Sheffield Digital Podcast

Sheffield Digital

Welcome to the Sheffield Digital Podcast. This is the place to hear about the exciting digital industries in the Sheffield City Region. We cover engaging topics about the local tech sector with special guests from a thriving community of companies, accelerators, policy-makers, educators, freelancers, events organisers, and more! If you’re interested in unique tech career stories straight from Sheffield, then check out our Insight interviews with people who share the why’s and the how’s of what they do. These are also available as videos on our YouTube channel. Follow show releases and other news @SHFDigital on Twitter and visit https://sheffield.digital/ for more information about our organisation. read less
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Everything you need to know about IP at the beginning of your tech journey - with Kerry Russell from Shakespeare Martineau
19-12-2024
Everything you need to know about IP at the beginning of your tech journey - with Kerry Russell from Shakespeare Martineau
Just imagine if you could sit down with a solicitor specialising in Intellectual Property (IP) and ask them everything you need to know at the beginning of your tech journey. Well, we did just that with Kerry Russell, an IP Lawyer at Shakespeare Martineau, which is one of our Associate Sponsors. Kerry gives us an overview of IP and the main IP rights that people need to know about, then she responds to some questions sent in by our community. If you want to go straight to the questions then please skip to 22 minutes into the episode.Question 1: What’s the best way to protect your side project from being copied?Question 2: What do you think is currently the most efficient method of commercialising shared IP and how do you see this evolving over the next 5 years?Question 3: How quickly do you think the law will catch up to advanced technology and its uses in assigning ownership and governance over IP - for instance using NFTs to assign IP ownership is currently possible. Will it stay that way or is it likely to change when the law catches up?Subscribe to the podcastIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts and follow the show on Spotify, or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and LinksThis interview was recorded online by Sarah Lister, Membership Coordinator at Sheffield Digital, on 14th November 2024. ReferencesSheffield Digital Slack communitySheffield Technology ParksIntellectual Property OfficeThe IPKatWorld IP ReviewThe Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys | CIPALicensing Executives Society InternationalInternational Trademark AssociationLinksShakespeare Martineau websiteShakespeare Martineau LinkedInContact Kerrykerry.russell@shma.co.ukJoin the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Meet The Meetup: Sheffield DM - Interview with Giorgio Cassella from Evoluted
03-06-2024
Meet The Meetup: Sheffield DM - Interview with Giorgio Cassella from Evoluted
Giorgio Cassella, Managing Director at Evoluted, shares the story behind the roots and growth of Sheffield Digital Marketing Meetup - also known as Sheffield DM. Since launching in 2018, the meetup has evolved and changed – particularly in response to the pandemic – whilst staying true to the principle of giving something back to the marketing community, celebrating talent, and supporting professional development.Tune in to this 30 minute interview to find out what to expect from the summer event in July 2024 and to receive a 25% discount off tickets. Sheffield DM Summer ‘24 Discount Tickets for the conference are available here and the discount code is SHF-DIGITAL for 25% off.Reach out to Giorgio directly for bulk tickets discounts for 5+ people; or discounted student/charity tickets: giorgio@evoluted.emailSubscribe to the podcastIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts and follow the show on Spotify, or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and LinksGiorgio was interviewed online by Sarah Lister, Membership Coordinator at Sheffield Digital, on 16th May 2024.LinksSheffield DMSheffield DM Summer ‘24EvolutedSheffield DM on LinkedInGiorgio Cassella on LinkedInFollow Sheffield DM on XNottingham DM on LinkedInReferencesSam BigginsSheffield TapDid we miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let us know. Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
How did you get here: Interview with Managing Director at Appt China - Joy Quan
09-01-2024
How did you get here: Interview with Managing Director at Appt China - Joy Quan
