Extrology
by Lee CooperHi I'm Lee Cooper; recruiter, connector, business owner, sports junkie, coffee snob and best of all, Dad. I'm fascinated by what drives the human spirit, and am fortunate to enjoy a job which for 25 years has afforded me the opportunity to interview literally thousands of inspiring people, from all walks of life. So rather than keep all the good stuff to myself, I figured, why not share the insight, the education and inspiration that can be gained from listening to those who've defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary. But success is such a subjective concept, the extraordinary even more so. It means different things based on different measures, to different people. The odds vary, as do the circumstances widely. The stories are unique, I wanted to understand what I could learn from those who have overcome their own unique odds, to achieve their own uniquely personal goals and to share that learning with you. That is how Extrology was born. Expect to hear from people across the spectrum, people who have risen to the challenges of life, family, community, education, health, business, sport, the arts, science, I aim to ensure as wide of mix of the extraordinary as the 7.5 billion of us on this planet can muster. Come and celebrate the human spirit at https://www.extrology.com/ - I look forward to welcoming you there. Get in touch: [email protected]
Copyright: © 2024 Extrology
Episodes
Symbols of Peace on the World’s Most Infamous Firearm with AK47 Artist, Bran Symondson #62
1h 16m · PublishedThe AK47 is one of the most recognisable firearms in human history. Through his artwork and experiences, Bran Symondson is altering what it’s recognised for.
An artist, photographer and entrepreneur with military experience, his work challenges perceptions through his emotive photos and intricately adorned, decommissioned weapons - each a rousing anti-war statement.
It’s a privilege to unpack Bran’s creative mind, and detail the experiences that influence his work, on this week's episode of Extrology.
Lee and Bran discuss:
- Bran’s introduction to the wilder disciplines of photography
- Military experiences, and the opportunities to document his journey
- Messages and motives rife throughout Bran’s AK47 work
- Art’s opportunity to become a voice for global issues
- The impact of the digitisation and democratisation of art
Extrology is sponsored by Progresso Talent Partners who for more than 25 years have successfully delivered interim and permanent leadership talent to transform businesses and to hire the talent you need to enable your business to thrive: https://www.progressotalent.com/
Symbols of Peace on the World’s Most Infamous Firearm with AK47 Artist, Bran Symondson #62
1h 16m · PublishedThe AK47 is one of the most recognisable firearms in human history. Through his artwork and experiences, Bran Symondson is altering what it’s recognised for.
An artist, photographer and entrepreneur with military experience, his work challenges perceptions through his emotive photos and intricately adorned, decommissioned weapons - each a rousing anti-war statement.
It’s a privilege to unpack Bran’s creative mind, and detail the experiences that influence his work, on this week's episode of Extrology.
Lee and Bran discuss:
- Bran’s introduction to the wilder disciplines of photography
- Military experiences, and the opportunities to document his journey
- Messages and motives rife throughout Bran’s AK47 work
- Art’s opportunity to become a voice for global issues
- The impact of the digitisation and democratisation of art
Extrology is sponsored by Progresso Talent Partners who for more than 25 years have successfully delivered interim and permanent leadership talent to transform businesses and to hire the talent you need to enable your business to thrive: https://www.progressotalent.com/
How the World’s Most Valuable Resource is Reinventing Inventory with nVentic’s Matthew Bardell & Dan Weil #61
1h 7m · PublishedIf you consider data more valuable than oil, then nVentic’s approach to inventory management is the key to striking gold.
Tackling an issue shared by most organisations, Founder Dan Weil and Managing Director Matthew Bardell are the bright minds behind a technology that analyses data to give businesses actionable insights.
Behind this is a dynamic between the Founder and Managing Director, which we dive into in this episode of Extrology.
