Venturi's Voice: Technology | Leadership | Staffing | Career | Innovation

Welcome to this episode of the podcast, where we sit down with Rob Mossop, the Chief Data Officer at Sword Group. In this conversation, we explore Rob's fascinating career journey, from his academic background in Philosophy to his transition into the IT and digital world. Rob takes us through his route to joining Sword Group and his path to his current role. As he shares his experience, we gain valuable insights into the diverse range of skills and perspectives that are valuable in the technology industry today. We then dive deeper into Sword Group's work in the data space and how they help their customers leverage data to gain insights and drive business value. Rob shares some examples of how Sword Group approaches data projects and highlights the importance of a customer-centric approach to data solutions. Join us for this insightful conversation with Rob Mossop as we explore the intersection of philosophy, technology, and customer-centric data solutions.

In this episode, we sit down with Ashu Agte, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Artera, to discuss his insights on Triad models and how to empower engineering organizations to create successful, well-developed teams. Ashu has over 20 years of experience in the tech industry and has worked on numerous successful projects. He talks about his career path and the challenges he faced in growing Artera’s business. Ashu also shares his thoughts on the key attributes of a successful Triad model and how to identify the right talent. We delve into Ashu’s approach to empowering engineering organizations and creating a culture of working remotely. He discusses how he encourages his team to take ownership of their work, collaborate effectively, and deliver high-quality products. Throughout the episode, Ashu emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision for the business and aligning the engineering team’s goals with that vision. He talks about his leadership style and how he fosters a culture of innovation and

In this episode, we sit down with Surendra Nath, a seasoned tech executive with over a decade of experience in the industry. Surendra is a passionate advocate for diversity in tech and has been actively working to increase representation of underrepresented groups in the field. In our conversation, Surendra shares his insights on the current state of diversity in tech and the challenges that still exist in creating an inclusive workplace. He also shares practical tips on how companies can create a more diverse and welcoming environment for employees from different backgrounds. One of the key topics we discuss is how to get younger people interested in the tech industry. Surendra shares his thoughts on how to break down the stereotypes that may be holding some young people back from pursuing a career in tech and offers advice on how parents and educators can support children who show an interest in technology. If you're interested in learning more about the importance of diversity in tech and how to create

In this episode, Ben sits down with Nick Gee, Director of Engineering at Wunderman Thompson Commerce. With an eclectic background that includes experience as a business analyst, project manager, test analyst, head of engineering, and now director of engineering, Nick is a testament to the power of diverse experience in developing a successful career. Nick shares how he has continued to grow within WT and his commitment to maintaining a "small company ethos" that prioritizes both technical excellence and employee well-being. He emphasizes the importance of bringing people along with the business, so that they can grow into the culture and technical practices that are most relevant to WT and its projects. Nick also discusses his recent membership in the MachAlliance, a program that focuses on microservices, API first, and headless commerce. He shares how this has opened up new opportunities with new clients, and highlights two distinct directions that WT is moving towards - fully SaaS and a "beast of bread" c

Join Ben and Jack as they sit down with Dr. Lloyd Humphreys, Managing Director at Cogniss, for a thought-provoking conversation about the intersection of technology and healthcare. Lloyd shares his expertise on how Cogniss is revolutionizing the health system through cutting-edge solutions and discusses the future of digital health. Get ready to be inspired and learn about the exciting advancements in health tech.

Join us for a fascinating episode as we sit down with Holger Trautmann, co-founder of IoT Venture GmbH. In this interview, we delve into the world of generating data signatures and explore the various business cases for clients. Holger shares his insights on internationalization and the future of the business. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking conversation on the cutting edge of technology and entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Ben sits down with Melanie Talbot, Senior Director of Engineering at Care.com, the world's leading platform for finding and managing high-quality family care. Melanie shares her insights on the importance of diversity in the tech space and how it's crucial for the industry to progress in the right way. Melanie talks about her own experiences in the tech industry and the challenges she's faced, and how Care.com is working to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. We also discuss the role of technology in shaping the future of family care and how Care.com is using cutting-edge technology to improve the lives of families and caregivers.

Daniel is Head of Product Quality Engineering at MaibornWolff GmbH. Ben and Co-Host Shaun Smallridge delve into Daniel's journey as a leader in the industry, and explore the lessons he's learned along the way. In this podcast, Daniel will share insights on leadership, how he has become a leader in the industry, the pitfalls and barriers he has overcome, and how he approaches decision making. He will also touch on the importance of fostering a culture of innovation, and how to empower team members to reach their full potential.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dmitrijs Jurins, Smart Buildings Lead at Fexillon. He is an expert in the field of AI and the metaverse, and in this episode, he shares his insights on his role at Fexillon and the future of AI and the metaverse. Join us as we delve into this exciting and rapidly evolving field with one of its leading minds.

