Best HPS Podcasts (2025)

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Special Episode: Current Credit Market Trends 2025 23:29

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6m ago23:29

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The HPScast returns for a special between-season episode with host Colbert Cannon leading a discussion on current credit market trends as we head towards 2026. Learn what we are seeing from a macro perspective and how credit markets could be affected. Our discussion features Vikas Keswani, a Managing Director from our private credit team, and Scott…

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Getting in a scrum with Golfbreaks' Bee Craft 25:28

4h ago25:28

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I don't want a team of people who are so frantic and actually being unproductive because they don't know actually if they're coming or going. Bee Craft, Head of Performance Marketing at Golfbreaks, has found the cure for frantic, noisy marketing environments: the scrum methodology. On the podcast, she explains: How applying structured two-week spri…

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Moving fast by going slow - ft. VML's Kiesse Lamour 23:40

4d ago23:40

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"You need to fall in love with the why, right, not just the numbers, not just the data, not just the metric." On the latest episode of the Shiny New Object Podcast, Kiesse Lamour, Global Head of Media, Commerce at VML, tells us why marketers need to understand the bigger picture and move slower to deliver higher-quality work that actually brings be…

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Why use your people for authentic marketing: Charlotte Tilbury's Sian Nicholas 21:12

4h ago21:12

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What purpose is your content serving? Sian Nicholas, Global Social Media Manager at Charlotte Tilbury, believes in asking "why?" over and over again to get to the bottom of effective data driven marketing. Tune in to hear: 🎥 why employee-generated content is becoming the most authentic format in beauty and beyond ✨ why every brief should start with…

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Taking the "me" out of media with SharkNinja's Nick Cedar 20:02

19d ago20:02

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"We've got all this data, but who's to say people aren't just randomly searching for random things because we've got so many avenues to be searching for them?" Nick Cedar, Manager Media Strategy and Planning at SharkNinja, talks about why it's important to understand your audience more than it is to extract data that may not be giving you any relev…

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Beyond the Résumé: How to Find Talent in the Places Everyone Overlooks w/ Jay Kondrup & Justin Brower 34:44

19d ago34:44

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Everyone says they want "top talent." But most recruiters look for it in all the same places. The same résumés, the same titles, the same predictable career paths. And now, with LinkedIn doing most of the heavy lifting, many recruiters have forgotten how to actually recruit. They inbox, keyword search, and wait for the algorithm to serve up the sam…

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The Power of the Frontline Workforce & How Leaders Can Unlock It w/ Mike White 28:27

27d ago28:27

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In manufacturing, people are always talking about innovation. But very often, the focus on automation, robotics, and AI leaves out the real key to performance and progress. The frontline workers who make everything run. For decades, the frontline workforce has been managed like machinery: interchangeable, replaceable, and measured only in hours wor…

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What skateboarding can teach you about marketing - with Newcastle University's Matt Horne 21:31

26d ago21:31

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Head of Digital Media at Newcastle University, Matt Horne joins Tom Ollerton to talk creativity, data-driven marketing… and why his skateboard is a better teacher than most dashboards. In this episode: Why marketing mix modelling and data warehouses help, but aren't 100% precise Reporting that lands: tailor the numbers to finance, tech, or the C-su…

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Co-creation for meaningful marketing - with HP's Pepe Gorbea 25:43

1M ago25:43

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Stop chasing clicks without meaning, says Pepe Gorbea, Global Head of Brands, Agencies & Sustainability Innovation at HP and Co-Founder. of StoryMaking4Good. Tune in to hear: • how co-creation turned Nescafé into a double-digit growth story in Mexico • why marketers must learn to listen and focus on the metrics that matter • how to link storytellin…

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Videsha Proothveerajh on Vodacom Business’s new approach to enterprise technology 32:26

11d ago32:26

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Vodacom Business recently appointed an “extraordinary business advisory board”, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen its enterprise expertise and support organisations on their digital transformation journeys. To unpack the decision to appoint an advisory board, TechCentral is joined in this episode of TCS+ by Videsha Proothveerajh, direct…

