something better moving through careers in events, fashion and into branding and marketing. It became clear to her quite quickly that she wanted to run her own show so her agency, ‘3 colours rule' was born. Her energy is infectious so you cannot help leaving this episode with a new spring in your step and an optimism for the future. You will take away: Broadening our minds through diversity Working effectively with Gen Z Advocacy for black women in tech Catching difficult stuff early Cultivating a collaborative culture

Flavilla Fongang is a multi-award-winning serial entrepreneur who started her career in oil & gas, then fashion and she influenced the technology sector. She is now an international and multilingual keynote speaker (English & French).  Computer Weekly named her the number 1 most influential woman in tech in the UK among a list of more than 600 women in tech nationwide. She is a neuroscience brand expert covering strategy, design, marketing and customer experience. She is the founder of 3 Colours Rule, an award-winning branding and marketing agency. Mercedes Benz awarded Flavilla the “She's Mercedes” businesswoman award among women such as Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook. She is the author of “99 Strategies to get customers”. She is also the founder of Global Tech Advocates – Black Women in Tech, the 1st largest organisation of black professional women in tech. She published since October 2021, an annual book “The Voices In The Shadow”. A book that features stories of black women in tech and is distributed to secondary schools for FREE across the UK and Ireland. The books are now also archived at The British Library to protect their legacy. She is the enabler and is never afraid to challenge the norms. She is an Entrepreneurship Expert with the Entrepreneurship Centre for Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. She has been a keynote speaker for the most prestigious international events, such as AdWeek, HubSpot, DMWF, MozCon, AdWorld, Upgrade100, CTA, MarTech and many more. She also delivered corporate talks for the following companies: Meta, Toyota, Zoom, Levi's, Microsoft, Deloitte, Amazon, HSBC and many more   In this Episode Alicia and Flavilla discuss: The reality of Growing up black in Paris  Why the UK is a better place for Black professionals to thrive The importance of diverse representation in the media  How to have executive presence  How Flavilla built and established her brand  The best way to approach new business and sales How to make impactful changes within an organisation   Connect with Flavilla here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/flavillafongang/  See more about Flavilla here - https://www.flavillafongang.com/

Join us, as we consider how data-driven insights help businesses and improve their competitive edge in the market. Tsvetelin Anastasov is the founder of Scapebridge, Co-Founder and Vice-President of Tech France Ambassadeurs and Global Tech Advocate.As a data strategist and Tech Ecosystems builder, Anastasov promotes the value of data through his vast range of experience as a tech expert!Stay tuned for more updates and stay connected with us as we bring you engaging conversations with industry experts.To connect with Tvetelin, CLICK HERETo connect with Flavilla, CLICK HERETo find out more about Tech Brains Talk, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

Join Dots Oyebolu on the Marketing Leadership podcast as he speaks with Flavilla Fongang, CEO of award-winning creative agency 3 Colours Rule and award-winning Founder at GTA - Black Women In Tech.Having a great brand always makes selling and marketing significantly easier. It also makes your marketing budget much more effective.Most marketers understand the importance of branding, so why is branding still such a challenge for so many of them?Today, Flavilla discusses why you should build a marketing strategy before executing your product or service, along with some proven tactics to maximize your marketing activities.Highlights include:- How much of marketing is strategy versus execution?- What are the most important ingredients for a great marketing strategy?- How to amplify your marketing activities by using the right technology, even if you have a limited budget.- The approach to targeted content for specific audience segments.- Why your brand and customer retention are intertwined.- Balancing client retention and client acquisition.- Best practices with B2B podcast marketing.- Cost-effective ways marketers can research their own brand, markets and competitors.Resources mentioned:- Dots Oyeboluhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/oyebilan/- Flavilla Fonganghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/flavillafongang/?originalSubdomain=uk- GTA Black Women in Tech | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/gta-black-women-in-tech/- GTA Black Women in Tech | Websitehttps://theblackwomenintech.com/- Google Analyticshttps://analytics.google.com/analytics/web/- Semrushhttps://www.semrush.com/Thanks for listening to the Marketing Leadership podcast, brought to you by Dots Loves Marketing. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.#PodcastSEO #PerformanceMarketing #PodcastAds #MarketingStrategy #MarketingIntelligence #PaidMedia

In this podcast we will differentiate between what AI can truly accomplish versus what may be exaggerated or misrepresented. Gan Zhang is a highly experienced product manager specialising in machine learning, fintech products, and platform development! Drawing upon extensive product management expertise in the market intelligence and e-commerce sectors, Gan Zhang specialises in driving data-focused products encompassing machine learning models, data platforms, and analytics tools. Stay tuned for more updates and stay connected with us as we bring you engaging conversations with industry experts.Join us, as we discern the realistic capabilities and limitations of AI technologies, as well as debunking misconceptions and dispelling myths surrounding AI. To connect with Gan, CLICK HERETo connect with Flavilla, CLICK HERETo find out more about Tech Brains Talk, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

We're thrilled to have Virginie, a global marketing leader (CMO/ SVP Marketing) with 20 years of experience in the consumer and B2B space. Virginie has held leadership positions for companies such as; EE, O2, Ariva, Sky, News UK and BBC.In this podcast, we delve into the immense potential of leaders possessing transferrable skills and explore how these skills can be harnessed to propel business growth. Join us as we uncover the strategies and insights that unlock the full power of these adaptable leaders, transforming businesses and driving success.Virginie is a seasoned expert in digital marketing, specialising in B2C and B2B2C businesses. With a strong focus on app-based and subscription service industries, she excels in driving growth and performance through a comprehensive range of strategies, from branding and customer engagement to SEO, PPC, and influencer marketing.Her expertise in international branding and impactful results has made her a trusted leader in the field, consistently delivering exceptional outcomes for her clients.Stay tuned for more updates and stay connected with us as we bring you engaging conversations with industry experts.To connect with Virginie, CLICK HERETo connect with Flavilla, CLICK HERETo find out more about Tech Brains Talk, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

Launching a Fintech startup comes with unique challenges, and Kristina is here to share her insights on ensuring a successful launch. Kristina sheds light on strategies and best practices for startups to thrive in the competitive Fintech landscape.Kristina Mydlar is an independent Fintech and Supply Chain Finance/Working Capital advisor. With her expertise in Fintech platforms, fundraising for Fintechs, and extensive experience in major financial institutions and Fintech businesses, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.This podcast is designed for tech scale-up companies and marketing professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in the tech industry.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our podcast for more exciting episodes featuring industry leaders and innovators.To connect with Kristina, CLICK HERETo connect with Flavilla, CLICK HERETo find out more about Tech Brains Talk, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

