Gaule's Question Time

Matt shares with Andrew the drive for creating Pivot Power, the need in the industry and why a start up can innovate in areas that corporates find challenging. Aimava have been working with global corporates and start ups on what we term Innovative New Value Chain, which is connnecting new technologies, ventures and corporates with new business models in the Transport and Energy sectors as Electric Vehicles will revolutionise many industries. This podcast is one of a series where I speak to leading executives who are making the important transition to sustainable future. We have been working in UK, Europe with programs in leading locations such as Oslo and China where there are high penetration of EVs and massive numbers. Do get in touch if you would like to find out more, and don't forget to subscribe on your platform to hear future interviews. Transcripts of interviews are also available. info@aimava.com

In this second part of my interview with Paul Lindley, who was the founder of Ella's Kitchen, we discuss his philanthropic ventures. JustImagineIf.co.uk which is an annual international social enterprise and innovation competition supporting ideas that tackle our global challenges. We also discuss our joint passion of being inspired by children, his book Little Wins and my UpStart4StartUps.com. Paul is also Chairs the Mayor of London Child Obesity Forum, he supports charities in Africa and many more areas we discuss.

Paul shares with Andrew the inspiration and development of Ella's Kitchen the purposeful driven Children's food. This is part one of a two part podcast.

Grace shares her experience of building the Impact Investing and Development approach that Unilever does in partnership with Dept for International Development. Projects with benefits in health, sanitation, education, empowering women and plastic in Africa, Asia and other developing areas are discussed.Check out other approaches to impact venturing with programs like Leaders in Innovation Fellowships Programme (LIF) where Andrew has been a mentor to start ups from around the world. https://www.oxentia.com/case-studies/lif-residential-training/

Rebecca discusses with Andrew the changing high street, online retail and a new approach to fashion with independent designers at Lone Design Club. A fascinating journey of an entrepreneur from New Zealand and her passion to change create a true omnichannel that supports sustainable fashion. www.lonedesignclub.com

Audun shares his perspectives on the energy tech and business models that are a great opportunity and changing at a rapid rate. We also gain insights into the process of venture development and working with corporates.

Emma set herself the target of doing 25 sabbaticals before she was 25. Listen to this podcast to understand why she did and how it has now been the start of an exciting new venture. Great lesson in networking, determination and taking control of your future.

In this interview we discuss the start up journey of this plant based food venture. As the winner of the PepsiCo Greenhouse incubator we gain an insight to the collaboration of ventures and corporates.

In this podcast I discuss with Neil the strategic and legal aspects of corporates investing in early stage ventures as a CVC. What to watch for in a term sheet, Intellectual Property and role on the Board are all covered. There is a chapter on 'Keeping it Legal' and many of the strategic innovation aspects in my book "Purpose to Performance Innovative New Value Chains" on Amazon https://amzn.to/2URp4tJ

Rob shares his perspectives on the rise of Electric Vehicles, changing business models and the life of a start up. Aimava is working with leading corporates and startups in the Transport and Energy Innovative New Value Chains.

Jurek is the Founder Henley Business Angels, Executive Director Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur in Residence London Business School and Chairman Fresh4cast and MedicSpot. In this podcast we discuss the process of angel investing and the opportunities for start up ventures.

This is part TWO of the podcast where I talk about Eva's cycle from Shanghai to London taking eights months. An inspiring and insightful interviews.In part one I talked with Eva about the China tech and business model space.

This is part one of the podcast where I talk with Eva about the China tech and business model space. In the second part I will talk about her cycle from Shanghai to London taking eights months. An inspiring and insightful interview.

Natalie and I discuss the changes taking place in the legal support for in companies as technology changes the process and role of legal teams. The disruption in the wider industry and legal tech space is covered. Natalie also covers the strategic business role of legal and how to go about instigating change.

Andrew and I discuss the changing technology and models of how organisatons use and procure legal services. What will the future bring when we have self service legal solutions and Articifial Intelligence processes. We discuss the Sparqa solution and you can do a free 12 month trial with code LAW12FREE at www.sparqa.com

Andrew discusses with Simon the Cambridge entrepreneur ecosystem and its leading role in global innovation. Simon shares insights on the successes and challenges he has had in developing his portfolio of investments. We also explore the relationship between start ups and corporate venturing. The discussion also considers the role of UK, China and the rapidly changing Artificial Intelligence landscape. If you do find it of value do please share and give a 5 star rating on your podcast platform.

Anthony discusses with Andrew his entrepreneurial background and founding SeedLegals. This is a platform to support early stage venture investment taking through the stages of Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), EIS, articles, employment agreements etc. Anthony also gives us insights to the mass of data that the platform is now gaining on the start up ecosystem and metrics.

Oscar discusses with Andrew the venture and investment scene in China. Gain an insight to the scale and speed of change in China. Oscar uses examples in The Case View and OCheng ventures which are in the Chinaccelerator.

Andrew discusses with Alison the changing fashion industry, new retail and how experience on the high street and online is changing. We hear from many years of experience of working with designers and retailers.

Mark outlines how the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (ACIPA) is looking outside the organisation for innovations. Working with start ups that they support through their accelerator to develop EdTech and Fin Tech solutions.