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Procurement Meets Partnership: Inside the HPS and HireQuest Collaboration w/ Nathan Stock & Matt Wilkerson 25:36

1M ago25:36

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Businesses everywhere are facing the same challenge: trying to meet financial goals, production goals, and staffing needs, all at once. Budgets are tightening, teams are shrinking, and hiring has become a constant uphill climb. The pressure to "do more with less" isn't just a slogan anymore, it's reality for nearly every organization. That's the la…

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Managing Sims, saving money: how MSB Micro keeps businesses connected 12:12

1M ago12:12

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In today’s hyperconnected society, mobile connectivity is key to running a successful business, helping keep employees connected to each other, to organisational resources and to customers. To manage communications effectively, businesses need to have a clear view of the entire Sim estate across the organisation. Monitoring usage and having the con…

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Turning customer data into commercial decision making - with Ruggable's Kajal Patel 19:34

1M ago19:34

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Stop logging numbers without insights, says Ruggable's Insights Manager, Kajal Patel, on the latest episode of the Shiny New Object Podcast. Tune in to hear: how to use customer segmentation that delivers results why predictive LTV should be your no 1 prioritisation tool Kajal's best investment to increase her productivity why numbers are useless w…

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S5 E11 - Steven Shapin on the Social Life of Scientific Knowledge 50:24

1M ago50:24

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This week, Thomas Spiteri speaks with Steven Shapin, Professor Emeritus of the History of Science at Harvard. Shapin reflects on his path into the history and sociology of science and discusses the central concerns of his work: how knowledge is produced, the social foundations of trust in science, the embodied nature of knowledge, and the performan…

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Even the best hotels have empty beds - Secret Escapes' Pete Durant on lines AI can't write 39:06

1M ago39:06

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While AI is brilliant at reacting to a prompt, marketers need to remember that they want humans to react to their message. That's where human input will always provide value, says Secret Escapes' Interim Head of Brand and Marketing EU, Pete Durant. We catch up with Pete about AI vs social media and rapid growth, gaining perspective about work and l…

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What Every Recruiter Needs to Know About Public Health Talent w/ Dr. Desiree Strickland 27:46

2M ago27:46

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Public health is one of the most misunderstood fields in the job market. It's full of people who quietly hold entire communities together, designing prevention programs, managing data, and saving lives. Yet they're often underpaid, overlooked, and invisible to recruiters. The irony is that the very professionals trained to serve others often strugg…

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Cloud On Demand's Senzo Mbhele on the benefits of the AWS distribution model 51:26

2M ago51:26

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When most people think of Amazon Web Services, they automatically assume they should go directly to AWS. However, for the diverse ecosystem of AWS partners – including managed service providers and independent software vendors – the real secret to achieving significant growth often lies in leveraging the distributor model. Consider this analogy: if…

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Episode 318 / Jason Hartley / PMG / Head of Media Innovation and Trust 30:46

2M ago30:46

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The future of marketing may not just be shaped by the internet anymore. On the latest podcast episode, we speak about the under net with Jason Hartley, Head of Media Innovation and Trust at PMG. Jason explains how the infrastructure of the internet is now being used in a new way that's not really visible to us, introducing "invisible influencers" t…

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Episode 317 / Mark Cochrane / T&P / Head of Media Strategy 27:23

2M ago27:23

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Instead of being data driven, marketers need to switch to being wisdom led and search for human insights that help them predict consumer behaviour. On the latest podcast episode, Mark Cochrane, Head of Media Strategy at T&P, tells us why there's an important difference between data and wisdom. He's also discovered a much better way to brainstorm ar…

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S5 E10 - Cordelia Fine on "Patriarchy Inc" 52:57

2M ago52:57

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This week, Thomas Spiteri speaks with Professor Cordelia Fine — psychologist, award-winning writer, and professor in the History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Melbourne. Cordelia is one of today’s leading voices on how science and society shape our understandings of gender. In the conversation, Cordelia discusses her new book Patri…

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Episode 316 / Kyle Shields / Wealthsimple / Growth Creative Lead (Art Director) 24:30