Lee, Matthew and Dan discuss:
- Adding value with the right questions
- How Matthew and Dan build algorithms to solve core issues
- The power of data, and how to create ‘Data Lakes’
- Being motivated by the mission, not a quick sell
- The AI landscape, and why they’re hesitant to describe their work with the term
Extrology is sponsored by Progresso Talent Partners who for more than 25 years have successfully delivered interim and permanent leadership talent to transform businesses and to hire the talent you need to enable your business to thrive: https://www.progressotalent.com/
How the World’s Most Valuable Resource is Reinventing Inventory with nVentic’s Matthew Bardell & Dan Weil #61
1h 7m · PublishedIf you consider data more valuable than oil, then nVentic’s approach to inventory management is the key to striking gold.
Tackling an issue shared by most organisations, Founder Dan Weil and Managing Director Matthew Bardell are the bright minds behind a technology that analyses data to give businesses actionable insights.
Behind this is a dynamic between the Founder and Managing Director, which we dive into in this episode of Extrology.
Lee, Matthew and Dan discuss:
- Adding value with the right questions
- How Matthew and Dan build algorithms to solve core issues
- The power of data, and how to create ‘Data Lakes’
- Being motivated by the mission, not a quick sell
- The AI landscape, and why they’re hesitant to describe their work with the term
Extrology is sponsored by Progresso Talent Partners who for more than 25 years have successfully delivered interim and permanent leadership talent to transform businesses and to hire the talent you need to enable your business to thrive: https://www.progressotalent.com/
The Great E-Bike Revolution with Co-Founder & CEO of DASH Rides, Jamie Milroy #60
1h 6m · PublishedTransforming the way the world moves is no small feat, but taking e-bikes as the incredibly efficient basis for this mission was Jamie Milroy’s first step.
Proceeding to take the e-bike subscription platform DASH Rides up to a national scale proves its power, and as Co-Founder & CEO, Jamie’s drive and vision are nothing short of admirable.
Jamie joins us on Extrology to detail the storytelling behind successful fundraising, and how 30 seconds of courage is all it takes to set great ambitions in motion.
Lee and Jamie discuss:
- How sustainability is emerging in the boardroom
- Balancing profit against the need to do good
- The virtues of finding a great Co-Founder
- Storytelling as a key ingredient to fundraising
- Jamie’s ‘30 Seconds of Courage’ mantra
Extrology is sponsored by Progresso Talent Partners who for more than 25 years have successfully delivered interim and permanent leadership talent to transform businesses and to hire the talent you need to enable your business to thrive: https://www.progressotalent.com/
The Great E-Bike Revolution with Co-Founder & CEO of DASH Rides, Jamie Milroy #60
1h 6m · PublishedTransforming the way the world moves is no small feat, but taking e-bikes as the incredibly efficient basis for this mission was Jamie Milroy’s first step.
Proceeding to take the e-bike subscription platform DASH Rides up to a national scale proves its power, and as Co-Founder & CEO, Jamie’s drive and vision are nothing short of admirable.
Jamie joins us on Extrology to detail the storytelling behind successful fundraising, and how 30 seconds of courage is all it takes to set great ambitions in motion.
Lee and Jamie discuss:
- How sustainability is emerging in the boardroom
- Balancing profit against the need to do good
- The virtues of finding a great Co-Founder
- Storytelling as a key ingredient to fundraising
- Jamie’s ‘30 Seconds of Courage’ mantra
Extrology is sponsored by Progresso Talent Partners who for more than 25 years have successfully delivered interim and permanent leadership talent to transform businesses and to hire the talent you need to enable your business to thrive: https://www.progressotalent.com/
Harnessing Data to Revolutionise Agriculture with CEO of Varda, Davide Ceper #59
1h 15m · PublishedWe will always need agriculture, yet it contributes to half of the world’s loss of biodiversity. Where some see shock, others see an opportunity to do better.
Varda is an incredible agricultural startup aiming to use field-level data in creating a nature-positive food system, and Davide Ceper is the man at the helm with lofty ambitions.
Join us to break down our everyday impact, how we encourage the agricultural sector’s uptake of this universal good, and the impact of your consumer choices.
