Connections

“You need to understand the needs of the people and from there set up your solutions.” Join us as we explore: • How large organisations can push for positive social change from within • Lessons learned from two system changer networks in Kenya and India • Manuela’s advice to graduates and would-be changemakers In this episode, Dr Elisa Alt, a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at King’s Business School, is in conversation with Manuela Pastore, Associate Director of Making More Health Community Activation, a social entrepreneurial initiative by Boehringer Ingelheim. Learn more about King's Business School: www.kcl.ac.uk/business

“There isn't a bad place to be as long as you're on the journey.”  In this episode, Dr Catherine Tilley, a senior lecturer in business ethics and sustainability, is in conversation with Kevin Dunckley, the Chief Sustainability Officer of HH Global, a tech-enabled creative production and procurement partner.   Join us as we explore: - How to manage social and environmental issues in supply chains - Data gathering and reporting in the face of incoming legislation - The Sustainable Procurement Framework - How managers can adapt to rapid changes in supply chain sustainability Learn more about King's Business School: www.kcl.ac.uk/business

“You don't have to get it right first time, but you must start the journey.” Join us as we explore: Differences between ESG and sustainability reporting, Impact of ESG and sustainability on investor decision-making, Challenges and opportunities present in private markets, How to keep up with changing regulatory requirements, The intersection of engineering and investor mindsets In this episode, Dr Robyn Klingler-Vidra, a reader in entrepreneurship and sustainability, is in conversation with Paul Anthony Zaman, the Director of Qualvin Advisory, a boutique strategic consulting and investment advisory firm. Learn more about King's Business School: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/business

“AI may become superior in every single task. In this scenario, the primary role of humans would be to provide feedback to AI, enabling it to serve us better.” Join us as we explore: The impact of AI on human labour The skills and qualifications needed for today’s data-driven organisations The entrepreneurial opportunities presented by the AI industry In this episode, Dr Aybars Tuncdogan, senior lecturer in marketing and technology, is in conversation with Samir Sharma, the Founder and CEO of datazuum, a data strategy and analytics consultancy. Learn more about King's Business School: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/business Learn more about datazuum: https://datazuum.com/

Join us as we explore what generative AI means for education, and how it’s already being used (or not) by teachers and students. Discover what key skills are needed to thrive in an AI-driven world and gain insights into the evolving landscape of education over the next five years. In this episode, Oguz A Acar, a professor of marketing and innovation, is in conversation with Pat Yongpradit, the Chief Academic Officer at Code.org. Pat leads TeachAI, a global initiative by Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy, and the WEF. They deal with issues related to teaching with and about AI. Pat works on policy, community, awareness, and capacity building, to help education systems realise the benefits of AI while mitigating its risks.  Oguz is a Professor of Marketing and Innovation at King's Business School, a Research Affiliate at Laboratory of Innovation Science at Harvard University, and an Expert of Behavioural Sciences and Innovation at the WEF. Learn more about King's Business School: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/business Learn more about Code.org: https://code.org/

In this episode, Dr. Catherine Tilley, a senior lecturer in business ethics and sustainability, is in conversation with Errol Gardner, the Global Vice Chair of Consulting at EY.   Errol leads EY Global Consulting with over 100,000 professionals worldwide. He advises clients on how to lead transformations with both data and a human centric approach. He’s passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion and is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, an organisation committed to increasing C-suite Black Executives on corporate boards.  Dr Catherine Tilley is a Senior Lecturer in Business Ethics & Sustainability and Impact Director for the Institute for Sustainable Business. Her research examines how people in companies incorporate social and environmental sustainability into their decision-making; and how complex socio-technical systems (such as transport networks) adapt to climate pressures.  Join us as we explore the challenges of transforming a business and the strategies which help mitigate failures. Learn the importance of learning, listening, and including diverse perspectives when managing successful business transformations. Learn more about King's Business School: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/business

In this episode, Anna Lelia Sandoghdar sits down with Georgia Jones and Yasha Estraikh from Piper, the investor-partner of choice for ambitious founders growing brand legends that make people’s lives healthier, happier, and more fulfilling, while helping them minimise their impact on the environment. Join us as we explore Piper's purpose as an investor, their commitment to building purpose-driven organisations, and the delicate balance between profitability and purpose in their investment approach. Discover how Piper's journey to becoming a B Corp has transformed their operations and investments, and gain insights into the evolving role of private equity in fostering sustainability. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of purpose-driven investing with real-world examples and valuable perspectives. Learn more about Piper: https://www.piper.co.uk/ Learn more about King's Business School: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/business Learn more about the Meaning and Purpose Network: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/business/working-with-business/meaning-and-purpose-network

In this episode of Purpose Conversations, Anna Lelia Sandoghdar is joined by Guy de Nicholay, an Investment Analyst at Dealflow.EU. They delve into how regulations drive responsible business, the role of organisational purpose in startups, and the investor perspective on sustainability and impact. Their conversation also explores the challenges and opportunities presented by EU regulations for impact entrepreneurs, and how venture capital can balance profit with purpose to foster an ethical and sustainable future.

