הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Design Venture (2024)

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34. Why did Stripe spend $1.1 Billion on a crypto startup? 36:13

19h ago36:13

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Europe's favourite unicorn, Stripe, has announced that it is picking up crypto Stablecoin player, Bridge, for $1.1 billion. But why is the fintech powerhouse spending nearly two percent of its valuation on the roll of a crypto dice? Could it be an ingenious category play? Also in today’s episode, we’ll be flicking through the history books to try a…

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33. Creating the world's first green software | Sumir Karayi 44:00

2d ago44:00

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Today, we explore the remarkable career of Sumir Karayi, whose journey took him from one of the UK's worst schools to becoming one of the country's most successful entrepreneurs. As the founder and CEO of 1E, Karayi grew his company organically over 20 years, serving 1,700 organisations across 42 countries with 26 million licenses deployed. 1E is n…

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32. Could the budget kill the UK tech scene? 38:31

23d ago38:31

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The Labour Party is about to unveil its first budget in over 14 years. This is a huge moment for the country as the foundations for its economic future are put in place. But the budget doesn’t only affect the UK’s bank balance, it also influences the behaviour and values of its citizens. So, will the red briefcase promote entrepreneurship and the c…

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31. What’s going on at the CMA? 35:10

1M ago35:10

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How did Microsoft’s controversial ‘partnership’ with UK AI firm Inflection slip through the CMA's (Competition and Markets Authority) net, while Adobe’s multi-billion-dollar Figma acquisition got blocked? In this episode, we dive deep into the paperwork to uncover the methods and motivations behind the CMA’s puzzling ruling on the Inflection deal. …

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30. The secrets to scaling your business | Phill Robinson 41:54

1M ago41:54

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In this episode of The Difference Engine, we sit down with a major figure in the global software industry - Phill Robinson. With a career spanning multiple continents and as the CEO of Velocix, IRIS, and Exact, Phil's contributions to the tech world has been monumental. Today, he’ll share what he learnt from working in the heart of industry giants …

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29. Has Musk gone mad? 25:31

2M ago25:31

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We like Elon Musk's style. In previous episodes, we’ve championed him as a visionary innovator and category king. One of the things we’ve always admired is his bold approach to business. But, his recent posts on X seem less bold, and more barmy. Is Musk’s free speech starting to backfire? Will he be the engineer of his own downfall? Also in today’s…

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28. Have we found Europe's AI category leader? 26:33

2M ago26:33

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If you’re a regular listener of the show then you’ll know that we’re always banging on about two things: European category leaders and AI. Well, while sniffing around this year's SaaStr event, our dreams came true. We think we found a potential AI category leader based in Cologne, Germany. Could Jaroslaw Kutylowski’s translation service, DeepL, be …

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27. Putting the SDV in SUV 38:16

3M ago38:16

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Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi. Three of the greats, and sometimes under-rated manufacturers of automobile. From Honda’s engines revolutionising motorsport to Nissan making the iconic British Austin 7 cars under license, they’ve got a rich history. But where will the future take them? How will their new joint research venture create fundamental softw…

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26. The top 5 greatest tech acquisitions of all time 37:04

3M ago37:04

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In the last episode, we began our exploration of the greatest tech acquisitions of all time, concluding with Booking.com at number six. Their purchase of Priceline returned an impressive $46.6 billion. Now, we move into the top five. These acquisitions dwarf what has come before, each one generating returns of over $100 billion. So, who is going to…

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25. Lessons from the greatest tech acquisitions of all time 30:19

3M ago30:19

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Decisions, decisions, decisions. Every workday is just a collection of decisions. Who to hire, when to sell, what shirt goes with this tie. We take a punt and hope it pays off. But what about the decisions with the biggest payoffs? What are the best business decisions of all time? In today’s episode we uncover the stories behind the greatest tech a…

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24. Which European fintechs have a shot at category leadership? 30:15

4M ago30:15

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Last month the start-up news publication Sifted introduced us to Europe's fastest growing fintechs. The 10 listed companies are successfully bucking the trend and managing to raise capital in these difficult times. Congratulations to them. However, today on the Difference Engine, we take it one step further. We find out which of these fintechs are …

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23. The secrets to shaping Apple and beyond | Andy Cunningham 46:13

