236. Combining Creativity with Data: Inside the Future of Journalism at the FT
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What does it mean to evolve your career in the Digital Age? Meet , a Financial Times journalist who added data skills to her storytelling talent. This episode is a masterclass in smart career transitions. Listen to learn: What data journalism actually is and why top news organisations are investing in it How to think strategically about your career evolution Why the "creative vs technical" divide is holding people back How to use AI tools like ChatGPT to help you learn new skills The reality of career transitions - from the tears to the triumphs Timestamps 00:00...
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235. Plan Your 2025 Like a CEO: the Jeff Bezos approach
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In a recent interview, Jeff Bezos shared that big leaders must "identify the big ideas, enforce tough execution, and grow the next generation of leaders." In this episode, I'll show you exactly how to apply that CEO-level thinking to your own career in 2025. You will learn: The four-step methodology to annual planning that works How simple plans get big results How develop and manage your relationships to have your best year yet Why your mum might want you to get a real job even when you're a successful innovator For the transcript, go to: Timestamps 02:43 – Part 1: Find...
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234. 2024 Reflections: Are You the CEO Your Career Deserves?
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Do you think year-end reviews are just about listing what you did? Think again. In this episode, you'll learn how to assess your year like a CEO - because whether you're a founder, innovator or investor, you're running the company of YOU. Most people focus on activities - meetings attended, features shipped, deals analysed. But real leaders focus on impact and power dynamics. Listen to this episode to learn: How to evaluate what you actually transformed in 2024 Why being busy with innovation initiatives isn't the same as real change How to tell if you're hiding in product...
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233. How AI changed tech entrepreneurship and investing in 2024 and what’s to come
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Think AI is just about adding chatbots to your business? Think again. In 2024, AI has completely transformed who can build tech companies and how they're funded - but there's also dangerous hype that's already landing companies in legal trouble. We're in what economists call 'The Middle Times of AI' - a messy period where massive opportunity meets massive hype. Some founders are building million-dollar businesses with lean teams, while others are getting fined by the SEC for false AI claims. Listen to this episode to learn: Why prototypes that once cost $32,000 can now be built for...
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232. Why Governments Are Tech's Most Powerful (and Overlooked) Innovators
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Think Silicon Valley was built by brilliant founders and venture capital? Think again. Governments have been the secret force behind every major tech breakthrough - and understanding this could be crucial for your success, whether you are an innovator or an investor. Economist Mariana Mazzucato 's groundbreaking book "" shows an often ignored truth: from the iPhone to GPS, the biggest innovations in tech came from government funding, because early stage innovation is too risky for venture capital. Listen to this episode to learn: Why every technology in your iPhone...
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231. Why Hardware is Hard (And When It's Worth It): Lessons from Apple, Tesla & Nvidia
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Every time a founder with a hardware idea comes to me for advice, I tell them they're choosing one of the toughest paths in tech. But sometimes, that path leads to trillion-dollar success stories. In this episode you'll learn from three stories of hardware innovation: Apple, Tesla and Nvidia. Apple had to spend $175 million to fix an iPhone problem that couldn't be solved with a software update. Tesla had to rip robots out of its automated factory. Meanwhile, Nvidia turned from a gaming company into a $3.3 trillion AI powerhouse. Why do some hardware companies become global giants while others...
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230. Starbucks vs LEGO: A Tale of Two Digital Transformations
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Why do some companies nail digital transformation while others just waste millions? In this episode you'll learn from two very different case studies: Starbucks and Lego. The founder of Starbucks, the company that pioneered mobile ordering, is now saying they went too far with tech. Meanwhile, LEGO transformed from a wooden toy maker into a digital powerhouse without losing its magic. Why did one succeed and the other fail? Listen to this episode to find out. You'll learn: Why having great tech stats doesn't mean you're winning (just ask Starbucks) How LEGO got digital right by...
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229. The $50,000 Mistakes These Founders Almost Made (And How They Avoided Them)
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Listen to learn: How smart innovators test ideas before burning $50,000+ on development. The common tech traps that trip up even experienced leaders. Practical ways to avoid expensive development mistakes. Real stories from innovators who saved thousands by pivoting early. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Avoiding Expensive Mistakes 02:53 Lesson 1: The Build Everything Now Trap 06:11 Lesson 2: Marketing Before Testing 09:02 Lesson 3: Expensive Website Pitfall 11:53 Lesson 4: Wrong Assumptions Cost For the transcript, go to: For...
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228. Why Smart Leaders Prototype First, Strategise Later
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If you think product development comes after business strategy, you're leaving money on the table and falling behind your competitors. Don’t do that. In this episode, you'll learn why smart business leaders are using prototypes as a strategic weapon - so you can do it too. You'll learn: - Why your 50-page strategy doc is worth less than a tested napkin sketch - How your "small" idea might actually be a golden goose in disguise - The real reason PowerPoint presentations don't get funding (spoiler: they're boring) - Why waiting for the perfect strategy is like waiting to get in shape...
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227. How to Use AI in Product Development: A Non-Techies Guide
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If you have an idea for an app or a tech business, you can now make a test product in just 15 minutes using AI tools. But, you have to know how to use them wisely, so you don’t make pretty products that nobody wants. Listen to this episode to learn: - The sweet spot for using AI in product development (from drafting specs to analysing user feedback) - Which AI tools to use for prototyping right now - A step-by-step process to validate your ideas faster using AI - Common pitfalls to avoid (because AI won't save a half-baked idea!) Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:13 AI in Product...
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Paypal’s innovation strategy is actually simpler and cheaper than you probably think.
Listen to this episode to learn how this $78 billion dollar business keeps coming up with new ideas, so you can steal their strategies for yourself.
You will learn from Mike Todasco, who led global innovation at Paypal and is now a visiting fellow studying AI at the Sand Diego State University.
Timestamps:
00:00 Innovation on a Budget
02:55 Constraints in Innovation
05:47 Creative Resource Management
08:56 Building a Culture of Innovation
12:14 Measurement of Innovation
15:08 Levels of Innovation
17:49 Defining a Culture of Innovation
20:52 Success Metrics in Innovation
24:01 Current Trends in Innovation
26:50 Resources for Aspiring Innovators
For the transcript, go to - https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/221-how-paypal-innovates
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