Tech marketing constantly evolves, and staying ahead of the curve can challenge tech scale-up companies. In this webinar, our tech professionals provide valuable insights on how to create a marketing strategy that meets the demands of customers in the tech industry. You'll learn about the latest trends, challenges, and best practices for tech marketing and how to use them to grow your business.Jamie Love is the Founder and CEO of Monumental, a multi-award-winning growth marketing agency with a global client base. Jamie's agency is powered by diversity and LGBTbe accredited.Key Takeaways:- Understanding the latest trends and challenges in tech marketing- Discovering how to create a marketing strategy that meets the demands of customers- Learning about the best practices for tech marketing and how to implement them- Gaining insights into how to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving tech industryThis podcast is designed for tech scale-up companies and marketing professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in the tech industry.To connect with Jamie, CLICK HERETo connect with Flavilla, CLICK HERETo find out more about Tech Brains Talk, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week on Tech Brains Talk, Flavilla is joined by Andrew Wrobel. They discuss how the Ukraine conflict has affected IT businesses still in the country, the business opportunities in Eastern Europe, Africa and India and how you can access them.Andrew Wrobel is the Founding Partner of Emerging Europe, a London-based growth hub, and the leader of the Tech Emerging Europe Advocates community, a part of the Global Tech Advocates network. Trained as a journalist, he specialises in site selection, foreign direct investment, sourcing, technology and innovation, nation branding, and cross-cultural communications.Andrew runs Emerging Europe's research and consultancy teams and co-authors the organisation's flagship annual reports: the Future of IT, the Investment Promotion Report, the Business-Friendly City Perception Index. He is a juror at various international business-related competitions, a location promotion trainer and a media commentator. He has authored and contributed to a number of international business, investment and trade-related publications.[00:11] Episode summary[00:47] Introducing Andrew Wrobel and why Andrew founded Emerging Europe[05:45] Tech in Ukraine[10:01] Emerging Europe's annual report on the future of IT in Eastern Europe[18:14] Strategic partnership opportunities in Eastern Europe[22:00] Expanding in Eastern Europe[29:29] The differences in business opportunities in India, Africa and Eastern Europe[40:10] Andrew's vision of the future for Emerging Europe[43:46] How would Andrew like to be remembered? To connect with Andrew, CLICK HERETo visit Emerging Europe's website, CLICK HERETo download the report, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week on Tech Brains Talk, Flavilla is joined by Anisa Taraj. They discuss ESG, how to develop an ESG strategy, and why you should consider mentoring.A Canadian national, Anisa has extensive experience in developing and implementing social impact, climate change and employee engagement strategies, gained during her years in the technology, banking, finance, insurance and utility sectors. She is based out of Infobip's London office and is currently studying for her Masters in Environment and Business (MEB) from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Passionate about uplifting young people, she volunteers for Shadow to Shine, an organization that helps young people reach their full potential through skills training, work experience and mentoring.[00:11] Episode summary[00:45] Introducing Anisa[05:04] What is ESG?[09:37] How to measure ESG[12:45] How to navigate an IPO as an SME[15:24] When do you need to hire an ESG director?[18:16] How to develop an ESG strategy[25:34] How to transition into an ESG career[29:24] Why is mentoring important to Anisa?To connect with Anisa, CLICK HERETo visit Infobip's website, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Ed Hemburrow. They discuss Ed's entrepreneurial journey, the challenges in the insurtech industry, and how Ed is disrupting his industry. With more than 22 years of experience in the insurance industry, Ed Hemburrow is Chief Operating Officer at EIP Limited, a Global InsurTech100 company that provides market-leading software solutions to new or existing providers of subscription-based insurance.Ed joined EIP in 2009 from Telefonica O2, where he was responsible for device insurance and the launch of the first iPhone insurance products. Prior to O2, he worked for The Carphone Warehouse across a number of roles. In his position as EIP's COO, Ed has launched several multi-million-pound insurance schemes across Europe, overseen the successful deployment of EIP's software solutions into 10 markets, and led the operational and client-facing departments of EIP through a continued period of rapid growth.[00:11] Episode Summary[00:45] Introducing Ed and Ed's entrepreneurial journey[05:27] Challenges in the insurtech industry[10:48] How is EIP disrupting the insurtech industry?[21.46] Accelerating client growth whilst boosting your own[26:39] What makes a great COO?[30:49] Ed's learnings from his career[34:20] How does Ed want to be remembered?To connect with Ed, CLICK HERETo visit EIP's website, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Clwyd Probert. They discuss systemisation, SEO and how to determine SEO success.Clwyd is the CEO and found of Whitehat, a digital marketing agency based in London.Clwyd has been involved with starting, growing and selling multiple successful businesses both in the UK and the USA. He is the entrepreneur business owners turn to for strategic planning & business growth through his unique and innovative sales and marketing campaigns. He brings a multi-disciplinary background from the world of science & technology, sales & marketing and global professional services knowledge which has been gained in different industries and multiple countries. Most recently in London and prior to that in New York.[00:11] Episode Summary[00:48] Introducing Clwyd[03:51] Clwyd's entrepreneurial journey [06:55] Clwyd's approach to system methodology and systemisation[17:35] Determining success in SEO[21:52] Finding SEO success early on[31:01] Clwyd's favourite SEO tools[35:53] Clwyd's thoughts on Web3[39:11] How would Clwyd like to be remembered?To connect with Clwyd, CLICK HERETo visit Whitehat's website, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Bianca Rangecroft, Founder and CEO of Whering. They discuss Whering's exciting future, the app startup growth journey and Bianca's experience of being on Dragons Den.  Bianca is fluent in five European languages and holds a first-class Bachelor's degree in History and Politics from SOAS & LSE, with a special focus on Africa and the Middle East, as well as a Master's degree in Management (Merit) from Imperial College Business School. She spent the first 4.5 years of her career in Banking, first at Barclays Investment Management and then in Goldman Sachs' consumer division in London (working on fashiontech IPOs like Stichfix & Farfetch). She is a board member of Imperial College's Alumni Advisory board, the London Chapter President for Unite2030, an UNLEASH 2019 and 2020 Global Talent and a committee member of Ubuntu, a South African charity and Textiles2030 signatory. She was a finalist in the Pitch UK, Elle x Bossbabe, shortlisted for WOTC award, We Are Tech Women's award and winner of the Most Disruptive Tech award at UNLEASH 2019, EUTOP50 founders 2021 award and a frequent podcast and TV guest (BBC's Dragon's Den).[00:11] Episode summary[00:54] Introducing Bianca[04:13] Bianca's entrepreneurial journey with Whering[08:03] The lessons learned from developing Whering[14:02] Successful strategies for user growth[18:53] Learnings from scaling a tech business[24:19] The experience of appearing on Dragons Den[29:17] Keeping resilient throughout the startup journey[34:13] Bianca's vision for Whering's Future[36:10] How would Bianca like to be remembered? To connect with Bianca, CLICK HERETo visit Whering's website, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this week's episode, Flavilla hands over hosting duties so she can talk about all things marketing and branding and give some great advice for any tech startups currently developing their brand. She discusses the most common mistakes she sees tech startups make, the difference between marketing and branding and how to build the foundations of a successful brand. Flavilla Fongang is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, and an international and multilingual keynote speaker. She is a neuroscience brand expert covering strategy, design, marketing and customer experience. Flavilla is a recognised leader in marketing as she created the D.A.C. system and The Beyond Marketing Approach which has helped so many brands successfully grow their business.[00:10] Introducing Flavilla[03:06] What are the most common mistakes that tech startups make in their branding and marketing?[06:43] What are the unique opportunities and challenges in marketing tech companies?  [09:21] What is the difference between branding and marketing?[13:12] Brand marketing vs product marketing[18:32] Planting the seeds for brand success[23:09] Giving opportunities to younger generations[27:11] How does Flavilla want to be remembered? To connect with Flavilla, CLICK HERETo visit 3 Colours Rule's website, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Matthew Nelson. They discuss ESG reporting, Net-Zero and how to use your ESG data to improve business performance.Matthew is an engaging, versatile, and innovative financial services professional with 20+ years of experience in investment banking, investment management, asset management, technology, consulting, and corporate sectors.Matthew founded Arivu, the blockchain-powered ESG platform, after recognising a market opportunity to improve how companies manage and report their sustainability information.  Arivu combines a powerful set of data aggregation and change-alerting tools with blockchain/distributed ledger technology and helps companies around the world as they transition to Net-Zero.[00:11] Episode summary[00:50] Introducing Matthew Nelson[04:14] Net-Zero and the path to reducing global emissions[05:20] What is ESG?[08:15] Chain reporting in Arivu's platform[13:23] Utilising technology to solve ESG issues[18:16] Identifying business opportunities through ESG data[22:02] Changing behaviours to improve ESG performance[26:07] Tackling 'greenwashing'[29:50] How Arivu integrates tokenisation and blockchain into its ESG reporting platform[32:40] How does Matthew want to be remembered?To connect with Matthew, CLICK HERETo visit Arivu's website, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Simba Mamboininga. They discuss integrating technology into investment management, how to lay the groundwork for future success and market trends in the technology space.Simba is a co-founder of Devlin Mambo, the investment management consultancy. He leads the firm's Transformation advisory and implementation practice, and he sees great opportunity for the investment management industry to really embrace technology so they can be slicker and more engaging. He also leads the firm's research on how the recent focus on sustainability has impacted the investment process, and has published numerous thought leadership articles on this topic too.[00:11] Episode summary[00:55] Introducing Simba and Simba's entrepreneurial journey [04:16] Integrating technology into investment management[08:54] Laying the groundwork for future success[12:15] Making the most out of your data. [16:23] Choosing strategic partnerships to increase your value proposition[19:09] Market trends to watch[26:20] How does Simba want to be remembered? To connect with Simba, CLICK HERETo visit Diversily's website, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Marissa Ellis. They discuss the value of diversity in the tech industry and the importance of 'purpose' in business.Marissa Ellis is an advisor, speaker and best selling author. She is the founder of www.diversily.com and a thought leader in ‘inclusive intelligence' with over 20 years of experience in the tech sector. Diversily helps organisations unlock collective brilliance by taking a more human-centred, purpose-led, collaborative approach to business. They transform leadership, strategy and culture - all with an inclusive lens. Marissa is hugely passionate about creating a fairer, more equitable future for us all, where technology can help us solve, not create, some of the world's greatest challenges.[00:11] Episode summary[00:45] Introducing Marissa [02:17] Marissa's entrepreneurial journey with Diversily [07:01] Moving business and leadership from exclusive to inclusive [16:09] The importance of diversity in tech [17:59] Preventing diversity from being a 'tick-box exercise' [21:12] The importance of 'purpose' in business[29:45] Influencing change from the bottom-up[35:37] What does Marissa wish she knew sooner[36:27] How does Marissa want to be remembered To connect with Marissa, CLICK HERETo visit Diversily's website, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Bolaji Sofoluwe. They discuss market expansion and business internationalisation.Bolaji is an internationalisation and market expansion expert with over twenty years of experience in general consulting, strategy and banking. Her role as Managing Director of the Enterprise Trade and Knowledge Group, UK has involved providing companies and businesses with the right representation and knowledge to enter and expand across African markets. She has personally supervised the execution of projects in over 32 African countries.[00:11] Episode summary[01:00] Introducing Bolaji[03:08] Bolaji's entrepreneurial journey [05:11] What opportunities does Africa have for businesses?[06:54] What are the most common barriers for businesses looking to expand into new markets?[11:32] ETK Group's role in business internationalisation and technology[18:24] When is the best time to expand?[22:50] The difference between traditional and tech entrepreneurship [26:51] The benefits of being on civil advisory boards [30:07] What does Bolaji wish she knew sooner?[33:19] Bolaji's advice for speculative investors [34:59] How does Bolaji want to be remembered To connect with Bolaji, CLICK HERETo visit ETK Group's website, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Fungai Ndemera. They discuss CheckUp Health and how Fungai is pioneering digital transformation in the health space.With more than 20 years of experience in business leadership, Fungai is a Nurse and a  Great British entrepreneur award winner, a STEM ambassador and an Angel Investor. Through this experience, she has learnt to be resilient, strong and realised that the best business lessons are learnt through failures. That's how her passion for technology and creative solutions were born.  Her most recent venture won an opportunity to be funded by Innovate UK. Realising the challenges faced with shortages of doctors and the impact of COVID 19 on chronic patients, especially the racially diverse group. This helped marginalised patients receive free health monitoring devices and clinical service through CheckUp Health, a tele-health platform and app.[00:11] Episode summary[01:00] Introducing Fungai[02:30] Fungai's entrepreneurial journey with CheckUp Health[12:19] Digital transformation in the health space[24:03] CheckUp Health's achievements (so far)[28:12] How did Fungai's background influence her entrepreneurial journey?[29:25] What's next for CheckUp Health[30:25] What have Fungai's learnings been?[32:53] How does Fungai want to be remembered? To connect with Fungai, CLICK HERETo visit CheckUp Health's website, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Esther O'Callaghan. They discuss utilising Web3 to tackle youth unemployment. From being the first female DJ/producer to own a specialist vinyl store in Manchester's Northern Quarter and producing major international festivals and events to now running a fast-growing Web3 careers platform and being part of the first all-female De-Fi delegation to the European Parliament (with some waitressing, window cleaning and IronMan training in between), it's been an incredibly unique journey. With over 20+ years of experience across UK Govt, Local Authority, NDPB's, CSR, ESG, ED&I, the arts, culture, music, and third sectors, Esther has dedicated her life to tackling youth unemployment, resulting in hundreds of thousands of children and young people supported nationally and worldwide.[00:11] Episode summary[01:26] Introducing Esther[03:56] Creating the fastest-growing Web3 carrier platform to tackle youth unemployment [10:22] What is the Metaverse and Web3?[12:09] What are the benefits of Web3 for recruitment [18:17] What is the value in hiring younger individuals [24:32] The role of government in tackling youth unemployment[29:21] Where does entrepreneurship come from? [32:22] Learning from your failures [34:28] Giving a voice to younger generations[36:13] What is the future of hundo?[37:08] How does Esther want to be remembered? To connect with Esther, CLICK HERETo visit hundo.careers' website, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

