Sinopsis
Interviews with leading executives who are driving Innovation, Corporate Venturing and Strategic Change by Andrew Gaule. For details of our support see www.aimava.com
Episodios
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Episode 149: Unlocking Grant Success: How AI is Transforming the Process with Mark Taylor of Grant Hero
01/09/2025 Duración: 22minIn this insightful episode of Gaule’s Question Time, host Andrew Gaule (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava/) sits down with Mark Taylor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markyt/), co-founder of Grant Hero, an AI-driven platform aimed at revolutionising the grant application process. Mark shares his journey from product management into the world of R&D funding, including his pivotal time at Innovate UK where he first got under the hood of government-backed innovation grants.See more information below.You join an AI Academy program see Aimava Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163To book a meeting to discuss entrepreneurship, AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqtSubscribe for future interviews. See this and other video content at Aimava Purp
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Episode 148: Reimagining Work and AI: A Conversation with Erik Schwartz
19/08/2025 Duración: 27minIn this insightful episode of Gaule’s Question Time, Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) sits down with Erik Schwartz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eschwaa/ ), a veteran in enterprise search and AI systems, to explore the transformative power of generative AI and its implications across industries. The conversation kicks off with Erik’s professional journey, from digitizing documents in the 90s to building knowledge discovery platforms at Comcast and Elsevier, and now running his consultancy.See more information below.You join an AI Academy program see Aimava Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163To book a meeting to discuss entrepreneurship, AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqtSubscribe for future interviews. See this and other video c
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Episode 147: Turning Brewery Waste into Eco-Leather : Brett Cotten Arda Biomaterials
29/05/2025 Duración: 20minIn this episode of "Gaule’s Question Time," Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Brett Cotten (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-a-cotten/), co-founder and CEO of Arda Biomaterials (https://arda.bio), to explore a revolutionary approach to sustainable manufacturing. Arda transforms brewery waste—specifically spent grain—into high-performance, leather-like materials without relying on plastics or animal products. Brett, who began his journey in biochemistry and entrepreneurship at Penn State and later Cambridge, shares how his career evolved from biotech food startups to founding Arda with co-founder TJ, an Oxford-trained chemist.See more information below.You join an AI Academy program see Aimava Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163To book a meeting to discuss entrepreneurship, AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on App
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Episode 146: The Power of Purpose and Process in AI Transformation. Jonathan Mast AI Podcast
29/04/2025 Duración: 21minIn this episode of Gaule’s Question Time, Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) speaks with AI coach and mentor Jonathan Mast (linkedin.com/in/jonathanjmast), who joins from Dallas, Texas. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping business operations and employee empowerment. Jonathan shares his approach to integrating AI: focusing on saving time, increasing profits, and adding value to customer experiences. Using Andrew's "Five P’s" framework—Purpose, Process, People, Partners, and Performance—they discuss practical steps for AI adoption, the importance of structured data, and why choosing stable AI platforms matters. Jonathan emphasizes that AI is a tool to amplify skills, not replace jobs, drawing parallels to the PC revolution. They delve into future business models enabled by AI, predicting step changes when AI merges with automation and smart devices. Their conversation underscores the need for leadership in reassuring teams, selecting reliable partners, and measuring success beyond simple
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Episode 145: Empowering Entrepreneurs: Lydia Finnegan on Goldman Sachs’ Philanthropic Mission
16/04/2025 Duración: 29minIn this engaging and inspiring episode of Gaule’s Question Time, Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) sits down with Lydia Finnegan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiafinnegan/) , Executive Director at Goldman Sachs, to explore the purpose, process, and people behind the firm’s impactful entrepreneurial initiatives. Lydia shares her journey from intern to leader, giving listeners a rare inside look at Goldman Sachs’ unique philanthropic focus — economic empowerment through entrepreneurship.See more information below.You join an AI Academy program see Aimava Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163To book a meeting to discuss entrepreneurship, AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqtSubscribe for future interviews. See this and other video cont
