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Episode 25 – Harnessing Community to Build Successful Tech Hubs
Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens when the right people find each other, share ideas, and build momentum together.
For the latest Liberty on the Line episode, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-davidson-8a54bba/) is joined by Ben Shorrock, CEO of TechSPARK (TechSPARK), and Joanne Boyce, Deep Tech Community Manager at TechSPARK, to explore how the Bristol and Bath region has become one of the UK’s most dynamic tech hubs. They discuss the power of community-led growth, the rise of deep tech across AI, cyber, and quantum, and why inclusive, human-first networks matter more than ever.
The conversation also covers practical advice for founders, from pitching early and tapping into local support, to building the relationships that help companies start, scale, and thrive.
Guests:
Ben Shorrock – CEO, TechSPARK
Joanne Boyce – Deep Tech Community Manager, TechSPARK
18 Dec 2025
Episode 24 – The Future of Journalism: AI, Trust, and the Next Generation
Changing audience habits, AI disruption, and economic pressure are forcing newsrooms to rethink how they create, distribute, and sustain quality journalism.
In this episode of Liberty on the Line, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-davidson-8a54bba/) is joined by Naomi Owusu, Co-Founder and CEO of Tickaroo (https://tickaroo.com/en/), and Andrew Webb, Founder of Connectopia (https://www.connectopia.co.uk/), to unpack what’s shifting in media and what the next generation of journalists is telling us about where the industry goes next.
Together, they dig into new findings from Tickaroo’s survey of early-career journalists, exploring why so many believe journalism remains essential to democracy while also calling for major reinvention. The conversation covers the widening skills gap around AI and business fundamentals, the rise of news “deserts” and geographic bias, and the growing need for mentorship, psychological safety, and sustainable workloads.
Naomi and Andrew also discuss how tools and workflows can reduce friction in the newsroom, keep a human in the loop, and help publishers rebuild trust and engagement in a fast-changing landscape.
Guests:
Naomi Owusu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-owusu/?originalSubdomain=de) – Co-Founder and CEO at Tickaroo, a live blogging platform used by 350+ newsrooms globally to engage audiences in real time and monetize that engagement.
Andrew Webb (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-webb-a7886915/?originalSubdomain=uk) – Founder of Connectopia, helping media technology companies navigate the UK market and build stronger relationships across the publishing ecosystem.
11 Aug 2025
Episode 23 - Cutting Through Tech Fatigue
Breaking into a new market is never easy—especially when it’s the crowded, fast-moving world of media tech.
In this episode of Liberty on the Line, Liberty’s Jen Hibberd speaks with Andrew Webb, founder of Connectopia and the Emerging Tech Network, about what it really takes for technology companies to win over publishers and media brands.
They explore the biggest obstacles for international tech companies entering the UK market, why listening is the most underrated sales skill, and how storytelling can cut through “tech fatigue” to create genuine, lasting relationships. Andrew also shares lessons from building a thriving peer community that connects innovators with decision-makers in the publishing industry.
Guest:
Andrew Webb – Founder of Connectopia and the Emerging Tech Network, with a background spanning commercial leadership in publishing and ad tech. Andrew helps technology companies navigate market entry, forge meaningful industry connections, and position themselves for sustainable growth.
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