#CCworldwide: Recent Episodes
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Sebastian Esser is the CEO and co-founder of Krautreporter. He discusses how to create a successful media membership business, how crowdfunding works, and how easy/difficult it is to implement… as well as the differences between a membership-based organisation and crowdfunding.
Julia Köberlein, co-founder of an interactive online magazine called Der Kontext, discusses how the technology on her platform can break down a complicated concept/story into a ‘digital mind map, making it easier for a user to comprehend. She gives insight into how she separates the technology part of the business from the journalism it requires.
Ann Cathrin Riedel, chairwoman of LOAD, chats to Phumi Mashigo about being a woman in politics, data protection, security, surveillance, and press & media freedom in Germany.
Can you be liable for what you post on social media? Is it the government’s responsibility to take action on a hateful post on social media, or is it the social media platform or the user who posted the post? Germany has a law called ‘Netzwerkdurchfuhrungsgesetz’ (shortened to NetzDG). Daniel Moosbrucker, researcher from Journalists without Borders, explains this concept.
Riffreporter is an award-winning platform for scientific reporting which provides freelance journalists a chance to monetise their content while building their own community. Christian Schwägerl is the CEO and co-founder, and he chats to Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo about how the start-up was financed and how it operates – particularly using the cooperative model.
Germany has an unusual culture when it comes to funding start-ups. A term often used is a “cooperative”. Sven Hansen, editor for Asia at the Tageszeitung, explains what a cooperative is, as well as some of their unique ideas and business models.
Dr Gernot Wolfram (Macromedia School Berlin) provides an introduction to the German media system, as well as the pressures that online and social media create – particularly regarding fake news.
Rick has been at sea for over 33 years and first became a Cruise Director in 1984. 2012 marked his eleventh world voyage, and he always enjoys travelling to all four corners of the globe with Crystal Cruises. Originally from New Jersey, but now hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, which is where he spends the majority of his time ashore playing golf and catching up with his four children and his wife, of whom he met whilst working aboard Holland America Line cruise ships. Rick’s long career at sea began in the late 1970’s with Cunard, before transferring to other lines including Holland America and Disney - where he was honoured to be named as the first cruise director for the company. He loves to socialise and spend time with guests and always endeavours to go the extra mile and offer the exceptional level of service that Crystal Cruises are renowned for.
Tom Wolber, President of Crystal Cruises, was our host on this special President’s cruise. In a highly competitive business, Tom is working to position Crystal Cruises at the very top of the pecking order for quality, experience and variety.
Leroy Lottering is the Crew Officer on board Crystal Serenity and a South African. He’s in charge of making sure the crew are looked after, managed and kept working at their best.
Scott Peterson is the Hotel Director of the Crystal Serenity. Since the ship is a floating hotel, all aspects of hospitality fall under Scott’s charge. He’s also ultimately responsible for the entertainment, culinary and accommodation aspects of the cruise.
Ross Martin is the brains behind a sterling array of cocktails, bar options and fine wines. Ross makes sure everyone has their drink of choice and helps make that choice individual and exciting.
Günter Lorenz is the Director of Culinary operations at Crystal Cruises. Delivering a six-star food and beverage experience is what Gunter knows better than anything. The quality, creativity and inspiration behind each meal leads to him.
Helen Beck is VP of International Sales and Marketing for Crystal Cruises. She’s the person who interfaces with customers and the media - she explains the philosophy of Crystal Cruises, makes sure they’re selling the right stuff and getting the right people to hear about it.
George Argyropoulos is the founder of Cruises International. After a fascinating life in Europe selling cruises, George decided to bring cruising to the South African market, and with great success. His experience and passion for this experience makes him the best person to listen to when choosing to cruise.
Captain Birger J Vorland is the Master of the Crystal Serenity. He’s the overall boss, responsible for the marine, hotel and staff aspects of the cruise. We met him on the bridge and chatted about how everything works on a ship with over 900 passengers and over 600 staff on board.
Brand South Africa has made their mark in representing the nation in the United Nations, and continues to do so with flying colours. Pumela Salela (Country Head : United Kingdom, Brand South Africa) speaks to Gareth about her tenure, how she bridges the relationship between SA and the UK and distributeing the right information.
Thomas Woodcock was appointed Garter King of Arms on 1st April 2010 and is the 37th holder of the Office since it was created by King Henry V in 1417. As Garter King of Arms he is the principal Herald in England and the Senior Officer of the College of Arms. Through Gareth's deeper curiosity, Thomas explains what goes into his role and the work that he does.
Ben Brabyn is the Head of L39, the world’s most connected tech community. As a leader who is in the position of supporting fast-growth businesses through his business, Gareth picks his brain around topics such as dealing with disruption, keeping humanity in technology, and concerns in this tech-enabled world. Want to find out his thoughts? Listen to the interview here.
Huntsman is a bespoke tailor of the highest tradition, with a history that stretches back over 167 years making the most extraordinary clothes for discerning gentlemen and ladies. While in London, Gareth heads to Saville Row to find out more about one of the world's most legendary brands.
Speaking to Anaily Castellans and Amanda Shepherd, Gareth learns more about the extraordinary work that is done by The Prince’s Trust International, which was founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in November 2015. Learning about the partnerships that the Trust creates with organisations around the world, he finds out how much they're supporting young people aged 11-30 into work, education and training.
The son of financier James Goldsmith and Lady Annabel Goldsmith, Ben Goldsmith has carved his own name through the work he does in sustainability-focused investment. Apart from his passion for the environment, the astute businessman also has many views to share on the likes of medical cannabis, producing documentaries and even - as odd as it sounds - the life cycle of the eel.
Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at The Conduit, a new private members’ club dedicated to professionals involved in social impact and enterprise, Paul van Zyl, is so much more than meets the eye. He grew up in South Africa during the apartheid era and spent many years actively opposing apartheid. Gareth finds out more about this, coupled with learning more about how he served as the Executive Secretary of South Africa’s post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission from 1995 to 1998.
Having been elected the Conservative MP for Hammersmith and Fulham in 2005, and for Chelsea and Fulham in 2010, Greg Hands MP recently resigned from the government to honour a commitment to his constituents to oppose the plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport. The Prime Minister had whipped the party to vote in favour of the controversial Heathrow expansion plans, which will see a number of small villages demolished to make way for a third runaway. The magnitude of this resignation should be considered in the context of Greg's former role as the Minister responsible for trade policy, as the UK gets ready to leave the EU. Gareth speaks to him about his recent career decision, coupled with his views of the world today.
Recorded at The Shard, 30+ floors above ground, Gareth interviews Alastair Lukies CBE - an incredible entrepreneur who's been described as a ‘Technology Pioneer’ by the World Economic Forum - along with his business partner and friend, Sam Tidswell-Norrish. In this conversation, they discuss the fintech industry and what it means as society moves into the future.