Chris Bernkopf, CEO of Podero, shares how they help utilities optimise energy use and offers advice on growing in the cleantech sector. The Guest: In this episode, we are joined by Chris Bernkopf, Co-Founder and CEO of the Austrian energy flexibility startup, Podero. With a background that spans physics, edtech, and electric mobility, and experience at CERN and Y Combinator, Chris brings a rare mix of scientific insight and entrepreneurial drive to the clean energy sector. Under his le...

Lee Provoost, CTO at Flagstone, talks about his journey growing into technical leadership, from leading high-stakes projects while learning on the job, to navigating imposter syndrome and finding his footing as a leader. The Guest –Lee Provoost, CTO at Flagstone Today we are joined by Lee Provoost, the CTO at Flagstone, a UK-based Fintech company helping clients get better returns on their savings. In this episode, Lee reflects on his journey growing into technical leadership, from leading ...

In this episode, we’re joined by Ali Elgamal, EVP and CTO at Tamara, one of Saudi Arabia’s three fintech unicorns and a market leader in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space. The Guest: Ali Elgamal, EVP and CTO at Tamara Ali takes us through his journey that led to Tamara, sharing his leadership philosophy, strategies for building top tech talent, and insights into navigating BNPL in a regulated environment. He also offers his vision for the transformative role of AI in the future of f...

Discover the current and future state of the renewable energy sector with Brenda Park, COO of the ground-breaking Scottish energy storage business, StorTera. The Guest: Brenda is a seasoned operations leader with a PhD in Physics and over a decade of experience in the renewable energy sector. As COO and Director at StorTera—an Edinburgh-based energy storage innovator—she has been instrumental in building and leading the company’s core team of scientists and engineers, propelling the ...

Jad Sayegh, Co-Founder & CTO at Sarwa, joins us to reflect on his journey in building Sarwa and how his role has evolved as the company has matured. The Guest: Jad Sayegh is Co-Founder & CTO at Sarwa, a leading fintech company in the UAE that is transforming wealth management with accessible, technology-powered investment solutions. In this episode, Jad reflects on his journey from telecoms and high-speed trading in Canada to launching Sarwa in Dubai, and how the company...

In this episode, Kevin shares his journey from founding engineer to senior leadership, reflecting on the challenges of transitioning from hands-on coding to enabling teams and departments to succeed. The Guest: Kevin Holditch is VP of Engineering at Form3, a leading provider of payment infrastructure powering real-time, secure transactions for banks and Fintech companies worldwide. We discuss Form3’s cloud-native payment infrastructure, the balance between innovation and re...

Philip Gill, CTO at Smartbox Group, speaks about his experience in leading globally distributed blended teams. The Guest: Philip Gill has over a decade of experience in cultivating high-performing multinational software teams. He is now the CTO at Smartbox Group, a European leader in experience gifting, offering curated travel, dining, and adventure packages across multiple countries. Phil shares the evolution of his career from QA engineer to CTO, and the operational philosophi...

Molly Webb,Founder of Energy Unlocked and Co-Founder of PeerCo, shares her 20+ year journey at the intersection of digital innovation and climate action. Molly Webb is the Founder of Energy Unlocked and Co-Founder of PeerCo, with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology and climate policy. She works to accelerate inclusive energy transitions by supporting startups, shaping policy, and enabling data-driven financing for electrification. Her focus spans demand-...

Jorge Belenguer, Head of Software Engineering and Data at BWT Alpine F1 Team, joins us to talk about the role of software in an F1 team, how the industry has evolved, and how software can be used as a competitive advantage for racing teams. The Guest : Jorge Belenguer has over 15 years of experience in the software industry, 10 of which has been spent working for Formula 1 teams. He is now the Head of Software Engineering and Data at BWT Alpine Formula One Team. With over a decade in ...

Michael Zucker, VP of Engineering at UNiDAYS, joined us today to discuss some of the parallels in coaching athletes vs software engineers. The Guest: Michael Zucker is a software executive with over 20 years of experience in the field. Today, he is the VP of Engineering at UNiDAYS, a platform offering exclusive discounts and deals from top brands to students, as well as providing student verification services to the likes of Apple, Meta and other large companies. In addition to t...