Andrew Barber is CTO @ PCF Bank In this episode of our podcast, Ben sits down with Andrew Barber, CTO of PCF Bank, to discuss the current state of cybersecurity in the banking industry. Andrew shares his insights on how the ongoing war in Ukraine has affected the way financial institutions approach security and the steps PCF Bank is taking to protect its customers' sensitive information. From the latest threat intelligence to cutting-edge technologies, Andrew offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the banking sector in the digital age. Join us for an informative and thought-provoking conversation on the frontlines of cyber defense.

Tristram is Head Of Engineering @ Mkodo. He is also co-organiser of NSLondon, A meetup for iOS and Mac based in London.  Tris is an expert in building award-winning mobile native apps for regulated markets. He has led and worked on numerous consumer apps which have reached over 10 million users. He's passionate about delivering and developing high-quality reliable software. believing continuous integration is essential and wherever possible I’ve automated processes to shorten development cycles. Ben and Tristram sit down to discuss his career path, from shop floor salesman to head of engineering, as well as some of the learning points along the way, and some words of advice to progress in your own career.

Nina is Head of Data at Just Group PLC, and is DataIQ 100 2021 most influential data leaders! During this episode, Ben and Nina sit down to discuss Data Governance and why it matters, and imagining a world without data governance. While you're here, why not check out Nina's previous podcast episode: Extracting the True Value of Data | Nina Monckton

Tomislav's experience comes from being brought up in an entrepreneurial business-minded family, working in the advertising and marketing industry for the last 13 years, as well as having direct front- and back-of-house experience across a number of key market sectors; namely estate agency, automotive and high street/online retail. Tomislav is also MD @ initforthe; Helping businesses and people work better together with great software in a digital and remote world. During this episode, Ben sits down with Tomislav to discuss what makes a happy and motivated tech team, and what leaders can do to ensure their workforce is a happy one.

ZeroLight deliver creativity at scale through cloud-based visualisation. Their product-configuration and content-production platform establishes competitive advantages for automotive OEMs around the world, using the cloud to make real-time rendering accessible and affordable for any user in any market.  During this roundtable discussion, Ben and co-host Ross Alexander sit down with Chris O'Connor and Dave Hawes from ZeroLight to talk about the future of the digital world, the metaverse, and being best prepared for future changes to the digital world that might occur. Also a big thank you to Chris, Dave and everyone at ZeroLight for hosting us in their incredible offices in Newcastle, we had a brilliant time!

Kit is Co-Founder & Head of Sales at GigPig, the fastest growing music marketplace in the UK. Designed by artists for artists, all for the love of music. GigPig is a management & booking platform designed specifically to empower hospitality operators to take their entertainment bookings in-house. Ben, Jack Rainbow and Kit sit down at GigPig HQ in Manchester to discuss the current issues that hospitality venues have when sourcing new acts, and how GigPig is rebuilding the live music scene one great gig at a time. Huge thanks to Kit and GigPig for being wonderful hosts, we had a great day meeting you all! 

Dennis is CEO & Founder @ Forecast Forecast is a Work Intelligence company, delivering an AI-native platform for profitable Project & Resource Management. During this episode, Ben and Dennis sit down to discuss access to tech talent in the current market, scaling teams, and building best-in-class leadership across multiple locations (US, UK and DK).

Monshur is CEO & Founder of WeAgile, founded in 2019 after realising the agency model was in need of a shake-up. WeAgile is a London based digital agency that’s obsessed with helping businesses bring their ideas to life. During this episode, Ben sits down with Monshur to discuss Mental Health and leadership – as a successful business founder, people don’t understand the toll it can take on your mental health. And how sometimes as a founder you need to take a step back and ask for people’s opinions and get very honest (sometimes harsh) feedback

Becky is VP Product at infogrid Infogrid is changing the world through building intelligence. Our AI-powered platform gathers and analyses data from the smartest IoT technology to drive our mission of making every building healthy, efficient and sustainable. During this podcast, Ben sits down with Becky to discuss Becky's career in tech, her experiences as a female in the tech space, female leadership, and advice for businesses to promote more female leaders in their organisation.

This week Ben sits down with the leadership team at CURE at their HQ in Berlin! CURE are building the "one-stop-shop" platform for healthcare. Our app allows our customers to get medical consultations, prescripted and over-the-counter medication delivery, and physical, psychological, and social healthcare. Ali El-Ali is CEO & Co-Founder @ CURE Manuel Aberle is COO & Co-Founder @ CURE And Victor, who is leading Market Performance @ CURE We would like to thank CURE for welcoming us into their incredible offices in Berlin and taking the time to have this discussion, we loved meeting you and the office dog!

Ben and Co-Host Shaun Smallridge visited the SAP offices in Walldorf, Germany, to sit down with Florian Heretsch and Martin Lang to discuss the future of business and mobile technology, how this space is developing, and Florian and Martin's views on leadership. Florian is Vice President, Head of Mobile Experience & Engineering @ SAP. Martin is Mobile Experience - SAP Product Management. SAP is a German multinational software company. It develops enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations. The company is the world's leading enterprise resource planning software vendor. Thank you to SAP for hosting us in their offices and sharing some incredible insights into Mobile and Development.