Think Silicon Valley was built by brilliant founders and venture capital? Think again.

Governments have been the secret force behind every major tech breakthrough - and understanding this could be crucial for your success, whether you are an innovator or an investor.

Economist Mariana Mazzucato...

Every time a founder with a hardware idea comes to me for advice, I tell them they're choosing one of the toughest paths in tech.

But sometimes, that path leads to trillion-dollar success stories.

In this episode you'll learn from three stories of hardware innovation: Apple, Tesla and Nvidia.

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Why do some companies nail digital transformation while others just waste millions?

In this episode you'll learn from two very different case studies: Starbucks and Lego.

The founder of Starbucks, the company that pioneered mobile ordering, is now saying they went too far with tech....

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If you think product development comes after business strategy, you're leaving money on the table and falling behind your competitors. Don’t do that.

In this episode, you'll learn why smart business leaders are using prototypes as a strategic weapon - so you can do it too.

You'll...

If you have an idea for an app or a tech business, you can now make a test product in just 15 minutes using AI tools.

But, you have to know how to use them wisely, so you don’t make pretty products that nobody wants.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• The sweet spot for using AI in product...

Have you ever wondered about how to work with developers effectively without becoming one yourself?

It all starts with five simple, non-technical questions.

In this episode, you'll learn what you need to bring to the table for your developers to build a great tech stack.

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You can get your dream job, your dream client or your ideal investor at a tech event. But, going to a tech conference can also be a spectacular waste of money.

So how do you get the former and avoid the latter? Listen to this episode to find out.

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00:00 Introduction

02:00 Why...

How do you make something completely new? And does the process differ if you’re in a tiny start-up or a tech giant like Google?

Listen to this episode to find out.

You will learn from Maria Fernandez Guajardo, Senior Director of Product Management for Gmail at Google. 

You'll...

If you want to understand how tech companies work from the inside, you need to know what product managers do.

People who master this skillset go on to be successful entrepreneurs, run tech companies and become leading venture capitalists.

Microsoft CEO Satay Nadella used to be a product manager,...

If you want to make a successful product, or have a great career, what do you need to focus on today?

Listen to this episode to find out.

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00:00 Introduction 

02:06 Product vs. Marketing Problems

03:00 Job Interview Example

05:11 Experience v Networking

06:41 Retention...

Do you want to know how one of the world’s largest fintech companies stays on top?

Paypal’s innovation strategy is actually simpler and cheaper than you probably think.

Listen to this episode to learn how this $78 billion dollar business keeps coming up with new ideas, so you can...