Tech for Good Live

Welcome to a special edition of the Tech For Good Live podcast, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In the final of three episodes guest hosted by Ian Forrester (BBC R&D, Cubicgarden ), he's joined by: David Eastman (Software Developer) Annette Joseph (Founder, Diverse & Equal ) Ethar Alali (MD, Axelisys )   To find out more about Black Lives Matter, to support the movement or t...

Welcome to a special edition of the Tech For Good Live podcast, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In the second of three episodes guest hosted by Ian Forrester (BBC R&D, Cubicgarden ), he's joined by: Ade Adewunmi (Data strategist, FastForwardLabs ) David Eastman (Software Developer) Ethar Alali (MD, Axelisys ) Vimla Appadoo ( Co-Founder & Chief Culture Officer, HoneyBadgerHQ...

Welcome to a special edition of the Tech For Good Live podcast, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In the first of three episodes guest hosted by Ian Forrester (BBC R&D, Cubicgarden ), he's joined by: David Eastman (Software Developer) Erinma Ochu (Curator,  @sheffdocfest ) Ethar Alali (MD, Axelisys ), Naomi Mwasambili (Founder, Chanua ) To find out more about Black Lives Matter, t...

Welcome to a special edition of the Tech For Good Live podcast, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. We are past the halfway point of 2020, a year that has transformed much of our lives. In this episode Sophie Amono, Laura Griffin and Naomi MG Smith, discuss everything to do with design and technology, PR & Communications and how social media and tech can be used to further brand mes...

Welcome to a special edition of the Tech For Good Live podcast, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. As the wave of historic protests that rippled across the world in the wake of the barbaric public execution / murder of George Floyd by police continue, Tech For Good Live is using their platform to make a stand united in solidarity with Black Americans and global citizens to reignite and...

Welcome to another episode of “Making Friends With…” - a special series where the Tech for Good Live team sit down for an in-depth interview with someone who is doing exceptional work in the tech industry. In this episode, Greg and Fay are chatting with Jude Ower MBE , Founder & CEO of Playmob . A serial entrepreneur, startup-mentor and an Entrepreneur in residence with Angel Academe, Jude has...

Welcome to another episode of “Making Friends With…” - a special series where the Tech for Good Live team sit down for an in-depth interview with someone who is doing exceptional work in the tech industry. In this episode, Bex is catching up with filmmaker, content strategist and idea-o-phile, David Dylan Thomas . We're cheating a little bit, having made friends with David back at UX Copenhagen in...

This podcast is usually filled with fun and frivolity and obviously some trash talk about Facebook and Twitter, and we’ve more to say on those companies later, but first we need to talk about what is happening in our world and communities right now. You’ll all know about the murder of George Floyd by now in Minniapolis at the hands of the police, who were supposed to protect him. Protests, anger,...

It’s the 4 year anniversary of the podcast. That’s right - we’ve been doing this for an astonishing FOUR YEARS. I’d like to personally thank both of our listeners for sticking with us for so long. This week, we’re chatting about big losses at Macmillian, casting our sceptical eyes on Stripe’s role in a free internet and Google maps being more accessible. The birthday invites went out, and joining...

This week features stories about “Facebook Giving”, which is all about Facebook’s donation platform. That shouldn’t be confused with “Facebook Taking” - which all about how Zuckerberg and co have systematically destroyed democracy, privacy and, to be honest, the overall fabric of society. We’ll also be taking about TikTok, because we’re cool and relevant, and we’ll be chatting about the hashtag #h...

This week’s episode is jam packed with news about tech, charity, goodness and a fair sprinkling of awfulness.  We’re going to be talking about Full Fact’s 2020 report, Positive News are focusing on sending some, well, positive news and Alphabet’s digital city is being shut down.  Joining host Bex today is Greg Ashton and our special guest Ben Fowkes from Delib This week’s topics: Stat of the week...

We have a jam packed episode of tech-for-goodness lined up for you this week. There’s a large increase of folks using NHS technology, there’s something on the agenda about brain implants and paralysis and feared sale of .org has been stopped. Huzzah! Joining host Bex today are Greg Ashton and Sophie Walker  And our special guest this week is Mike Nolan .  Mike is a software engineer, open-source c...

