Inside Silverstone podcast

Welcome to a special #CovidCatchUp series of the Inside Silverstone™ podcast!  In episode #67 your host, Chris Broome, re-interviews Pim van Baarsen from the Silverstone Technology Cluster. Listen as Pim speaks highly of the great collaborative work undertaken from many of the STC members in response to the COVID PPE call-to-action. Pim also talks through the STC's regular webinar series, the incr...

Welcome to a special #CovidCatchUp series of the Inside Silverstone™ podcast!  In episode #66 your host, Chris Broome, re-interviews Simon Dowson of Delta Motorsport. Listen as Simon talks us through Delta's exciting new projects with Cosworth and the British Touring Car Championship, as well as Jaguar Land Rover and  the development of a new SUV powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology. Simon als...

Welcome to a special #CovidCatchUp series of the Inside Silverstone™ podcast!  In episode #65 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Ella Barrington - Ella Barrington & Associates. Listen as Ella talks us through all things race engineering and project management, the impact on her clients during COVID, and important lessons learned along the way. Ella also explains what she's looking forward to doin...

In episode #64 your host, Chris Broome interviews Louise Goodman - Award winning TV presenter & Journalist; and also dubbed the First Woman of Formula One. Listen as Louise talks us through an impressive motor-sport career; touching on roles at Jordan Grand Prix, ITV F1, British Touring Car, Le Mans, Goodwood Festival of Speed; plus life working alongside Eddie Jordan, Murray Walker, and many more...

In episode #63 your host, Chris Broome interviews Chris Murdoch, tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Voyse.io. Listen as Chris walks us through his new venture, Voyse, which enhances how employer's engage with, and recruit, new talent. It's a simple yet engaging idea that leading firms are already using. Chris also introduces his other businesses: Provide - a specialist tech recruitment agency; an...

In episode #62 your host, Chris Broome interviews Leena Gade - Multimatic Inc & the 1st Female Race Engineer to win Le Mans 24hr. Listen as Leena walks us through her impressive engineering career; from Delta Motorsport; to Audi Sport; Bentley Motorsport; to present day Multimatic Inc; plus her recent appointment as President of the GT Commission. Leena also takes us down memory lane; from winning...

In episode #61 your host, Chris Broome discusses the pathway from Student to Digital Entrepreneur with the University of Northampton. Listen as 'Digital Business degree' department heads, Dilshad Sarwar and Patrice Seuwou, introduce their new 2021 course syllabus covering digital marketing, accounting & finance, business management, cyber security, and much more. We also talk through remote learni...

In episode #60 your host, Chris Broome, interviews internationally renowned artist Ian Cook of PopBangColour. Listen as Ian explains his journey into painting with radio controlled cars, actual car tyres and toy car wheel instead of paintbrushes. Ian also talks us through his different projects; from breaking world records; to painting for Middle Eastern Royalty; to his current Crowdfunding contin...

In episode 59 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Steve Walsh of Jump Media Group. Listen as Steve talks through his impressive career, from world ranking GB gymnast; to Journalist; PR; and now founder of 'Jump'. Steve explains how his lessons in sport have transferred into business; and how they help companies create engaging and powerful content to increase brand awareness which in turn increase...

In episode 58 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Harrison Goode of Edge Tech Headhunters. Listen as Harrison talks Chris through all things Disruptive Technologies; Robotic Process Automation; Intelligent Automation; and ultimately how their recruitment company helps connect the dots between individual and business. Harrison also talks through life within the tech community; meet up groups; colla...

In episode 57 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Richard Collins of CSR Accreditation. Listen as Richard and Chris talk through all things Corporate Social Responsibility; Good and Bad examples; How to attract and retain the best workforce; and why companies should seriously consider getting accredited. Richard also introduces a new Furloughing campaign which focuses on helping those on furlough...

In episode 56 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Caroline Robertson, CEO of ActifHR. Listen as Caroline and Chris talk through all things COVID19; job retention schemes, furloughing, and the importance of updating your contracts of employment. They also talk Caroline's 3 'R's approach to successful Human Resources; good and bad examples of firms implementing HR; and what life's like working and b...

