Imperial Business Podcast

Business in Africa #2: Talent management in the African Fintech space

On this week’s Africa Business club podcast, Chiemeka and Dani speak to Darren Franks, the CEO and Founder of TalentintheCloud International - a specialist Executive Search firm focused on the FinTech sector across EMEA. They discuss Darren’s career, his entrepreneurial path and financial inclusion in Africa, with a specific focus on talent management in the African Fintech space.

Healthcare Business #11: AI, Machine learning and healthcare diagnosis

In this episode we discuss the benefit of AI, Machine learning in the diagnosis and treatment of often forgotten diseases. Dr Cassie Mitchell brings a unique insight to this episode with her experience as a patient, an Olympic Paralympian and as a female professor in a stereotypical male dominated field. She is an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. She is also the principal investigator of the Laboratory for Pathology Dynamics, which uses a combination of big data, machine learning, biostatistics, and informatics-based techniques to identify complex disease etiology, predict new therapeutics, and optimise current interventions.  Cassie’s research has predominantly targeted neuropathology, but her research applications in predictive medicine expand across all clinical specialties, including cancer, pediatrics, and cardiovascular medicine.

 

IB Green Minds #63: In conversation with Assaad Razzouk

This week, Guy speaks with Assaad Razzouk, CEO of Sindicatum Renewable Energy. Assaad talks about Sindicatum’s activity in Asia, it’s blockchain technology, Reneum, as well as the renewable energy market more broadly. 

IB Green Minds #62: In conversation with Radhika Mehrotra and Jerome Taraska from CDP

This week Alex speaks to Radhika Mehrotra and Jerome Taraska from CDP’s Investor Engagement Division. They discuss the core components of CDP’s sustainability reporting framework as well as the value of setting science-based targets. The importance of measurable and accurate data emerges as a clear theme throughout the conversation. 

Healthcare Business #10: Leadership and change transformation in the NHS

In this episode we discuss leadership and change transformation in the NHS with Dr Lila Dinner, medical director of the Royal National Orthopaedic hospital, Stanmore. She has been a consultant anaesthetist for over 20years. She has led in many leadership roles in the NHS such as being the Divisional Director of Surgery and Associated Services and the Chair of the Clinical Pathways Group in Surgery at Royal Free Hospitals London (2017-19). Her wealth of experience in medical education and HR management of medical professionals is reflected in her previous roles as the Head of the Central London School of Anaesthetics(2013-2017),  Lead Regional Advisor for the Royal College of Anaesthetists (2015-17) sitting on the editorial board for the Bulletin of the College, NHS England Appraiser UCLP (2013-17) and Executive Board Member of the London Academy of Anaesthesia, Health Education England (2010-17).

EDI in Business #1: in Conversation with Clara Ali Ghalib

For the first EDI in Business podcast episode, host Mahnoor Shams spoke to Clara Ali Ghalib, the current Deans Student Advisory Council (DSAC) President and MSc International Health Management student. They discuss the importance of diversity and what cultural challenges they faced throughout their journeys.

IB Green Minds #60: In conversation with Gaby Herculano

This week, Lottie speaks with Gaby Herculano, CEO and Co-Founder of iClima Earth - a green fintech specialising in ETFs. They discuss her approach to investing in decarbonisation and also tackle the issue of greenwashing in the financial services industry.

Healthcare Business #9: Insights in drug development and career development suggestions from a previous FDA Director

In this episode Ioannis Psallidas discusses career transitions, the role of the FDA approval of drugs and drug discovery and trials with Dr Badrul Chowdhury (MD PhD). He is the chief medical officer of biotech company; Savara Pharmaceuticals. He started his career as an assistant professor of immunology at Wayne state university before transitioning to research at the NIH, then working as a director at the FDA and then as a senior VP at Astrazeneca.

IB Green Minds #59: In conversation with Mark Lewis

On this week’s episode, Guy speaks with Mark Lewis, Chief Sustainability Strategist at BNP Paribas and a member of the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. Mark discusses the deflationary nature of renewable energy, the recent changes in the offshore wind bidding process in the UK, and the importance of the ‘S’ in ESG. 

IB Green Minds #58: In conversation with Thibaut Ghirardi

In this episode, supported by PAI, Phoebe speaks to Thibaut Ghirardi, Senior Manager in Climate Finance at the 2 Degrees Investing Initiative. They discuss 2DII’s positioning within the finance and investing landscape, how different actors can generate change and drive impact in shifting to more sustainable financial practices, and how retail investors can also get involved in greening the financial system.