The London Tech Leaders show is back with season 2! In this episode our host Jack Moore welcomes Flavilla Fongang. Flavilla Fongang is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, an international and multilingual keynote speaker (English & French). She is a neuroscience brand expert covering strategy, design, marketing and customer experience. She is the founder of 3 Colours Rule, an award-winning branding and marketing agency. Flavilla was awarded the “She's Mercedes” businesswoman award by Mercedes Benz among women such as Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook. She is the author of “99 Strategies to get customers”. She is also the founder of Tech London Advocates – Black Women in Tech, the 2nd largest organisation of the TLA group. She published in October 2021 “The Voices In The Shadow”. A book that features stories of black women in tech and is distributed to secondary schools for FREE across the UK and Ireland. She is the enabler and never afraid to challenge the norms.Flavilla and Jack come together to discuss diversity and branding in the technology space, and more.To find out more about London Tech Leaders including our in-person events, head over to our website https://www.londontechleaders.io/WeShape - Technology ConsultancyWeShape is a technology consultancy focusing in the DevOps, Digital, Data and Cloud space.

The final instalment of the Women in Tech Series is upon us. And what a series it has been!This week, branding expert, marketing entrepreneur, ‘Black Women in Tech' founder and all-around super-woman Flavilla Fongang, joins Kerensa and Gareth for a memorable chat!This value-filled conversation covers everything from the moment she landed in the UK, unable to speak a word of English, and then going on to complete two degrees and a MA in International studies; through to her advice on building a personal brand,  overcoming adversity through confidence and perseverance. We also talk about the formation of ‘Black Women in Tech' and how to cultivate confidence and ambition to fulfil your career aspirations. 06:00 - Flavilla's Personal Brand07:50 - Challenges of the Past11:20 - Taking Ownership13:26 - Work/Life Balance16:57 - What Books has Flavilla been most inspired by?22:00 - Motivation behind setting up Black Women in Tech28:55 - Women and STEM Subjects31:00 - Cultural differences for women careers between UK And France32:30 - Flavilla's Advice34:20 - Tips about confidence36:50 - Branding Mistakes