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Episode 144: Reimagining Venture Capital with AI: Stephan Heller of Alpha Q VC
28/03/2025 Duración: 30minIn this compelling episode of Gaule’s Question Time, Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) sits down with Stephan Heller, founder of Alpha Q Venture Capital, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and venture investing. Stephan offers a unique perspective shaped by over 15 years as a tech founder and investor. See more information below.You join an AI Academy program see Aimava Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163To book a meeting to discuss entrepreneurship, AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqtSubscribe for future interviews. See this and other video content at Aimava Purpose to Performance Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@P2PfromAimavaStephan and Andrew unpack how AI is transforming deal sourcing, startup selection,
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Episode 143: Oxbridge AI: Stories of Innovation, Community, and Global Change
24/01/2025 Duración: 29minAndrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) engages with Udai Dhamija (https://www.linkedin.com/in/udaidhamija/) and Francisco Morejón (https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisco-morej%C3%B3n-75a65514a/), the dynamic leaders behind Oxbridge AI, an entrepreneurial hub connecting Oxford and Cambridge. Oxbridge AI has emerged as a powerhouse in fostering AI innovation, empowering startups, and creating a thriving ecosystem for aspiring entrepreneurs. More below of ventures mentioned. You join an AI Academy program see Aimava Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163To book a meeting to discuss entrepreneurship, AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?Subscribe for future interviews. Udai shares his journey of transforming frustration into action by building initiatives that democratize access to entrepreneurial resources, emphasizing inclusivity and impact. Francisco highlights the competitive structure of Oxbridge AI’s annual
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Episode 142: Boardy AI - Breaking Boundaries: My First AI Podcast Guest
20/01/2025 Duración: 11minIn this groundbreaking episode, Andrew Gaule (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava/), author of Purpose to Performance (https://amzn.to/4g4xk2X), interviews Boardy.AI (https://www.linkedin.com/company/boardy/posts/?), an advanced AI agent designed to connect people and foster collaboration. This marks Andrew’s first podcast with an AI guest, where they dive into his renowned 5 P Framework (Purpose, Process, People, Partners, Performance).See more information below.You join an AI Academy program see Aimava Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163To book a meeting to discuss entrepreneurship, AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqtSubscribe for future interviews. See this and other video content at Aimava Purpose to Performance Channel - https://
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Episode 141: Sivan Zamir of Xylem Innovaton Labs - How Xylem is Tackling Global Water Challenges
08/11/2024 Duración: 26minAndrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) speaks with Sivan Zamir (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sivan-sidney-zamir/), head of Xylem Innovation Labs, about her work in tackling the world’s water-related challenges through innovative technologies. See more information below.You join an AI Academy program see Aimava Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163To book a meeting to discuss entrepreneurship, AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqtSubscribe for future interviews. See this and other video content at Aimava Purpose to Performance Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@P2PfromAimavaAs a Fortune 500 company, Xylem is a leader in global water solutions, and under Sivan’s direction, the Innovation Labs are advancing initiatives that address climate-dr
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Episode 140: Lily Elsner of Jack Fertility - Revolutionising Male Fertility Testing with At-Home Solutions
29/10/2024 Duración: 28minLily Elsner, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lelsner/) CEO of Jack Fertility (https://www.jackfertility.co.uk), talks with Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) about transforming male fertility healthcare with discreet at-home testing kits. Discover how the Oxford based venture, Jack Fertility is breaking barriers in reproductive health and making testing accessible for everyone.Further details below. You join an AI Academy program see Aimava Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163To book a meeting to discuss entrepreneurship, AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqtSubscribe for future interviews. See this and other video content at Aimava Purpose to Performance Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@P2PfromAimavaIn this engaging episode, Andrew G
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Episode 139: Mary McKenna MBE - Vision for Angel Investing & Empowering Female Founders