In this episode of Connections, PhD Student in Strategy, International Management & Entrepreneurship, Nadine Scholz is joined by Ieva Soblickaite, Chief Product Officer at NordPass. They discuss how to shape a creative work environment where ideas can flourish and become innovative products such as passkeys as part of the passwordless future.

In this episode, Anna Lelia is joined by Stuart Lambert, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Blurred, a creative and management advisory firm specialising in sustainability. The two discuss the similarities and differences between ESG and Purpose and why organisations should aim to integrate the two concepts.

In this episode of Purpose Conversations, Anna Lelia Sandoghdar is joined by Dr. Scarlett Brown, Head of Think Tank & Associate Director at Board Intelligence, to discuss the critical role of boards in purpose governance. The two talk about the challenges faced by boards in ensuring purpose-driven leadership, as well as the importance of developing metrics to measure and implement your organisation's purpose.

In this episode of Purpose Conversations, Anna Lelia is joined by Maria Villax, Head of Family Strategy & Governance at Bedrock Group (an award-winning global investment and advisory firm). They discuss how family-run businesses use purpose to guide governance, deliver value and manage the dynamics between family and running a company.

In this episode of Connections, Professor of Marketing, Giana Eckhardt is joined by award-winning travel journalist and author, Imogen Lepere and Ufi Ibrahim, the founder and Chief Executive of the Energy and Environment Alliance. As the demand for travel has grown since the 1970s, our guests look at its impact from spending to the local community and surrounding environment. View Imogen’s work here: https://www.imogenleperewriter.com/press The Energy & Environment: https://www.eea.international/

Just 4% of women are aware about the science of breast cancer. The 'Know your lemons' campaign educates women about the signs to look for whilst navigating complicated cultural barriers in communicating breast cancer awareness. This episode explores how an international marketing campaign was delivered from rephrasing academic language to engaging and expanding an audience

In this episode of Connections, Professor of Professions, Markets and Technology, Alex Preda is joined by former trader, Peter Lewis who presented Money Talk on Hong Kong’s English language show, RTHK Radio 3 for eight years from 2015 to February 2023. Drawing upon 40 years of experience of global financial markets, Lewis now covers news and financial analysis in his own self-produced podcast: ‘Peter Lewis’ Money Talk’ with Asia’s leading analysts, fund managers and economists in addition to his daily Substack newsletter. Website https://peterlewismoneytalk.substack.com/ Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-lewis-money-talk/id1677731892

In this episode of Purpose Conversations, Anna Lelia Sandoghdar is joined by Peter Cheese, the CEO of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The two discuss the role of professional associations in bringing purpose to life in organisations and the importance of the HR profession in embedding and linking purpose to strategy.

In this episode of Connections, Professor Crawford Spence is joined by Professor Yuval Millo of the Warwick Business School. They discuss passive investment, which is a strategy where you hold onto your investments (bonds, shares, commodities) for a long period of time using a benchmark or index and active investment. Active investment is where you look to ‘beat the market’ by making a profit on your investments by using a hedge fund or portfolio manager who monitors and trades on your behalf.

How do you talk about a subject which in many cultures is taboo? Especially when not taking about it can jeopardise women’s health? This was the challenge faced by the Know your Lemons campaign. Just 4% of women know the science of Breast Cancer. Dr. Prokriti Mukherji, Senior Lecturer at the King’s Business School was joined by Dr Ilia Protopapa, Lecturer(Assistant Professor) in Marketing to discuss the campaign, which educates women on the signs to look for whilst navigating complicated cultural barriers to communicating the issue. Listen to this episode to gain a deeper understanding of the process involved in international marketing campaigns from translating scientific research into accessible language to how to best communicate these issues in an online space.

In part two, Senior Lecturer in Work Psychology and Public Sector Management, Dr Ali Budjanovcanin is joined by Jules Munns. Jules is a co-founder and Creative Director of The Nursery, a performing arts educational charity, which promotes participation, education, and engagement through improvisation. They discuss how Jules discovered his talent and later established his profession in improvisation and how businesses and leaders can unite staff and deliver a single purpose through techniques learned from improv.

From snake oil salespeople to dodgy labelling, fake medicine has been around for 100s of years. But how do we fight an evolving threat now that people inform themselves about and buy pharmaceuticals online ? Dr. Prokriti Mukherji, Senior Lecturer at King’s Business School, recently had the opportunity to converse with Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham, Lecturer in Pharamaceutics at King’s College London. Bahijja is on the frontline of solving pharmaceutical challenges in infector diseases with a focus on malaria and latent and asymptomatic infections. As the founder of ‘Fight the Fakes’ she’s perfectly equipped to tell us about her experiences on the digital frontline. Listen for insights on tackling malaria, fighting fake medicine, and communicating with consumers directly.