Jeannie

Silverstone Technology Cluster's "Ask the Expert"

Business EN ↓ 27 episodes

Welcome to Ask The Expert, the podcast from Silverstone Technology Cluster where innovation meets insight. Twice a month, we sit down with industry leaders, trailblazing founders, and seasoned professionals from across the world of Advanced Engineering, Electronics, and Software to dig into the challenges and opportunities shaping modern business. Each episode zooms in on a new theme — from AI and electrification to leadership and scaling — with expert guests sharing the tools, trends, and thinking that drive real progress.🎧 Tune in and get inspired.

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Jeannie

Episodes

Rewiring the Grid: The Case for Combined AC/DC Power 08.07.2026 11:35

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, Jeannie is joined by Chris Moller from The Open University to explore an innovative ap...

Building Value When Markets Are Uncertain 24.06.2026 13:13

Welcome to "Ask The Expert". In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, Paula Carter and Patrick Faughnan from theTC Group Corporate Finance team share practical insights into value creation, exits and...

Employment Law Reform: What Employers Need to Know Now and Next 20.05.2026 24:31

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business in the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, we unpack the latest wave of employment law reforms and what they mean for employers today — and in the yea...

What Can Companies Do to Attract Great Talent? 22.04.2026 20:49

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, I'm joined by Jason Parrott from The Collective Network to unpack what it really ta...

Better Innovation Starts with Understanding Your Whole Ecosystem 15.04.2026 20:02

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionalsand industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode I'm joined by Benn Klewpatinond, Founder andInnovation Partner at Inond. Together, we...

The Business of Podcasting: What Really Makes a Show Work 09.03.2026 26:50

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this special episode, Hugo and Jack from The Pod Collective step out from behind the scenes and join...

The India Opportunity: Brothers by Choice, Partners in Growth 18.02.2026 19:58

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode of Ask The Expert, Jeannie speaks with Samit Naik and Riccardo Paterni of Synergy Pathwa...

Rethinking Apprenticeships: Challenges, Realities, and the Future 11.02.2026 25:28

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", SilverstoneTechnology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape In this episode, Jeannie sits down with Emma and Paula from the University of Buckingham for a clear, hon...

Getting Smart with Your Commercial Property 27.01.2026 12:35

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, we take a practical look at the key things businesses should be thinking about when it...

Are You Asking Your Accountant the Right Questions? 07.01.2026 35:28

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, we’re joined by Luke Prout and Charles Hill from Cottons Group to explore how asking th...

Building the Future: How WMG Powers UK Manufacturing 03.12.2025 20:57

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. Today, Jeannie sits down with Professor Kerry Kirwan, Dean of WMG. WMG blends cutting-edge research with...

Bridging Education and Industry 19.11.2025 25:55

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, our host Jeannie speaks with Jason Lancaster, Principal of Northampton College , about how Furthe...

Unlocking Potential through Partnership with The Open University 05.11.2025 12:17

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern businessand the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode we speak with Clare Keegan from The Open University to explore how businesses can tap into academic...

Uncovering the hidden potential of the Drone Industry 15.10.2025 38:53

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode of , we’re joined by Etienne Dodane, aerospace innovator and founder of Drone Applicatio...

Building a Winning EVP- Attracting and Retaining Top Talent 01.10.2025 20:54

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. This episode, we're thrilled to have James Whitelock from Thinkincircles as our expert guest. Jame...

From Burden to Benefit: Making Sense of New Employment Legislation 17.09.2025 16:59

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, we’re joined by Bruce Keir and KatieWaddy from TC Group . With new employment legislation on the...

Why Tax Matters – Navigating Business Decisions with Confidence 03.09.2025 17:02

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode we’re joined by Trevor Shaw, Tax Director of Business Advisors & Accountants TC Group, to unpa...

Bridging Education and Employment 20.08.2025 26:07

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. Join us for a conversation with Georgina and Mary from the Open University and Helen from Intake Talent...

Trading Across Borders – Legal Insights with HCR Hewitsons 06.08.2025 24:24

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, we are joined by Dominic Hopkins and Ruth Sheret from HCR Hewitsons to unpack the legal...

Unlocking Export Potential with UK Export Finance 16.07.2025 15:52

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, we're joined by Johanna Archer from UK Export Finance to explore how UK businesses...

STEM Leaders, Burnout, and the Power of Coaching 02.07.2025 39:09

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. Join us as we dive deep into the world of coaching in the STEM sector. We discuss the Lab-to-leadership...

Marketing Innovation in Action: Insights from Silverstone Park. 18.06.2025 23:31

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineeringlandscape. In this episode of Ask The Expert , we sit down with a founding member of the Silverstone Technology Cluster to exp...

Battle-Tested Business: Military Strategies for Corporate Success. 04.06.2025 21:46

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, we sit down with ex-military expert Mike Jones, who shares his valuable insights on implementing...

R&D Claims: Pitfalls, Perks, and Practical Tips 21.05.2025 14:42

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, we unpack the complexities of R&D taxcredits with Felix Medd, Head of R&D at TC...

Sustainability for the future. 07.05.2025 13:18

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, we delve into the world of sustainabilityfor small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). What does...