South West Tech Daily Podcast

South West Tech Daily Podcast

We are the South West! How does the region stand up to the rest of the country (very well!), what innovations are happening here (more than we can say in a 200 word bio) and how do we make tech diverse (we have lots of ideas!) Presented by former broadcast journalists Robert Hillier and Feyaza Khan (who are also married) South West Tech Daily is a showcase of the region with insights, important things you need to know and just great chats with lovely people. Also, get in touch if you're a south west business that needs shouting about!

Episodes

July 29, 2024 14 mins

We are exploring the cutting-edge innovations driving the future of technology.

Join Feyaza Khan and Robert Hillier who are speaking to student innovators from the University of Bristol who are gaining practical experience, while also helping local groups and businesses.


Thanks to Daniela Lima Rodriguez for the edits!

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Professor Simon Jackson from Molendotech in Bristol talks about the important water-testing technology that lets you check water quality right in the field, with results in just 15 minutes. In the past, testing water quality could take up to 48 hours and had to be done in a lab. The Bacterisk kit is super portable—it fits in a briefcase—so water utilities and other stakeholders can easily test water quality on the spot.

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May 2, 2024 26 mins

The one with a RERUN:

In this episode, we speak to Richard Ellis from Microsoft who talks about the help for new startups and we have advice from New York startup advisor Roger Osorio from the School of Reinvention.

Get on the podcast, email info@evanesco.co.uk


[This is an episode from May 2022]



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April 5, 2024 58 mins

We talked about the challenges faced by women in tech-- and the barriers stopping them.

Join Robert Hillier & Feyaza Khan as they speak to Caitlin Gould from Tec Women CIC and Emma Mallett from Optimising IT.

Subscribe to get our next episode on fostering diversity in tech with Tom Bright from Bright Evolve.

If you want to get on the podcast, email info@evanesco.co.uk or get in touch with Feyaza Khan on LinkedIN

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February 29, 2024 49 mins

We're dropping some serious knowledge on this episode of the South West Tech Daily podcast.


Shoutouts to Scott Preece and Brett Lambe for turning the usually boring (sorry!) IP and investment laws into a lively chat. These guys are the real MVPs, so it's no wonder they got the nod for Tech South West's Growth Forge program – which is helping South West businesses with mentorship to scale.


Lucy Paine is on with...

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January 31, 2024 30 mins

Thanks for listening to the South West Tech Daily Podcast!


Join Feyaza Khan and Robert Hillier as they dive into the dynamic world of tech in the burgeoning South West.


We speak to Dan Pritchard from Tech South West who is taking entries to the revolutionary Growth Forge programme available to growing businesses right here in the South West.


We also chat to founders of the Cornish firm Cognition Learning, Briony Co...

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December 22, 2023 42 mins

Join Feyaza Khan and Robert Hillier in a special 2023 roundup of the South West Tech Daily podcast, where we reflect on another year of brilliant conversations


We're looking at our top interviews of 2023, with some previously unheard bits, so lucky you!


Garry Hunt from Software Cornwall's Agile on the Beach is looking for some tech speakers - is that you? Find him on LinkedIn!


Liam Brown is an esports executi...

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December 1, 2023 45 mins

This episode was supposed to be a Tech South West awards download, but turned into a self-help episode on how to get a more diverse range of people into tech.


Software developer Fran Solo from Stornoway.io tells us her incredible journey into tech (but it's not long enough we need more!)


Niki Davies from Software Cornwall has some AMAZING news on how to get people from all backgrounds into tech


and Neil Morris fr...

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November 1, 2023 49 mins

The big night is almost here and we are EXCITED!

Lucy Savin and Tyne Hill from Howden talk to us from their office in Padstow - also they are going to the awards for the first time ever!

Niki Davies is presenting the awards for a second time, and also talks to us about the programmes Software Cornwall have for experienced people looking to switch to a career in tech.

And of course, Dan Pritchard from Tech South West and media agenc...

