Former Downing Street adviser, Jimmy McLoughlin interviews top entrepreneurs, politicians, and just about anyone at the top of their game on where they think the future of our economy is going through the prism of jobs.
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Former Downing Street adviser, Jimmy McLoughlin interviews top entrepreneurs, politicians, and just about anyone at the top of their game on where they think the future of our economy is going through the prism of jobs.
Mel Morris CBE | The Future of AI & The Past of Derby
Jimmy's Jobs of the Future
1 hour 15 minutes
3 weeks ago
Mel Morris CBE | The Future of AI & The Past of Derby
The Rise, Fall & Reinvention of Mel Morris: From Candy Crush to AI & Derby County
In this gripping episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Jimmy sits down with tech entrepreneur and former Derby County owner Mel Morris for an unfiltered conversation on risk, reinvention, and resilience.
From working in an industrial foundry to building global tech hits like U Date and Candy Crush, Mel shares the key decisions that shaped his career - and the high-stakes bets that didn’t always pay off.
He opens up about:
💷 Losing millions with Derby County
🍬 Why Candy Crush was more than just a game
💼 How he’s now betting on AI with his latest startup, Corpora.AI
This is a story of ambition, reinvention, and how to take big swings in business - even when the odds are against you. Perfect for anyone curious about tech, football, or what it really takes to build something that lasts.
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Jimmy's Jobs of the Future
Former Downing Street adviser, Jimmy McLoughlin interviews top entrepreneurs, politicians, and just about anyone at the top of their game on where they think the future of our economy is going through the prism of jobs.