4M ago46:13

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In this episode of The Difference Engine, we sit down with a pivotal figure in the tech world who helped shape one of the most iconic brands in history. Apple. Andy Cunningham had a seat at the table for one of the most exciting periods in the tech industry’s history. The birth of Silicon Valley, The emergence of the groundbreaking Macintosh in 198…

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22. Top 10 go-to-market mistakes: Lessons from SaaStr 2024 29:00

5M ago29:00

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Jason Lemkin is not afraid to admit to his errors. In fact, a few weeks ago he eagerly shared them with a room full of people in East London. The founder of SaaStr revealed his top 10 go-to-market mistakes at this year’s SaaStr conference. So, who should you avoid hiring? Which cuts should you steer clear of? And what single word on someone's Linke…

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21. Will France’s €15 billion investment propel it to category leadership? 32:14

5M ago32:14

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All eyes will be on Paris next month as they welcome athletes and fans from all over the world for the 2024 Olympic Games. However, the international sports day isn’t the only event drawing significant foreign investment into France. The 7th Choose France showcase announced €15 billion of industry investments, promising an estimated 10,000 jobs. Co…

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20. The age of regulation: Turning rules to your advantage 30:51

6M ago30:51

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We are living in the age of regulation. Going forward, category creators will have to dance to the tune of the CRA, NIRS2, GDPR and numerous other weighty rulebooks. But, can we learn to love the music? Embrace the constraints? Turn the rules to our advantage and waltz our way to success. Also in today’s episode, We’ll analyse the emergence of `Sto…

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19. Electric vehicles: An automotive upgrade or brand new category? 34:27

6M ago34:27

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Electric vehicles are expected to make up 25% of all new passenger car registrations this year, with projections indicating that by 2030, EVs will capture two thirds of the market share. As consumer choices change, so does the whole transport ecosystem. This technological shift demands new fueling stations, tyres, job roles and even road design. So…

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18. Pain & Suffering! A lesson in resilience from Jensen Huang and James Dyson 26:10

7M ago26:10

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“I wish upon you ample doses of pain and suffering” These are the encouraging words of Nvidia founder Jensen Huang. For Jensen, suffering is the whetstone on which one sharpens their character. It is the shaper of greatness. But, what about the lucky ones? The painless people whose lives have avoided such sore turns. Can they achieve such heights? …

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17. Who just won the second battle of the AI war? 23:28

8M ago23:28

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Throughout this series, we have been surveying the battlefield of the AI war. From an elevated outpost, we have analysed and reported on the tactical moves of both Microsoft and Google. Data centres, acquisitions, and an arms race of innovation have all weaponised in their attempts to wrestle control of tech’s future. But who just won the latest ba…

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16. The reality of a category journey | Vincent Peters 36:49

8M ago36:49

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In this episode of The Difference Engine we talk to a captain at the helm of the category ship. Vincent Peters brings a wealth of experience to the table, having held prominent leadership positions at renowned companies such as TIBCO, Qlik, Siebel Systems, and Oracle. Not only has he navigated the global landscape of tech leadership, but he's also …

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15. How digital transformation is transforming the world | Anuj Nayar 24:02

9M ago24:02

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Throughout history, certain inventions have reorganised the world. From the printing press to the steam engine, these technologies have triggered paradigm shifts that alter the fundamental structure of societies. Anuj Nayar believes that we are right at the beginning of another global transformation. One that will recategorise every industry in the…

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14. Google vs Microsoft. Whose London data centre is a missed opportunity? 27:53

9M ago27:53

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Let’s play a game of spot the Difference. In episode 10 we sang the category praises of Microsoft after learning about their £2.5 billion data centre building project in West London. Now, we’re turning our attention to Google. They have announced a similarly large data centre project on a 33 acre site just north of London. However, our praise for G…

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13. The Post Office Scandal: Fijitsu's fall from grace 28:40

10M ago28:40

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‘The UK’s biggest miscarridge of justice’. This is what the The Criminal Cases Review Commission called the Post Office Horizon scandal. But who is to blame? Is it Fujitsu’s fault? Or do the rotten roots of run deeper? In this episode we look into the distribution of UK tech contracts and the consequences sector stragulation. We also look into our …

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12. How you should (and shouldn’t) use AI 22:24

10M ago22:24

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‘If you haven’t got an AI component in your offer, we ain’t gonna fund you’. This is what we heard at the most recent Saastr conference. AI is undoubtedly the new hot ticket with 83% of company executives claiming that AI is a strategic priority for their business. So is it; go AI or go home? In today’s episode, we’re going to take a look at how yo…