This week, Flavilla is joined by Naomi Timperley. They discuss how you can put people at the centre of your growth strategy.  Naomi is the co-founder of Tech North Advocates and GSI. Proud to be in the top 50 Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Naomi is an experienced growth and innovation consultant with established relationships across the UK. She has extensive experience working with start-ups and growth businesses particularly in the tech, digital and creative sectors.  Naomi has been a mentor for 8 years and mentored several hundred businesses. She is an Honorary Industry Fellow at the University of Salford Business School and chair of the Industry Advisory Board. Naomi also sits on the board of charity Digital Inc and social Enterprise PIE. She was previously Chair of Future Everything and Capital Pilot. [00:11] Episode summary[00:56] Introducing Naomi[02:50] Naomi's business journey[10:14] Do tech companies need to be in London?[12:45] What prevents tech startups from growing[16:27] Strategies for tech business growth[17:28] Putting people first in organisations [22:46] Attracting young talent through education [28:27] Morality in business [34:50] How does Naomi want to be remembered To connect with Naomi, CLICK HERETo visit Tech North Advocate's website, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Cynthia Davis. They discuss Cynthia's journey from consultancy to successfully scaling a tech business led on brand purposeCynthia Davis is the CEO/Founder of BAME Recruitment and Co-founder of Diversifying.io. As a multi-award-winning CEO, motivational speaker and diversity and inclusion specialist, Cynthia is passionate about improving equal opportunities for people from all walks of life by encouraging and motivating the next generation of leaders. Cynthia is a mentor to young adults via the Stephen Lawrence Trust Mentorship Programme and a fellow of St Georges College Leadership Fellowship in Windsor. She is also Chair of the Board for Pop Up, a social enterprise working in collaboration with educational, literary and cultural organisations to enable children, empower teachers and engage families from all walks of life to read more widely and creatively. Cynthia founded BAME Recruitment in 2015, and later co-founded Diversifying.io in 2019. She remains committed to delivering inclusive recruitment, consultancy and event services and helping businesses reach more qualified candidates from diverse communities and other underrepresented groups. Cynthia is dedicated to aligning candidates to the right organisations with inclusive cultures that help them to flourish and enhance the businesses they are working for. [00:11] Episode summary[00:55] Introducing Cynthia[02:46] Cynthia's journey to creating Diversifying.io[05:58] The value of diversity in the workplace[10:42] What has driven Diversifying.io to achieve so much success[14:47] Attracting top talent in tech[21:48] What impact is Diversifying.io having?[25:49] Cynthia's failures and successes [29:22] What was Cynthia's journey to getting funding for her businesses? [37:12] How would Cynthia like to be remembered To connect with Cynthia, CLICK HERETo visit Bame Recruitment's website, CLICK HERETo join the Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about the 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Matt Gilpin.Matt Gilpin founded Sprift (which stands for: ‘Smarter Property Information Technology') in 2016, following the frustration of being unable to easily source the property data he required for his buy-to-let portfolio. He is driven by a desire to improve the quality of data available, and to create a smoother home buying and selling process.Following his first property investment in 1999, Matt bought and sold many properties in the years that followed. For each investment he would spend hours collating property information and data from a variety of sources. Although not from a tech background, he was sure there must be a way of aggregating all data and presenting it in one place, hence the idea for Sprift was born. It was also apparent to Matt at this time, that this would also be an issue for the wider house-buying public.[00:11] Introducing Matt[02:30] Matt's journey to creating Sprift[12:30] Changing the status quo in the property industry[14:22] The importance of perseverance[16:12] The importance of listening to customers  [19:22] Hiring for startup success [29:17] What kept Matt motivated?[37:01] How does Matt want to be rememberedTo connect with Matt, CLICK HERETo visit Sprifts' website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Jamie Love. They discuss how to achieve monumental growth using effective digital marketing. Jamie Love is the CEO and Founder of Monumental, London's growth marketing agency. He is a leader in the field of Digital Marketing with a specific focus on acquisition. Jamie has a number of entrepreneurial triumphs under his belt, has created and taught digital marketing syllabuses globally and is a public figure in the LGBT community. He has been featured in most UK press and media and has an online following of over 30,000 people.[00:11] Episode Summary[01:10] Introducing Jamie[03:07] What led Jamie to creating Monumental[04:50] What commitments are required to scale and grow?[06:28] The importance of adopting new marketing channels[09:50] Jamie's advice for young tech entrepreneurs[14:57] Understanding younger audiences[19:21] Championing marginalised groups in marketing[23:59] Securing PR opportunities for Jamie's clients[26:20] What has Jamie learned from growing his business[32:50] How would Jamie like to be rememberedTo connect with Jamie, CLICK HERETo visit Monumental's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Seyi Awotunde. They discuss NFTs and Seyi's entrepreneurial journey.Seyi Awotunde is an entrepreneur whose journey is currently featured in a BBC documentary as well as one of the selected tech founders for the 2021 Barclays Black Founders cohort. He has remained the man in the arena - despite all the obstacles he has overcome. Imminently Seyi is launching the first luxury NFT marketplace called Deliciae, which has already gained the attention of leading celebrities and brands. [00:11] Episode summary[01:07] Introducing Seyi[03:02] Seyi's entrepreneurial journey[09:46] Changing public perceptions of NFTs[12:58] The future of NFTs in an increasingly digitised world[15:42] Getting started with NFTs[16:59] Determining the value of an NFT[19:54] Combining NFTs with virtual reality with Deliciae[31:51] What's next for Seyi?[33:12] How would Seyi like to be remembered? To connect with Seyi, CLICK HERETo visit Deliciae's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week, Flavilla is joined by Stephen Nundy. They discuss how tech companies can secure investment from an investor or venture capitalist. Stephen is an experienced technologist and engineer with a passion for setting strategy, introducing technology innovation and building high-performing teams for ambitious global businesses. Stephen leads our investing in Digitalisation and Deep Tech companies where he has led transactions in AI/ML, B2B SaaS, and Data Analytics companies among others. As CTO he additionally advises the broader investment team on wider opportunities whilst performing technology and product due diligence. As part of the Lakestar value-add platform, he advises portfolio companies on product and technology-related matters as well as setting Lakestar's internal technology strategy.[00:11] Episode summary[01:07] Introducing Stephen[04:45] Securing tech investment in the U.S vs Europe[09:28] Underrepresentation in investing[14:50] Hindsight in investment [17:03] Stephen's takeaways from working at Goldman Sachs [20:55] What attracts Stephen to a tech investment [27:35] ESG and its effect on investment[30:18] The importance of European tech sovereignty[41:47] How would Stephen like to be remembered? To connect with Stephen, CLICK HERETo visit Lakestar's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Tessa Clarke. They discuss how she's leveraging technology to solve one of the worlds biggest problems - food waste.Tessa is Co-Founder & CEO of OLIO, a free app tackling the problem of food waste by connecting neighbours with each other, and volunteers with local businesses, so that surplus food can be given away, not thrown away. OLIO has grown to over 4 million users in 5 years. She met her co-founder Saasha Celestial-One whilst they were studying for their MBAs at Stanford. Tessa is passionate about the sharing economy as a solution for a sustainable world, and about ‘profit with purpose' as the next business paradigm.To connect with Tessa, CLICK HERETo visit OLIO's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Dominic Monkhouse. They discuss how to scale a tech company successfully. Dominic is a proven architect of business growth. As managing director he headed up teams that scaled two UK technology service firms from zero to £30M a year in less than 5 years. Now as a business coach, he helps other CEO's and their teams by working from the "Management Lab'' on his farm near Salisbury. A regular public speaker, podcast host, and author; he aims to share the tips that really work, with his growing audience of business leaders, and give as many unfair advantages as possible.To connect with Dominic, CLICK HERE To visit Monkhouse & Company's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by William Wells. They discuss how can satellite data and machine learning measure sustainability in farming and help to optimise food production.Will founded Hummingbird Technologies in January 2016, where the business spent its first year developing Machine Learning algorithms at the Imperial College technology incubator. Prior to this, Will spent 10 years in the Finance and Investment sector. This included M&A and other special advisory roles at Citigroup and Lincoln International, as well as investment management at the successful multi-billion dollar Highclere global equity fund, where he was also a Partner. Will grew up on a farm and is a keen sportsman. He holds an MBA from INSEAD Business School and a First Class MA Honours degree in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh. Will sits on the Board of a Royal Marsden cancer charity and Math Engine plc, a UK public investment fund.  