23/09/2024 Duración: 35minSee this and other video content at Aimava Purpose to Performance Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@P2PfromAimavaMary shares her experience building Learning Pool, an online learning business she co-founded in 2006, and reflects on the challenges she faced as a female founder. After bootstrapping the business to a £10 million turnover, she successfully exited in 2014.Mary transitioned into angel investing shortly after her exit and now focuses on supporting female-led businesses through her involvement in AwakenHub (https://www.awakenhub.com) and AwakenAngels (https://www.awakenangelshq.com). These initiatives aim to create a more inclusive investment ecosystem by bringing more women into angel investing and supporting early-stage businesses. Throughout the conversation, Mary emphasizes the importance of building a values-driven business, the need for diversity in investment, and her belief that empowering women entrepreneurs can drive positive change. In addition to supporting women entrepreneurs, Andrew Ga
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Episode 138: Gina Domanig - Emerald Tech Venture's Pioneering CVC Path: Venturing into Sustainability
17/06/2024 Duración: 40minIn this insightful conversation, Andrew Gaule (www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-6a7120), a seasoned corporate venturing expert, sits down with Gina Domanig (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-domanig/), the co-founder of Emerald Tech Ventures, a trailblazing venture capital firm dedicated to climate tech and industrial solutions. Emerald has been at the forefront of this space for nearly 25 years, investing in early-stage companies that are addressing sustainability challenges and driving innovation in sectors like energy, water, materials, and more. More details and outline below. You join an AI Academy program see Aimava Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163To book a meeting to discuss entrepreneurship, AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqtSubscribe
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Episode 137: Peter Gostev of Moonpig - Navigating the AI Revolution
09/06/2024 Duración: 35min"Navigating the AI Revolution" - In this insightful episode, Andrew Gaule (www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-6a7120) sits down with Peter Gostev (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-gostev), the AI lead at Moon Pig, to discuss the profound impact of AI on businesses. Peter shares his experience and perspectives on leveraging AI for innovation, process redesign, and enhancing customer experiences in the retail sector. From overcoming implementation challenges to embracing continuous experimentation, this conversation offers valuable insights for organisations seeking to unlock the full potential of AI. Further details below.You join an AI Academy program see Aimava Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163To book a meeting to discuss entrepreneurship, AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.
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Episode 136: Bill Liao insights from a Global Citizen's Approach to Purpose-Driven Investing and AI
07/04/2024 Duración: 22minIn this insightful interview, Andrew Gaule, (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava), talks with Bill Liao, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/billliao/ ) a global citizen, entrepreneur, and investor with an impressive portfolio. As a general partner at venture firm SOSV and Ki Tua Fund. Bill shares his thoughtful, purpose-driven approach to building successful, sustainable ventures.From emphasizing the importance of founder mindset and partnerships to leveraging emerging technologies like generative AI, Bill provides valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and investors alike. This interview offers a master class in aligning purpose, process, people, and performance metrics to drive meaningful change.Purpose to Performance: Innovative New Value Chain book by Andrew mentioned by Bill is available at https://amzn.eu/d/eiTlreV To book a meeting to discuss entrepreneurship, AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time
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Episode 135: Joseph Orya, Peddle iLab. Empowering Education from an Inspiring Social Entrepreneur
24/03/2024 Duración: 15minIn a heartfelt interview with Andrew Gaule, (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava), Joseph Orya (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-orya-3b8778179/ ), the co-founder and lead at Peddle Innovation Lab, shares his inspiring journey from a remote Nigerian village to becoming a social entrepreneur dedicated to transforming lives through education. Faced with poverty and the loss of his parents at a young age, Joseph's path to education was fraught with challenges. However, his personal experiences fueled his determination to provide underprivileged youth with access to quality education and digital skills. Andrew is a mentor for Joseph on the Just IMAGINE If social entrepreneur program by Paul Lindley at Uni of Reading.Orya's brainchild, Peddle Innovation Lab, develops portable, solar-powered mobile classrooms equipped with AI-enabled platforms, enabling learners in both grid and off-grid areas to access educational resources. Targeting children aged 6 to 18, the initiative offers lessons in literacy, mathematics,
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Episode 134: Chris Noring, Microsoft - AI and Business
