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We chat with Adam Feiler about his career to date and what a varied career it has been. Currently Adam is the head of partnerships at minima Global - a truly decentralised blockchain Adam has also worked in Biotech companies working on all sorts of incredible projects, and to top it all off he's also a professor in applied nanotechnology! It was a genuine pleasure chatting to Adam if you are a bit of a science nut like me than this is well worth a listen. A really interesting career than brings skills from the worlds of science and business development together.   

We chat with Simon Lucey about running his business Hype Collective which specialises in Student marketing. We discuss all the usual topics, from University to the skill sets you need to thrive in marketing and how to get your start in the industry. Simon offers some great advice including something we keep hearing on the podcast at the moment, Copy writing can really set you apart. A really enjoyable conversation and well worth a listen if marketing is something you would like to get into. 

We chat with Dec Penfold about life in the food Industry. Dec has had quite the career to date, including time as a Development and Head Chef, Sales & Account Manager, Virtual Brand Manager (Virtual Restaurants), and a business owner (Decs kitchen) If you are thinking of getting into the industry in any capacity this is such a valuable listen, I had no idea that the industry had so many new opportunity's for those that love food! Dec's job is hugely enviable if your a food lover and he breaks down how he got started on your own food based career. One of my favourite recent chats.  

We chat with Helen Murphy co founder at Opply about her career and working in the supply chain industry. Its not an industry or skill set we have covered on the podcast and i don't think many people think of it as a career option, but the industry has vast impacts on the world's economy. It offers huge opportunities especially when you hear about companies such as Opply that are looking to revolutionise how SME's interact with supply chains. We also discuss Helen's personal career journey, from getting started to where she is today, CEO and co Founder of an incredibly exciting start up. 

We chat with Matt Chick about software development. If you are thinking of getting into software development Matt is a font of knowledge and gives loads of great advice about how to get started, how to learn and what you can expect once you are in the industry. We also answer questions about what you should specialise in, software development is such a huge industry with so many potential career paths, becoming an expert in a certain aspect of the industry will pay dividends later down the line. Matt's company Chick digital specialises in building software for all sorts of businesses in all sorts of industries. 

Something a little different for you today, we have Dr Adam Symington back on the podcast, over the last year or so Adam has been interviewing applicants for data science roles. If you are thinking about getting in to the industry and want to know how to nail the interview this is a must listen, there is honestly so much value in this conversation. 

We chat with Neil Potts about life as the Co Founder and COO at the Vurger Co. The team at the Vurger Co are revolutionising fast food through the power of plants, they are supplying some of the biggest supermarkets and stores in the UK with their range of products, as well as serving their food in their own restaurant's in city across the UK. 

Neil's story is fascinating from the idea behind the products to the huge growth the brand has experienced over the last few years. Plant based food is a huge talking point at the moment and building a business in such a competitive space is no mean feat!  We also chat hospitality and how the industry is facing a talent shortage in the UK where it is often no considered a viable long term career option.

We chat with Oliver Duffy-Lee about his life an an entrepreneur specialising in the world of marketing and specifically Marketing Agency Growth. Oliver is also involved in helping to grow other businesses across a range of subjects. If you are thinking about getting into marketing but you would like to focus on the business development side of the industry this is the episode for you, Oliver breaks down the skill sets you need to build, as well as the vast opportunities available to those that can master the art of selling within the industry. We also chat leadership and how powerful removing your ego can be for your business. 

We chat with Sina Sadrzadeh about his career so far, from entrepreneur to podcast host to head of growth at a web 3 start up. Sina has had quite the career to date, a really varied and interesting journey. I think this is a brilliant episode which helps to debunk the whole "To succeed you must do one thing for the next 50 years and slowly climb the ladder" speech we were subjected to at school. its not the case anymore, transferable skills are the holy grail of careers going forward and Sina is a shining example of this. We also talk about the value of podcasting, and guess what its not all about how big your audience is! Sina also makes the best argument for going to university that i have heard since starting this podcast. 

We chat with Harry MacKenzie about his career so far and his most recent venture Brave new DAO. We will be hearing a lot about DAO's over the coming years so this is a fantastic opportunity to get ahead of the curve. Harry is passionate about finding ways to combat climate change and his company Brave new DAO is at the forefront of his mission. Harry is an entrepreneur by nature having set up multiple companies throughout his career, we hear about the ups and downs of his journey so far.