Another Bright Spark Podcast

Our guests for the start of Series 2 are Richard Fletcher (CEO and founder of Ignys) and Neil Carter (Director of Special Projects). We explore the origins and culture at Ignys and of course the Another Bright Spark Podcast.
Richard Fletcher explains why he wanted to start a podcast and why he founded Ignys -after realising he was "generally unemployable". Both Richard and Neil share their passion for electronics and discuss current industry challenges before exploring the role of AI in modern businesses.
As well as getting a sneak peek behind the curtain, you’ll also pick up some solid advice along the way.

For the last episode of series one Neale is chatting to John Zafar. Chair for Mindset AI, Inclusive Employers, Redmoor Health - as well board member for multiple other organisations. The common theme throughout John’s career has been inclusivity and profit with purpose.
Bottom line, staff retention, streamlining processes and improving supply chain – John demonstrates how business can be more profitable.
John is also mentor to Sarah Massey,  Director of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. He discusses the benefits of mentoring and being mentored as well as knowing when it’s time to walk away

Regeneration leader, business coach, growth architect and author - for episode 17 Neale is chatting to the one and only Roy Newey.
Roy gives straight talking advice to leaders, including how he took his own company from £10m to 180m turnover.

We're chatting to Dr Peter Dalmaris. Electrical engineer, maker, educator, author, board member of multiple universities, founder of Tech Explorations and a one man resource for KiCad... this is an episode you won't want to miss 💡

Have you ever considered applying paint with a car?Not *to* a car - *with* a car... no?That's probably because you're not our Another Bright Spark guest Ian Cook aka Pop Bang Colour, the disruptive artist shaking up the automotive industry.We talk about the challenges and triumphs of breaking world records, painting with radio-controlled cars and his colllabs with F1, BMW and Nissan.

It's Episode 14 of Another Bright Spark and we're talking to the fabulous Helen Carrie.Freelancer, technology and finance copywriter, brand advocate content marketer, messaging strategist and senior producer for Bafta nominated television... It's fair to say Helen has more hats than a milliner - all of which gives her a unique perspective and experience, which she shares with us 💡

Episode 13 - it's a lucky number for us as we get an exclusive sneak peek behind the curtains at Raspberry Pi.
Neale's chatting to the Director of Applications Roger Thornton about the company's history, culture, product roadmap, getting listed on the stock exchange as well as the importance of continual product development, cyber security, and the importance of design partnerships with companies like Ignys.

Henrique Olifiers is co-founder and Gamer In Chief of Bossa games. In this episode of Another Bright Spark Henrique shares his life in video games.
From childhood passion to a hugely successful career, we discuss the health of the industry, the role of AI and how he brought the Sinclair Spectrum back to life.

Welcome to “the show” – this week we are chatting to Greg Hancock, CRM expert with an impressive background in CRM. Ex- IBM, Ex-Microsoft, and now MD at RoundEdge, we discuss the challenges and benefits of CRM implementation.

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.