Tech Brains Talk
Tech Brains Talk
Flavilla Fongang
Tech Brains Talk is a fun, relaxed, educative and honest podcast. Tech Brains Talk is a conversation on the strategy of becoming a remarkable individual, creating or being part of iconic tech brands. Tech Brains Talk is hosted by Flavilla Fongang author, international speaker and founder of 3 Colours Rule – a creative branding and marketing agency for tech companies. Through engaging conversations with brilliant individuals in the tech world, you will learn from their success, lessons and what they believe is the future of technology. Be a step ahead and get updates about technology trends with Tech Brains Talk.
The challenges of hybrid teams and remote teams
In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Bretton Putter. They discuss the challenges of hybrid teams and remote teams. Bretton Putter is an expert in company culture development, consulted by companies and leaders worldwide on how to design, build and develop a strong, functional company culture. He is the CEO of CultureGene a Culture Leadership Platform helping high-growth companies build strong, functional cultures. Prior to founding CultureGene Brett ran an international executive search firm working with high-growth tech companies to expand their executive teams across Europe and the USA. His first book Culture Decks Decoded was published in 2018 and his second book, Own Your Culture: How to Define, Embed and Manage your Company Culture will be published in September 2020. He writes a popular blog on culture-driven companies and is a sought-after speaker.    To connect with Bretton, CLICK HERETo visit CultureGene's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE
Jun 14, 2021
35 min
How to compete with tech company giants
In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Zandra Moore. They discuss how to compete with tech company giants.Zandra Moore is the CEO and joint-founder of Panintelligence, a leading business intelligence and analytics software developer. She has over 20 years’ experience of working in the technology sector, and her passion for enabling businesses to drive performance through data insights and analytics is highly infectious. Prior to working for Panintelligence, Zandra ran her own software solutions consultancy business and has founded a range of local B2B networking organisations, including LeanIn Leeds – a network of over 550 professional women, holding regular monthly events. She is particularly proactive in promoting Northern tech and women in tech and regularly gives talks and participates in panel discussions aimed at furthering these causes (eg. speaking for FinTech North at events across the Northern Powerhouse). Zandra is on a mission to make the industry accessible for everyone. In a sector that continues to suffer a gender imbalance, inclusivity is at the core of Panintelligence, from gender to disability. Its aim is to make sure everyone enjoys the same opportunities. In 2018 Zandra was recognised as the female CEO of the Year in the English Women’s Awards, North.To connect with Zandra, CLICK HERE To visit Panintelligence's website, CLICK HERE Join Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERE To find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE
Jun 7, 2021
42 min
How to do remote work effectively and grow without losing company culture
In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Ozzi Jarvinen. They discuss how to do remote work effectively and grow without losing company culture.Ozzi is a 4th generation entrepreneur. Born in Tampere, Finland, and starting the first business back in 2003. Due to interest in international business and geo arbitrage Ozzi made the move to Thailand in 2006 and since have called the tropical paradise his home.In 2010 Ozzi founded Iglu in Chiang Mai Thailand. Iglu was bootstrapped from Ozzi's spare bedroom and in 10 years, has grown into mid-size software consulting business that currently employs over 200 people with more than 30 different nationalities.Iglu is a remote working community representing an international network of companies, with over 200 digital professionals from 37 countries employed.They provide digital services and talent resources at competitive rates to clients worldwide.To connect with Ozzi, CLICK HERETo visit Iglu's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE
Jun 1, 2021
35 min
How do high performing teams grow their revenue without hiring more staff
In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Kim Monney. They discuss how high-performing teams grow their revenue without hiring more staff. Kim is the co-founder and  COO  of  Howamigoing,  a  London-based  HR  tech start-up that helps employees of small to medium size businesses succeed, by getting better feedback, more often.  In a  world of tick-the-box annual performance appraisals, Howamigoing is changing the game for the  40%  of people who want to receive better quality feedback at work and the 91% of people who want a better process.  Howamigoing placed at #21 in the 2020 UK Startups 100. Kim grew up in  New Zealand where she led marketing teams for two of the ‘big four" banks and gained her Chartered Marketing qualification before moving to London in 2012.  In the UK, she’s led marketing and product teams in some of the country’s most successful tech businesses including  Tesco.com  and  Just  Eat.  Her experience working in world-class businesses with terrible performance management and feedback processes spurred her on to co-create Howamigoing.   Kim is also an alumni of Seth Godin’s altMBA. To connect with Kim, CLICK HERETo visit Howamigoing's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE
May 24, 2021
31 min
Why SEO is more than keywords and how to do it right at different stages of your business
