LEAP:IN: Recent Episodes
The LEAP team
In this tech podcast, we listen to the stories and experiences of leading tech experts and exciting personalities about their journey in the tech world. Tune in for a first glance into what the future holds and the best ways to navigate it. Connect with us to continue the conversation. Follow us on our social @LEAPandinnovate.
Embark on an exploration of Hong Kong's global journey in Innovation & Technology as this podcast delves into the successes, challenges, and promising opportunities in that region. Join us as the Head of Incubation and Acceleration Programmes at Hong Kong Science Parks Corporation shines a light on the startup incubation journey, providing valuable insights into the comprehensive support provided by Hong Kong Science Parks Corporation - empowering startups from ideation to IPO through a range of dedicated programs.
The podcast looks at the pivotal role these programs can play in driving business growth and fostering a vibrant ecosystem. In this podcast you will discuss the Global Booster Programme and the Elevator Pitch, key initiatives strategically designed to attract overseas startups and nurture an international hub of innovation. Immerse yourself in this dynamic landscape as we explore the exciting innovations happening in Hong Kong.
Welcome to another edition of the LEAP:IN podcast series. Today’s focus is on Wealth Management, and more specifically Digital Transformation in Wealth Management. We are thrilled to be joined by Abdulmohsin Al Omran (Founder and Board Member, The Family Office International Investment Company).
With the rapid advancements in technology and the evolving needs of investors, it’s important for wealth managers to stay at the forefront of digital transformation. Digitised wealth management provides a myriad of unprecedented possibilities at the disposal of clients, putting them in a front-row seat on their investment journey with more control over investment choices and portfolios from a much wider pool of opportunities.
The discussion explores how digital transformation has impacted the landscape of wealth management, and what trends are emerging as a result.
Welcome to another edition of the LEAP:IN podcast series. In this episode we are joined by Anil Cheriyan (Former CTO, Cognizant). The focus of the podcast, is on Artificial Intelligence, and more specifically, GenAI: 5 Critical Success Factors to drive tangible outcomes.
The democratisation of Generative AI through ChatGPT has sent the hype cycle into overdrive. Companies are getting a lot of “advice” from their executives, consultants, and technology vendors on the hottest areas ready for the application of GenAI.
However, there are five foundational questions that must be addressed to drive tangible outcomes with GenAI:
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Are we driving transformative and strategic change?
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Do we have the right Architecture in place to execute?
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Do we have the right talent to make this happen?
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Are we effectively managing risk?
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What is all of this going to cost?
Listen to the captivating discussion with Anil now to find out more.
Welcome to another edition of the LEAP:IN podcast series. Today’s focus is on Women’s Health, and more specifically Reimagining Women’s Health and Moving Beyond Pink Ribbons. We are thrilled to be joined by Reenita Das, Partner and Senior Vice President, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Frost & Sullivan.
The podcast focuses on how women’s health needs to be reshaped and what are the
growth opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that can help to address the needs of women. Globally, women’s health is “Under” in every way: Under-studied, under-recognized, under-diagnosed, under-treated, under-represented, and under-funded. The discussion will focus on how we can change this in the Kingdom and what we should be focused on that will be a win on all sides.
This episode's focus is on Education, and more specifically Future-Forward Education: how to study in 2024. We are thrilled to be joined by Iryna Volnytska (President of SET University), which stands for Science. Entrepreneurship and Technology.
With over 10 years of experience leading technology teams in deep-tech companies and business consulting, now Iryna is reinventing higher-tech education as the President of SET University. SET stands for Science. Entrepreneurship and Technology. Under Iryna's leadership, the university is cultivating future tech leaders and start-up culture. The idea of the university is not only to develop innovations, but to teach their students how to turn technologies into successful global businesses.
During this episode, we talk about how education should adapt to the rapidly evoloving world of technology, how educational process fosters entrepreneuerial development and if there are any specfic practices to teach entrepeneur mindset.
In this podcast episode we are joined by Patrick Tsang (Chairman, Tsangs Group). Patrick is a seasoned investor and has worked on numerous IPO and M&A transactions. He is the Co-founder and Chairman of the Hong Kong Ambassadors Club and a qualified solicitor in England, Wales and Hong Kong.
The podcast lays focus on ChinaSaudi trade and business ties, and more specifically The digital Silk Road. Find out about Tsangs Group’s mission to invest in global opportunities in technology to create a positive impact to make our world a better place.
