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Zebra Talk
by Matt Meyer
We’re excited to bring you Zebra Talk, a series of conversations exploring the emerging business and leadership themes of our time. Hosted by Matt Meyer, it brings together those who are shaping the future world of work, for a series of insightful, focused conversations to help businesses think quickly and clearly about what they have to do next to thrive in the future.In a relaxed interview style, Matt chats with innovative leaders who are rethinking and reimagining the future world of work through designing better businesses – how they create value and solve problems and run their businesses in ways that embrace change more quickly than they have ever done and break down the range of cultural and structural challenges in their path. www.thezebraproject.coEpisodes prior to January 2023 were recorded while Matt held the role of CEO Taylor Vinters, a law firm focused on helping innovators and entrepreneurs to shape a better world. In 2023 Taylor Vinters merged with Mishcon de Reya LLP.
Episodes
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Rethinking Wealth: In Conversation with Matthias Bosch
In this episode, we explore evolving ideas of what wealth and success is with visionary advisor to high net worth individuals Matthias Bosch. From redefining wealth beyond money to examining how values, purpose, and personal alignment shape our financial and life decisions, Matthias shares…
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In Conversation with... Mark Mann // Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation
To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John.In this episode we spoke to Mark Mann Co-founder of Divine Ox and Founder of Mark Mann OÜ, head of Social and Impact Investment at Esmee...
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In Conversation with...Dama Sathianathan // Impact Investment Intentionally and Innovation
To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John.In this episode we spoke to Dama Sathianathan, Partner at Bethnal Green Ventures - investing in tech for good.Read more about Impact...
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In Conversation with... Liam Black // Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation
To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John. Next up, volunteer, employee, CEO, business founder, non-executive director, executive chairman, investor, mentor and advisor, Liam Black....
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Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation // In Conversation with... Dougie Sloan
To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John.In this episode we spoke to Dougie Sloan Managing Director, Impact Venture at Big Society Capital.Read more about Impact Investment,...
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In Conversation with... Edmund Farrar // Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation
To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John.In this episode we spoke to Edmund Farrar Co-Founder at Oto.Read more about Impact Investment, Intentionality and Innovation here...
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21 - Collaboration: building resilience and real-world value with a nature-first approach
In conversation with Glenn Anderson, Project Lead of the Wendling Beck Exemplar Project. Talking with Matt Meyer about the vital role of natural capital in global economies, the growing risk to food security, the importance and reward of investing in nature, how collaboration brings about...
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In Conversation with... Jonny Page // Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation
To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John. In this episode we spoke to Jonny Page, head of Social and Impact Investment at Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, ACA.Read more about Impact...
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In Conversation with... Lisa Barclay // Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation
To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John. Starting with Lisa Barclay, Executive Director, Investments at Nesta!Read more about Impact Investment, Intentionality and Innovation here...
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20 - Workstyle: moving beyond flexible and hybrid
In conversation with Lizzie Penny & Alex Hirst, CEOs and Founders of Hoxby and Authors of ‘Workstyle: a revolution for wellbeing, productivity and society.’ talking about how workstyle is more important for productivity than any other current organisational psychology, if flexible working is...
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19 - Reputation: The power of understanding and prioritising your greatest assets
In conversation with Elliot Schreiber, Author of ‘The Yin and Yang of Reputation Management’ and Co-founder of The Strategy and Stakeholder Value Institute, talking about stakeholder expectation, organisational reputation, your greatest value creators and how you won’t find your most valuable...
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18 - Smart growth: exploring the role of the individual in measuring success
In conversation with Whitney Johnson, CEO of Disruption Advisors and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Smart Growth, talking about finding our voice and authenticity, understanding and developing our personal growth and nurturing the growth of those around us. We take a deep dive into…
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2 - People, Planet & Profit: Accelerating progress for real impact
At Zebra's virtual campfire event we explored the true meaning of impact. Against a backdrop of greenwashing and corporate names pledging allegiance to future targets and actions, we looked into the true meaning of impact and whether ‘good’ business practice in terms of ESG reporting goes far...
