Atom CTO Podcasts
Business & Finance
About
Conversations with a range of business owners from across the globe that discuss the challenges, triumphs and failures that are faced when trying to build and grow a business. In addition we talk about the latest trends in tech and generally anything we feel is relevant for today's tech and business savvy audience The companies interviewed operate in a diverse set of industries and are of varying maturity from the new startup to the established multi-national.Atom Ventures is a UK based business that provides strategic technology and operational advice and investment to SMEs, startups and charities across Europe. These podcasts are a way for us to talk directly with our clients, friends and partners and share our real life experiences of what it is like to run a business.If you would like to take part in a podcast or would like to learn more then email Bhairav Patel - info@atomventures.co
Episodes
- New Season Coming!
We're back! A new season of the Atom CTO podcast will be coming to your ears over the coming weeks so stay tuned!
- RWE: All you knew about social media has changed - with Colin Kelly
What used to be relatively straightforward—“Twitter for debate, Facebook for fun, Instagram for cool visuals, LinkedIn for business”—has become chaotic, politicized, and in many ways more dangerous for founders and brands. In this episode…
- RWE Episode: Understanding the current AI landscape with Sanjay Rakshit
In this episode, Bhairav and Alan bring in AI practitioner Sanjay Rakshit to unpack what’s really going on with artificial intelligence – beyond the noise, hype, and fear. They explore what AI actually is (and isn’t), why no one is truly a…
- AI and the Law: What you need to know about using AI in your business with Kiley Tan
In this week's podcast, I'm talking with Kiley Tan, a co-founder and legal expert in AI with The Legal Director, who sheds light on how startups and businesses can navigate the complex landscape of AI usage, focusing on legal risks, copyri…
- Just do it! The Kylie Tan Trailer
This week's guest is Kiley Tan, Consultant Solicitor specialising in AI with The Legal Director
- Fostering a Growth Mindset: A Key to Startup Success with Adib Bamieh (replay)
You will learn the following: - There are patterns and challenges that companies commonly face at different stages of their growth. These challenges are not random. - Building a strong foundation and getting the basics right is essential f…
- Machine Learning 101 with Matt White (replay)
In this podcast you will learn: - What do we really mean by “Machine Learning”? - What is the difference between AI and ML? - What problems can ML solve? - How can a business owner know if ML is right for their business? - What are the ste…
- Mastering Startup Challenges: Bill Bolden's Experience as a CTO (replay)
In this highly informative episode of Atom CTO Podcast, we take a deep dive into the challenging yet rewarding world of startups as we converse with one of the seasoned experts in the field, Bill Bolden. With an impressive resume spanning…
- Understanding AI Basics with Sanjay Rakshit (replay)
Welcome to another episode of The Atom CTO Podcast, joined by Bhairav Patel and Sanjay Rakshit, veterans in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). We delve into AI, machine learning, data science, and natural language proc…
- Empowering Women in Business with Joanna Vargas
Dive into a fascinating journey of female entrepreneurship on the Atom CTO Podcast! We're hosting an inspiring conversation with Joanna Vargas, the dynamic force behind "The Get Up Girl" podcast. Vargas's career trajectory is a testament t…
- Finding your tribe: A journey into humanitarian leadership with Dom Courage
Dominic Courage shares gripping insights from managing global humanitarian crises at Save the Children. From coordinating refugee responses to training crisis leaders, this episode reveals practical leadership lessons born from high-stakes…
- Act small - think Big! The Dominic Courage Trailer
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- Innovating Social Commerce with AI - Ugenie
In this engaging episode of the Atom CTO podcast, host Bhairav Patel welcomes Phin Mpofu, a dynamic serial entrepreneur and founder of Ugenie. Bhairav and Phin explore the journey from idea to implementation in the start-up ecosystem, focu…
- Unpacking M&A: The mechanics of a tech due diligence with Mark Zurich