On this week’s show we’re talking about the London Marathon. What will be the impact of its cancellation on the charity sector and beyond? We’re talking about a platform that helps match charities with volunteers AND we’ll be having a peek under the hood of the new Responsible Innovation Standards launched by Innovate UK. FUN. Joining host Bex today are Greg Ashton and Sam Milsom .  And our specia...

Welcome back to the Tech for Good Live podcast! Once again, we’re recording this episode remotely, because the world is on fire. It’s important to stay at home. Stay safe. And be surrounded by cats, dogs and an unhealthy amount of snacks.  In this week’s episode we’re talking about COVID-19 misinformation. We’re talking about the role of the individual too; if Captain Tom keeps walking in his back...

We are back at UX Copenhagen ! With Coronavirus taking the conference fully online this year, we’re running a number of special remote podcast episodes called “Making Friends with… " In this series, a member of the Tech for Good Live team will spend some time chatting to one of the UX Copenhagen speakers, and by the end of it we’ll be best friends. GUARANTEED. This time we’re talking to Trina Falb...

We are back at UX Copenhagen ! With Coronavirus taking the conference fully online this year, we’re running a number of special remote podcast episodes called “Making Friends with… " In this series, a member of the Tech for Good Live team will spend some time chatting to one of the UX Copenhagen speakers, and by the end of it we’ll be best friends. GUARANTEED. First up, we have Per Axbom . During...

There’s a good chance you’re at home right now, so put the kettle on, grab yourself a brew, lock your pets and children in the garden and enjoy our Coronavirus packed episode. Does anybody have anything else to talk about? On this week’s show, we’re talking about the rise and rise of tools for working from home. We discuss support and funding for charities during this strangest of times, and we lo...

Today is a special episode because the world is battling COVID-19 - a deadly strain of Coronavirus. After Ebola, this is the most closely watched global pandemic and social media has played a big part in spreading advice and misinformation. Because this topic is on a deadly global pandemic, we may be discussing subjects that might be distressing for some people, so take care when listening.  Joini...

On this week’s podcast we are talking about whether the government should break up tech companies that wield too much power. Spoiler: yes . We’re also covering sexism within charity fundraising and talking about the Charity Digital skills report.  Helping host Bex discuss these weighty topics are Greg Ashton and Harry Bailey Stat of the week 56 percent said the government should break up tech comp...

This is a special episode because it’s International Women’s Day! We’ve recorded a special episode on this day over the past few years. You can check them out on our website if that sounds like fun for you. Although, they’re probably not relevant any more because everything is totally fine and ok in the world now. It’s 2020. We’ve fixed all the issues plaguing the human race. There is no more ineq...

What is technology doing about the climate crisis? How is it making the Earth cool again? And what on earth is climate tech?  Joining host Hera Hussain are Greg Ashton and Open Data Manchesters ‘s Sam Milsom .. And our guest this week is Claire Stocks , activist & exploramentor, who writes at Bee The Change  and campaigns with Walk Ride GM . This week’s topics… Stat of the week:  10 million ad...

Warning: This week's podcast episode features news articles which discuss suicide and mental health. In this episode we have a slightly different format than our usual weekly pod. Don’t worry, we’ll still be talking about doom and gloom in tech and society in our constant search for glimmers of hope. But, we’re focusing specifically on data, because this month’s event is a collaboration with the e...

On this week’s show we’re talking about how the internet is tracking you. We chat about “Safer Internet Day” and discuss a more ethical ride sharing service. Host Bex is joined by TFGL team members Greg Ashton , Mille Vardheim and Producer Paul . And our guest this week is Chris Paul, Social Entrepreneur, Senior Non Profit Professional, and former Elected Representative, as a Manchester Councillor...

On this week's show we’re looking at the release of the Tech Talent Charter report. In short, if you’re a woman in tech, everything is still crap. We’ll also be looking at Nicky Morgan’s 5 principles to make tech work for everyone. Principle 1, is probably - “there’s no such thing as a principle worth sticking to”, and Principle 2 is, “let’s all eat the poor”.  Hera Hussain is on hosting duties, s...

This week we are chatting about a robotic turtle funded by Nesta and the most evil people in tech (like every week!) and wondering if the government will ignore another piece of statistical evidence that they paid for… slow clap.  Sophie Walker is on hosting duties, she’s joined by TFGL team members Hera Hussain , Greg Ashton and Producer Paul . And our guest this week is Christina McDermott   Chr...