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17 - Humanising leadership: leading with dignity
Born out of her experience working within International Conflict Resolution, Dr Donna Hicks speaks with Matt Meyer about The Dignity Model and the vital role that dignity plays in the workplace, human leadership and building a culture that brings out the best in people. Hosted on Acast. See...
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1 - Bravery, Imagination and Humility: A Leadership Conversation
At Zebra’s virtual campfire event we looked at the leadership challenges from the past 12 months and reimagined a better future and better businesses. Our key contributors, Celia Hannon, Nancy Hey and Kevin Pojasek, offered insight and guidance on how to best respond to this moment of both...
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16 - Fair data, fostering trust and humble leadership: breaking down barriers to create impact
In conversation with Benjamin Turner, Chief Operating Officer of Agrimetrics – the Agrifood Data Marketplace building the national infrastructure for open and ethical sharing and interconnecting of data across the agriculture sector. Benjamin discusses the importance of earning trust within the...
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15 - A deep dive into the economic and human cost of mental health within the workplace
In conversation with Lord Dennis Stevenson, co-author of the Thriving at Work report – a deep dive into the economic and human costs of mental health - commissioned by Theresa May in 2017. We talk about the significant findings from the report as well as the many practical action steps that were...
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14 - Maximising people’s potential through mentally healthy workplaces
In conversation with Simon Newton, Regional Director of Operations at Oxford based mental health charity Restore. We talk about Restore’s practical work in changing the conversation from workplaces being the cause of mental health challenges to being positive environments for good mental health –...
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12 - The future relationship between business, Government and non-profits
In conversation with Liz Ngonzi, an international speaker on digital innovation, philanthropy and leadership, talking about the future relationship between businesses, Government and non-profits, what the world can learn from people it traditionally labels as disadvantaged and how corporations…
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13 - The importance of social mobility for future-ready businesses
In conversation with Patrick Philpott, Founder of Visionpath, an organisation working with employers, schools and students to be future ready, talking about social mobility and the responsibility that business has to ensure social mobility and how it can benefit from it. Patrick also talks about...
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11 - Challenging the traditional orthodoxy of work and addressing workplace inequality
In conversation with Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst, Co-Founders and joint CEOs of Hoxby talking about how they built a business of over 1000 people, across 30 countries and multiple service lines, without any physical office space. We also talk about how their workstyle concept addresses workforce...
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10 - Persevering in the face of scepticism
In conversation with Mark Preston, Team Principal of Formula E team DS Techeetah, talking about approaches to innovation, persevering in the face of scepticism and DS Techeetah as a good business. Mark also talks about his career journey from starting in Australian motorsport, setting up a…
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9 - Sustainability, ethical farming and providing a return for investors
In conversation with Steven Dring, Co-Founder of Growing Underground talking about sustainability, ethical farming and providing a return for investors as the drivers behind building a farm thirty-three metres below the city of London. Steven also talks about the need for data scientists…
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8 - Sustainability as a priority
In conversation with Lindsay Hooper, Executive Director at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership talking about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainability as a priority, what good leadership looks like in a time of extreme scrutiny for leaders and what Boards can be…
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7 - Moving on from the diversity agenda to creating genuine inclusivity
In conversation with Linbert Spencer OBE, Director of the Centre for Inclusive Leadership talking about the difference between the diversity agenda and creating genuine inclusivity in your organisation, how the current context is changing the approach organisations are taking to inclusivity -...
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6 - Being the best version of yourself in life and in business
In conversation with James Boardman, a former Royal Marines Commando and best-selling author of ‘It’s a State of Mind’. As the founder of The Man Coach, an online coaching business, James supports thousands of men dealing with the challenges of real-life and their transition to be the best…
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5.2 - Blended workforces, AI and driving business growth
In conversation with Emily Foges, Chief Executive of Luminance Technologies talking about what it’s like to join a very young company and grow it to a $100M global company in just 3 years, blended workforces, what AI really is and how to deliver a successful automation project within a business....