2M ago24:30

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How can you find the sweet spot between brand and growth, using creative and data in tandem? Kyle Shileds, Growth Creative Lead (Art Director) at fintech brand Wealthsimple, discusses his top data driven marketing tips on the latest episode of the podcast. Find out why he takes inspiration from Malcolm Gladwell books, how he looks to brands like BM…

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Why Veteran Hiring Strategies Fail and How Companies Can Get It Right w/ Emily King Grandinetta 34:53

2M ago34:53

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Companies constantly talk about hiring and supporting veterans. While that sounds patriotic and well-intentioned, they often miss the mark on execution. Recruiting campaigns, hiring pledges, and onboarding slide decks look good on paper, yet the results are sobering: too many veteran hires fail. It's not because they can't lead, it's because both s…

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Episode 315 / Molly Peel / The Red Carnation Hotel Collection / Head of Social Media 21:09

2M ago21:09

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What's more important, raw data or customer feedback? Speaking to Molly Peel, Head of Social Media at the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, we re-open the qualitative vs quantitative debate when it comes to data driven marketing. Hear how you should balance the two and learn about how Molly using predictive analysis to set future plans in social medi…

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Episode 314 / Beril Aydingor Yunusoglu / ClassPass / Acquisition Marketing Manager 25:04

2M ago25:04

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ClassPass Acquisition Marketing Manager Beril Aydingor Yunusoglu shares why mindset is her shiny new object. In a world where we have too much choice and AI is prevalent in the creative process, she advocates for balance and authenticity. Learn how to adopt these, connect the human dots that AI can miss, and go beyond the data to understand context…

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LSD Open: why repatriating from the cloud can be a costly mistake 21:07

2M ago21:07

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Not every organisation that has migrated to the cloud has reaped the rewards promised in terms of faster development and deployment cycles, simplified infrastructure management, and most importantly, a reduction in costs. Some are going as far as repatriating their infrastructure back into on-premises environments, perhaps because they understand i…

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S5 E9 - Miriam Solomon on How Stigma Shapes Psychiatry 26:09

2M ago26:09

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This week, Thomas Spiteri speaks with Professor Miriam Solomon, Professor of Philosophy at Temple University and a leading voice in philosophy of science, medicine, and psychiatry. Solomon reflects on her intellectual trajectory, from her early studies in the natural sciences at Cambridge and her doctoral work at Harvard, to her later contributions…

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Episode 313 / Julie Pender / Pernod Ricard / UK Creative Content Manager, Havana Club 28:21

3M ago28:21

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Julie Pender, the UK Creative Content Manager at Havana Club UK, Pernod Ricard, joins us to discuss the future of data-driven marketing, the essence of alcohol marketing, insights from Simon Sinek's 'Start with Why', the importance of navigating data-driven insights, and the power of community in marketing. Julie shares her experiences and strategi…

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Episode 312 / Richard Lee / Google / Global Head of Marketing, Games and Media & Entertainment Industries 30:53

2M ago30:53

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What does ChatGPT have to do with launching a jewelry brand? Richard Lee, Google's Global Head of Marketing, Games and Media & Entertainment Industries, unpacks how AI is reshaping marketing, particularly by using text to code with AI. Learn how he's getting it to help create complex workflows, brand mood boards, or a newsletter. And how to ensure …

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S5 E8 - Philip Kitcher on Philosophy for Science and the Common Good 47:35

3M ago47:35

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This week, Thomas Spiteri speaks with Professor Philip Kitcher, John Dewey Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Columbia University and one of the most influential philosophers of science of the past half-century. Kitcher traces his intellectual journey from his early years at Cambridge and Princeton, where he studied with Thomas Kuhn, Carl Hempel, …

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Episode 311 / Hernando Ruiz-Jimenez / Geisinger Health / Chief Marketing and Communications Officer 21:55

3M ago21:55

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AI is opening doors for data driven marketing, but can be a Pandora's box if not used carefully in the healthcare industry. Hernando Ruiz-Jimenez is Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Geisinger Health, where he's experimenting with AI agents and pilots to see how he can make the most of healthcare data while protecting customers' privacy…

