LEAP:IN

This episode's focus is on Education, and more specifically Future-Forward Education: how to study in 2024. We are thrilled to be joined by Iryna Volnytska (President of SET University), which stands for Science. Entrepreneurship and Technology. With over 10 years of experience leading technology teams in deep-tech companies and business consulting, now Iryna is reinventing higher-tech education as the President of SET University. SET stands for Science. Entrepreneurship and Technology. Under Iryna's leadership, the university is cultivating future tech leaders and start-up culture. The idea of the university is not only to develop innovations, but to teach their students how to turn technologies into successful global businesses. During this episode, we talk about how education should adapt to the rapidly evoloving world of technology, how educational process fosters entrepreneuerial development and if there are any specfic practices to teach entrepeneur mindset.

In this podcast episode we are joined by Patrick Tsang (Chairman, Tsangs Group). Patrick is a seasoned investor and has worked on numerous IPO and M&A transactions. He is the Co-founder and Chairman of the Hong Kong Ambassadors Club and a qualified solicitor in England, Wales and Hong Kong. The podcast lays focus on ChinaSaudi trade and business ties, and more specifically The digital Silk Road. Find out about Tsangs Group’s mission to invest in global opportunities in technology to create a positive impact to make our world a better place.

Yonah Welker is a serial technologist, entrepreneur/boardholder, public expert and voice for the algorithmic spectrum - algorithms and policies addressing nations, society, human capacity, designated groups and spectrums (inc. cognitive and neurodisabilities etc) such as social and human-centered AI, robotics, emerging learning, work, health and city solutions. Listen to the podcast where he shares his insights on how assistive and algorithmic pretext can serve everyone.

Artificial intelligence is already changing our lives, and the pace of that change is accelerating. Quite naturally, this causes a lot of concern; and given the unintended consequences we have all experienced from other technological breakthroughs, these concerns are well-founded. Since it is unlikely that we will be able to halt the spread of AI, or even slow it appreciably, it is critical that we manage the risk of using AI – both real and perceived – effectively and diligently. In this podcast, one of the global thought leaders in AI risk management – Areiel Wolanow of Finserv Experts – will give us a glimpse into how this is done.

At Airbus, we believe the future of aerospace is intelligent, connected, electric, and hydrogen powered. We collaborate with our innovation ecosystem and leverage our digitised operations to imagine future concepts that will bring this vision to reality. Innovation is part of DNA and default processes as a method and means to reach the highest levels of sustainability, safety & security and help as one team towards pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. Airbus has a longstanding commitment to co-innovation and believes that collective ingenuity will lead to the most inventive solutions. We do this by partnering with an innovation ecosystem – drawing expertise and know-how from inside Airbus and the outside world-- so we can accelerate the pace at which we can commercialise innovative ideas, as competition in the aerospace industry intensifies.

Digital technology is essential to improving sustainability impact. Digital has fallen as a top CEO business priority this year. But this has happened before and might be an indicator that the quick wins in digitalization have been achieved and new initiatives may have a less straightforward return on investment. Meanwhile, sustainability has been rising quickly, primarily due to stakeholder pressure, regulations and incentives. Digital and Sustainability Are Converging as Top Business Priorities and are a powerful allies for the planet, people and accelerate CEO priorities and strategies for growth and cost management

In this podcast, Somi Arian (Founder and CEO of InPeak) will discuss her latest documentary, “From Silicon Valley to Riyadh: Pioneering the 3.0 Technology Hub.” She'll explore how the West missed the rapid rise of China's tech scene and the critical importance of aligning with and empowering the burgeoning tech landscape in Saudi Arabia and the broader Arab world. Drawing parallels with the UAE's success, Somi will emphasise Saudi Arabia's unique potential, underscored by its young and dynamic population. The conversation will delve into the blend of innovation and cultural heritage shaping the Saudi tech ecosystem, and the strategic significance of this evolution for global tech dynamics.

In this podcast, we delve into the exciting world of AI in customer service, mainly focusing on the telecom industry. We'll explore how Jimi Daodu's Hilda is pioneering a new era of customer interaction, the role of immersive and blockchain technologies in enhancing customer experience, and the future trends in telecom customer service. Join us as we discuss the challenges, opportunities, and groundbreaking impact of AI and blockchain technology in revolutionising how telecom companies engage with their customers.

Asia has recently witnessed a series of developments that highlights the strategic push by oil producers globally to have an early mover advantage in the hydrogen sector in Asia. In this podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Tan Wooi Leong, Senior Executive Director (Energy, SJ Group). The podcast explores the trends, challenges and solutions in hydrogen as an energy carrier in the Asia-Pacific region.

In this podcast, hosted by Richard Spurr, we will delve into the importance of developing critical thinking skills to navigate the landscape of AI. Using a first principles approach, we’ll explore what AI really is, what we mean by intelligence, what aspects of intelligence can be automated, and whether AIs that exist today are really capable of creating new knowledge. As we try to build and develop economies based on knowledge, discerning when and how knowledge is created becomes increasingly important. We’ll also touch upon what this means for the future of education and the jobs and industries that will exist 5, 10, or 15 years from now.

Technology can be used for so many purposes – and now world-class footballer Thierry Henry has joined the mission to end online hate through the power of technology. Hear from Thierry about how he encountered Game of Our Lives, a platform where social activists and public figures can champion causes of their choice with the help of their fans. Learn about what inspired him to join the cause, his future hopes for technology’s role in ending online hate, and why we need lots of captains in order to make the online world a better place.

