Another Bright Spark Podcast
The monthly podcast from Ignys the multi award winning, ethical electronic engineering consultants. Another Bright Spark features leading figures form the world of electronics, renewables, EV, offering their experiences, insights, anecdotes and opinions. In the words of our host Neale Mighall - “we talk to some really interesting people”. Discover more at www.ignys.com
Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
In episode Ten, we're chatting to Matt Relf.
Matt and Neale discuss his experience with Kickstarter campaigns, he shares insights about crowdfunding challenges, managing backer expectations and the importance of setting appropriate funding targets.
This episode is a must for anyone considering their own product development journey and funding options.

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
We're chatting to electronics repair expert and YouTube content creator - Mend it Mark!
We cover off electronic product design, right to repair, Mark's background as an industrial engineer, his media work and of course setting up his successful YouTube channel.
-he even talks us through his patented 3-step repair process.
Enjoy!

Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
In this episode, Mark Bernstein shares insights from his extensive career in technology and investment.
With a career spanning decades, he shares his experience and offers his opinions on the future of AI, automation with some funny anecdotes along the way.

Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Neale chat’s to Emma Glover, founder and head strategist at Victress, the digital marketing agency.
Emma offers advice to organisations who are starting from scratch, and the pair swap marketing tips for more established companies who are considering changing their current strategy.

Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
In this episode of the Another Bright Spark Podcast, Neale chat's to Steve May-Russell, CEO of Small Fry, about industrial design and product innovation.
We focus in on the importance of empathy in design - distinguishing between sympathy and true understanding of user needs.

Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Brand advocate, edutainer, marketeer, professional enabler, YouTuber, LinkedIn and Social media strategist, public speaker, professional and personal mentor... we're talking to the one and only Mr Paul "True Norf" Norford.

Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Particle physics student, global traveller, professional photographer, investment seeker for Pearson Group, founder of WiReD Magazine, capital and social investor…Now in Switzerland teaching entrepreneurship while investing in tech and media start-ups and making images once more.
We're talking to the one and only Ian Charles Stewart.

Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
We’re chatting with Caroline Hayes editor of the prestigious (and much loved!) trade publication Electronics Weekly.
EW provides electronic design engineers and professionals all the latest component, industry and tech news and is the home of the coveted Elektra Awards.

Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
We talk to Jason about his career to date. He openly talks about the highs and lows and what it takes to be a Software Electronics Engineer.
An honest insight, by a fabulous character.

Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
In our debut episode we chat recruitment with Sharn Lalkiya.
We discuss the pros and cons of going it alone and why you should always hire on personality. You’ll also get some get insider tips as we discuss the latest recruitment trends and gain insight into the health of our industry.