Inside the Mind of a VC: What It Takes to Build the Next Billion-Dollar Business with Mike Collins, CEO, Alumni Ventures
What does it take to build the next billion-dollar business, and where will the next generation of breakthrough innovations emerge?
In Episode 14 of London Tech Week: In Conversation, Linzi Boyd sits down with Mike Collins, CEO of Alumni Ventures, to explore the future of venture capital, entrepreneurship and what separates visionary founders from the rest.
From AI and autonomous vehicles to breakthroughs in healthcare, energy and space technology, Mike shares his perspective on the biggest investment opportunities ahead and why technological disruption continues to create new possibilities for businesses and society.
The conversation also explores the UK's potential as a global startup powerhouse, what investors really look for in founders, and why ambition, resilience and taking action are essential to building companies that change the world.
London Tech Week: In Conversation.
Tech shaping business. Unfiltered.
16 Oct 2026
Quantum Computing Is Already Here: How It's Transforming AI and Business with Alan Baratz, CEO, D-Wave Quantum
Is quantum computing still the technology of tomorrow, or isit already transforming business today?
In Episode 13 of London Tech Week: In Conversation, AlanBaratz, CEO of D-Wave Quantum, explores why quantum computing is movingbeyond research and into real-world commercial applications.
From optimising manufacturing and supply chains toaccelerating drug discovery, Alan reveals how quantum computing is deliveringmeasurable business value today. He also discusses how quantum and AI can worktogether to solve complex problems, reduce energy consumption and unlock newopportunities across industries.
The conversation explores the growing investor interest inquantum technology, the difference between quantum computing approaches and whythe next wave of innovation could arrive sooner than many expect.
London Tech Week: In Conversation.
Tech shaping business. Unfiltered.
22 Sept 2026
Who controls the AI stack — and why does that matter for businesses with Matt Harris, Managing Director, HPE
Who controls the AI stack — and why does that matter for businesses, governments and the future of the UK economy?In Episode 11 of London Tech Week: In Conversation, Matt Harris, Managing Director, HPE UK, Ireland, Middle East and Africa, explores the rise of sovereign AI and why the conversation now goes far beyond models and chatbots.From compute, infrastructure and energy to data, talent and capital, Matt unpacks what it takes to build AI capability at scale, why control and resilience matter, and where the UK needs to move faster to stay competitive.He also shares his perspective on enterprise AI adoption, the future of jobs and skills, and why those who understand how to use AI effectively could have a significant advantage.
11 Sept 2026
The Future of Sport: How AI, Data and Personalisation Are Transforming the Fan Experience with Steven Webb, Capgemini & Jonathan Conn, England Rugby
Recorded live at London Tech Week 2026, Steven Webb of Capgemini and Jonathan Conn of England Rugby explore how AI, data and digital technology are transforming sport.
From real-time insights and second-screen experiences to personalised fan journeys, they discuss how technology can enhance the way audiences watch, understand and engage with the game — without losing sight of the fan experience itself.
4 Sept 2026
From Single-Player AI to Multiplayer AI: Reinventing How We Work with Amy Hsuan, Chief Customer Officer, Miro
Recorded live at London Tech Week 2026, Amy Hsuan, Chief Customer Officer at Miro, joins us to explore how AI is reshaping the way we work, collaborate and make decisions.Amy discusses the rise of human-to-AI collaboration, why faster output doesn’t always mean better outcomes, and why judgement, transparency and critical thinking are becoming even more important for leaders navigating the next era of work.
26 Aug 2026
From AI experimentation to transformation: How to become a frontier firm with Jed Grifiths, Chief Digital Officer, Microsoft UK
Recorded live at London Tech Week 2026, Jed Grifiths, Chief Digital Officer, Microsoft UK, joins us to explore what it takes for businesses to move beyond AI experimentation and become truly AI-first.
21 Aug 2026
Why Quantum computing Is arriving faster than expected with Dr. Hermann Hauser KBE
Recorded live at London Tech Week 2026 Studio, Dr. Hermann Hauser KBE, Co-founder and Venture Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners, joins Oli Pickup to explore the technology waves he believes will define the next era of innovation.
13 Aug 2026
How AI can accelerate a more sustainable future with Arti Garg, Chief Technologist, AVEVA
Recorded live at London Tech Week 2026, Arti Garg, Chief Technologist at AVEVA, joins us for Episode 6 of the London Tech Week: In Conversation Podcast.In this episode, Arti explores how AI can be leveraged responsibly to help accelerate a more sustainable future. She shares her perspective on AI as an enabling technology, and the role it can play alongside wider innovations to drive meaningful, long-term impact.
7 Aug 2026
From Innovation to Impact: How Tech Is Helping to End Homelessness, with Ezechi Britton MBE, Co-Founder of Collectively Better
Recorded live at London Tech Week 2026, Ezechi Britton MBE, Co-Founder of Collectively Better, joins us for Episode 5 of the London Tech Week: In Conversation podcast. Ezechi explores how the right technological innovations could help prevent homelessness and tackle one of society’s most urgent challenges.
31 Jul 2026
Why Financial Services Is Winning the AI Race with Bella Thornely, Managing Director, Accenture
Recorded live at London Tech Week 2026, Bella Thornely, Managing Director - Centre of Advanced AI Lead, Accenture, explores the opportunities and challenges organisations face as innovation accelerates.
She also shares what it takes to navigate change and turn new ideas into meaningful business impact.
24 Jul 2026
Inside Vinted’s Rise: Reinventing Fashion, Ecommerce and Re-Commerce with Adam Jay, CEO, Vinted Marketplace
Recorded at London Tech Week 2026, Adam Jay, CEO of Vinted, shares his perspective on scaling one of Europe's leading technology businesses and the trends shaping the future of commerce and technology.Subscribe for more conversations with the founders, CEOs, innovators and policymakers shaping the future of business through technology and AI.London Tech Week: In Conversation brings you exclusive interviews recorded live at London Tech Week 2026.
23 Jul 2026
Beyond Productivity: How to Scale AI for Real Business Impact with Alison Kay, VP, AWS UK & Ireland
In the second episode of the London Tech Week: In Conversation Podcast, Alison Kay, VP & Managing Director of AWS UK & Ireland, joins us to discuss what it takes to move from AI adoption to meaningful transformation.From scaling AI beyond productivity gains to the rise of agentic systems, Alison shares her perspective on how organisations can unlock lasting business value through trusted data, strong leadership and responsible innovation.
23 Jul 2026
How AI Is Transforming Enterprise Technology, with Oliver Steil, CEO of TeamViewer
In the first episode of the London Tech Week: In Conversation Podcast, TeamViewer CEO Oliver Steil joins us to discuss how AI is transforming the future of enterprise technology.From the rise of agentic AI to the next generation of digital workplaces, Oliver shares his perspective on how businesses can move beyond experimentation and unlock real value through AI-powered automation, productivity and innovation.
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