Yonah Welker is a serial technologist, entrepreneur/boardholder, public expert and voice for the algorithmic spectrum - algorithms and policies addressing nations, society, human capacity, designated groups and spectrums (inc. cognitive and neurodisabilities etc) such as social and human-centered AI, robotics, emerging learning, work, health and city solutions.
Listen to the podcast where he shares his insights on how assistive and algorithmic pretext can serve everyone.
Artificial intelligence is already changing our lives, and the pace of that change is accelerating. Quite naturally, this causes a lot of concern; and given the unintended consequences we have all experienced from other technological breakthroughs, these concerns are well-founded. Since it is unlikely that we will be able to halt the spread of AI, or even slow it appreciably, it is critical that we manage the risk of using AI – both real and perceived – effectively and diligently. In this podcast, one of the global thought leaders in AI risk management – Areiel Wolanow of Finserv Experts – will give us a glimpse into how this is done.
At Airbus, we believe the future of aerospace is intelligent, connected, electric, and hydrogen powered. We collaborate with our innovation ecosystem and leverage our digitised operations to imagine future concepts that will bring this vision to reality. Innovation is part of DNA and default processes as a method and means to reach the highest levels of sustainability, safety & security and help as one team towards pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.
Airbus has a longstanding commitment to co-innovation and believes that collective ingenuity will lead to the most inventive solutions.
We do this by partnering with an innovation ecosystem – drawing expertise and know-how from inside Airbus and the outside world-- so we can accelerate the pace at which we can commercialise innovative ideas, as competition in the aerospace industry intensifies.
Digital technology is essential to improving sustainability impact. Digital has fallen as a top CEO business priority this year. But this has happened before and might be an indicator that the quick wins in digitalization have been achieved and new initiatives may have a less straightforward return on investment.
Meanwhile, sustainability has been rising quickly, primarily due to stakeholder pressure, regulations and incentives. Digital and Sustainability Are Converging as Top Business Priorities and are a powerful allies for the planet, people and accelerate CEO priorities and strategies for growth and cost management
In this podcast, Somi Arian (Founder and CEO of InPeak) will discuss her latest documentary, “From Silicon Valley to Riyadh: Pioneering the 3.0 Technology Hub.”
She'll explore how the West missed the rapid rise of China's tech scene and the critical importance of aligning with and empowering the burgeoning tech landscape in Saudi Arabia and the broader Arab world. Drawing parallels with the UAE's success, Somi will emphasise Saudi Arabia's unique potential, underscored by its young and dynamic population.
The conversation will delve into the blend of innovation and cultural heritage shaping the Saudi tech ecosystem, and the strategic significance of this evolution for global tech dynamics.
In this podcast, we delve into the exciting world of AI in customer service, mainly focusing on the telecom industry. We'll explore how Jimi Daodu's Hilda is pioneering a new era of customer interaction, the role of immersive and blockchain technologies in enhancing customer experience, and the future trends in telecom customer service.
Join us as we discuss the challenges, opportunities, and groundbreaking impact of AI and blockchain technology in revolutionising how telecom companies engage with their customers.
Asia has recently witnessed a series of developments that highlights the strategic push by oil producers globally to have an early mover advantage in the hydrogen sector in Asia.
In this podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Tan Wooi Leong, Senior Executive Director (Energy, SJ Group). The podcast explores the trends, challenges and solutions in hydrogen as an energy carrier in the Asia-Pacific region.
In this podcast, hosted by Richard Spurr, we will delve into the importance of developing critical thinking skills to navigate the landscape of AI.
Using a first principles approach, we’ll explore what AI really is, what we mean by intelligence, what aspects of intelligence can be automated, and whether AIs that exist today are really capable of creating new knowledge.
As we try to build and develop economies based on knowledge, discerning when and how knowledge is created becomes increasingly important. We’ll also touch upon what this means for the future of education and the jobs and industries that will exist 5, 10, or 15 years from now.
In this episode we are joined by Keith Jordan (Vice President Innovation, Mastercard).
As people look for immersive and creative ways to interact with brands and products in a digital-first world, we will see a revolution in digital clothing, virtual stores, gaming, and NFTs - all of which will create the backbone of a new economy.
As digital bleeds into the physical world, new methods of consumer interaction must be imagined. However, this next technology race will not only be for customer attention – it will be for reality itself.
Artificial Intelligence is the buzzword of the decade. It has been near-omnipresent in the news, online, and most importantly for this conversation, in the workplace. However, getting employees, managers, and even directors to not only learn AI skills but just to understand the impact of AI has been markedly difficult.