To connect with William, CLICK HERETo visit Hummingbird Technologies website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Alexander Fahie. They discuss experiential learning and social responsibility at scale.Alexander Fahie is the Founder and CEO of B-Corp, Ethical Angel. A VC backed, award-winning experiential learning tool used by some of the worlds largest companies and causes in over 23 countries.  Alexander graduated from Newcastle University with a BSc in Politics with Economics and then spent 7 years working in investment management. In his spare time he enjoys sailing. Alexander is a trustee of International NGO, Kidasha.To connect with Alexander, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Edward Upton. They discuss how understanding your data builds client loyalty and increases client lifetime value.Edward is founder of Littledata, and an expert on ecommerce analytics and strategy. He blogs about all things web analytics, and is a certified service partner for Google Analytics. Edward also advises companies on product development and scaling technology. Previously a product manager, and founder of Teachable, a marketplace for teachers to share digital education resources. He holds a Masters in Psychology and Philosophy from Magdalen College, Oxford.To connect with Edward, CLICK HERETo visit Littledata's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by David Biden. They discuss how to automate an organisation for increased productivity.David Biden has been advising organisations on how to practically apply modern technologies to their business for many years. His passion now lies in helping complex organisations unlock the full potential of their own people through the use of Intelligent Automation, while improving the lives of the citizens and customers they support. To connect with David, CLICK HERETo visit Foundry4's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Lukasz Rzeczkowski. They discuss how technology can solve health care problems.Lukasz Rzeczkowski is the founder and chief development officer at Trustedoctor. Previously, he was capital markets senior salesperson in Intesa Sanpaolo, GFI Group and Knight Capital Europe focused on structured credit trading.Lukasz is a board Member of Polish City Club and a Governor of the Royal Wolverhampton School, and is also the founder and a player of a basketball club/team "Soaring Eagles" in London.He is passionate about digital health, angel investing, professional network and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).To connect with Lucasz, CLICK HERETo visit Trustedoctor's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Raj Goodman Anand. They discuss how to create great content your audience craves for while developing your brand voice.Raj Goodman Anand is the founder of Goodman Lantern, a team of native English content writing and software development services that help businesses sell better and grow faster. An engineer by profession, he has founded three startups, raised capital, and taken one venture from zero to acquisition. He has not only had a flourishing career within startups but also with large and mid-sized organisations, working on launching startups or new products within them. Products he has built have made companies an income in excess of £55m. Raj has also won BusinessWeek's Europe's Young Entrepreneur (2007) and has been named one of Revolution Magazine's 50 Most Influential People in Digital (2009). He has spoken at various venues including the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, British Library, and several universities including LSE. Raj and his entrepreneurial ventures have had coverage in The Telegraph, Guardian, BusinessWeek, and Observer.To connect with Raj CLICK HERETo visit Goodman Lantern's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Nejc Skoberne. They discuss how tech companies can learn about growth from the world of E-Sports.Nejc is the Head of Product Growth at Fnatic. Looking after the growth of Fnatic's revenue, fan following and end-to-end user experience online. Before joining Fnatic, he started the International Growth function at Coinbase, lead Growth & Product teams at Uber, and was part of the early team at TransferWise. To connect with Nejc CLICK HERETo visit Fnatic's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Alex Stephany. They discuss the the untapped opportunities of Tech for Good.Alex Stephany is the Founder and CEO of Beam, the world's first platform to crowdfund job training for homeless people and support them into skilled work. Since launching in 2017, Beam has raised more than £1m in donations, helping hundreds of homeless people start work in sectors facing skills shortages. Before Beam, Alex was CEO of JustPark where he led the largest ever crowdfunding round for a tech startup at the time. An expert on the sharing economy, Alex has authored a book called The Business of Sharing, which was published by Macmillan in 2015. He has also advised the Mayor of Seoul on collaborative technology.To connect with Alex, CLICK HERETo visit Beam's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Simon Halberstam . They discuss the biggest law mistakes tech companies makeSimon holds English and French Law degrees and has over 25 years of experience acting for technology providers and digital agencies. His work is focused on the drafting and negotiation of contracts for those providing or procuring technology or digital services and advising on data protection and all aspects of Intellectual Property and data protection law.To connect with Simon CLICK HERETo visit Simons Muirhead & Burton LLP's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Limvirak Chea. They discuss how technology can simplify your journey to the car mechanic.Limvirak Chea is the Co-Founder and CEO at Fixter, the first online end-to-end car maintenance service provider in the UK. The idea for Fixter first developed in 2017, after identifying a gap in the market for an intermediary offering that supports independent car garages as well as streamlining car maintenance for drivers. Prior to Fixter, Limvirak worked at Google, AOL France and Eventbrite.  To connect with Limvirak, CLICK HERETo visit Fixter's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Alex Moss. They discuss how tech companies can grow their profit without growing their headcount.Alex is a Director at FireCask, a multi-award winning online marketing and web design agency in Manchester. With a background in technical SEO, he has been working in online marketing since its infancy. Nearly 20 years later, he works with both small businesses and startups to global brands on a range of projects. He has written the chapters on Technical SEO for two of the latest Econsultancy SEO Best Practice Guidelines. He also speaks at numerous industry conferences and events as well as writing for a number of industry publications.As well as co-owning FireCask with his wife Anna, he also co-owns an Italian wine and aperitivo bar with her called Basil + Lily, as well as separately launching another business (this time not with his wife) called Millie & Henry, a brand aimed at helping you and your dog have the best walk of its life!To connect with Alex, CLICK HERETo visit FireCask's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Radek Stejskal. They discuss how to be cost effective expanding your engineering team in Central Europe.Radek Stejskal is the CEO and co-founder of the Software house ADAMAPP. They started their journey in 2012 with focus on building digital platforms, mobile apps, web apps and AI technologies. Besides running the business, he loves to do meditation, long walks in nature and Yogalign and exercises.To connect with Radek, CLICK HERETo visit ADAMAPP's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Campbell Murray. They discuss how B2B ecommerce can reduce supply chain challenges and support small businesses.Campbell's career has spanned a range of global commercial & technical roles primarily in the tech industry.  He has led large complex deals including M&A transactions whilst holding senior level roles in Vodafone , Intuit & Bazaarvoice amongst others. In corporate life, Campbell has been a catalyst for innovation and is passionate about the lean startup mindset regardless of the organisation's size. He worked on many innovative new concept launches including mobile payments, the kindle, LBS & Blockchain.Since 2015, Campbell has pursued several opportunities as a founder or co-founder in a range of tech sector business models. He has also invested in & advised a number of disruptive startups and was a ‘dragon' on the UK Wayra VC launch.Campbell led the 4 VC Series A round in Takestock.com in 2015 and pioneered the circular business model change required for the food industry. He followed this up with the launch of SouqBox.io – the world's first dedicated platform as a service for B2B companies seeking to launch an on line ecommerce or marketplace presence.Campbell has won multiple awards and accolades throughout his career. He has also led and mentored great talent that has gone on to flourish in a broad range of commercial and non commercial environments.Campbell has an undergraduate BSc from the University of Glasgow, an MSC (Strathclyde), MBA (Henley) & Post grad in Blockchain from Oxford University (Saïd BS).To connect with Campbell, CLICK HERETo visit souqbox.io's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