In today's episode, Flavilla is joined by Will Critchlow. They discuss why SEO is more than keywords and how to do it right at different stages of your business.Will Critchlow recently sold Distilled, the business he co-founded in 2005, to digital marketing agency Brainlabs. At the same time, he spun out SearchPilot, their technology business into an independent startup. He's now splitting his time between running SearchPilot and guiding SEO efforts at Brainlabs.To connect with Will, CLICK HERETo visit SearchPilot's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE
May 17, 2021
32 min
How to sell tech products to the education sector
In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Kimeshan Naidoo. They discuss how to sell tech products to the education sector.Kimeshan Naidoo is a South African computer scientist and technology entrepreneur. He is the CTO & Co-Founder of Unibuddy, a London-based EdTech Company. Unibuddy has become one of the fastest-growing education technology startups in the world, to date helping over 250,000 students to decide where and what to study across 300 universities in over 30 countries. Unibuddy has raised $12 million to date and has offices in London, New York and Bangalore. Naidoo graduated from the University of Cape town with a BSc in Electrical Engineering. He moved to the United Kingdom in 2015 and graduated from University College London with an MSc in Computer Science. He was recently listed on the 2020 Forbes 30 under 30 list.To connect with Kimeshan, CLICK HERETo visit Unibuddy's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE
May 10, 2021
31 min
How not to fail your digital transformation
In this episode, Flavilla is joined by David Bloch. They discuss how not to fail your digital transformation. David Bloch is a New Zealand born technologist specialising in data science and artificial intelligence.  His track record spans twenty years in emergent technologies focusing on software development, digital activation, and adoption strategies to create compelling solutions to business problems. David recently joined Domino Data Lab as an evangelist to promote their enterprise-class data science platform.  David also partners with many startups providing advice, mentoring, and growth strategies based on his experience as a founder and consultant for technology companies.To connect with David, CLICK HERETo visit Domino Data Lab's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE
May 4, 2021
44 min
How to scale and attract talent towards your tech brand whilst building diversity and a great company culture remotely
In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Marisa Bryan. They discuss how to scale and attract talent towards your tech brand whilst building diversity and a great company culture remotely.Marisa Bryan is an internationally experienced talent leader in the tech industry and Head of Client Operations at Scede - Europe’s go-to talent partner when it comes to building and scaling teams from Series A and beyond. With more than fifteen years of experience in all aspects of talent acquisition and a strong voice for empowering women in leadership throughout her career, Marisa has held senior roles at the likes of Criteo, LinkedIn, Apple and Google - focusing on modernising the practice of talent acquisition to deliver success. To connect with Marisa, CLICK HERETo visit Scede's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE
Apr 26, 2021
46 min
How can technology stimulate innovation
In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Charlie de Rusett. They discuss how technology can stimulate innovation. Charlie de Rusett is a serial entrepreneur, currently the founder of Idea Drop - idea management software that allows organisations to harness the collective brainpower of their stakeholders, solve business challenges faster, increase collaboration and employee engagement, analyse the results and action the most impactful ideas. He previously founded Vine, a regional UK publishing group that was acquired by Local World, a division of Trinity Mirror, in December 2013. He also co-founded Yellowball, a full-service creative consultancy, of which a majority stake was acquired in February 2015. Charlie de Rusett has wide and deep experience working globally with organisations of all sizes to build and implement high-impact innovation strategies, processes and tactics that become hard-wired into their organisations and deliver tangible results, ROI and success. Charlie is also regularly sharing his knowledge and experience at various client events as well as external events and Summits. To connect with Charlie, CLICK HERETo visit Idea Drop's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE
Apr 19, 2021
38 min
How technology can improve communication to capitalise on diversity of global teams
In this episode, Flavilla is joined by Simon Potter. They discuss how technology can improve communication to capitalise on the diversity of global teams. An Australian-born Londoner living in France, Simon Potter is the CTO & co-founder of Kwiziq - the AI language learning platform.  A technologist with a passion for languages, he has spent his career helping technical and business teams of all sizes and backgrounds communicate effectively. Kwiziq is the natural culmination of this experience and helps learners achieve genuine fluency in a second language as efficiently as possible.  Thanks to a brilliant team spread across 6 countries, the company has been nominated 3 times for Best AI product in EdTech at the prestigious CogX festival of AI in London.  Simon and his co-founder, Gareth, were awarded 2018 BMWi UK EdTech founders of the year. To connect with Simon, CLICK HERETo visit Kwiziq's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE
Apr 12, 2021
41 min
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