FastForward
Claim This Podcastby FastForward
Podcast Overview
<p>FastForward answers the questions that keep entrepreneurs awake at night. Hosted by Patricia Keating, programme director at Tech Manchester, this podcast features interviews with experts covering everything you need to know about starting a business including; branding, marketing, mentoring, funding and investment, recruitment and everything in between. Founders also share their experiences of startup life. Packed with tips and advice FastForward gives you all you need turn your business ideas into reality.</p>
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
10/3/2018
2 verified contact emails on file for FastForward
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
January 19, 2021
116: Grant Funding For Innovation
<div>Crisis spawns Necessity. Necessity fuels Innovation. McKinsey & Co have reported that the pandemic response is that Companies are deprioritizing innovation to concentrate on four things: shoring up their core business, pursuing known opportunity spaces, conserving cash and minimizing risk, </div> <div>However in past crises, companies that invested in innovation delivered superior growth and performance postcrisis. <br> <br> </div> <div>JFK once observed that the word “crisis” in Chinese is made up of two characters—danger, and opportunity. He may not have been entirely correct on the linguistics, but the sentiment is true enough. </div> <div>How do companies find creative ways to continue fund their innovative projects? <br> <br> </div> <div>Dr Vivien Badout, CEO of DRIAD innovation consultancy for deep-tech start-ups and SMEs. and expert in innovation grant funding joins us to help answer that question <br> </div> <div>Website <a href="https://www.driad.co/">https://www.driad.co/</a> </div> <div>Youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCceXHh0iIjRgPWkZ_Clschg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCceXHh0iIjRgPWkZ_Clschg</a> </div> <div><br> </div>
January 12, 2021
115: Building a resilient creative workforce for the future
<div>Ian Livingstone CBE is calling for schools to embrace games-based learning and digital creativity to help address the question of the growing skills gap facing employers.<br> <br> Ian has had a hugely successful career built on his passion for games and gamebooks. </div> <div> </div> <div>He has partnered with the Aspirations Academies Trust. They have teamed up to launch The Livingstone Academy Bournemouth which will be rooted in science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) </div> <div> </div> <div>Ian share's with us what happens when a game-obsessed entrepreneur meets education thought leaders and how they are preparing to up-skill the next generation.</div> <div> </div> <div><a href="https://www.livingstone-aspirations.org/">https://www.livingstone-aspirations.org/</a></div>
January 5, 2021
114: How to build entrepreneur well-being for 2021
<div>2020 was one of the most challenging many of us will face in our lifetime. Whilst a little different, Christmas typically allows time to reflect and restore our energy levels with family .</div> <div> </div> <div>Batteries re-charged, how do we look forward to 2021 with positivity? </div> <div> </div> <div>New Lockdown measures announced last night (5th Jan 2020) means we need to dig deep.</div> <div> </div> <div>Even as lockdown eases, work patterns are set to remain blended with home and socially distanced office working. </div> <div> </div> <div>What tools and self-care can we deploy to maintain those energy levels for both ourselves and our employees? </div> <div> </div> <div>Emma-Louise Fusari founder of In-House Health provides employers with anonymised health data of their workforce to design targeted health initiatives and employee wellbeing. </div> <div> </div> <div>She’s taken her wealth of experience in chronic disease management and delivering public health programmes, to get on the front foot of mental and physical wellbeing </div> <div> </div> <div>She joins us today to share insights today on how to face the challenge of lockdown and eventually a healthier happier 2021 </div> <div> </div> <div>Show Notes : </div> <div>BusinessCloud Well-Being Story </div> <div><a href="https://www.businesscloud.co.uk/opinion/five-gadgets-to-improve-your-wellbeing-in-2021/">https://www.businesscloud.co.uk/opinion/five-gadgets-to-improve-your-wellbeing-in-2021/</a></div> <div> Check out In-House Health and Digital Nurse <a href="http://www.inhousehealth.co.uk">In-House Health</a> </div> <div> </div> <div>Is burn out the real virus blog : <a href="https://inhousehealth.co.uk/is-burnout-the-real-virus-impacting-tech/">https://inhousehealth.co.uk/is-burnout-the-real-virus-impacting-tech/</a> </div> <div> </div> <div>LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedigitalnurse/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedigitalnurse/<br> </a><br> </div> <div>Check out the radio show Check Up Tuesday<br> <br> </div> <div> <a href="https://www.fabradiointernational.com/fab-radio-schedule/tuesday/inhouse-health-radio-show">https://www.fabradiointernational.com/fab-radio-schedule/tuesday/inhouse-health-radio-show</a> </div>
115 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for FastForward
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is FastForward?
<p>FastForward answers the questions that keep entrepreneurs awake at night. Hosted by Patricia Keating, programme director at Tech Manchester, this podcast features interviews with experts covering everything you need to know about starting a business including; branding, marketing, mentoring, funding and investment, recruitment and everything in between. Founders also share their experiences of startup life. Packed with tips and advice FastForward gives you all you need turn your business ideas into reality.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.