The Project Cambridge Podcast

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 Paul Beastall, the CEO of Cambridge based HutanBio, talks to Jen Richardson. It really is a fascinating account of what it takes to be a successful CEO driving a 'renewable revolution'. Paul talks us through HutanBio's remarkable technology and also reflects upon how his experience as a parkrun Event Director here in Cambridge has equipped him with the public speaking skills that have become so vital in the role of CEO. 

Polytecks Founder & CEO, Ruben Ruiz-Mateos Serrano joins us to explain all about the new wearable, which is enabling faster, earlier and better diagnostics for cardiovascular disease. We also discuss his recent participation on the Impulse Programme, his experience in academia as well as explaining how he's collaborating with the University of Cambridge Vet School on veterinary applications for this game-changing product. 🐈‍⬛
 

Cambridge based Superdielectrics are creating low-cost electricity for everyone using their revolutionary polymer-based energy storage technology. But what even is a supercapacitor? We talk to Marcus Scott in simple, digestible, relatable tech terms and he explains how Superdielectrics are collaborating with E.ON to bring your energy bills down. We also talk Skills & Talent and find out what some of the skills are that you might not have considered necessary for working in SciTech, as well as why getting a route in doesn’t always mean needing a university education. 

You can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/zqBvWC4rY2o?si=aSr1OB8WCLiec4xr

We're joined by ST4G's founder, Sue Gowling and Partnership Manager, Denise Coates to unpack Digital Inclusion and what this fantastic company is doing to support so many Cambridge based charities and individuals.

You can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/OcGlzKxuU2A?si=4qNFgjLlXFeB34vG

Project Cambridge's first video podcast was launched as a 'Linkedin Live' Production where we interviewed the phenomenal Fiona McGonigle. We took a meander through her career, discussed skills and green skills, her motivation behind forming 'WAGW' and chatted ahead of the event she organised on 17th June. We also found out why she loves K-Pop so much! 

You can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/OWTX4idNnkw?si=_FpjeY3Xp4LvXDBk

We'll soon be sharing a cup of Yorkshire Tea with the "human dynamo", the inspiring, the "spark plug" that is Charlotte Horobin.

Charlotte joined Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce in 2023 but we'll be dialling back through her fascinating career and achievements and find out what makes her 'tick'.
 

We're super excited to welcome  Dr Kathryn Chapman, Executive Director of Innovate Cambridge to the podcast.  A molecular Bioscientist by training, Kathryn was appointed to amplify Cambridge's world-class innovation ecosystem. We'll take a wander through her career as well as discover what's going on in The Glasshouse and find out why YOU should give it a try!

We're looking forward to Rachel Hales joining us soon to chat about how businesses, non-profits, and public sector partners can connect better and share resources, creating social and economic value, improving lives and building a better future for all. 

We're delighted that CEO Sharon Allen OBE will be coming on soon! As Project Cambridge discovered on a recent tour, there's more goes on in this building than you would expect.... a superb events and conference space for businesses, as well as fascinating tech workshops for patients and the whole community!

If you're doing something interesting in Cambridge or have a story to tell that you think people would like to hear about, we'd  love to hear from you!