Manchester MBA Voices

Riya sits down with Rich Tyrrell, CEO and Co-Founder of MYCOM Group, to explore how moving to Manchester at 22 without knowing anyone led him to build some of the city's most influential communities. From launching Manchester Young Professionals and Manchester Run Club to creating opportunities for thousands of people to connect, Rich shares the story behind building communities that help people g...

In this episode, Riya sits down with Armaan to explore his journey from Mumbai’s entertainment industry to studying at AMBS. From working on Sacred Games, Netflix India’s first original series, to helping scale IMDb’s brand partnerships, Armaan shares behind-the-scenes insights from the world of streaming, storytelling, and digital media. The conversation also dives into imposter syndrome, navigat...

In this episode, Riya Malik sit down with Max Dowling, Manchester MBA candidate, Student Council President, and founder of a public‑safety startup Vigil.  Max reflects on the real‑world experience that inspired his current venture – a moment that made him confront the scale of public safety challenges and ultimately pushed him to build a technology‑led solution with social impact at its core. He a...

Welcome to the podcast!  To mark the beginning of Women's History Month, host Riya Malik sits down with entrepreneur and MBA candidate Gloria Cherono from Alliance Manchester Business School to explore what it really takes to build a purpose-driven business as a woman. From her upbringing in a Kenyan farming community to founding sustainability venture Envirofly, Gloria shares how resilience, ambi...