Ali Palmer, Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Consumer and Telecoms Practice, talks to Flavilla Fongang, MD, Brand Strategist, Author, International Keynote Speaker, BBC Brand Advisor, Founder of TLA - Black Women in Tech.Talking to senior women across sectors reveals some fascinating insights into their journeys and what they are most passionate about. Ali and Flavilla reflect on many things including; leadership style, her thoughts around Inclusion and Diversity, and how she takes her people on the journey with her.

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Catherine Stagg-Macey. They discuss how to lead tech organisations through a crisis.Executive coach, coach supervisor and mentorHelping people have meaningful conversationsCatherine works with the senior leaders and their teams from start-ups to large organisations using a blend of methods including systems thinking, process work, non-violent communication, and creative tools like poetry, drawing and journaling. She has spent over twenty years in the technology and insurance sectors.Her focus is to help clients have the conversation with themselves or their teams that they are unable to have on their own. Client's highlight her unwavering focus on seeing the possibilities, and facing the difficult conversations with empathy, intellect and humour.From the foundation of a degree in Computer Science, she has experience in a wide range of roles from programmer, project manager, leader and strategy advisor. She retrained and certified as a coach in 2012, and now runs her own business. Her clients include a range of large insurers, and early stage startup companies in the technology and consulting sectors. She specializes in working with startup teams to be intentional about their leadership impact and the emerging culture.In addition to her coaching work, she DJ's Friday nights, is a business mentor on the women mentorship program for the Cherie BlairFoundation and mentors people through the 12-month CTI Leadership development program.To connect with Catherine, CLICK HERETo visit Conversations At The Edge's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Dominic Atkinson. They discuss how technology can help people find a more fulfilling careerDominic is the co-founder of Stay Nimble are a social enterprise building a unique digital platform to provide career and work performance coaching services to help people find, re-skill for and thrive in better work. He has spent the last two decades leading organisations, coaching individuals and building software applications to make business better. Following training as an occupational psychologist, he worked at a senior level in Media & Entertainment and subsequently has led three start-ups. He is a Fellow of the RSA and a member of the British Psychological Society.To connect with Dominic, CLICK HERETo visit Stay Nimber's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Callum Adamson. They discuss the power of composable talent model in order to stay agile and reduce fragility.Callum Adamson is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Distributed; a tech-enabled software delivery solution with globally distributed teams, that delivers better software, at faster speeds and with more visibility than any comparable solution. Callum believes that distributed teams and the products that enable their adoption at scale will be to this era what the factory was to the industrial revolution.To connect with Callum, CLICK HERETo visit Distributed's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Roly Walter. They discuss how technology can make managers better coaches.Roly Walter is a people tech entrepreneur and founder of Appraisd, the online performance management system. He started his business from his garden shed. Now with £1m annual recurring revenue and hundreds of international customers, he tries to maintain a strong presence in his young children's lives.To connect with Roly, CLICK HERETo visit Appraisd's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Lanre Osibona. They discuss how can Africa achieve inclusive prosperity through digital transformation.Passionate about Africa and a long-time proponent of its digital transformation. Former SSA to the Nigerian President on Technology (for 5 years), with international, private sector experience spanning over 17 years.Founder & CEO of The Foresight Group, a collaboration of three uniquely distinct private limited companies that have come together to form an alliance to support Africa's digital transformation. A group of independent companies with interwoven expertise namely –Foresight Innovation Consulting, Foresight Knowledge Hub, and Foresight Seeds Fund– our venture capital.To connect with Lanre, CLICK HERETo visit The Foresight Group's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Mathew Megens. They discuss how technology can change people's money behaviour for good. Mat Megens is a former electrical engineer and investment banker turned technology entrepreneur.  Born and raised in Canada, his professional career has brought him from Canada to the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom as well as to numerous developing countries (including Kenya, Tanzania, Bangladesh and Pakistan) through his work with World Bank Group Company IFC.  He was an early innovator in global supply chain finance and the limitations of this space-inspired HyperJar.  HyperJar is building the world's happiest, smartest way to spend your money - without debt and without regret in a way that fits with your life.To connect with Mat, CLICK HERE To visit HypeJar's website, CLICK HERE Join Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERE To find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Riaz Kanani. They discuss the power of choosing your dream clients. Riaz is the founder and CEO of Radiate B2B, a pioneering sales and marketing platform that builds trust within target stakeholders at enterprise companies through advertising and identifies who is in the market today. It is one of the primary building blocks for account-based marketing strategies today. Riaz has been an early adopter of scaled account-based marketing, writing and speaking extensively on the topic and executing new approaches that have led to multiple award nominations for account-based marketing technology and campaigns.Prior to building Radiate B2B, Riaz built one of the world's largest video advertising networks and after exiting to Silverpop scaled its presence internationally and helped to define best practices for B2B marketing in marketing automation and content marketing before it exited to IBM to create its marketing cloud platform.He has sat on the DMA email marketing council helping to set best practices for the email marketing industry, judge its awards and help shape data privacy and the use of data in the UK. He regularly speaks and writes on the intersection between marketing, business and technology, its best practice, and future trends. To connect with Riaz, CLICK HERE To visit Radiate B2B's, CLICK HERE Join Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERE To find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Reece Couchman. They will discuss how tech companies can provide a better customer experience while improving customer lifetime value. Reece Couchman is the founder & director of The SaaSy People, a 100% UK based support service provider offering outsourced customer support to businesses. Reece founded The SaaSy People in 2019 having seen a gap in the market for UK based, customer-focused, outsourced support.Previous to The SaaSy People Reece ran a global support organisation for a telecommunications company, spending time living in the UK and the USA. To connect with Reece, CLICK HERE To visit  The SaaSy People's website, CLICK HERE Join Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERE To find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Peter Wood. They discuss the myths of cryptocurrency. Peter Wood is the CEO and Co-Founder of CoinBurp. He leads the company's vision and product strategy. He was still a student when learned about Bitcoin mining. He teamed up with a friend and invested £1000 to form BitBroker - a trading business built on top of LocalBitcoins, which later turned over £100m in 4 years. He then took a portion of these profits to create CoinBurp, to fill an important gap in the cryptocurrency market.To connect with Peter, CLICK HERE To visit Coinburp, CLICK HERE Join Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERE To find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Taylor Udell and Ryan Goldman. They discuss the untapped opportunities of Opensource.Taylor Udell is a Product Manager at FOSSA. She leads the product initiatives around FOSSA's Licensing Compliance product. Prior to FOSSA, Taylor was an early member of the Heap Analytics team. When she's not building products, you can find her curled up with a good book.  Ryan Goldman is VP of Marketing at FOSSA, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He previously built and led marketing teams at Pendo ($1B valuation), Sentry (Series C by NEA and Accel), SignalFx (acquired by Splunk for $1.05B), Cloudera (IPO in 2017), and Cisco. Prior to tech, Ryan worked in international development for NGOs in Washington, D.C., focusing on education policy, social entrepreneurship, and microfinance. He moonlights as a music journalist and founded a social network for music lovers with members in 30 countries. To connect with Taylor, CLICK HERE To connect with Ryan, CLICK HERE To visit FOSSA's website, CLICK HERE Join Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERE To find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Richard Alberg. They discuss how EdTech is changing the work environment. Richard is the founder and CEO of MWS Technology Ltd, a company he launched in 2009 after a successful career in psychometric testing and HR technology. MWS provides an innovative SaaS platform, called Aptem, that vocational training and employment services providers use to deliver their contracts.Since launching MWS has received the following recognition:·       Winner of the LinkedIn European Business StartUp Award·       Winner of the Microsoft BizSpark Award·       Finalist in the National Online Recruitment Awards·       Gold award winner at the National e-Learning Awards·       Silver award winner at the IT Training Awards·       Selected for inclusion in Telegraph European Startup 100 List·       One of the final nine in the Cabinet Office Innovation LaunchPad·       Selected for inclusion in Real Business Future 50 List·       Highly Commended at ERSA Awards – Innovation category·       Winner of the ICT – platforms and applications category of the 2019 EducationInvestor Awards.Prior to MWS, Richard founded Psychometric Services Ltd (PSL). PSL developed and published psychometric tests and was a pioneer in the field of online recruitment, integrating assessment with recruitment workflow software. The company was purchased in November 2006 by Kenexa, a NASDAQ HR solutions provider that was in turn acquired by IBM. Whilst completing his earn-out, Richard became a Senior Vice President at Kenexa and was responsible for their European and then their Asia-Pacific businesses.Richard Alberg is also a founder and director at Corndel Ltd, a fast-growth apprenticeship training provider with a blue-chip client base. Since founding the company in October 2016, Corndel has grown to over 200 staff and 3,500 apprentices.Richard is a shareholder and advisor to several businesses, including as a non-executive director of Protocol Holdings Ltd. In 2019 Richard completed a three-year term as chair of Launchpad Recruits and in 2017 he completed a two-year term as Chair of North Hertfordshire College, a £35m turnover education provider.Richard lives in North West London and is married with two adult children.To connect with Richard, CLICK HERE To visit MWS Technology Ltd.'s website, CLICK HERE Join Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERE To find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Daniel Brett. They discuss the power of data and the increased risk of cyberattacks. Daniel Brett is the Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder at CounterCraft. Daniel is highly accomplished in achieving outstanding B2B growth for visionary companies and contributes over 15 years of marketing expertise to the business. His deep industry knowledge and understanding of consumer behaviour enables him to thrive in new markets and achieve rapid sales success on a global scale.To connect with Daniel, CLICK HERE To visit CounterCraft's website, CLICK HERE Join Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERE To find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Ben Hookway. They discuss the power of language analytics.   An innovator in language analytics, Ben Hookway is the CEO of Relative Insight, an organisation that helps brands and agencies effectively engage with their customers by understanding how different audiences speak.Ben took Relative Insight from a university spin-out to a high-scale platform used by leading customer-focused organisations such as Unilever, Disney, and Sky.With 20 year's experience in the early-stage technology market, Ben has founded, funded, and exited companies. He spent 6 years in the USA and has had extensive experience in China, South Korea, and Taiwan with startups and $1bn corporations. To connect with Ben, CLICK HERE To visit Relative Insight's website, CLICK HERE Join Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERE To find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Bretton Putter. They discuss the challenges of hybrid teams and remote teams. Bretton Putter is an expert in company culture development, consulted by companies and leaders worldwide on how to design, build and develop a strong, functional company culture. He is the CEO of CultureGene a Culture Leadership Platform helping high-growth companies build strong, functional cultures. Prior to founding CultureGene Brett ran an international executive search firm working with high-growth tech companies to expand their executive teams across Europe and the USA. His first book Culture Decks Decoded was published in 2018 and his second book, Own Your Culture: How to Define, Embed and Manage your Company Culture will be published in September 2020. He writes a popular blog on culture-driven companies and is a sought-after speaker.    To connect with Bretton, CLICK HERETo visit CultureGene's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Zandra Moore. They discuss how to compete with tech company giants.Zandra Moore is the CEO and joint-founder of Panintelligence, a leading business intelligence and analytics software developer. She has over 20 years' experience of working in the technology sector, and her passion for enabling businesses to drive performance through data insights and analytics is highly infectious. Prior to working for Panintelligence, Zandra ran her own software solutions consultancy business and has founded a range of local B2B networking organisations, including LeanIn Leeds – a network of over 550 professional women, holding regular monthly events. She is particularly proactive in promoting Northern tech and women in tech and regularly gives talks and participates in panel discussions aimed at furthering these causes (eg. speaking for FinTech North at events across the Northern Powerhouse). Zandra is on a mission to make the industry accessible for everyone. In a sector that continues to suffer a gender imbalance, inclusivity is at the core of Panintelligence, from gender to disability. Its aim is to make sure everyone enjoys the same opportunities. In 2018 Zandra was recognised as the female CEO of the Year in the English Women's Awards, North.To connect with Zandra, CLICK HERE To visit Panintelligence's website, CLICK HERE Join Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERE To find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Ozzi Jarvinen. They discuss how to do remote work effectively and grow without losing company culture.Ozzi is a 4th generation entrepreneur. Born in Tampere, Finland, and starting the first business back in 2003. Due to interest in international business and geo arbitrage Ozzi made the move to Thailand in 2006 and since have called the tropical paradise his home.In 2010 Ozzi founded Iglu in Chiang Mai Thailand. Iglu was bootstrapped from Ozzi's spare bedroom and in 10 years, has grown into mid-size software consulting business that currently employs over 200 people with more than 30 different nationalities.Iglu is a remote working community representing an international network of companies, with over 200 digital professionals from 37 countries employed.They provide digital services and talent resources at competitive rates to clients worldwide.To connect with Ozzi, CLICK HERETo visit Iglu's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