Lee and Davide discuss:
- Agriculture’s startling impact on global sustainability
- The inherent issues plaguing data capture, which Davide hopes to solve
- Encouraging change in the agriculture sector
- Consumers’ understanding of their environmental impact
- Exciting new innovations in agriculture
Extrology is sponsored by Progresso Talent Partners who for more than 25 years have successfully delivered interim and permanent leadership talent to transform businesses and to hire the talent you need to enable your business to thrive: https://www.progressotalent.com/
Harnessing Data to Revolutionise Agriculture with CEO of Varda, Davide Ceper #59
1h 15m · PublishedWe will always need agriculture, yet it contributes to half of the world’s loss of biodiversity. Where some see shock, others see an opportunity to do better.
Varda is an incredible agricultural startup aiming to use field-level data in creating a nature-positive food system, and Davide Ceper is the man at the helm with lofty ambitions.
Join us to break down our everyday impact, how we encourage the agricultural sector’s uptake of this universal good, and the impact of your consumer choices.
Lee and Davide discuss:
- Agriculture’s startling impact on global sustainability
- The inherent issues plaguing data capture, which Davide hopes to solve
- Encouraging change in the agriculture sector
- Consumers’ understanding of their environmental impact
- Exciting new innovations in agriculture
Extrology is sponsored by Progresso Talent Partners who for more than 25 years have successfully delivered interim and permanent leadership talent to transform businesses and to hire the talent you need to enable your business to thrive: https://www.progressotalent.com/
Mastering Mountaineering and Bold Brand Building with ThruDark’s Brand Director, Tommy Entwistle #58
1h 54m · PublishedEndeavour through adversity. It’s a simple tagline for the deep and impactful ThruDark brand, and a motto by which everyone in business must live.
Tommy Entwistle’s passion for mountaineering and the brands leading the industry bleeds through his roles at Osprey Europe, Snow + Rock, and now being Brand Director at ThruDark.
His definition of success has evolved, and commitment to the people around him undying - this episode of Extrology is a fascinating expedition into his mindset, motivations and the momentum of ThruDark’s stellar success.
Lee and Tom discuss:
- Mountaineering’s parallels with Tommy’s other early passion, Rugby League
- Early entry into the mountaineering world and appreciating nature
- Learning that nothing works without great people
- Finding your ‘2am Club’
- Building brand around your story, rather than attaching a story to your brand
- Community being a core pillar of branding
- Success being defined less by numbers and outcomes
Extrology is sponsored by Progresso Talent Partners who for more than 25 years have successfully delivered interim and permanent leadership talent to transform businesses and to hire the talent you need to enable your business to thrive: https://www.progressotalent.com/
Mastering Mountaineering and Bold Brand Building with ThruDark’s Brand Director, Tommy Entwistle #58
1h 54m · PublishedEndeavour through adversity. It’s a simple tagline for the deep and impactful ThruDark brand, and a motto by which everyone in business must live.
Tommy Entwistle’s passion for mountaineering and the brands leading the industry bleeds through his roles at Osprey Europe, Snow + Rock, and now being Brand Director at ThruDark.
His definition of success has evolved, and commitment to the people around him undying - this episode of Extrology is a fascinating expedition into his mindset, motivations and the momentum of ThruDark’s stellar success.
Lee and Tom discuss:
- Mountaineering’s parallels with Tommy’s other early passion, Rugby League
- Early entry into the mountaineering world and appreciating nature
- Learning that nothing works without great people
- Finding your ‘2am Club’
- Building brand around your story, rather than attaching a story to your brand
- Community being a core pillar of branding
- Success being defined less by numbers and outcomes
Extrology is sponsored by Progresso Talent Partners who for more than 25 years have successfully delivered interim and permanent leadership talent to transform businesses and to hire the talent you need to enable your business to thrive: https://www.progressotalent.com/
Extrology has 156 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 163:54:29. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 26th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 3rd, 2024 11:42.