Today, we will hear from James Caan (Entrepreneur, Television Personality and Former Investor on BBC’s Dragons’ Den) regarding what will happen if this skills gap remains unaddressed, how this skills gap could be mitigated, and what the future of the workplace might look like.
In a research piece conducted by the Wilson Center earlier this year, it was found that “the gap in ownership of established businesses between men and women in MENA is more than 40% - the largest worldwide”. Of course, there are several initiatives to try and close this gap, but ultimately, will they be successful? In today’s podcast, we ask Baroness Karren Brady CBE about the issues that exist because of this gap, what can be done to greater empower women founders in the MENA region, and ultimately, through what means can the region reach greater parity between men and women founders and business owners, especially in technology.
Much fanfare has been made of the impact technology has had on the world of sport. From VAR to detailed analytics, data-driven technology has revolutionised the way sport is perceived, discussed, and consumed by audiences worldwide. However, what about technology’s impact on sporting performance, and what about the direct impact it has had on the athletes themselves? In 2021, after using their devices for almost five years, Anthony Joshua invested in Manchester-based percussion muscle therapy and recovery brand, Pulseroll. Let’s find out why this investment was made, what impact this has had on sporting performance, and whether tech, rather than humans, will be the primary means of supporting sportspeople in the near future.
In this episode we are joined by Sandra Rey (Founder & CEO, Glowee).
Leading a start-up with the ambition to revolutionise the way we light up our spaces and cities thanks to bioluminescence, Sandra Rey will talk about her creative solution for something we often take for granted, lighting. Lighting is key to addressing energy poverty and making our cities and buildings more sustainable.
How we light our buildings, homes and cities, will be an increasingly important question in the race to become carbon neutral by 2050. When talking about energy-efficient lighting, we often think of LEDs…but what if nature could give us another option?
Numerous predictions have been used to stir the global conversation about the increasing impact of environmental degradation – especially in those parts of the world where the infrastructure is simply ill-equipped to handle catastrophes. Whether it is the world continuously heating up, or the increasing number of people who even today have no access to reliable clean water, or communities that are blessed with supplies increasingly facing dwindling clean water sources: at some point, these predictions are going to start becoming a reality.
In this LEAP:IN podcast, Basel will be addressing the challenges ahead to ensure we do not reach that point. Promisingly, recent major developments in Saudi Arabia led by a water revolution and desalination could solve the world's water worries.
In this episode we are joined by Ian Mahoney, the Director of Engineering Platforms at New Look.
New Look is the number one omnichannel retailer in the UK for 18-45 year old’s. Ian is responsible for Product & Platform Engineering and Technology Strategy for them and has previously worked in similar technology leadership roles for other retailers including, Selfridges and Marks and Spencer.
Learn about AI and machine learning, organisational transformation, building product & engineering teams. He will discuss how to deliver value and growth through technology solutions.
Clement Newton-Brown is the leader of the first air taxi infrastructure in Australia and due to serve the Olympic Games 2032 with clean, green electric air taxis.
There is a new revolution in aviation. It might not quite be the Wright Brothers, but with 300 different aircraft in development, a quieter, greener and cleaner wave of air mobility is on the horizon.
Listen along as Clement Newton-Brown, Director & CEO of Skyportz, explains how Australia is pulling the idea of air taxis out of science fiction, and into concrete reality. Clement explains how the advent of air taxis is a small but significant revolution, changing the way people move in a locality and truly decarbonising aviation by providing short hop journeys through environmentally friendly battery power. Understand the ever-developing, radical strategies to establish new landing sites, to support remote communities, and to provide a much friendlier form of flight in comparison to the helicopter.
With a goal to eventually branch out of Australia, Clement provides a keen insight into the role Skyportz is playing in this air mobility transformation.
Hamad founded one of the first private licensed telecom companies in the GCC. Spearheaded the launch of several digital telecom products annual gross revenues of over $25 Million and over 300K customers.
As post-pandemic stress and an uncertain market have made it more critical for start-ups to stand out when communicating with investors. Hamad Al Fahad, Managing Partner at Tajawoz and Venture Advisor at Brinc, discusses the typical trappings that many entrepreneurs fall into when trying to raise funds.
Daniel Bernard, sports industry investor, founder, frequent public speaker, strategist, and entrepreneur workshop leader talks about how he started investing in sports tech.
Hamad founded one of the first private licensed telecom companies in the GCC. Spearheaded the launch of several digital telecom products annual gross revenues of over $25 Million and over 300K customers.