BIO: Flavilla Fongang is a Top 5 most influential tech woman. She is the author of 99 Strategies to get customers, International Keynote Speaker, BBC Brand Strategist, Brand Growth Coach, Branding & Marketing Agency MD, TLA Black Women in Tech Founder, and Tech Brains Talk Podcast. STORY: When Flavilla started a personal branding consultancy, she made the mistake of charging by the hour. This made her lose money, and people perceived her low rates as a reflection of her services. LEARNING: Don’t align yourself with followers who pay less. Align yourself with leaders who will pay premium rates.   “Align yourself with the leaders, not the followers.” Flavilla Fongang   Guest profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/flavillafongang/ (Flavilla Fongang) is a Top 5 most influential tech woman. She is the author ofhttps://amzn.to/3fLxjDR ( 99 Strategies to get customers), International Keynote Speaker, BBC Brand Strategist, Brand Growth Coach, Branding & Marketing Agency MD, TLA Black Women in Tech Founder, andhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6XtB8CJSuNLJoCc35m5rnH?si=pyOeDldUTHam4qOWQampmw&nd=1 ( Tech Brains Talk Podcast). Worst investment everFlavilla worked in oil and gas and then later decided to become a fashion stylist who self-taught herself. She read a lot of books and learned about becoming a fashion stylist. Flavilla then quickly realized that people were very interested in personal branding, so she became a brand consultant. Not following her own adviceFlavilla would often advise her clients to pick a niche, but she couldn’t bring herself to pick one out of fear of losing opportunities. She was working with clients in all sorts of niches. So she became a jack of all trade. Another huge mistake Flavilla made with her business model was charging by the hour. People would comment about how cheap she was, and cheap is not good as it’s often viewed as a reflection of your value. Now the problem with the hourly rate is that if you are very efficient and good at what you do, you lose a lot of money. This is what happened to Flavilla. She realized that she was doing it wrong and started using value-based pricing. Lessons learnedDon’t align yourself with followers; align yourself with leadersIf you align yourself with followers, you’ll be going for the lowest bracket instead of the higher bracket. When you charge people more, they tend to trust you more and see you as the best in what you do. So leave the time-wasters who are always looking for a bargain; go for the top-notch clients who will value what you do. Andrew’s takeawaysSell an outcomePeople are always willing to pay a lot for transformation, but they pay a small amount for knowledge. So sell an outcome. Actionable adviceDouble your price to lockout time-wasters, and you will only have people that really enjoy working with you and value what you have to offer. No. 1 goal for the next 12 monthsFlavilla’s number one goal for the next 12 months is to get herself out of the equation. She believes she’s become her own burden as much as her own strength. People love who she is and want to work with her. But she needs to get herself less involved in the management of her business.   [spp-transcript]   Connect with Flavilla Fonganghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/flavillafongang/ (LinkedIn) https://web.facebook.com/flavilla.fongang (Facebook) https://twitter.com/FlavillaFongang (Twitter) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XtB8CJSuNLJoCc35m5rnH?si=pyOeDldUTHam4qOWQampmw&nd=1 (Podcast) https://www.flavillafongang.com/ (Website) Andrew’s bookshttps://amzn.to/3qrfHjX (How to Start Building Your Wealth Investing in the Stock Market) https://amzn.to/2PDApAo (My Worst Investment Ever) https://amzn.to/3v6ip1Y (9 Valuation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them) https://amzn.to/3emBO8M (Transform Your Business with Dr.Deming’s 14 Points) Andrew’s online programshttps://valuationmasterclass.com/ (Valuation Master Class)...

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Kim Monney. They discuss how high-performing teams grow their revenue without hiring more staff. Kim is the co-founder and  COO  of  Howamigoing,  a  London-based  HR  tech start-up that helps employees of small to medium size businesses succeed, by getting better feedback, more often.  In a  world of tick-the-box annual performance appraisals, Howamigoing is changing the game for the  40%  of people who want to receive better quality feedback at work and the 91% of people who want a better process.  Howamigoing placed at #21 in the 2020 UK Startups 100. Kim grew up in  New Zealand where she led marketing teams for two of the ‘big four" banks and gained her Chartered Marketing qualification before moving to London in 2012.  In the UK, she’s led marketing and product teams in some of the country’s most successful tech businesses including  Tesco.com  and  Just  Eat.  Her experience working in world-class businesses with terrible performance management and feedback processes spurred her on to co-create Howamigoing.   Kim is also an alumni of Seth Godin’s altMBA. To connect with Kim, CLICK HERETo visit Howamigoing's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In today's episode, Flavilla is joined by Will Critchlow. They discuss why SEO is more than keywords and how to do it right at different stages of your business.Will Critchlow recently sold Distilled, the business he co-founded in 2005, to digital marketing agency Brainlabs. At the same time, he spun out SearchPilot, their technology business into an independent startup. He's now splitting his time between running SearchPilot and guiding SEO efforts at Brainlabs.To connect with Will, CLICK HERETo visit SearchPilot's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Kimeshan Naidoo. They discuss how to sell tech products to the education sector.Kimeshan Naidoo is a South African computer scientist and technology entrepreneur. He is the CTO & Co-Founder of Unibuddy, a London-based EdTech Company. Unibuddy has become one of the fastest-growing education technology startups in the world, to date helping over 250,000 students to decide where and what to study across 300 universities in over 30 countries. Unibuddy has raised $12 million to date and has offices in London, New York and Bangalore. Naidoo graduated from the University of Cape town with a BSc in Electrical Engineering. He moved to the United Kingdom in 2015 and graduated from University College London with an MSc in Computer Science. He was recently listed on the 2020 Forbes 30 under 30 list.To connect with Kimeshan, CLICK HERETo visit Unibuddy's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by David Bloch. They discuss how not to fail your digital transformation. David Bloch is a New Zealand born technologist specialising in data science and artificial intelligence.  His track record spans twenty years in emergent technologies focusing on software development, digital activation, and adoption strategies to create compelling solutions to business problems. David recently joined Domino Data Lab as an evangelist to promote their enterprise-class data science platform.  David also partners with many startups providing advice, mentoring, and growth strategies based on his experience as a founder and consultant for technology companies.To connect with David, CLICK HERETo visit Domino Data Lab's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Marisa Bryan. They discuss how to scale and attract talent towards your tech brand whilst building diversity and a great company culture remotely.Marisa Bryan is an internationally experienced talent leader in the tech industry and Head of Client Operations at Scede - Europe’s go-to talent partner when it comes to building and scaling teams from Series A and beyond. With more than fifteen years of experience in all aspects of talent acquisition and a strong voice for empowering women in leadership throughout her career, Marisa has held senior roles at the likes of Criteo, LinkedIn, Apple and Google - focusing on modernising the practice of talent acquisition to deliver success. To connect with Marisa, CLICK HERETo visit Scede's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

