Podcasts about warneford

On this episode of FYI, Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous and Analyst Andrew Kim sit down with Matthew Warneford, the mind behind Dubit. Over the past two decades, Dubit has transformed from its humble beginnings into a pioneer of virtual fashion within gaming platforms like Roblox. Warneford shares the journey of Dubit, shedding light on the early days of online multiplayer gaming and the evolution into crafting digital identities through fashion. Warneford discusses how brands are leveraging platforms like Roblox to engage with a younger audience through immersive retail experiences rather than traditional marketing strategies. Join us at the intersection of technology, fashion, and commerce to learn how these elements are forging a new path for both virtual and real-world business models.Key Points From This EpisodeThe origin of Dubit from multiplayer gaming roots to pioneering virtual fashionEvolution of digital identity and its growing focus on the identity aspect rather than functionalityHow brands like Adidas are using platforms like Roblox for immersive retailRoblox's dual retail model: web/app-based catalogs and 3D in-game storesThe strategy behind embedding stores within popular games to drive sales Enhancing customer engagement and sales within virtual platformsThe emergence of virtual commerce User-generated 3D content as the next significant trend powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI)Challenges and opportunities of brand differentiation in digital spaces

Jen spoke to Louise Warneford about her pregnancy journey. After 18 miscarriages, Louise was able to have a healthy baby boy aged 48!

This week Tim Warneford is in Stockton-on-Tees to speak to Graham Fitzgerald, general practice and audit director at Baldwin Accountants. As well as dealing with commercial organisations, Graham specialises in the education sector, providing audit and advisory services and working with over forty academy schools including an increasing number of multi academy trusts.    On this episode we cover:   How they entered the academy client market Rapidly expanding through word of mouth recommendations Applying passion and expertise to the sector Charity accounting not being straightforward Giving clients a lot of free support early on Retaining clients through this 25% of their work being academy based now Academies being different to commercial clients People working in the sector finding it very rewarding Enjoying making a difference to children’s education Additional revenue schemes still being available for academies Many schools being blighted by lack of resources Other schools renting out their resources for cash Been frustrated about how few academies do financial due diligence How can suppliers partner to form collaborations to further help academies Tim wanting to find a pilot to support as above Previously been in the SFA’s in the best interest to convert, but are there lessons we can learn from this If a school transfers and gets into deficit there can be a lot of issues Do the SFA put money back into schools that are failing or into the larger MAT? Being governed by accounting standards Lack of clarity when pushing new projects through Some academies and schools sitting on next to no reserves Rewards for schools getting returns in on time GAG pooling pros and cons If academy trusts know what their funding is going to be they can play ahead The change of policy and government being very frustrating Most of the risks being outside of the hands of the clients Hoping that his legacy is that they have made a difference, working with schools not against them                

Tim Warneford is in London’s West End with Lara Harvard and Zoe Forbes from Ecosphere and Gareth Williams from Eden Sustainable talking about how schools and academy trusts can both save money and also be much greener by installing better energy systems and also their exclusive offer available to both academy trusts and state schools. On this episode we cover: Eden Sustainable working with academy trusts and state schools that offer free solar systems to save bills Agreeing to buy power from the solar system available at much cheaper rate The specifics needed from the school to do this Schools not always buying well with energy Clean, green energy being key in fight against climate change Eden Sustainable giving schools a lump sum up front Ecosphere rolling out a plan across Brighton and Hove schools Rolling out large solar PV projects Looking at schools in a holistic way; lighting, roof, all energy Expecting to save schools up to £30,000 a year Many schools in end of year deficit Vital for schools to receive further funding Eden Sustainable flexible when it comes to inflation rate of the PPA Schools needing to understand their current rates and how they are metred Giving talks to get the pupils on board too Reducing CO2 emissions being a big win Reducing school costs also being a big win The Pickwell Foundation, supporting charities acting on climate change and people displacement Eden Sustainable take care of all of the planning, building control, all upfront costs, installation, insurance and maintenance of the panels Panels can last over 25 years 20-25 lease arrangements available Can also help boost green flag credentials A low risk-versus-reward balance for schools Current major projects in the pipeline How the climate change message is key for everyone Eden Sustainable being happy for anyone to pick up the phone and have a chat              

Episode 58 | What is a WARNEFORD? and why can it make you $$$ in Real Estate? by Dave Stockbridge

Jordan Brown might be known as the driving force behind the Rube Goldberg Machine (Episode 093) or as a gigging bassist around London, but for his latest project, he's gone totally '80s. Under the name Nostromo, he's released the nine-track homage to analog synth soundtracks from that time period, Synchestral Works Vol. 1. It's everything a kid born in the early-to-mid-70s could want in a nostalgia trip through the sounds of films scored by the likes of Giorgio Moroder or Tangerine Dream, and he does so with reverence, not irony (well, not completely). Hear his interview with host Mark Ashby about the impetus for creating a different sort of album than he's ever done, the thought process for making digital technology sound analog, and how he got help for the obligatory vocal track that closes the album -- just like they did on your favorite movie scores in 1985. Next, a talk with music journalist and Innerviews founder Anil Prasad about where he sees the sorry state of artist compensation in the era of streaming music. He's long advocated for a different approach when it comes to paying musicians fairly for their creations, and he has some thoughts about how to combat the creeping demise of worthwhile art in the name of "free stuff." Finally, you'll hear "Closer," the latest single from (iam)warface, a band who is trying to use Spotify to their advantage (and profiled in Episode 120). See if you think their strategy is a good one and whether you want to assist them in reaching their goal. Nostromo: http://nostromoproject.bandcamp.com Innerviews (Anil Prasad): www.innerviews.org (iam)warface: www.iamwarface.com Featured songs/excerpts: Nostromo: "The Battle for Nebula 359," "Water on Mars," "Training to Be the Best (Montage Music)," "Reason in the Black (featuring Glitterwølf)," "Love Theme," "The Hero We Need" Mahavishnu Orchestra: "Birds of Fire" (iam)warface: "Closer" "Like" Progtopia on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Progtopia and www.facebook.com/groups/1380357308874546/) and follow Progtopia on Twitter (@Progtopia) to send a message about the show and to receive news about current and upcoming interviews. Thanks for listening!