Black Tech Fest

Hear from Kola Lamikanra discuss his launch and journey of founding Lingua54, a site that promotes the learning of African languages. In conversation with Folley Ogundele, Stripe Head of Fintech Sales, they talk about what it's like being a black founder, raising money and being resilient.

Listen to Dan Lane, Senior Investment Analyst talk all things investments, ISAs and crypto. He provides valuable tips to help you make your money work for you!

To read more of Dan's work visit https://freetrade.io/honey and if you would like to join Freetrade, use this link http://freetrade.io/danlane

New joiners Mario and Simi share their experiences of navigating a career change into Technology, why they chose Bloom & Wild for their next role, and what companies should consider when trying to attract and retain black talent. 

Bloom & Wild are sponsors of this year's Black Tech Fest, register at blacktechfest.com

Hear from our travel designers discuss all things travel curation!

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Muna is an experienced IT Services Professional with a proven track record of successfully designing, winning and delivering services for a plethora of clients using Salesforce.com. Listen to him speak about his career on Rugby, Salesforce.org, Technology & Imposter Syndrome

Hear more from Muna at Black Tech Fest, register at blacktechfest.com

Joining us today is Farfetch's Chief Data Officer, Kshitij Kumar. Discussing his personal journey to Farfetch and leading the team responsible for the worldwide online luxury fashion retail platform data. 

Join CEO & Founder of Mind Senses Global Djamila Amimer, Rare Recruitment Naomi Kellman, Shakir Mohamed a Deepmind Research Scientist, Katrina Ffrench former CEO of StopWatch

As they discuss how algorithmic bias have real-life implications for minorities. The topic is discussed through the lens of research, the covid a-level algorithmic scandal and the use of tech in policing. 

Hear Ola Pelovangu - Brand Partnerships EU + TikTok Creator, Chris  Crichlow a LIVE Operations Manager, Filis Mohamed - Ads Operations EU and Anne Olayinka - Talent Partner discussing what goes on behind the scenes of one of the largest startups in the world! 

Remus Brett- General Partner, LocalGlobe in conversation with two founders. Tom Adeyoola a serial entrepreneur and Rich Serunjogi CEO of Business Score. 

Exploring their start-ups, the highs and lows and the future! 

Joining us today to discuss the educational attainment gap is Patricia Lamour MBE.

Patricia is an International Education Consultant and Managing Director of Aspire Education Group. She is passionate about the transformation and success of all young people in education.

Ashleigh and Patricia discuss factors that affect educational outcomes. Touching on the role of government, parents, teachers and school governors. As well as how COVID put a spotlight on the digital divide. 

New episodes every Wednesday morning!