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A Perfect Partnership: The Story Behind HireQuest's Command Center Acquisition w/ Kevin Semerad & David Hartley - Replay 36:31

3M ago36:31

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A successful acquisition takes place when an organization that sees something special to invest in meets a company that will be propelled further through a partnership. It's a perfect marriage allowing both sides to achieve more together than they would separately. This is what HireQuest looks for when they're looking to acquire a business. It's no…

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HP’s AI future - how on-device intelligence is redefining work in Africa 27:11

3M ago27:11

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AI has advanced at breakneck speed in the last few years, with most knowledge workers using the technology to enhance their work in some shape or form. Most of this computing has been happening in the cloud. However, the advent of the neural processing unit, or NPU, has made it possible to move AI computation to the edge, which not only improves sp…

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Episode 310 / Jayne Andrews / Fentimans Ltd / Marketing Director 29:04

3M ago29:04

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You'll always be more productive if you're happy where you work. Jayne Andrews, Marketing Director at Fentimans Ltd, believes in creating high performing and happy teams; in other words, "teams that are productive for the right reasons," where people can be themselves and put their best foot forward. While this is Jayne's shiny new object, she also…

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Healthcare Hiring: How to Build the Workforce to Match Growth w/ Theresa Franco 28:22

3M ago28:22

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In healthcare, hiring used to be about credentials and clinical experience. Post-pandemic, it became a desperate race to fill open shifts. Care delivery has exploded beyond hospital walls. It's expanded into outpatient clinics, rural settings, and even tech-driven virtual care. The problem is, healthcare workforce pipelines haven't caught up to thi…

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S5 E7 - Lydia Patton on HOPOS 34:51

3M ago34:51

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This week, Thomas Spiteri is in conversation with Professor Lydia Patton, philosopher of science and historian of the philosophy of science. Patton traces her unexpected journey from ballet to Kantian philosophy and into the emerging field of HOPOS (history of philosophy of science). She reflects on her years as editor-in-chief of the HOPOS journal…

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Episode 309 / Splendid Uchechukwu / GoCardless / Growth Marketer 22:48

3M ago22:48

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"If you don't focus on retention, you're filling up a bucket with holes. You celebrate all these acquisition numbers, but your funnel is actually leaking and you don't know it." Splendid Uchehcukwu, Growth Marketer at GoCardless, warns that retention is more important (and more overlooked) in data driven marketing than we may think. On the latest p…

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From Temp Work to Strategic Weapon: The New Era of Contract Staffing w/ Tim Ozier 39:17

3M ago39:17

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Contract staffing used to mean plugging holes; covering maternity leaves, bridging gaps until a full-time hire came on board, or filling in while HR caught up. But in today's economy, it's something very different. In a world that has grown comfortable with gig work and fractional talent, contract staffing has become a strategic weapon. The rise of…

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Arctic Wolf on cybersecurity in the age of AI 33:39

3M ago33:39

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What does it really take to defend a business in an era of AI-driven attacks? In this episode of TechCentral’s TCS+ ,Clare Loveridge, vice president and GM for Europe, Middle East and Africa (Emea), and Johnny Ellis, senior director of Emea channel sales, both at Arctic Wolf, go beyond the buzzwords to confront the uncomfortable truth: despite bill…

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S5 E6 - Sarah Blaffer Hrdy on ‘Rethinking our Starting Assumptions’ 29:17

3M ago29:17

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“I love your field. It is making such an important point about scientists who don't understand the extent to which our own upbringing impacts our starting assumptions. It's those starting assumptions that get you in trouble.” In today’s episode Samara Greenwood returns to interview the pioneering primatologist and evolutionary anthropologist, Sarah…

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TCS+ | Kinetic Skunk: fintechs risk cloud bill shock without proper planning 37:38

3M ago37:38

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Fintechs choose cloud technologies in the hopes that the efficiency and scalability of cloud computing will give them a competitive advantage. But cloud adoption is no silver bullet. If done incorrectly, a migration to the cloud can cause costs to balloon instead of decreasing them, leading to frustration and even lost revenue. Kinetic Skunk is an …