In this episode of the Atom CTO podcast, Bhairav Patel sits down with seasoned tech executive Mark Zurich to delve deep into the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) from a technical perspective. The conversation addresses bot…
- Develop a Founder Mindset - the Phin Mpofu Trailer
Trailer to the main event where we ask this week's guest 5 questions Phin Mpofu is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Eugenie, an AI-powered platform in the social commerce space. With a background in the start-up community and a pas…
- Leadership vs Management
In this episode, Alan and Bhairav talk about leadership and management, the qualities to look out for and what it takes to excel as a leader and a manager. In this podcast you'll learn: - Difference between leadership and management - Can…
- How to write a pitch deck
In this episode Alan and Bhairav talk all things "pitch deck" Both Alan and Bhairav outline the slides described by Guy Kawasaki in his post, "The only 10 slides you need in your pitch" and add their own experience and flavour to that meth…
- CPOP: The Four Pillars of Successful Project Management
In this episode of the Real World Entrepreneurship Podcast, hosts Bhairav Patel and Alan Clarke dive deep into the reasons why projects often fail and share valuable insights on how to avoid common pitfalls. Drawing from their extensive ex…
- Aligning Tech and the Business: Become a better CTO with Aviv Ben-Yosef
In this episode of the Atom CTO Podcast, we talk with Aviv Ben-Yosef, tech consultant and CTO coach: https://avivbenyosef.com/ We delve into the persistent disconnect between tech teams and business units—a challenge that plagues both star…
- Think of why you're doing what you're doing - Aviv Ben-Yosef Trailer
This is the trailer to the main event we are asking Aviv Ben-Yosef 5 questions...
- RWE Podcast: Burnout
In this Real World Entrepreneurship podcast we talk with Lauren Young, the Burnout Therapist: https://www.theburnouttherapist.co.uk/ We explore the signs and symptoms of burnout that entrepreneurs frequently face, from chronic exhaustion a…
- Introducing the Real World Entrepreneurship podcast
As we're in the middle of putting together the next season of the Atom CTO podcast, we thought we'd introduce the Real World Entrepreneurship podcast which is hosted by Bhairav Patel and Alan Clarke, from the Business Growth Partnership Fo…
- Fall in love with your problem, not your solution - MVP tips from Verticode
In this episode of the Atom CTO Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of building a Rapid Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with insights from Verticode's ground-breaking approach. Rapid MVP delivery has revolutionized the start-up landscape b…
- 5 Questions with Tom Green
In our usual trailer to the main event, we ask Tom Green from Verticode 5 Questions....
- Essential Guide to Software Contracts with Rustam Roy
Join us on this episode of the Atom CTO Podcast as we examine the significance of well-drafted contracts in software development projects for startups. Our speakers Bhairav Patel and Rustam Roy illustrate how comprehensive contracts ensure…
- 5 Questions with Rustam Roy
This weeks podcast guest is Rustam Roy from Legalistic: https://www.legalistic.co.uk/
- Understanding Product Management and Idea Validation with Diana Matei
In this enlightening episode of the Atom CTO Podcast, we welcome Diana Matei, an accomplished product consultant with over a decade of experience spanning diverse industries such as travel, retail, e-commerce, and fintech. Together, they d…
- 5 Questions with Diana Matei
This week's trailer is with Diana Mateir, Product Consultant and founder of DM the PM: https://dmthepm.com/
- The Power of Self-Awareness: Unlocking Your Potential as a Business Owner
This week's guest is Mark Bentley: https://markbentley.com.au/ Today's conversation orbits around the intriguing journey of self-awareness and how to reclaim your own authority. You'll get a comprehensive understanding of self-awareness as…
- Listen During Times of Conflict or Challenge - Mark Bentley Trailer
This week's podcast guest is Mark Bentley, a proponent of the Gene Keys and all round life coach
- Crafting Effective Surveys: A Guide to Asking the Right Questions
Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Atom CTO Podcast, where we take a comprehensive look at the untapped potential of organizational and client surveys. To learn more about DMSA or to get in touch with Nadine Lewis visit their w…
- Never work harder than your boss - Nadine Lewis Trailer
This week's guest is Nadine Lewis....
