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...
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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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...
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...
Have you ever wondered why some people find smart innovative solutions to problems, and others stay stuck?
In this episode, you'll learn you a simple technique that innovators use to make new products and solve business challenges.
And you can also use this methodology for any area of...
How can you tell which innovations will last and what’s just hype? Are we in a generative AI bubble?
There is a methodology called the Hype Cycle that venture capitalists use to answer these questions.
But is this methodology foolproof? Find out in today’s episode.
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...Every time you see Login with Facebook or Pay with Paypal on an app, you’re seeing a tech tool called an API.
This tool allows companies to make millions of dollars, reach billions of people, and collect valuable data, if you use it strategically.
Listen to this episode to learn what APIs...
If we know that ChatGPT makes things up, when should we avoid Large Language Models?
Is generative AI really safe to use when it matters?
Listen to this interview with Dr Heidy Khlaaf to find out.
Dr Khlaaf is the Principal Research Scientist at the AI Now Institute focusing on the...
Burberry was the first luxury brand to get on Facebook.
By pivoting their image from fusty old raincoat maker to social media star, the brand appealed to millennials.
The share price rose 4x and the CEO became the highest paid chief executive on the London Stock Exchange!
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