BEYOND THE CAPITAL
Beyond the Capital is the UK’s first podcast dedicated to showcasing professional services technology (ProfTech) outside of London, with each episode exploring how ProfTech industries and professionals can thrive beyond the capital.
Hosted by Hilary Smyth-Allen, Professional Services champion and Executive Lead for SuperTech, this free to listen to podcast features experts in the fields of FinTech, LawTech and all other ‘Techs’ in the professional services sector. We speak to thought leaders from around the world to hear their views, gain insights on future trends, and look at how the landscape of professional services has changed since the pandemic.
Whether you’re part of a FinTech start-up, an established law firm, a policy-maker or a techy entrepreneur dabbling in real estate; this series is designed for anyone interested in the future of professional services and the role of technology.
Want to be involved in the regional conversation? Get in touch today: hello@supertechwm.com
The Unfair Advantage's Ash Ali
In the final episode of the series, we speak to Ash Ali, entrepreneur and author of the book, The Unfair Advantage. Ash was the first marketing director of Just Eat and has helped launch numerous businesses, including his most recent venture, Uhubs.
Lockdown Cyber Security's William Taaffe
In this episode, we speak to William Taaffe, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Lockdown Cyber Security. He discusses starting the company during the pandemic, targeting finance directors, how an early interest in computers and technology led to a career in cybersecurity and how many businesses still don’t fully appreciate the risks of cybercrime.
Vanti's Mike Brooman
In this episode, SuperTech speaks to Mike Brooman, CEO of Vanti, a Birmingham-based smart buildings and technology company. He discusses topics including the importance of ESB, how Covid & homeworking has changed the agenda for office space & what an office experience should now look like.
Code Funhouse's Tessy Mosindi
In the episode, we hear from Tessy Mosindi, founder and CEO of Code Funhouse. She talks to SuperTech about how her work as a teacher has helped her set up Code Funhouse - a platform that teaches kids coding.
Ethco's Surayyah Ahmad Sani
In this episode, we hear from Surayyah Ahmad Sani, the co-founder of Ethco. Surayyah’s career has spanned two countries on two different continents. She founded Ethco to help consumers access their ethnic groceries and to help small shop owners sell online.
The Equal Group's Mac Alonge
In this episode, Mac Alonge, founder and CEO of The Equal Group tells SuperTech what inspired him to start the business. The Equal Group is an equality, diversity and inclusion consultancy
FutureMatch's Kufa Matiya
In this episode of Beyond The Capital, Hilary speaks to talent-hiring platform FutureMatch's CEO and founder, Kufa Matiya about launching the company during the pandemic.
We Are Digital's Matthew Adam
In the first episode of series 3, Matthew Adam, Chief Executive and Founder of We Are Digital, talks about the ups and downs of running the company he started in his bedroom 10 years ago.
Fintech in South Africa and Lawtech in Singapore
In the last episode of the series we hear from two final Commonwealth countries: Singapore and South Africa. We find out about how they’ve become regional leaders in lawtech and fintech.
Enabling tech talent to work in the UK
In episode 7 of Beyond the Capital we explore the Commonwealth hotspots for tech talent, and the ways in which this talent can come to the UK.
The West Midlands' links to India
In this episode, we explore the links between India and the West Midlands, hearing from two businesses that operate in both places.
Next Generation Showcase Challenge
In this episode, we hear from some of the innovative businesses involved in UK Research & Innovation’s Next Generation Services Challenge.
Proptech in Australia and the UK
In this episode, we’re exploring the proptech scene in Australia and hearing from one Birmingham-based business that has recently expanded there.
Bermuda’s global stature
In this episode we explore Bermuda's global stature, looking at how the island territory has established itself as a global leader for regulating digital asset businesses.
Nigeria's start-ups and scale-ups
In this episode we're exploring Lagos' start-up and scale-up scene, the cultural differences between doing business in the UK and Nigeria, and the opportunities for cross border expansion and partnerships.
No-code in Canada, the Caribbean and the UK
In the first episode of the new series, we're finding how no-code and low-code are shaking up and democratising the tech scenes in Canada, the Caribbean and the UK.
How no-code is revolutionising app-building
In the first episode of the series we speak to leading no-code platforms Bubble and Million Labs, looking at how no-code can support founders and startups.
The evolution of LawTech and its relationship with location
In this episode we explore the evolution of LawTech and its relationship with location and place.
Diversity in LawTech
What can LawTechs do to encourage diversity and inclusion? In this episode Hilary speaks to Inez Brown, President of Birmingham Law Society, journalist Joanna Goodman, and to Professor Tim Vorley, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Oxford Brookes Business School.
How are FinTechs contributing to a sustainable future?
In this episode we explore how how FinTech businesses are contributing to a sustainable future, as the world moves towards net-zero.