In this episode we are joined by Keith Jordan (Vice President Innovation, Mastercard). As people look for immersive and creative ways to interact with brands and products in a digital-first world, we will see a revolution in digital clothing, virtual stores, gaming, and NFTs - all of which will create the backbone of a new economy. As digital bleeds into the physical world, new methods of consumer interaction must be imagined. However, this next technology race will not only be for customer attention – it will be for reality itself.

Artificial Intelligence is the buzzword of the decade. It has been near-omnipresent in the news, online, and most importantly for this conversation, in the workplace. However, getting employees, managers, and even directors to not only learn AI skills but just to understand the impact of AI has been markedly difficult. Today, we will hear from James Caan (Entrepreneur, Television Personality and Former Investor on BBC’s Dragons’ Den) regarding what will happen if this skills gap remains unaddressed, how this skills gap could be mitigated, and what the future of the workplace might look like.

In a research piece conducted by the Wilson Center earlier this year, it was found that “the gap in ownership of established businesses between men and women in MENA is more than 40% - the largest worldwide”. Of course, there are several initiatives to try and close this gap, but ultimately, will they be successful? In today’s podcast, British broadcaster Richard Spurr interviews Baroness Karren Brady CBE to ask about the issues that exist because of this gap, what can be done to greater empower women founders in the MENA region, and ultimately, through what means can the region reach greater parity between men and women founders and business owners, especially in technology.

Much fanfare has been made of the impact technology has had on the world of sport. From VAR to detailed analytics, data-driven technology has revolutionised the way sport is perceived, discussed, and consumed by audiences worldwide. However, what about technology’s impact on sporting performance, and what about the direct impact it has had on the athletes themselves? In 2021, after using their devices for almost five years, Anthony Joshua invested in Manchester-based percussion muscle therapy and recovery brand, Pulseroll. Let’s find out with British broadcaster Richard Spurr interview Anthony, why this investment was made, what impact this has had on sporting performance, and whether tech, rather than humans, will be the primary means of supporting sportspeople in the near future.

In this episode we are joined by Sandra Rey (Founder & CEO, Glowee). Leading a start-up with the ambition to revolutionise the way we light up our spaces and cities thanks to bioluminescence, Sandra Rey will talk about her creative solution for something we often take for granted, lighting. Lighting is key to addressing energy poverty and making our cities and buildings more sustainable. How we light our buildings, homes and cities, will be an increasingly important question in the race to become carbon neutral by 2050. When talking about energy-efficient lighting, we often think of LEDs…but what if nature could give us another option?

Numerous predictions have been used to stir the global conversation about the increasing impact of environmental degradation – especially in those parts of the world where the infrastructure is simply ill-equipped to handle catastrophes. Whether it is the world continuously heating up, or the increasing number of people who even today have no access to reliable clean water, or communities that are blessed with supplies increasingly facing dwindling clean water sources: at some point, these predictions are going to start becoming a reality. In this LEAP:IN podcast, Basel will be addressing the challenges ahead to ensure we do not reach that point. Promisingly, recent major developments in Saudi Arabia led by a water revolution and desalination could solve the world's water worries.

In this episode we are joined by Ian Mahoney, the Director of Engineering Platforms at New Look. New Look is the number one omnichannel retailer in the UK for 18-45 year old’s. Ian is responsible for Product & Platform Engineering and Technology Strategy for them and has previously worked in similar technology leadership roles for other retailers including, Selfridges and Marks and Spencer. Learn about AI and machine learning, organisational transformation, building product & engineering teams. He will discuss how to deliver value and growth through technology solutions.

Clement Newton-Brown is the leader of the first air taxi infrastructure in Australia and due to serve the Olympic Games 2032 with clean, green electric air taxis. There is a new revolution in aviation. It might not quite be the Wright Brothers, but with 300 different aircraft in development, a quieter, greener and cleaner wave of air mobility is on the horizon. Listen along as Clement Newton-Brown, Director & CEO of Skyportz, explains how Australia is pulling the idea of air taxis out of science fiction, and into concrete reality. Clement explains how the advent of air taxis is a small but significant revolution, changing the way people move in a locality and truly decarbonising aviation by providing short hop journeys through environmentally friendly battery power. Understand the ever-developing, radical strategies to establish new landing sites, to support remote communities, and to provide a much friendlier form of flight in comparison to the helicopter. With a goal to eventually branch out of Australia, Clement provides a keen insight into the role Skyportz is playing in this air mobility transformation.

David Gram-Hanssen, an Innovation Leader, Keynote Speaker, Former Venture Partner at LEGO Ventures, Partner & Co-founder of Diplomatic Rebels and Co-founder of LXGO. How can large companies make the most of this rapidly changing world? David Gram-Hanssen, of Diplomatic Rebels, who has spent 17 years working in large companies to inspire radical innovation, may be able to point us in the right direction. In this podcast, David asks us to combine two very different mindsets. First is the rebel – those creative types that challenge the status quo and ask the difficult questions necessary for businesses to consider. Second is the diplomatic, a figure of measure and persuasion. Discover why the root to success is about balancing these paradoxes, and just how the truth can be found in the middle of various extremes. Also, learn about why just about anyone can become more intrapreneurial – it is not the exclusive reserve for the few super entrepreneurs driving the unicorns – and how intrapreneurship can become a personal mission for life, driving transformation change within organisations for the good of all.