Office Hours

Every football fan knows the feeling. A new shirt drops. The design is perfect. The player you love is wearing it. It might sell out. And suddenly, the question of whether you actually need another football shirt becomes much harder to answer. As the largest FIFA World Cup in history gets underway, Office Hours explores the psychology, business and environmental impact of football merchandise with...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being billed as the biggest tournament in football history. But with some England fans facing costs of up to £5,000 to follow the group stage, who is the tournament really designed for? In this episode of Office Hours, Professor Sally Everett, Professor of Business Education at King's Business School and author of Decolonising Tourism Education, explores the business...

The Men’s FIFA World Cup is built on spectacle. But in 2026, some of the most important action may happen off the pitch. As the tournament heads to North America, King’s Business School cyber security expert Dr Aybars Tuncdogan warns the World Cup could become a “temporary single point of failure” for cyber attacks, hacktivism and AI-driven misinformation. In this episode of Office Hours, we explo...

What does the BrewDog collapse reveal about startup investing — and who really holds the power? BrewDog was once valued at over £1 billion. In 2026, it was sold for just £33 million. More than 75,000 investors backed the company through equity crowdfunding. Many are now likely to receive nothing. In this episode of Office Hours, Dr Robyn Klingler-Vidra (King’s Business School, author of Startup Ca...

Skiing and Formula One sit at opposite ends of the sustainability debate. One is fighting to survive. The other is often criticised for excess. But both reveal something important about how industries respond when the pressure builds. In this episode, Professor Paolo Aversa (King’s Business School) explains why artificial snow may be keeping skiing alive in the short term while quietly making its...

Is AI revolutionising healthcare or just the latest tech hype? This episode of Office Hours looks at how it, and other technologies, are reshaping what it means to stay healthy.  Join host Sophia, a King's College London student, as she interviews Lara Lewington, a tech presenter, journalist and author of Hacking Humanity: How technology can save your health and your life , and King's Business Sch...

From viral trends to personal branding, social media can feel like both a blessing and a burden. But can it really help you build a business, or does it just burn you out? In this episode of Office Hours, host Cari Street dives into the realities behind the algorithms with senior lecturer Dr. Gillian Brooks and urban sketcher and business owner Phil Dean (aka @shoreditchsketcher). We talk about pl...

" Women have to privilege profit over purpose, and we think that's to do with the higher demands on women's time." Social entrepreneurship blends business with purpose, so why does the field still reflect the same gender gap we see across other industries? In this episode of Office Hours, host, Cari Street speaks to Arosha Brouwer, CEO of Quan, and Professor Ute Stephan, a leading expert in entrep...

“Business school is all about changing the world, it’s about creating impact to make the world a better place.” In this episode of Office Hours, we dig into the reputation of business schools and ask why they can feel off-putting, especially for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Cari is joined by Professor Sally Everett, Vice Dean of Education, and award-winning entrepreneur and inclusio...

" We've normalised a lot of the symptoms of stress and burnout, and I think that's quite dangerous." In this episode of Office Hours, we’re diving into a topic that feels more relevant than ever: burnout. What is it really, why is it happening, and how can we protect ourselves? Cari Street is joined by leading experts Professor Mike Clinton, Professor of Work Psychology and Head of Department, Hum...

Office Hours: Why Can’t I Afford a House? " In areas where there is more foreign investment, you see a higher increase in house prices." In this episode of Office Hours, we’re tackling one of the biggest financial questions facing young people today: Why can’t I afford a house? Host Cari Street sits down with Dr. Filipa Sá, a leading expert on the housing market, and Tayo Oguntonade, property expe...

"  With flexible boundaries and digital work, people are now moving into an always-on, always-working culture." In this episode of Office Hours, we’re diving into one of the biggest debates in the world of work: Should we all be working four-day weeks? Host and student, Cari Street, is joined by leading experts Professor Heejung Chung and Joe O’Connor to explore what a shorter workweek could mean...