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3.2 - Sustainability, people with passion and Carlsberg Towards Zero
In conversation with Pete Statham, Head of Sustainability at Carlsberg talking about the Carlsberg Towards Zero program, how important it is to have people with passion within the business, and the experience of Carlsberg putting science and research at the centre of its sustainability agenda....
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2.2 - Purpose, making cities better and leadership styles
In conversation with Will Butler-Adams, Managing Director of Brompton Bicycles talking about purpose and Brompton’s main goal of making cities better places. We also discussed leadership styles, and in particular Will’s own style of leadership - throwing hand grenades in and making sure no-one…
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5.1 - Blended workforces, AI and driving business growth
In conversation with Emily Foges, Chief Executive of Luminance Technologies talking about what it’s like to join a very young company and grow it to a $100M global company in just 3 years, blended workforces, what AI really is and how to deliver a successful automation project within a business....
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1.1 - Introducing The Zebra Project
Introducing Taylor Vinters’ Zebra Project – In conversation with Dom Holmes, John Knell and Soreya Senior reflecting on their experience and key takeaways from the Zebra Project so far and the themes and questions that need to be addressed as we move forward. Recorded pre-Covid lockdown, we…
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About Zebra Talk
The Zebra Talk is a series of conversations with business leaders, creative thinkers, academics and visionaries hosted by Matt Meyer, providing insight, inspiration and the opportunity to explore this reinvention of business philosophy and psychology. Visit the website: www.thezebraproject.co...
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4.1 - The role of consumers in driving impact
In conversation with Rupa Ganguli, talking about her career journey from International Trade at the United Nations through to developing her own e-commerce platform that links artisans and small businesses around the world with a global customer base, her passion about the role of consumers in...
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2.1 - Purpose, making cities better and leadership styles
In conversation with Will Butler-Adams, Managing Director of Brompton Bicycles talking about purpose and Brompton’s main goal of making cities better places. We also discussed leadership styles, and in particular Will’s own style of leadership - throwing hand grenades in and making sure no-one…
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3.1 - Sustainability, people with passion and Carlsberg Towards Zero
In conversation with Pete Statham, Head of Sustainability at Carlsberg talking about the Carlsberg Towards Zero program, how important it is to have people with passion within the business, and the experience of Carlsberg putting science and research at the centre of its sustainability agenda....
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4.2 - The role of consumers in driving impact
In conversation with Rupa Ganguli, talking about her career journey from International Trade at the United Nations through to developing her own e-commerce platform that links artisans and small businesses around the world with a global customer base, her passion about the role of consumers in...
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1.2 - Introducing The Zebra Project
Introducing Taylor Vinters’ Zebra Project – In conversation with Dom Holmes, John Knell and Soreya Senior reflecting on their experience and key takeaways from the Zebra Project so far and the themes and questions that need to be addressed as we move forward. Recorded pre-Covid lockdown, we…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We’re excited to bring you Zebra Talk, a series of conversations exploring the emerging business and leadership themes of our time. Hosted by Matt Meyer, it brings together those who are shaping the future world of work, for a series of insightful, focused conversations to help businesses think quickly and clearly about what they have to do next to thrive in the future.In a relaxed interview style, Matt chats with innovative leaders who are rethinking and reimagining the future world of work through designing better businesses – how they create value and solve problems and run their businesses in ways that embrace change more quickly than they have ever done and break down the range of cultural and structural challenges in their path. www.thezebraproject.coEpisodes prior to January 2023 were recorded while Matt held the role of CEO Taylor Vinters, a law firm focused on helping innovators and entrepreneurs to shape a better world. In 2023 Taylor Vinters merged with Mishcon de Reya LLP.
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