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11. Insider secrets to Saleforce’s success | Pat Morrissey 32:52

10M ago32:52

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Pat Morrissey has been at the epicentre of category creation throughout his career. His impressive curriculum includes industry heavyweights Salesforce, Simpplr and Business Objects. Currently, he is the Chief Customer Office at Hirevue, a game changing AI hiring platform that owns the category of Human Potential Intelligence. Over 1,150 companies …

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10. Ocado & Starling: Changing course to a category lead 32:11

11M ago32:11

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Why did Starling Bank decide to switch its concentration from consumer banking to B2B? We talk about the bold choices that led to this change and the comparable action taken by industry titans Ocado. If you want to play with the big boys you need to be able to adapt. Just look at Starling bank. CEO Anne Boden is overseeing their pivot from from B2C…

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9. A European category king 26:42

11M ago26:42

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‘Europeans can’t do category design.’ We hear this a lot, particularly from our friends across the pond. However, the company behind London’s record breaking $11 billion IPO might disagree. Wise (formerly known as TransferWise) has successfully built and dominated a category within the retail banking space. And, they’re from the UK. So what’s their…

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8. The real reason WeWork didn't work 27:29

12M ago27:29

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WeWork founder Adam Neumann was never short of ambition. He set his sights on becoming the world’s first trillionaire and expanding his desk rental business to Mars. However, earlier this month Adam came crashing back down to Earth. Nearly $40 billion of value floated away into the stratosphere as WeWork entered chapter 11. So what was behind WeWor…

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7. ARM's IPO: An American hustle 28:10

12M ago28:10

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I reckon you’re using some of ARM’s technology right now. Their designs are found in 95% of the world's smartphones including Apple, Android and Samsung. But it doesn’t stop there. If you’re in an electric car, using your passport, or even walking under a streetlight you’re likely benefitting from ARM’s product - a best in class semiconductor chip.…

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6. The high speed fail 20:06

1y ago20:06

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Welcome aboard project HS2. Calling at broken promises, lost billions and total political turmoil. Ever since its announcement in 2009 HS2 has been pummeled by a litany of set backs, protests and management disasters. The knockout blow came in July of this year when the government’s infrastructure watchdog labelled HS2 “unachievable” citing “major …

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5. Has Microsoft made the right bet? 18:07

1y ago18:07

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Is Microsoft and OpenAI a marriage made in heaven? Microsoft has its fair share of category leaders. Xbox, Azure, Teams, the list goes on. But for every win, there's a less successful skeleton lurking in their closet. Do you remember the Zune music player? Probably not. This was Microsoft's challenge to the iPod which had the questionable feature o…

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4. Apple Vision Pro: Genius or disaster? 20:25

1y ago20:25

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Are Apple going to change the world? Again? Three months ago an iPhone 1 in its original packaging sold at auction for $145,416. A whopping 300 times its original price! That’s how much a moment of tech history (in its original packaging) is worth. This legendary device and its many iterations have changed the world. So, will Apple Vision Pro do th…

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3. Has Elon Musk done it again? 19:12

1y ago19:12

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The unstoppable rise of Elon Musk. Whether you love him or loathe him there is definitely something you can learn from him. From electric cars to telecommunications and even space exploration. The serial category creator knows exactly how to create, define and dominate entire industries. So what is Elon’s secret sauce? In today’s episode, we look a…

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2. What's AI got to do with category creation? 21:31

1y ago21:31

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AI has transformed every industry. Fact. From Open AI's Chat GPT disrupting Google Search, to increased productivity in agriculture, AI is already impacting us on a global scale. But how can you take advantage of this mind bending technology? Should you be looking to do so? And How should you think about it as you build and grow your category? To l…

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1. What is category design? 26:50

1y ago26:50

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Can you make a boat load of money by giving away your IP, for free? Imagine you’ve spent years, decades even, developing a product. No competitor can touch you. You’d guard that advantage with your life, wouldn’t you? Anybody encouraging you to share your hard won secrets would be swiftly booted out the door. Yet, they might just be on to something…

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Introducing The Difference Engine 1:53

1y ago1:53

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A show for founders, funders and the category curious. In the world of business and tech, people are always telling you to be original, different, think outside the box. Not bad advice, but what about making your own box? You choose the wallpaper, the feng shui, and get the lighting spot on. It's somewhere that everybody else wants to come and play…

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