In episode 55 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Dan Roberts of Cottons Chartered Accountants. Listen as Dan and Chris talk through all things COVID19; including Government Grant support, Furloughing, Tax Deferment, and the pressures facing business owners today. They also talk through life working in the Silverstone Technology Cluster; the importance of seeking out professional advice during mom...

In episode #54 your host, Chris Broome, holds Mastermind Sessions #7 ' Survive & Thrive during COVID19 ' Joined by mindset expert and 'Spears 500' executive coach, Angela Cox, listen as they discuss the best techniques to embrace if you want to do more than just survive the current COVID19 lockdown. This includes: What is the Change Curve, and where are you on it? How to cope with understandable a...

In episode #53 your host, Chris Broome, holds Mastermind Sessions #6  ' Women in Motorsport ' In partnership with Silverstone Park, and aired on International Women's Day 2020, Chris is joined by Cristiana Pace (Motorsport consultant), Louise Goodman (TV presenter), Lou Johnson (Spacesuit Media), and Clare Morden (Motorsport doctor). Here we talk through: 1. Careers to date 2. Who inspired you to...

In episode #52 your host, Chris Broome, holds Mastermind Sessions #5  ' Women in Engineering ' In partnership with Silverstone Park, and in the run up to International Women's Day, Chris is joined by Cristiana Pace (Motorsport consultant), Kathryn Richards (Mercedes F1), and Leena Gade (Multimatic Inc). Here we talk through: 1. Careers to date 2. Who inspired you to work in engineering? 3. Challen...

In episode #51 your host, Chris Broome, holds Mastermind Sessions #4 ' Women in Technology ' In partnership with Digital Northampton, and in the run up to International Women's Day 2020, Chris is joined by Dolores Sanders (TotalControlPro), Heather Cowley (Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner), Rebecca Gill (VR Therapies), and Sally Povolotsky (EES Solutions). Here we t...

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season three finale! In our landmark 50th episode your host, Chris Broome, interviews Tim Maccabee, Managing Director of Ducati UK Listen as Tim explains his two decade career at Ducati; his love for all things motorbikes, Moto GP, and British Superbikes; as well his experiences attending the Italian based World Ducati Week. Tim also shares his passion f...

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season three! In episode #49 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Matthew Haskins, Managing Director at Lotus Silverstone. Listen as Matthew explains his journey spanning Arcadia Group, Land Rover, Audi, Ferrari, Maserati, to present day Lotus; and how today he runs one of the leading Lotus dealerships in Europe. We also talk through Lotus' growth plans u...

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season three! In episode #48 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Robert Cain, Partner at Blaser Mills. Listen as Robert explains a legal career spanning all things biscuits and confectionary, commercial and brand protection, acquisitions and mergers, to motorsport team and driver strategy. Robert also talks through a new global International Sports Netwo...

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season three! In episode #47 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Jon Hilton, MD of Lunaz Design & STC Ambassador. Listen as Jon explains his amazing career, from Rolls Royce, to Cosworth Racing, Arrows F1, Renault F1, and present day Lunaz Design. We then discuss the fantastic restoration work Lunaz are doing, what he means by the phrase - 'The Future of...

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season three! In episode #46 your host, Chris Broome, interviews David Bevan and Richard Beards from Digital Northampton. Listen as David and Richard introduce the what/why/who/where of all things 'DN'; digital focused events; membership; and their collaboration with the University of Northampton. We also discuss local digital supply chain challenges; ne...

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season three! In episode #45 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Shai Vyakarnam, Entrepreneurship Mentor, and Ambassador for the STC. Listen as Shai explains his fascinating career; from Founding Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Learning at Cambridge University; to Director at the Bettany Centre for Entrepreneurship at Cranfield University; th...

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season three! In episode #44 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Richard Wiggins, Founder of Pixel Creation, and Ambassador for the STC. Listen as Richard introduces how Pixel are supporting local businesses with all things website design, user experience, brand identity, and digital strategy. Richard also explains what 'MK Geek Night' is, why it was fou...

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season three! In episode #43 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Richard White, CEO of tech business Incentivesmart. Listen as Richard explains his career journey from events and hospitality; to becoming a winning entrepreneur on Dragon's Den; to the launch of his latest tech business. Richard then explains how Incentivesmart is helping to create better...