Vanguard Podcast

In this Vanguard Podcast episode, Scott Tyson, Director MSP EMEA at Sophos, discusses major trends in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) space, including the rise of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and the shift of Value Added Resellers (VARs) to Managed Services. He covers how marketplace changes are impacting how MSPs deliver services and highlights tools, bundled solutions, and cyber insur...

In this episode of the Vanguard Podcast, we sit down with Andy Hemming, a seasoned business coach, to dive deep into the key strategies for fostering high performance within organisations. Andy shares invaluable insights on aligning vision and values, setting clear roles, and using smart processes to maximise efficiency. Whether you're a leader looking to empower your team or a business owner seek...

Meet our guest, Andrew Bloch, a seasoned PR and marketing specialist known for his prowess in buying and building companies. Discover the intricacies of entrepreneurship and success as we delve into the challenges faced by entrepreneurs aiming to sell their businesses. Gain insights into the importance of motivation , finding the right buyer, and impeccable timing. Andrew Bloch's passion for b...

Join us in a dynamic podcast conversation with Patrick Molyneux, the Partner and Head of Products & Partnerships at KPMG Acceleris. In this enlightening episode, we explore the vibrant world of innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture funding. Patrick's passion for nurturing innovative founders shines as he delves into the critical role they play in driving progress and economic growth. D...

In a world where cybersecurity is often dubbed the "dullest" industry, there's an unexpected hero breaking through the digital defenses: comedy. Welcome to the episode that delves deep into the role of humor in the world of hacking, cyber threats, and digital protection.   Join us as we sit down with Ian Murphy, the CEO and founder of CyberOff, a remarkable personality at the forefro...

🎙️ FLYING CARS WITH DEZSO MOLNAR🚀✨ In our latest episode of The Vanguard Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of flying cars and how they could revolutionise travel in bad weather conditions and reduce risks. 🌧️✈️ Join us as we chat with a visionary designer who has ingeniously combined auto gyro and motorcycle technology to create an innovative aircraft 🚁🏍️. By using off-the-shelf motor...

Allow us to introduce Vesa Kivinen , an esteemed digital art pioneer with a career spanning over 15 years! In 2017, he was among the first five artists to venture into the world of crypto art and NFTs . Renowned as a leading artist in the realm of metaverse fine art , he has been honoured with prestigious awards such as the top Web3 Artists award by L'Officiel Arabia and the World NFT Artist A...

Chris Woods is the founder and CEO of CyberQ Group an International cyber company. Chris is an experienced leader and entrepreneur within the cybersecurity realm, previously managing elite and innovating cybersecurity teams at the European Space Agency, HP, Fujitsu and UK Government with over 25 years of pure cyber Security experience. In today's episode, Chris discusses: Why IT and OT is a bu...

This week we are delighted to be speaking to Maciek Szczesniak , HPE's Global Vice President and General Manager for SMB and Mid-Market.   His responsibilities include the designing and building of offers and solutions tailored towards the SMB and Mid-market customers, pricing strategy, business analytics, channel, sales and category enablement programs, SMB related trainings, videos, collater...

Welcome to series 4 of The Vanguard Podcast! Our guest today is Conference Director, Phelim Rowe. Phelim has worked with organizations such as CTG Intelligence, BBA and Play Secure in both the public and commercial sectors. He has organised conferences on a range of subjects throughout the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Prior to conferencing, he worked as a policy ad...

Before we kickstart Series 4 in 2023, we wanted to compile some key takeaways from Series 3, from 490 minutes of listening. Thank you to all of our listeners for joining us every other week and listening to, learning from and being inspired by our awesome guests. Lachlan Reid (S3 E10), Dr. Phill Bell (S3 E2), Rob Sprackling (S3 E3), Melissa Snover (S3 E4), Isabelle Bichler (S3 E5), John Doyle (S3...

Currently hosting Drive Time for Heart West Midlands in Birmingham is British DJ, broadcaster, and journalist Ed James. He is a founder member of HDY Agency, a creative content marketing firm based in the West Midlands, and he also writes columns for the Birmingham Mail. It is fair to say he keeps himself busy and well-occupied. In the past, he has also openly addressed the catalogue of disasters...

