CommsCo Tech Chat
By CommsCo
CommsCo Tech Chat Apr 17, 2023
"Levelling up hasn't really materialised since 2019 and inequality has"
Joining the boys for their first in-person podcast is journalist and Forbes contributor Adi Gaskell as the group tackle some big themes together.
The boys quiz Adi on his route into the journalism industry, the changes he’s noticing and how he develops his stories and ideas. They then move onto AI’s growing role in all our lives, particularly the world of work and what lies ahead for the future.
The final part of the conversion looks at the future of work and how a lack of levelling up and inequality is still widespread. What stories are being missed in this narrative?
"If the current regulation around copyright is not protecting creators, it has to be reformed"
How does a tech journalist feel about their work possibly being used to train LLMs?
That’s the question we posed to Thomas Macaulay, a senior reporter at The Next Web, on the latest episode of the CommsCo Tech Chat.
We quiz Thomas on the watershed New York Times copyright lawsuit, whether upcoming regulation can keep up with the rate of progress, and what steps must be taken to protect creators, while not stifling AI innovation.
"To listen with real intent is the best skill you have as a podcast host"
In this episode, Tom and Lee W are reunited alongside Lee Cooper, podcasting extraordinaire and passionate extractor of what makes all of us brilliant individuals. The boys take a deep dive into his Extrology podcast and how it came to be, as well as teaching themselves a thing or two about his process for each episode and the power of listening. Notes were definitely taken!
As a man who’s usually asking the questions, Tom and Lee W find out what Lee has learned about himself along the way and put him in the hot seat for the CC Quickfire. Can he take his place at the top of the leaderboard?
*BONUS EPISODE* - Making your scaleup stand out
The podcast is on the road this episode as we bring you the conversation from our fascinating AI event.
In this special episode, we are joined by John O’Connell, Founder of ScaleUp Group; Adi Gaskell, AI Writer for publications such as Forbes, The Times, and BBC; Andrew Burgess, AI Strategist & Ethicist; and Ilona Hitel, Founder & MD of CommsCo.
The conversation centres on what makes an AI scaleup stand out and how you can differentiate when it comes to your product, funding or story.
It's a must listen for those at the start of their AI journey.
2023 Tech Revelations and 2024 Resolutions
In this festive episode, we sat down with the CommsCo team to discuss their favourite stories of the year and hear some New Year Resolutions. From the FTX scandal to the climate crisis, everything is covered in our final podcast episode of the year!
"Uber for Healthcare"
In the second episode of the new season, Tomisin and Lee sit down with Connie Moser, CEO of Navenio. They discuss her journey, the state of healthcare and what it takes to be a CEO.
Alongside this, the boys discuss this week's headlines, touching on the cabinet reshuffle and The Upper Room's launch of their Braverman Bags campaign.
"It's PR not ER"
Season 2 of The CommsCo Tech Chat is here!
On this episode, Tomisin introduces new host Lee Wakefield as they discuss the UK AI Safety Summit, working in PR and achieving a good work-life balance.
BONUS: PR across the years and across the pond
In a very special bonus episode, we sat down with not one but two guests; Morgan McLintic, CEO of Firebrand Communications, and our very own Ilona Hitel, Managing Director of CommsCo. The group discusses the foundations and current challenges of PR, how to thrive in times of downturn, embracing new tech and both company's joint programmes.
Episode #10 - A New Marketing Order with Russ Powell
We sat down with Sharper B2B Marketing Founder and Managing Director, Russ Powell, to discuss his career, the perception of marketers and more!
Episode #9 - Is the 'Sustainability Glass' half full or half empty? with Davide Ceper
We sat down with Varda CEO, Davide Ceper, to discuss data fragmentation in the agriculture industry, pricing externalities into our food system and what we can do next to protect our future.
Episode #8 - The Brands and the Blues with Mike Sponza
We sat down with M-Cube co-founder, Mike Sponza, to dicsuss his career, music in retail, what it takes to be an artist and more!
Episode #7 - Maintaining a Culture with Claudia Green
We sat down with Claudia Green, Co-Founder of Scaling Up, to discuss scaling businesses, maintaining company culture, the importance of employer branding and more!
Episode #6 - From University Spinout to Telco Champion with Maria Lema
We sat down with Maria Lema, the founder of Weaver Labs, to delve into her company, the impending future of telecommunications, and her journey of starting a business directly out of university.
Episode #5 - AI for Good with Andrew Burgess
We sat down with Andrew Burgess, Founder of Greenhouse Intelligence, to discuss ChatGPT, the bias of AI and using AI for good!
Episode #4 - The Dirty Money Capital with Bion Behdin
We sat down with Bion Behdin, Co-Founder and CRO of First AML, to discuss anti-money laundering, the tech funding scene, the dirty money capital of the world and more!
Episode #3 - HR in a Post-Pandemic World with Lucinda Carney
We sat down with HR Uprising host, Lucinda Carney, to discuss mental health in the workplace, remote working following the pandemic and more!
Episode #2 - the Future of Funding with Akansha Dimri
We sat down with Tech Funding News founder, Akansha Dimri, to discuss what funding will look like in the tech sector in 2023, as well as her journey in tech media
Episode #1 - the State of the UK Tech Sector with Adam Hale
For our launch episode, we sat down with Adam Hale to discuss the state of the UK tech industry and what the next two years could have instore for the sector.