As post-pandemic stress and an uncertain market have made it more critical for start-ups to stand out when communicating with investors. Hamad Al Fahad, Managing Partner at Tajawoz and Venture Advisor at Brinc, discusses the typical trappings that many entrepreneurs fall into when trying to raise funds.
When we talk about venture investing we often think about money. However, a successful startup requires more than just capital. So many venture funds talk about the importance of providing entrepreneurs "capital +".
In this podcast, Laurie Fuller talks in depth about "the + " – the people, whilst answering the following: Why is it important that entrepreneurs have an advisor or coach? What does it mean, and how does it work?
Join Obediah Ayton, General Managing Partner of Synaptech Capital, as he discusses a topic that is at the forefront of the latest technology revolution– ‘Reskilling Humans’.
As old job titles disappear and new technologies emerge, it is becoming necessary for everybody – from graduate students to seasoned investors – to learn new skills to stay afloat and thrive in a competitive market. In a world where AI, distributed ledger technology, and cybersecurity are omnipresent, now is more important than ever to invest in understanding these technologies. This podcast will explore the origin of ‘Reskilling Humans’, its status in the UAE, and how it can benefit Saudi Arabia – futureproofing the local population and allowing businesses to take personal ownership of these skills, without the costly need to outsource them from abroad.
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In this episode, we explore the future of smart cities with Zoe Eather, Chief Executive Officer of My Smart Community and Anders Nielsen, Senior Investment Manager - Head of Sustainable Cities and Mobility at Copenhagen Capacity , as they take you on a journey through Copenhagen, by looking at how this innovative city will be the world's first carbon neutral capital city.
Discover how Copenhagen is leading the way with new technology, breaking barriers and taking on challenges headfirst. Take a peek into a truly sustainable future and see what answers it holds.
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In this episode, we are joined by Matt Roberts, the Research and Insights Director at Formula E, who discusses how an organisation can setup a data analytics department from scratch, and gain success. Matt, who previously worked as the Director of Research and Insights with Formula 1, has won multiple awards and is a known figure in the world of data.
This podcast sheds light on Matt’s views on challenges and opportunities of working with data and answers questions around data privacy, ethics, regulations, and more. Irrespective of which sector or where you are within your data journey, the podcast will highlight critical factors that you can take back to work with you.
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Tune in to a new episode where Dr. Jonathan, Founder of Human Future, will walk us through the world we will live in in the future and the game changing technologies that have the potential to reshape the future of urban development. He will also address the drawbacks of living in a more connected, autonomous world and the rising privacy and security that come with it.
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Richard Benjamins, Chief of AI & Data Strategist at Telefonica and one of the 100 most influential people in data-driven business (DataIQ 100, 2018), discusses his latest book, "A Data-Driven Company: 21 lessons for large organizations to create value from AI" which is borne from his 15-20 years' practical experience in how large organisations have approached working in big data and AI.
He explains how large organisations keep making the same mistakes when approaching big data and AI, and provides insights into his 21 lessons that seek to finally resolve these issues. Follow along as he passionately lays out his vision for not only creating business value from data and AI, but also creating value for society - including how data aggregation can help understand the mobility of people during earthquakes, better supporting emergency response teams!
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The widespread adoption of digital IDs is growing in a pace similar to smartphones. In few years from now, many of us will be verifying our IDs using digital channels in our everyday life.
In this podcast, Tracey will discuss how technology is becoming part of our personal identity, and how that will affect individuals and groups and even nations, in the future, how digital identities will look like in the future and the role governments can play in accelerating the widespread adoption of digital IDs.
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With recent advancements in technologies and in particular AI, creating convincingly fake images, audios and videos of people’s faces and voices have never been easier while spotting them has become harder.
While there are many interesting and creative applications of deepfakes, they are also likely to be weaponized.
In this podcast, Tannya Jajal, A.I. Expert, Tech Evangelist, Futurist, Author & Expert Technology Contributor from Forbes talks to us about how deepfakes are created, how can they be spotted and how dangerous they can be. On the flip side, she provides us with examples of good applications of deepfakes and discusses the legal parameters around the production of deepfakes.
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“Biobots” are hybrid cell organisms made from frogs and they are expected to one day be used to serve humanity in different ways including fighting diseases.
Tune in to this podcast to hear from the computer scientist and robotics expert behind xenobots , The world’s first living programmable organism as he talks about its potential uses for mankind and ethical issues associated with using them.
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