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In this episode we talk to Bristol Tech Fest's Headline Sponsor--> Ghyston.

The festival is on from October 9-13th this year. Ghyston also build bespoke software for companies- more here:

https://www.ghyston.com

Thanks to Gemma Comley for a super fun chat!

Joe Bevan from Tech South West is on with us, as this year's awards get underway at Sandy Park in the middle of a Rugby World Cup. There's going to be a special, ...

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August 30, 2023 43 mins

In this podcast we talk about why your startup needs a marketing strategy with Caroline Orr from Program

The new financial help for south west businesses that's available from British Business Bank with Ed Tellwright

And we look at one of the region's best (and most fun) tech networking events Agile on the Beach, with organisers Garry Hunt and Gwen Diagram

Subscribe to get new episodes straight to your device and if you wan...

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July 31, 2023 33 mins

...Because the sea weed! See (sea?) what we did there?


On this episode we speak to Data Duopoly's Tanuvi Ethunandan about how her startup is getting more people on to our high streets using public transport and we talk to Neil Morris from Kelpi who talks about the coating his company makes for food and drinks packaging.


All of our guests are right here in the south west region of England, because we want to promote th...

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On this podcast, we hear from Dr Jenny Bailey from Ferryx which is helping people with gut problems.


We also spoke to Glenn George from Bay Photonics, which assembles and packages vital technology like microscopes, marine detectors and remote sensing lasers.


We also find out about how patients are being empowered by HCI Digital's Connect Plus app, Richard Haines talked to us about how it works.


These three start...

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This month, South West Tech Daily brings you three contenders in this year's Esports Festival SW 2023 at Exeter College.


Will last year's winners take the Esports trophy again? They've certainly been training for it and are quietly confident they will be the 2023 Esports Festival Winners at Exeter College.

But... so have the Rowe Bots - Hannah Rowe from Rowe IT based in Plymouth believes her team are a sure thing....

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We're focusing on health on this episode and my goodness, what a corker! Did you know that smart socks invented in South West England are helping dementia patients? Find out how in our first interview. We LOVED chatting to the brilliant Dr Zeke Steer and Jacqui Arnold from Milbotix, who told us exactly how their smart socks work.

Also - did you ever wonder how different parts of the NHS talk to each other to make informed decis...

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Do not fall down legal and accounting potholes, this is your startup playbook episode - and has everything you need to know to get your business started.

In this episode, we'll be talking to three experts on law, accountancy, and other legalities and necessary knowledge startup founders need to get started up. We'll cover everything from choosing the right business structure to getting the necessary permits and license...

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One of our most fun episodes, besides learning why we shouldn't ever watch any sci-fi with anyone from Goonhilly, we also learned about the future of agritech and how to make farming work better for us and the future of our food production.

In this episode we speak to Sarra Mander from Small Robot Company who says we can make farming more efficient with some really small changes, India Langley from Lettus Grow who talks about why a...

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January 9, 2023 35 mins

On this podcast, we get out the best bits from the year - in case you missed it, find out how cryptocurrency helps people in developing countries, how one local firm plans to stops biases in the recruitment process, how to achieve your goals this year. 

We have great guests from different parts of the world, all linked to the south west with some supremely good content.

Also, if you want to be on this podcast - get in touch wi...

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September 29, 2022 34 mins

This month Robert and Feyaza hear from  #1 Amazon author and life coach Roger Osorio, a New Yorker who recently helped Cornish start-ups. 

He talks us through his new book The Journey to Reinvention...and we sit down with Elizabeth Chandler, co-founder of The Good Robot company – an AI start-up based in Exeter who talks us through how to overcome AI biases.


Want to know more? Find us on twitter @swtechdaily or Linked...

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June 29, 2022 55 mins

This is our best episode yet! We have insights into why you should be spending, not saving, your cryptocurrency from financial regulation crypto expert, Gareth Malna.  

We also find out about the very simple rules for a successful startup with business guru, Steve Cox, from Falmouth University's Launchpad programme. 

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