- Why should you hire a fractional CFO
This week's podcast guest is Alysha Randall from Fast Growth Consulting: https://www.fastgrowthconsulting.com/ In this episode our key focus is the Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role - a fundamental player in the company financi…
- If you never ask, the answer is always no - Alysha Randall Trailer
This week's podcast guest is Alysha Randall, the founder of Fast Growth Consulting, a company that specializes in building strong finance teams for fast growing businesses
- CTO Insights: Understanding Why Tech Projects Fail - (Pt 5) Solutions
Listeners of this podcast episode will gain valuable insights into the key factors contributing to project failures and how to mitigate them. They will learn the importance of clear communication, effective planning, proper oversight, and…
- CTO Insights: Understanding Why Tech Projects Fail - (Pt 4) Planning
If you're eager to learn about why planning is crucial to prevent project failure, then this podcast episode is a must-listen for you. Bhairav Patel takes us through the significant impact of planning on project success, emphasizing how ov…
- CTO Insights: Understanding Why Tech Projects Fail - (Pt 3) Oversight
If you're looking to uncover the hidden reasons behind project failures and how to mitigate them, then this podcast is a must-listen! Bhairav Patel delves into the critical factors like people, communication, oversight, and planning that c…
- Boubid: Helping Nigerian businesses achieve their full potential
This week's podcast guest is Zumah Yahaya, the founder of Boubid: https://boubid.com/ In this episode we explore Zumah's own entrepreneurial journey as well as the work she does to help businesses across Africa achieve their full potential…
- CTO Insights: Understanding Why Tech Projects Fail - (Pt 2) People
In this second part of the series of Why Projects Fail, we delve into perhaps the crux of the matter - people. Whether it is egos, failure to act, fear, there are many reasons why people are the cause of so many problems when it comes to d…
- CTO Insights: Understanding Why Tech Projects Fail - (Pt 1) Communication
This is the first episode in a series where we explore why projects fail. Today we talk about how poor communication can create confusion and cause delays
- Closed mouths don't get fed - Zumah Yahaya Trailer
The trailer to the main event! This week's podcast guest is Zumah Yahaya, the founder of Boubid Africa, a company that helps businesses in Nigeria help achieve their strategic objectives. Learn more about the company here: https://boubid.c…
- Our podcast guests recite their favourite piece of advice
This week's episode is an end of year recap where we have sliced together the answer to this question from all of our podcast guests: "What is your favourite piece of advice you've received or give to others"
- Unveiling FoodLama: Revolutionising Food Shopping
In this compelling episode of Atom CTO Podcast, Bhairav Patel and Damilare Ogunleye dive deep into the futuristic concept of personalized food shopping presented by the innovative platform, FoodLama: https://heyfoodlama.com/ The compelling…
- Stay Curious - Damilare Ogunleye Trailer
This week's podcast guest is the co-founder of Food Llama, Damilare Ogunleye: https://heyfoodlama.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunday/
- From Uber Eats to Entrepreneurship: Max Leo Rodeck's Journey
In this episode we talk with Max Rodeck, the founder of Trade Parts Finder. We trace Max's journey from working at large scale-ups such as Uber Eats to the founding of his very own start-up. His decision to start his own venture, was not w…
- Never Give Up - Max Leo Rodeck Trailer
This week's guest is Max Leo Rodeck, the founder of Trade Parts Finder: https://www.tradepartsfinder.co.uk/
- People Power: Principles to help you scale your business with MYLO Create
Join Bhairav Patel and Andrew Grimshaw on the Atom CTO Podcast as they tackle the challenges of recruitment and company growth. This episode looks at how businesses, specifically startups, should tailor their recruitment processes to avoid…
- You have two ears and one mouth for a reason - Andrew Grimshaw Trailer
This week's podcast guest is Andrew Grimshaw from MYLO Create: https://www.mylocreate.com/
- Once you start - don't stop - Mike Orchard Trailer
This week's trailer is with Mike Orchard, the founder of Skills Hive X https://www.skillshivex.com/
- Embracing the Power of Collaboration with Skills Hivex
Dive into the world of agile business collaboration with Bhairav Patel and Mike Orchard in this episode of Atom CTO Podcast. We'll be delving deep into Skills Hive X, a revolutionary platform reshaping the way small and medium enterprises,…