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Talking Future

Talking Future

By Entrepreneurs' Forum

Welcome to the new podcast series by the Entrepreneurs' Forum, Talking Future, where we talk to North East entrepreneurs about their work, their lives and especially their views on the future and how they are innovating as they plan ahead.
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Talking Future: Stephen Irish, Hyperdrive Innovation (Episode Six)

Talking FutureOct 21, 2020

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Talking Future: Sam Harrison, Animmersion (Episode 18)

Talking Future: Sam Harrison, Animmersion (Episode 18)

In this episode of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Sam Harrison, co-founder and CEO of Animmersion about immersive digital experiences and the future of visual communication technology including mixed, virtual and augmented reality.  

Dec 01, 202125:14
Talking Future: Jonathan O'Halloran, QuantuMDx (Episode 17)

Talking Future: Jonathan O'Halloran, QuantuMDx (Episode 17)

In episode 17 of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Jonathan O'Halloran about QuantuMDx's 'handheld laboratory' Q-POC, its use in detecting cancer and COVID, and its exciting future.

Oct 27, 202128:44
Talking Future: Prof Che Connon, CellulaREvolution (Episode 16)

Talking Future: Prof Che Connon, CellulaREvolution (Episode 16)

In the season one finale of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Prof Che Connon of CelluaREvolution about lab-grown meat and the future of the industry. With thanks to our partner The Encore Group for supporting this episode.

Jun 30, 202133:54
Talking Future: Dr Arnab Basu, Kromek (Episode 15)

Talking Future: Dr Arnab Basu, Kromek (Episode 15)

In this episode of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Dr Arnab Basu, CEO of Kromek, about detection technology, its use in identifying dirty bombs and in helping discover early-stage diseases, and the future of the industry. With thanks to our partner Ward Hadaway for supporting this episode.

May 26, 202132:16
Talking Future: Scott White, PragmatIC Semiconductor (Episode 14)

Talking Future: Scott White, PragmatIC Semiconductor (Episode 14)

In this episode of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Scott White, CEO of PragmatIC Semiconductor, about ultra-low-cost and flexible electronics, the future of the semiconductor industry and ultra running. With thanks to Kieron Goldsborough and Narrative for being this episode's sponsor.

Apr 27, 202137:06
Talking Future: Brian Palmer, Tharsus (Episode 13)

Talking Future: Brian Palmer, Tharsus (Episode 13)

In this episode of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Brian Palmer, CEO of Tharsus, about robotics, automation and the workplace of the future. With thanks to Gary Fawcett and Brewin Dolphin for being this episode's sponsor.

Mar 31, 202140:16
Talking Future: Darren Jobling, ZeroLight (Episode 12)

Talking Future: Darren Jobling, ZeroLight (Episode 12)

In this episode of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Darren Jobling, CEO of ZeroLight, about virtual reality and augmented reality technology, personalised buying experiences and the future of the automotive industry. With thanks to Nick Salloway and Qrious for being this episode's sponsor.

Mar 03, 202136:06
Talking Future: Dr Nichola Conlon, Nuchido (Episode 11)

Talking Future: Dr Nichola Conlon, Nuchido (Episode 11)

In this episode of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Dr Nichola Conlon, CEO of Nuchido, about the science of anti-aging, turning science into a business, patenting inventions and bringing a supplement (Nuchido Time+) to market. With thanks to Joanne Warren and LUMO for being this episode's sponsor.

Feb 10, 202141:60
Talking Future: Sandy Chen, Graphene Composites (Episode 10)

Talking Future: Sandy Chen, Graphene Composites (Episode 10)

In our tenth episode of Talking Future, and the first episode of 2021, Yvonne Bell speaks to Sandy Chen, CEO and co-founder of Graphene Composites, about the future of graphene, how the business used crowdfunding to secure £2m investment and their newest invention GC-ink, an ink which captures and destroys viruses and bacteria, including coronavirus. With thanks to John Burns and Diamond Group for being this episode's sponsor.

Jan 20, 202129:25
Talking Future: Pete Lillie, Presca Sportswear (Episode Nine)

Talking Future: Pete Lillie, Presca Sportswear (Episode Nine)

In our nineth episode of Talking Future, and the last episode of 2020, Yvonne Bell speaks to Pete Lillie, co-founder and Commercial Director of Presca Sportswear, about what it takes to make sustainable sportswear, finding the balance between sustainability and athletic performance and how strong core values can be a competitive advantage. With thanks to John Burns and Diamond Group for being this episode's sponsor.

Dec 16, 202044:04
Talking Future: Natasha Boulding, Plastech Innovation (Episode Eight)

Talking Future: Natasha Boulding, Plastech Innovation (Episode Eight)

In our eighth episode of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Natasha Boulding, co-founder and CEO of Plastech Innovation, Durham University's first student spin-out, about the world's sand shortage, tackling plastic waste and the future of the construction industry. With thanks to John Burns and Diamond Group for being this episode's sponsor.

Dec 02, 202033:03
Talking Future: Isabella West, Hirestreet (Episode Seven)

Talking Future: Isabella West, Hirestreet (Episode Seven)

In our seventh episode of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Isabella West, founder of Hirestreet, about tackling fast fashion, sustainable supply chains and her zero waste fashion tips.

Nov 11, 202044:57
Talking Future: Stephen Irish, Hyperdrive Innovation (Episode Six)

Talking Future: Stephen Irish, Hyperdrive Innovation (Episode Six)

In our sixth episode, Yvonne Bell speaks to Commercial Director of Hyperdrive Innovation, Stephen Irish, about the future of battery technology and what's needed to achieve a clean energy future.

Oct 21, 202032:47
Talking Future: Laura Weaving, Duo Global Consulting (Episode Five)

Talking Future: Laura Weaving, Duo Global Consulting (Episode Five)

In our fifth episode of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Laura Weaving of Duo Global Consulting, about creating a workplace that works, understanding staff motivations and behavioural drivers, and how COVID has reshaped company culture.

Sep 30, 202035:03
Talking Future: Joanna Feeley, Trend Bible (Episode Four)

Talking Future: Joanna Feeley, Trend Bible (Episode Four)

In our fourth episode of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Joanna Feeley, CEO of Trend Bible, about how trends work, the differences between trendspotting and trendforecasting and how the current pandemic has shaped the way people feel, behave and buy.

Sep 09, 202042:10
Talking Future: Karen Winterhalter, Onyx Health (Episode Three)

Talking Future: Karen Winterhalter, Onyx Health (Episode Three)

In our third episode of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Karen Winterhalter, CEO of Onyx Health, about future healthcare trends from VR to AR, wearables to interactive learning environments, and how COVID has accelerated the adoption of tech within healthcare communications.

Aug 19, 202029:48
Talking Future: Dean Benson, Visualsoft (Episode Two)

Talking Future: Dean Benson, Visualsoft (Episode Two)

In the second episode of our Talking Future podcast, Yvonne Bell speaks to Dean Benson, CEO of Visualsoft, about the future of ecommerce and how COVID has accelerated the adoption of e-commerce and omnichannel shopping.

Jul 28, 202029:39
Talking Future: Dan Martin, Elmtronics (Episode One)

Talking Future: Dan Martin, Elmtronics (Episode One)

In the first episode of Talking Future, Yvonne Bell speaks to Dan Martin, CEO of Elmtronics and Hubsta, about the future of electric vehicles, EV charging and the automotive industry.

Jul 01, 202023:18