Former guest of The Vanguard Podcast, Luke Swann, has passed away at the young age of 39.   On behalf of everyone here at METCLOUD and The Vanguard Podcast, we send our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Luke Swann's friends and family.   Our podcast host, Scott Tyson, described Luke as "someone who had time for anyone- young or old".  Luke's episode is one of the most l...

Next on the Vanguard Podcast is Alexandros Christodoulakis, co-founder and CEO of Wealthyhood which is the first DIY wealth-building app for long-term investors. Wealthyhood aids long-term investors to build their wealth over-time, by intelligently investing their money how they want and for free. Alexandros is also heavily accredited having attended, imperial college business school, the London s...

Today’s guest is the founder and CEO of Taran3D, a company where digital creative storytelling is at the heart of what they do, and they combine these skills with cutting-edge technology to produce unique and compelling interactive content. TARAN3D is an Immersive production & training company. They produce immersive experiences through Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and 3D design. Moreov...

Our guest today is Mark Dowds, who is commonly regarded as a ‘serial entrepreneur’; and during an impressive two decades, he has helped get dozens of ventures off the ground. For example, in 2012 he cofounded the first on-demand insurance platform in the world and oversaw sales, strategy, and development as the business went global. However, before all this Mark had a rocky start, as he was kicked...

Today’s guest is the founder and CEO of Voicescape, a company on a mission to build sustainable tenancies through more effective customer engagement. With one of their top values being innovation, as a company, they recognise the power of harnessing technology to better the lives of some of society's most socially disadvantaged people and help their customers better connect with their communities....

Today’s guest is the co-founder and COO of Retrain.ai. A company that utilises technology data to help organisations find the best talent and prepare their employees for future jobs. Ultimately addressing the global skills gap while improving employability for all. Just recently she was selected as one of the top 5 Finalists out of 98 contestants for the Women in Artificial Intelligence Awards Nor...

Today’s guest is award-winning entrepreneur and visionary in the world of food technology and 3D printing. She is currently the Founder and CEO of Rem3dy Health which pioneers personalised solutions across preventative and curative health under the brands Nourished and Scripted. Previous to this she was managing director for ‘The Magic Candy Factory’ which created the world’s first 3D printer for...

Today’s guest is someone who you might not have seen before, but you will have definitely watched his movies! Rob is an experienced screen writer and award-winning director, best known for the Disney animated movie 'Gnomeo & Juliet' starring James McAvoy and Emily Blunt, with music by Elton John. More recently, he co-wrote the screenplay for ‘The Queens Corgi’ which starred Jack Whitehall. In...

Our guest today is Dr. Phill Bell who is Chief Operations Officer of ART Health Solutions which is an organisation utilizing scientific methods, tools, and processes to support organisational and employee health well-being and performance. ART Health’s mission is to ‘Empower people to take the best care of their wellbeing by creating cutting-edge technologies that deliver data-driven actionable in...

Today’s guest is Lachlan Reid. He has been commentating on cricket, basketball and Aussie Rules football and some of them were even recorded and I think he still has a few on tape somewhere. Lachy’s media career began in 1995 in radio when he took a leap of faith and moved across Australia to Perth to study Broadcasting at Edith Cowan University. Since then, he has completed over 20 years at Chann...

Our guest today is Mikhil Raja. CEO & Co-founder of SonicJobs ( www.sonicjobs.com ), an award-winning job platform revolutionising the way candidates search and apply for jobs. One of the fastest growing business apps in the UK, receiving a job application through this app every 9 seconds. His mission as a CEO is to help millions of people find a job and enhance their lives. Mikhil shares his...

Matt Solomon has worked in sales & business development for 16+ years. He had the unique experience of working with a start-up company (ID Agent) and helped it grow from 0 to 2,000 partners in a two-year period through acquisition, then later to 4,000+ partners, making it one of the fastest-growing companies in decades within the channel. Matt has spoken at more than 150 industry events in six...

My guest on the podcast today is Deborah Leary who is CEO and Founder of Forensic Pathways and the company's new brand “Clarifyi”, which is aimed at bringing together the Company’s threat intelligence consultancy and technology offerings. Deborah takes us through her journey in the launch of Forensic Pathways and explains how she was inspired and motivated to create these two innovative companies....