In this special edition of the Let’s Talk South Coast podcast, recorded live at Greenways Business Park in Chippenham, host Nella Pang explores how place, people and infrastructure come together to support high-growth businesses across life sciences, cyber, defence and emerging technologies. This episode brings together voices from health innovation, cyber resilience and workspace development to unpack what ambitious SMEs really need to scale sustainably. What you’ll hear about in this episod...
Feb 11
29 min
In this special feature of the Let’s Talk South Coast podcast, recorded live at Greenways Business Park in Chippenham, host Nella Pang is joined by a panel of experts to explore the practical opportunities and challenges for SMEs in 2025 and 2026. This episode moves beyond high-level headlines to discuss how businesses can foster resilience through talent development, technological adoption, and smart real-estate strategies. What you’ll hear about in this episode: Focusing on internal develo...
Jan 28
39 min
In this limited edition series in partnership with Greenways Business Park, this episode of Let’s Talk Greenways Business Park, host Nella Pang is joined by Mark Berrisford-Smith, former Head of Economics at HSBC, to cut through the headlines and unpack what the Autumn Budget really tells us about the UK economy. Together, they explore the realities behind debt, growth, taxation and confidence — and what it all means for businesses trying to plan, invest and grow in an uncertain climate. What...
Jan 21
47 min
In this episode of Let’s Talk South Coast, we explore how space innovation, workforce development and placemaking are shaping the South Coast’s economic future. Nella is joined by Louise Butt from Space South Central; Professor David Hutchinson from the University of Portsmouth; and Marelize de Beurs, from Basingstoke and Dean Borough Council, to unpack what makes the region a compelling place to invest, work and build long-term growth. What you’ll hear about in this episode: Why the South Co...
Jan 14
51 min
In episode five of our third series of Let’s Talk South Coast, host Nella Pang brings together senior leaders from across infrastructure, innovation, ports, space and higher education to explore how the region can unlock its full growth potential. Recorded live at the South Coast Commercial Property Show, this panel discussion focuses on the practical realities of infrastructure readiness, skills, energy and collaboration and what developers, investors and policymakers need to do next to deli...
Dec 31, 2025
39 min
In episode three of our third series of Let’s Talk South Coast, host Nella Pang explores how environmental mitigation, strategic investment and smart development practices are shaping the future of the South Coast. She’s joined by Rachel Jones from the Solent Mitigation Partnership, investor Dave Foster, and Lee Merrifield from MSP Capital; for a wide-ranging conversation about unlocking sites, overcoming constraints, and delivering sustainable growth across the region. What you’ll hear...
Dec 17, 2025
47 min
In episode two of our third series of Let’s Talk South Coast, host Nella Pang explores two powerful forces shaping the region’s future: devolution and the role of universities in driving economic growth. Recorded live at the South Coast Commercial Property Show, Nella is joined first by Megan Carter, a leading voice in regional governance and devolution, and then by Professor Mark Smith, Vice Chancellor of the University of Southampton. What you’ll hear about in this episode: Devolution...
Dec 10, 2025
35 min
In episode one of our third series of Let’s Talk South Coast, host Nella Pang takes us inside this year’s record-breaking South Coast Commercial Property Show, a day of big ideas, bold collaboration and sector-shaping conversations with Lucy Richmond, the founder of the South Coast CPS Show; Mike Sellers, Port Director at Portsmouth International Port; and Ben Jones from Pagabo, headline sponsors of this year's event. What you’ll hear about in this episode: How the South Coast Commercial Prop...
Dec 3, 2025
40 min
In episode nine of our second series of Let’s Talk South Coast, our host Nella Pang is joined by Andy Tourell, Head of Sustainable Logistics at Ocean Infinity What you’ll hear about in this episode: Who Ocean Infinity are and what they doThe ESG targets they have set themselves on decarbonisationThe projects they have been involved in since pioneering the use of autonomous underwater vehiclesThe fleet of unmanned surface vessels they are currently building and what this means for the f...
Mar 1, 2023
45 min
In episode eight of our second series of Let’s Talk South Coast, our host Nella Pang is joined by ChatGPT to talk about the impact AI and new technologies are having on the future of work and what businesses, government and educators can do to ensure no one is left behind. What you’ll hear about in this episode: The impact AI is having on the world of workHow companies are leveraging AIThe importance of upskilling within an ever changing marketHow companies can benefit from the adopti...
Feb 15, 2023
14 min
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