Craig Hughes, CTO at Nas Neuron Health Services, speaks about the role and importance of emotional intelligence in tech leadership. The Guest: Craig Hughes is a software executive with over 20 years of experience in leading large scale digital transformations, mainly in the banking sector. He is now the CTO at Nas Neuron Health Services, UAE's largest group of health insurance third-party administrators. In this episode, Craig dives deep into the critical role of emotional intell...

Oliver Spragg, Advisor at Postera Capital and the ex-CTO of Plan A, talks about the growth of the company, from technical architecture and team structure to strategy and culture. The Guest: Oliver Spragg is an Advisor at Postera Capital, and the previous CTO of Plan A, which enables global brands such as BMW, KFC, and Visa to measure, report, and reduce their emissions. Over the last 5 years, he led the engineering organisation at Plan A through a period of rapid growth, shaping everyt...

Eric Matteson, CTO at Accurx, talks about his career history and rebooting a company’s culture. The Guest : Eric Matteson is a seasoned engineering executive with over 25 years of industry experience. He is now the CTO at Accurx, a company dedicated to optimising communication between healthcare professionals and patients. In this episode, we interview Eric, who shares his dynamic 25-year career journey from early leadership roles at Microsoft, Amazon, Blizzard and several start...

Larsen Mabika, CEO & Co-Founder at Maiven, talks about the journey that led him to co-found his company, and the challenges and opportunities he sees in climate tech. The Guest: Today’s guest is Larsen Mabika, the Co-Founder and CEO of Maiven, an AI-powered platform that helps businesses navigate the rapidly changing world of climate policy. With a background in data and carbon markets, Larsen brings a unique perspective on how technology can cut through the noise, highlight risks and o...

Marko Maunula, CTO at BeeHealthy talks about the importance of having diversity in software teams. The Guest: Marko Maunula is the CTO at BeeHealthy, a Helsinki-based healthcare company providing digital tools to make patient care more accessible and efficient. In this episode, Marko shares insights from decades in tech leadership, reflecting on how to build high-performing, diverse teams in a regulated industry. From aligning organisational structure with product strategy to balancing compl...

Jerry Randall, Founder of Wind Pioneers, talks about how Wind Pioneers are leveraging technology to power the future of clean energy. The Guest: In this episode, we explore the transformative world of wind energy, site optimization, and sustainable development with Jerry Randall, the Founder of Wind Pioneers. Based in Bangalore, Wind Pioneers has redefined wind farm design and prospecting, offering innovative solutions to emerging markets across Southeast Asia, Africa, and beyond. Jerry sha...

Marcus Wang, Partner at Coda Global Ventures, talks about advising companies in venture capital and global market entry in multiple sectors. About The Guest: Marcus Wang is a Partner at Coda Global Ventures, his expertise lies within helping early-stage companies scale, and mature companies optimise for successful exits. He also co-founded and exited ZytoGen, a precision medicine company, and launched Under Armour’s operations in China. Most recently, he worked with a venture studio to comme...

Denis Canty, Senior Director of Software Development at VelocityEHS, talks about his career history, scaling teams and the future economics of software development. The Guest and Topic: Denis Canty is an accomplished technology leader with vast experience in multinational and startup environments. He is now Senior Director of Software Development at VelocityEHS, a leading provider of environmental, health, and safety software solutions. Denis joins us to talk about his career his...

Omar Halabieh, Director of Software Development at Amazon, talks about personal development as a leader. The Guest: Omar Halabieh is a global technology executive with over 20 years of experience in tech leadership. As Director of Software Development at Amazon, he leads the Technology function for payments across the Middle East and Africa. Throughout his career, Omar has delivered award-winning transformational initiatives that have created competitive advantage, enabled business gro...

Amin Manzouri, Founder & Managing Partner of Axis Growth Advisory, talks to us about Value Creation in the M&A processes. The Guest: Amin Manzouri is Founder & Managing Partner of Axis Growth Advisory, a strategic advisory firm with a focus on value creation through strategy, enterprise-wide transformation and strategic M&A. He is a senior level transformation leader and operating partner with over 17 years of experience gained from working for some of the world's leading org...