“You can have a lot of transferable skills that can also be applicable in cyber security.”     Join us as we explore:  Roles and opportunities in cybersecurity for non-technical and semi-technical backgrounds. Characteristics of a typical workplace in this industry. Essential skills and qualifications for breaking into and advancing in cybersecurity. In this episode, Dr Aybars Tuncdogan, a Reader...

“Look at the things which are circular, look at the things which are refillable, reusable, replaceable, rather than always new.”   Join us as we explore:  The role of individual consumers in environmental sustainability. Actionable steps that you can take in your daily life to contribute to a greener planet. The role of the policy makers and corporations in the future of sustainability. In this ep...

In this episode of the King's Business School's Connections podcast, host Leslie Parsons interviews James Leigh, a King's College law graduate and former Deloitte partner. With 37 years of experience in the Big Four accounting and consulting sector, James shares his insights on what businesses look for in graduates, the structure and roles within Big Four firms, and the importance of foundational...

“You fight the war for talent so that you can win with talent.”    Join us as we explore:  The professional journey of a CHRO Challenges affecting multinational companies What talent means in the context of business strategy Lucien’s advice for C-level executives and EMBA students In this episode, Dana Minbaeva, a Professor of Strategic Human Capital at King's Business School, is in conversation w...

“The International Energy Agency estimates that four trillion of investment is required annually between now and 2030 in order to transition to net zero.” Join us as we explore: • Challenges and solutions in integrating ESG into financial practices • The impact of COP goals on banking and investment strategies • The importance of climate scenario modelling • Greenwashing and the rise of green hush...

“You need to understand the needs of the people and from there set up your solutions.” Join us as we explore: • How large organisations can push for positive social change from within • Lessons learned from two system changer networks in Kenya and India • Manuela’s advice to graduates and would-be changemakers In this episode, Dr Elisa Alt, a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at King’s Business School,...

“There isn't a bad place to be as long as you're on the journey.”  In this episode, Dr Catherine Tilley, a senior lecturer in business ethics and sustainability, is in conversation with Kevin Dunckley, the Chief Sustainability Officer of HH Global, a tech-enabled creative production and procurement partner.   Join us as we explore: - How to manage social and environmental issues in supply chains -...

“You don't have to get it right first time, but you must start the journey.” Join us as we explore: Differences between ESG and sustainability reporting, Impact of ESG and sustainability on investor decision-making, Challenges and opportunities present in private markets, How to keep up with changing regulatory requirements, The intersection of engineering and investor mindsets In this episode, Dr...

“AI may become superior in every single task. In this scenario, the primary role of humans would be to provide feedback to AI, enabling it to serve us better.” Join us as we explore: The impact of AI on human labour The skills and qualifications needed for today’s data-driven organisations The entrepreneurial opportunities presented by the AI industry In this episode, Dr Aybars Tuncdogan, senior l...

Join us as we explore what generative AI means for education, and how it’s already being used (or not) by teachers and students. Discover what key skills are needed to thrive in an AI-driven world and gain insights into the evolving landscape of education over the next five years. In this episode, Oguz A Acar, a professor of marketing and innovation, is in conversation with Pat Yongpradit, the Chi...

In this episode, Dr. Catherine Tilley, a senior lecturer in business ethics and sustainability, is in conversation with Errol Gardner, the Global Vice Chair of Consulting at EY.   Errol leads EY Global Consulting with over 100,000 professionals worldwide. He advises clients on how to lead transformations with both data and a human centric approach. He’s passionate about diversity, equity and inclu...

In this episode, Anna Lelia Sandoghdar sits down with Georgia Jones and Yasha Estraikh from Piper, the investor-partner of choice for ambitious founders growing brand legends that make people’s lives healthier, happier, and more fulfilling, while helping them minimise their impact on the environment. Join us as we explore Piper's purpose as an investor, their commitment to building purpose-driven...

In this episode of Purpose Conversations, Anna Lelia Sandoghdar is joined by Guy de Nicholay, an Investment Analyst at Dealflow. EU. They delve into how regulations drive responsible business, the role of organisational purpose in startups, and the investor perspective on sustainability and impact. Their conversation also explores the challenges and opportunities presented by EU regulations for im...