The Dhosjan Show

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini, Fractional CFO and Startup Advisor at Bia Innovate, as I explore how we engineer our work, not just technically, but with intentionality, ethics, and an eye on who actually gets to benefit. Whether you’re in the ideation stage, launching or scaling your business, this podcast series will give you the tools, insights, and strategies you need to push boundaries and...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini, Fractional CFO and Startup Advisor at Bia Innovate, as I share a special podcast episode in celebration of International Woman’s Day.  I share insights "For Our Daughters." In this episode of The Dhosjan Show Podcast celebrating International Women’s Day, I’m sharing a deeply personal talk I recently delivered to a group of school-aged girls and their parents. In...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini, Fractional CFO and Startup Advisor at Bia Innovate, as I discuss: "So, What’s the Point of AI?"   Following a period focused on building AI-powered platforms, AI agents and workflows, I reflect on the rapid evolution of technology, amid the current evolving macroeconomic environment. In this episode, we move past the "AI hype" and into the "AI execution" phase, f...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I interview our esteemed guest Lucy Smith, a Graduate Software Engineer at Savient. Lucy shares her fascinating and unconventional journey into the tech world. In this episode, we discuss getting started in a tech career, the critical skills that truly matter beyond the code, and how to navigate an environment of constant change.  Lucy also sha...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I interview our esteemed guest Katie Lewis, Director at Rainmaking - an innovation and venture-building company, where she established their upskilling & training business, Aspire.  Katie is also the co-founder of the global 9others community. In this episode, we discuss what it truly means to cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship inside...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I discuss how to leverage AI within your team, not just to save money, but to maximise your cash runway and drive sustainable growth.  I share my perspective on strategically ‘embedding AI into your org chart’ and provide easy-to-implement examples to get your team started on their first ROI-focused AI project. Whether you’re in the ideation st...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I interview our esteemed guest Brian Cookson, President and Managing Director at RDP Associates, a consultancy supporting businesses to access R&D tax credits.  In this episode, we explain what the UK R&D tax relief scheme is and provide an understanding of what truly qualifies as R&D. We share common pitfalls that companies should...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as we continue our theme of AI real-world use cases. In this episode, we explore a somewhat divisive topic, "What AI won’t Teach our Children".  You may have heard that AI is the future of education. Some even go as far as to say teachers will become more like babysitters. Let’s challenge that.  In this solo episode, I talk about my view on what a...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I interview our esteemed guest Marnie Wills, CEO & Founder of SportyMinis (a sports education company).  Marnie is also an AI Trainer & Consultant, where her work focuses on making Al adoption fun, practical, and non-techie.  Today we’ll talk about strategies for using AI to augment your business potential. We’ll e...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I interview our esteemed guest, Afiya Chohollo, Co-Founder at CloudFO.  CloudFO is an AI startup pioneering the future of financial management. CloudFO acts as an AI finance colleague, offering a fresh approach for SMEs seeking a new way to manage business finances. With a career spanning AI Fintech, e-commerce, and manufacturing innovation, Af...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as we set the stage for Season 2 and talk about what the future finance leader looks like. Before we dive into real-world AI business use cases this season, I share my perspectives on the mindset needed for finance leaders to thrive as we navigate the future of work and explore why Tech, AI and innovation matter more than ever for CFOs, founders a...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I interview our esteemed guest Isabel Overton, Founder of Inu, a restaurant discovery platform that connects Black diners to inclusive and incredible venues around the world.   In this episode, we explore the journey of building a global community, and the challenges faced while building a tech company as a founder without a technical...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I interview our esteemed guest Emily Foster, Founder of The Third Culture.  Emily is a culture, diversity, and inclusion consultant who helps organisations become more effective with a culture-first approach and a fresh perspective. In this episode, we dive into the mission behind The Third Culture ethos, the complex area of workplace dive...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I interview our esteemed guest Tom Herbert, Technology Editor at AccountingWEB, as we discuss the evolving role of AI in accounting. In earlier episodes, I talked about Finance mostly from the perspective of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).  In this episode we focus on Accounting and explore the current real-world applications...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I talk about my inspiration for the Podcast series. This episode is somewhat of a mission statement of my views on the potential benefits of AI. I explore the question, ‘Could AI Be The Great  Equaliser?’  AI is revolutionising industries, driving business efficiency, and reshaping the future of work. But, does it hold the...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I interview our esteemed guest Faith Ruto, MBA. Faith is CEO & Founder of Transformation21st, International & TEDx Speaker, Executive Coach and Published Author of the book Transform Within - 7 Strategies for Professional Growth and Resilience. Faith is also a podcast host of The Faith Ruto Show. In this episode, The Journey from Corpor...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I interview our esteemed guest Regina Frei, as we discuss Product Returns, and the impact on sustainability, cost and business models.  Regina Frei is a Professor of Sustainable and Circular Systems with the Institute for Fashion, Textiles and Technology at the University of the Arts London. Her main interests are sustainable value chains and t...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I interview our esteemed guest Matthew Stafford of Stafford VC, angel investor and co-founder of 9others.  In this episode, Investing on Your Own Terms, we dive into what it means to be a Pay-As-You-Go Angel Investor. Matthew shares his unique investment journey and lessons learnt from 24 investments, 6 failures, 5 exits with 14 still going! We...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I interview our esteemed guest, Anne Mortensen. Anne, a former journalist, photographer, publisher and author of dystopian techno-thrillers set in the near future, brings a unique perspective to the topic of ‘Exploring AI in Arts and Related Businesses’.  In our discussion, we explore the role of AI in creative writing and visu...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, for this final episode of 2024.  I talk about reviewing our mindset.  As founders, entrepreneurs and business leaders, the biggest determinant of success comes from within. I cover two transformative topics: the power of self-belief and the power of perspective.  Sometimes, the biggest shift we need isn’t in our abilities, it&...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I tackle one of the most important questions every entrepreneur and business leader must answer: What should I sell? In this episode, I break down three crucial steps to guide your decision-making: passion, understanding your customer’s needs, and ensuring your product is financially viable. Whether you’re in the ideation stage, lau...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I explain why every business needs to plan and budget. In this episode, I break down the essentials of planning and budgeting, how they drive growth, and practical steps to get started. We’ll discuss the challenge faced by businesses with limited capital and why these processes are vital for survival and success. Tune in for actionable in...

Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I explore the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This episode explains AI in simple, easy-to-understand terms, highlights its top use cases in finance and other business areas, and explains why human expertise remains critical for success. Whether you’re in t...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Dhosjan Show!  We'll be talking about Finance, Tech and AI in the series.  Join me, Dhosjan Greenaway-Dalini of Bia Innovate, as I share an overview of my new podcast dedicated to entrepreneurs, founders, and innovators.   Whether you’re in the ideation stage, launching or scaling your business, this series will give you the tools, insights, and strategies...