Let’s Shape The Future

How can incumbents actually become challengers in their industry?

 This week's guest Eric Fulwiler, Founder & CEO of Rival, ex CMO of 11:FS and MD of VaynerMedia joins to discuss a large number of topics! We'll learn how any business can be a challenger, how people are the most important contributor to success and much more!

 Eric's top learnings from working with Gary Vaynerchuk

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BMW, a wing suit and E-sports may not be words which you think could co-exist, but on this episode of Let's Shape The Future we'll learn how they actually fit very well together. Host Ben Dickinson is joined by Stefan Ponikva, VP of Brand Experience & Communication at BMW to discuss all things surrounding innovation!

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On Let’s Shape The Future we’ve had Chief Operating Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Design Officers + more. But what is the role of a Chief Revenue Officer? On this week's episode, host Ben Dickinson is joined by Stephen D’Angelo, CRO, Go to market advisor and best selling author to chat about all things revenue and positive mindset.

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What does Design entail within Aerospace, Defence and associated industries?

 Didier Boulet, Group Chief Design Officer at Thales joins host Ben Dickinson this week for a hugely insightful episode of Let's Shape The Future! Topics include the evolution of Design across 20 years, the importance of Design Thinking, the effect of COVID-19 on Thales as an organisation and much more.

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Have you ever wondered how many of the appliances in your home are designed?

 This week, host Ben Dickinson is joined by Pernilla Johansson, Chief Design Officer for Electrolux Group to share a whole host of insights! Discussion topics include the core components of successful design, the importance of sustainability, the role of a Chief Design Officer and so much more.

Design at Electrolux
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Can anyone be a successful CEO?

 Dane Holewinski is a former CEO and Venture Capital backed founder who now coaches startup C-level executives at Decode! He joins host Ben Dickinson on this week's episode of Let's Shape The Future to discuss a wide number of topics related to being a successful CEO. These include how to navigate leadership through hyper-growth, the mindset required in order to prosper and if anyo...

We've learnt about Venture Capital within the US, but how does it differ across the pond?

 Let's Shape The Future is back for Season 3! Kerstin Cooley, Managing Partner at Brightly Ventures joins host Ben Dickinson to discuss all this related to European VCs! Topics include why the number of European startups is growing at such a rapid pace, the keys to a successful funding round and Kerstin's thoughts for ...

How can you make your speeches, presentations and keynotes music to your audience's ears?

 In an amazing final episode of Let's Shape The Future Series 2, host Ben Dickinson is joined by high-stakes performance coach, author, and former Mufasa in the Lion King, John Watkis!

John shares his insights into the art of giving presentations, how to engage with a virtual or hybrid audience, and why you should ...

How has HR evolved to become Human Experience Management, and how can we ensure that people are truly valued at the centre of a business?

 I have the privilege of being joined by Jill Popelka, President at SAP SuccessFactors for the penultimate episode of Let's Shape The Future Series 2!

Discussion topics include Jill's career journey up until becoming President, her highlights whilst leading a Global t...

Why is Ecommerce taking over the process of shopping, and how can brick and mortar stores transform into experiences for customers?

 Shimona Mehta, Managing Director of EMEA at Shopify joins host Ben Dickinson for a new episode of Let's Shape The Future Series 2! The discussion involves the effect of the pandemic on stores, how a store can go searching for their customers, what the future holds for brick and mortar st...

How has Fintech transformed the world we live in?

 Sophie Guibaud, Chief Growth Officer at OpenPayd joins host Ben Dickinson for a really exciting episode of Let's Shape The Future! Conversation topics include innovation within the finance sector, the importance of open banking, standing out from the crowd in the world of Fintech and much more.

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What does your business need in order to obtain funding?

 Host Ben Dickinson is joined by Joshua Siegel, General Partner at Acronym Venture Capital to discuss the world of VCs! Discussion topics include the characteristics required of a business to obtain funding, the sheer volume of businesses explored by VCs every single day and much more!

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Why has Esports become such a phenomenon, and what does the future hold?

 Geoff Moore - President & COO of Team Envy joins host Ben Dickinson to discuss a number of topics including his role leading an extremely successful Esports organisation, the transition to a hybrid model of combining professional gamers and content creators, the future of the industry and much more!

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What does innovation within the fitness industry look like?

 Christopher Stadler, Chief Marketing Officer at Tonal joins host Ben Dickinson for this week's episode of Let's Shape The Future! Discussion topics include the shift to home fitness, the fusion of fitness and technology, attracting pro-athletes as both users and investors, and much more.

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How has the construction industry fared during the pandemic and what are the trends moving forward?

 Tim Coldwell, President of Chandos Construction joins host Ben Dickinson to discuss a large range of topics. Subjects include what it means to be B-Corp certified, the importance of social procurement and what the future holds for construction.

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Another truly inspirational non-profit organisation joins us on Let's Shape The Future!

 Paul M. Taylor, Executive Director of FoodShare Toronto joins host Ben Dickinson to discuss their mission of combatting food insecurity. Paul shares insights into the goals of FoodShare, the programs they run, how we can all contribute to ending food insecurity and much more!

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Let's Shape The Future is BACK!

 Dr Marcell Vollmer, Partner & Director at Boston Consulting Group joins host Ben Dickinson for the first episode of Series 2. Discussion topics include the evolution of procurement, a management consultant's view of the pandemic and having a number of C-Level roles within large organisations.

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