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Episode 308 / Francesco Federico / S&P Global / Chief Marketing Officer 27:03

4M ago27:03

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Is data the end-all be-all of marketing? Or should marketers trust their instincts more, finding the courage to make decisions that don't always hide behind dashboards? Francesco Federico, CMO at S&P Global, talks about the push and pull of data and instinct in today's marketing, on the latest podcast episode. We then dissect his shiny new object: …

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Recruiting Is Slow, Here's How to Still Win Business in 2025 w/ Scott Clark 22:44

4M ago22:44

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Today's recruiting landscape is full of challenges, hurdles, and hiccups. Tariffs are squeezing certain sectors. AI has brought change to the industry. Economic uncertainty is making candidates hesitant to move. Hiring managers are harder to reach. And when business does come in, it's often from existing relationships, leaving you wondering how to …

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S5 E5 - Cristian Larroulet Philippi on Measurement in the Human Sciences 28:59

4M ago28:59

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This week, Thomas Spiteri is joined by Dr. Cristian Larroulet Philippi, who joins us at the University of Melbourne this year as the inaugural RW Seddon Fellow in the History and Philosophy of Science program. With a background in economics and a PhD in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge, Larroulet Philippi was previ…

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Cassava’s Adil El Youssefi on data centre growth in Africa 30:07

4M ago30:07

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In this episode of TCS+, Adil El Youssefi, newly appointed CEO of the colocation business at Cassava Technologies and CEO of Africa Data Centres, chats about the challenges and opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa. El Youssefi delves into: • His background prior to being appointed into the role and how it has influenced his career as a technologist;…

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Episode 307 / Drew Hampton / Varo Bank / Head of Performance Marketing 24:01

4M ago24:01

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"Even if people are distracted by Slack or an SMS message, when they look back at your slide they can zoom in and see quickly what they're supposed to digest." In an era of ever decreasing attention spans, marketers should focus not just on how to keep their consumers interested, but also on how to make it easy for their peers and stakeholders to d…

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S5 E4 - Heather Douglas on Rethinking Science’s Social Contract 46:27

4M ago46:27

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This week on The HPS Podcast, Thomas Spiteri is in conversation with internationally recognised philosopher of science and professor at Michigan State University, Heather Douglas. Heather’s work has transformed how philosophers and scientists think about values, responsibility, and the relationship between science and society. In recognition of her…

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Episode 306 / Izzy Tepekoylu / Zopa Bank / VP of Growth 27:46

4M ago27:46

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"Show up, do good work, find joy." That's Izzy's mantra, and he explains why it's helped him through a long and varied career on the latest episode of the Shiny New Object podcast. Tune in to hear how the VP of Growth at Zopa Bank applies Zopanomics to identify the profitable customers in fintech, why he thinks most people's mindset is holding them…

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Workforce Multiplier: How AI Is Reinventing the Modern Factory w/ Richard Tabassi 25:51

4M ago25:51

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Smart factories, where machines that think enable the manufacturing process, aren't science fiction anymore. They are already here. AI-powered smart factories are transforming how rockets are built, hiring decisions are made, and how manufacturing lines adapt in real time. As this tech accelerates, it's easy to ask what this means for humans. Will …

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S5 E3 - Hans-Jörg Rheinberger on 'Epistemic Things' 29:00

4M ago29:00

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Today on The HPS Podcast, Thomas Spiteri talks with Hans-Jörg Rheinberger, distinguished historian and philosopher of science and Director Emeritus at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. Trained first in philosophy and then in molecular biology, Rheinberger is well-recognised for his work on the history and epistemology o…

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Zahir Cajee on Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7 and Watch8 line-up 18:47

4M ago18:47

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Folding phones are advancing at light speed. For consumers, the appeal is self-evident: on one hand, folding phones give them the option to have a larger, tablet-like interface that offers enhanced productivity and a better user experience. On the other hand, the fit-in-your-pocket design when folded maintains easy portability. Samsung pioneered th…