Thoughtful Leadership from AMBITIOUS
Thoughtful Leadership from AMBITIOUS
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS. In this series we will look to explore some of the challenges that today’s leaders face when leading a business and what it takes to be a thoughtful leader.
Hosted by AMBITIOUS Deputy MD, Laura Lear, an expert in corporate communications and leadership advisory.
Laura will be talking to a host of individuals from a range of organisations and sectors including entrepreneurs, business experts, and academics, to dig a little deeper into the challenges, opportunities, and threats being faced by these inspirational leaders - from building purpose and your north star, to ESG and culture.
Thoughtful leadership comes in many different shapes and sizes, and this series will look to uncover just that and why it is so crucial for today’s world.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key themes such as diversity in leadership, company culture, purpose-driven business, and social equity. For example, episodes explore topics like the barriers to funding for underrepresented entrepreneurs, the importance of creating inclusive workplace cultures, and the impact of purpose-led leadership on business success and social change.
Welcome to the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS. In this series we will look to explore some of the challenges that today’s leaders face when leading a business and what it takes to be a thoughtful leader.
Hosted by AMBITIOUS Deputy MD, Laura Lear, an expert in corporate communications and leadership advisory.
Laura will be talking to a host of individuals from a range of organisations and sectors including entrepreneurs, business experts, and academics, to dig a little deeper into the challenges, opportunities, and threats being faced by these inspirational leaders – from building purpose and your north star, to ESG and culture.
Thoughtful leadership comes in many different shapes and sizes, and this series will look to uncover just that and why it is so crucial for today’s world.
In the season two finale of the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS, Laura Lear speaks with Stuart Harrison, Founder and Director of FinTech West and Invest West, and one of the leading figures behind the South West’s thriving fintech ecosystem.
With a background in high-growth technology businesses and startup leadership, Stuart has spent the past decade helping to build one of the UK’s most vibrant fintech communities. Through FinTech West, he brings together founders, investors, financial institutions, academics and industry leaders to tackle challenges, support innovation and drive positive change across the region.
From Bristol’s emergence as a fintech powerhouse to the opportunities and risks presented by AI, Stuart shares his perspective on the future of financial services, the importance of purpose-driven leadership and why collaboration remains one of the South West’s greatest strengths.
In this episode, Laura & Stuart explore:
What fintech really means and why it’s become an essential part of everyday life
How Bristol and the South West have developed into one of the UK’s leading fintech hubs
The role of FinTech West in connecting people, solving problems and supporting innovation
The challenges facing fintech founders, from accessing funding to scaling beyond start-up stage
Why experienced advisers and non-executive directors can be critical to business growth
How fintech is helping tackle issues such as financial inclusion and social mobility
The opportunities and challenges AI presents for financial services and wider society
What purpose-led leadership looks like in fintech and technology businesses
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Produced by AMBITIOUS
Produced by AMBITIOUS
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