04/02/2024 Duración: 30minThis interview between Andrew Gaule, (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) and Chris Noring, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoffer-noring-3257061/) a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, covers how artificial intelligence is transforming businesses. See details and topics below. Chris's GenAI in Practice Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/generative-ai-in-practice-7148117999957274624/AI Programmes to build your AI and Business Skills. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163#eventsThe context of tech and business change featured in Andrew's book "Purpose to Performance: Innovative New Value Chains" https://amzn.eu/d/6cK5C6Q and AI was discussed in this context. To book a meeting to discuss AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?Chris Noring and Andrew Gaule discuss Microsoft's pivot towards being an AI-first company through investments in models like OpenAI. Noring shares how he sees businesses moving away from search eng
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Episode 133: Nigel Toon, Graphcore - How AI Thinks
29/01/2024 Duración: 30minIn this interview hosted by Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava), Graphcore CEO Nigel Toon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigeltoon/) shares his perspectives on artificial intelligence and the hardware powering the latest capabilities. Nigel and Andrew are mentors on the AI Stream at Creative Destruction Labs based in Oxford University. See more of the topics below.The discussion includes key insights from Nigel's book "How AI Thinks: How we built it, how it can help us, and how we can control it" https://amzn.eu/d/bkDXk7YThe context of tech and business change featured in Andrew's book "Purpose to Performance: Innovative New Value Chains" https://amzn.eu/d/6cK5C6Q and AI was discussed in this context. To book a meeting to discuss AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqtSubscribe for f
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Episode 132: Simon Portman, Legal aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) discussion with Andrew Gaule
17/01/2024 Duración: 30minAndrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Simon Portman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-portman-0b918014/), commercial lawyer at Marks and Clerk, explores key legal issues surrounding artificial intelligence. As AI capabilities rapidly advance, companies developing and utilizing these technologies face complex challenges around copyright, ownership, liability, and emerging regulation. See the overview below. To book a meeting to discuss AI and other business change with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?The discussion examines recent high-profile copyright lawsuits against AI firms related to training machine learning models. While outcomes remain unresolved, Portman expects some form of licensing models to emerge. On output generated by AI systems, current legal consensus necessitates human creativity for IP protections. However, proving human authorship could grow increasingly difficult.Shifting to AI regulation, while frameworks vary across regions, most balance pr
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Episode 131: Oxbridge AI Challenge Insights from Jenni Morris and Udai Dhamija
20/12/2023 Duración: 38minAndrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava), had the pleasure of speaking with Udai Dhamija and Jenni Morris about the fantastic Oxbridge AI Challenge. Their unified effort across Cambridge and Oxford Universities delivered over 80 AI startup applicants who benefited tremendously from pitch feedback and mentorship. The competition was supported by some big players including, Digital Realty, Microsoft, Taylor Wessing LLP, The Alan Turing Foundation, Marcho Partners, Keltie LLP, and JP Morgan.See more details below. To book a meeting with Andrew - https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/30min?For a book on corporate innovation and venturing see "Purpose to Performance - Innovative New Value Chains" by Andrew Gaule. ( shorturl.at/dfDTW )You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqtSubscribe for future interviews. See this and other video content at Aimava Purpose to Performance Channel
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Episode 130: Neil Wainwright introduces CDL and Building Startup Websites
01/12/2023 Duración: 23minIn this interview, serial entrepreneur Neil Wainwright (https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilwainwright?) shares insights on startup website design and customer acquisition from his over 30 years of experience. Speaking with Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava), who Neil knows from mentoring startups at the Creative Destruction Lab, Neil explains his methodology for critiquing and reworking venture websites to create compelling headlines, sub-headlines and calls-to-action that speak directly to the ideal customer.Neil stresses the importance for startups to focus on customers and revenue over chasing investors. He provides examples of using integrated calendars on websites to enable prospective customers to easily self-schedule product demos, greatly increasing sales pipeline velocity. The conversation explores several impactful anecdotes where Neil's website advice has accelerated real startup customer traction. His emphasis is on empowering ventures to shape effective narratives that drive customer