This week on The Whin Big Podcast, Katie speaks with Flavilla Fongang, expert brand strategist and founder of 3 Colours Rule and TLA Black Women in Tech. In this inspiring episode, Katie and Flavilla talk about creating on-brand content, marketing through relationships and reaping the real (and realistic) benefits of PR opportunities. Flavilla also talks about the magic that comes from unearthing the soul of your brand and gives a few tips on how you can discover yours.You can find all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode in the shownotes at thewhin.co/podcast

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Charlie de Rusett. They discuss how technology can stimulate innovation. Charlie de Rusett is a serial entrepreneur, currently the founder of Idea Drop - idea management software that allows organisations to harness the collective brainpower of their stakeholders, solve business challenges faster, increase collaboration and employee engagement, analyse the results and action the most impactful ideas. He previously founded Vine, a regional UK publishing group that was acquired by Local World, a division of Trinity Mirror, in December 2013. He also co-founded Yellowball, a full-service creative consultancy, of which a majority stake was acquired in February 2015. Charlie de Rusett has wide and deep experience working globally with organisations of all sizes to build and implement high-impact innovation strategies, processes and tactics that become hard-wired into their organisations and deliver tangible results, ROI and success. Charlie is also regularly sharing his knowledge and experience at various client events as well as external events and Summits. To connect with Charlie, CLICK HERETo visit Idea Drop's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Simon Potter. They discuss how technology can improve communication to capitalise on the diversity of global teams. An Australian-born Londoner living in France, Simon Potter is the CTO & co-founder of Kwiziq - the AI language learning platform.  A technologist with a passion for languages, he has spent his career helping technical and business teams of all sizes and backgrounds communicate effectively. Kwiziq is the natural culmination of this experience and helps learners achieve genuine fluency in a second language as efficiently as possible.  Thanks to a brilliant team spread across 6 countries, the company has been nominated 3 times for Best AI product in EdTech at the prestigious CogX festival of AI in London.  Simon and his co-founder, Gareth, were awarded 2018 BMWi UK EdTech founders of the year. To connect with Simon, CLICK HERETo visit Kwiziq's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Jodok Betschart. They discuss how technology can save the event industry. Jodok is CEO & Co-Founder of Evenito, the next generation event management software that revolutionizes the way you plan, organise and deliver events of any complexity. Evenito's vision is to empower event organizers to create more impactful events, by providing the tools to reduce organisational efforts and make time to focus on the creative aspects of delivering a sustainable and innovative event experience.Being very numbers-driven, Jodok went the traditional finance path, studying Finance at HSG St.Gallen and working 5 years for Aberdeen Standard Life in investment and sales teams.Events were always part of his life. For more than 15 years he has been fascinated by the event industry, organizing a wide variety of business events. Always looking for a scalable solution within the industry he co-founded the company in December 2016 to change the way events are organized.Jodok is now based in London, where he opened their third office, next to Zürich and Hamburg. He is a passionate jazz pianist and loves the sport that gives you the extra kind of adrenaline rush. To connect with Jodok, CLICK HERE To visit Evenito's website, CLICK HERE Join Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERE To find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE

When you are in a new city where you don't speak the language it would be so easy and comfortable to mix people who look and sound like you but my guest today Flavilla Fongang chose to do the opposite when she arrived to study in the UK.  Instead, she came up with an interesting formula that took her outside her comfort zone, involved food and Eastenders but got the desired result of learning English in 2 months. Flavilla Fongang is the Founder of 3 Colours Rule an Award-Winning Creative Agency.  She is also one of the most influential tech woman, author of "99 Strategies to get customers", an International Keynote Speaker, founder of TLA – Black Women in Tech,  BBC Brand Strategist, Brand Growth Coach and host of Tech Brains Talk Podcast. Guest Information LinkedIn Flavilla Fongang 3 Colours Rule - Creative Branding & Experiential Marketing AgencyTwitter  Subscribe using your favourite podcast app via Apple Podcasts Spotify Deezer Stitcher SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher  Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners.  I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you've listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk I appreciate you and your support 

When you are in a new city where you don't speak the language it would be so easy and comfortable to mix people who look and sound like you but my guest today Flavilla Fongang chose to do the opposite when she arrived to study in the UK. Instead, she came up with an interesting formula that took her outside her comfort zone, involved food and Eastenders but got the desired result of learning English in 2 months. Flavilla Fongang is the Founder of 3 Colours Rule an Award-Winning Creative Agency. She is also one of the most influential tech woman, author of "99 Strategies to get customers", an International Keynote Speaker, founder of TLA Black Women in Tech, BBC Brand Strategist, Brand Growth Coach and host of Tech Brains Talk Podcast. Guest Information LinkedIn Flavilla Fongang 3 Colours Rule - Creative Branding & Experiential Marketing AgencyTwitter Subscribe using your favourite podcast app via Apple Podcasts Spotify Deezer Stitcher SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once youve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk I appreciate you and your support

Flavilla, c'est l'histoire d'une femme… qui décide de quitter la France à 22 ans pour rejoindre Londres, sans parler un mot d'anglais, et qui en quelques années devient l'une des références féminines de la tech en Angleterre. Brand Strategist, Speaker International, BBC Brand Advisor, fondatrice de Black Women in Tech (1 300 membres), éditrice du podcast Tech Brains Talk, nommée “She's Mercedes” businesswoman, invitée au Palais de l'Élysée par le Président de la République… elle dirige son agence de 7 personnes « 3 Colours Rule » et fait partie du Top 5 des femmes les plus influentes dans la Tech londonienne. Elle qui a commencé par accompagner ses clientes dans le cadre de leur relooking, elle travaille désormais pour des marques comme Facebook, WeWork, BBC… et est véritablement partout ! Son dada ? Le branding personnel. Dans cet épisode d'1 heure, elle révèle ses secrets de branding, les 4 types de contenus que les gens aiment, comment elle a fait pour devenir une des références dans son secteur d'activité, comment elle a fait pour organiser toutes ses activités (et notamment déléguer un maximum), comment elle a fait pour écrire un livre et enfin comment elle a conseillé ses clients lors de la crise de la Covid-19. Et parce que nous n'aurions pas pu ne pas en parler, elle nous livre une liste d'outils à ne pas manquer pour gagner en productivité… et en visibilité (Hootsuite, Limelist, Slack...).  Bref, un épisode qui te bouge, qui te fait sortir de ta zone de confort, de ton canapé… et de tes croyances. Et comme Flavilla le dit si bien « Ceux qui réussissent ne sont pas forcément les meilleurs mais ceux qui ont les meilleures opportunités », vous savez ce qu'il vous reste à faire… saisir l'opportunité d'écouter cet épisode ! Flavilla sur LinkedIn :  https://www.linkedin.com/in/flavillafongang/ 3 Colours Rule :  https://www.3coloursrule.co.uk/london-branding-agency/ Tech London Advocates : https://www.techlondonadvocates.org.uk/working-groups/black-women-in-tech/#:~:text=TLA%20Black%20women%20in%20tech,to%20black%20women%20of%20talent.

Award-winning businesswoman, Flavilla Fongang shares her rise in business with the hosts this week. 3 Colours Rule, the London creative branding agency focussed on tech companies. The company has worked with established brands such as BBC, WeWork, HSBC, Facebook and plenty others, to name a few. www.3coloursrule.co.uk/london-branding-agency

If you're struggling to get customers for your business, then Flavilla Fongang, the effervescent managing director and founder of 3 Colours Rule, an award-winning creative branding and neuromarketing agency, has written a book 99 Strategies To Get Customers. In today's fantastic conversation, Flavilla talks about some of her favourite strategies from the book, so grab a pen and paper and take note of how to get the most out of your business. But Flavilla isn't someone who has just one plate spinning at a time. She's a serial entrepreneur. An international speaker. She's a brand ambassador for the BBC. She hosts the Tech Brains Talk podcast providing insights and advice to tech entrepreneurs and companies. She's also the founder of Tech London Advocates (TLA) for Black Women in Tech, where she puts black women on a pedestal. We discuss the thousand women that Flavilla now has in the UK in TLA, and how TLA is doing fantastic work to promote equality for women and black women in technology. This is a really illuminating conversation, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. On today's podcast:Tech brains talkBeing the only black woman at tech networking events99 strategies to get customers How to have a great brandHow to attract diverse candidates when recruitingNeuro-branding and neuro-marketingLinks:Podcast - Tech brains talkEpisode - How to become a lucky tech millionairePrepaid financial servicesTech London Advocates (TLA) for Black Women in Tech