Joy Quan shares her journey from starting out as an international student at the University of Sheffield to becoming the Managing Director at Appt China in Kunming. Appt is an international digital agency specialising in bespoke app, web and software development and digital communications in the UK and China.Joy tells us what it was like arriving in Sheffield as a Postgraduate student, how she found the opportunity to join Appt as an intern, why the company founders decided to open an office in China, and what her role as Managing Director mainly involves doing. She also talks about some of the challenges for international students, including language barriers and knowing where to find opportunities.She says that she found her dream job after her studies at the University of Sheffield. Hear this and much more in the 30 minute interview between Joy and Sarah Lister.Subscribe to the podcastIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts and follow the show on Spotify, or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and LinksJoy was interviewed online by Sarah Lister, Membership Coordinator at Sheffield Digital, on 26th October 2023.LinksApptJoy Quan on LinkedInReferencesUniversity of SheffieldJon BollingerAnna BollingerDid we miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let us know. Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
How did you get here: Interview with four Software Developer apprentices at Tes
11-09-2023
How did you get here: Interview with four Software Developer apprentices at Tes
This episode of the Sheffield Digital podcast features a group interview with four apprentices working at Tes Global. In collaboration with Makers, Tes offered the opportunity for those passionate about tech to retrain, learn to code, and launch a new career in software development. Jack Thacker, Noelia Perez Marin, Sonia Khan and Jose Lopez Guerrero were invited to this interview to share what their experiences have been like so far, and what they are looking forward to next. Before starting the apprenticeship:Noelia worked as a graphic designer for many years, specialising in merchandising.Jack was first a student and then a writer and researcher in English Literature.Sonia was working in museums, including a games museum.Jose was working in hospitality as a receptionist and then had a job in finance, in the customer service line for shareholders.Each guest shares why they decided to make a career change, what skills and knowledge they are bringing from previous roles, and how Tes is supporting them throughout the experience. Other topics they touch on include imposter syndrome, diversity of people, and advice for people considering applying for a similar apprenticeship.Subscribe to the podcastIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts and follow the show on Spotify, or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and LinksThe apprentices were interviewed online by Sarah Lister, Membership Coordinator at Sheffield Digital, on 8th August 2023.Every episode comes with a list of links to the companies we reference:LinksTes website ReferencesMakers Academy: https://makers.tech/become/apprentice/Code Academy: https://www.codecademy.com/Did we miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let us know. Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
How did you get here: Interview with Co-Founder & CEO of The Tech Dept - Dan Kirby
18-07-2023
How did you get here: Interview with Co-Founder & CEO of The Tech Dept - Dan Kirby
How did you get here?Dan Kirby shares his journey to becoming Co-Founder and CEO of The Tech Dept, specialists in working with early-stage startups, particularly impact startups. Their mission is to help impact founders do good at scale. Dan tells us about his life as an entrepreneur since 2001, the highs and lows of running a business, and why he started a podcast called “Honey, I blew up the business” which has reached the top 2.5% of global podcasts and is listened to in 44 countries. Guests on the show talk about what it's really like to be a founder; what it's like to face your demons and come out the other side as a better person and a better entrepreneur. In this interview Dan shares some of the themes covered on his show, including fear, ego and intuition.He says that “...having an idea and having the freedom to pursue it, that is itself a form of success.” Hear this and much more in the 30 minute interview between Dan and Sarah Lister.Subscribe to the podcastIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts and follow the show on Spotify, or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and LinksDan was interviewed online by Sarah Lister, Membership Coordinator at Sheffield Digital, on 23rd June 2023.Every episode comes with a list of links to the companies we reference:The Tech Dept websiteHoney, I blew up the business podcastDan Kirby on LinkedInRichard Grundy on LinkedInReferencesThe Tech OffTech Off movie pilot'Extreme Ownership’ by Jocko WillinkThe Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor MatéInner Engineering by SadhguruDid we miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let us know. Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
How did you get here: Interview with Founder & CEO of AI machine learning startup TUBR - Dash Tabor
06-06-2023
How did you get here: Interview with Founder & CEO of AI machine learning startup TUBR - Dash Tabor
How did you get here?Dash Tabor shares her journey to becoming the founder of an AI machine learning startup.Dash Tabor didn’t expect to work in tech, never mind to start her own deep-tech company specialising in the application of AI for small and incomplete datasets.Growing up, she felt that tech wasn’t her, that it was too complicated and too ‘mathy’. However, after completing a Masters in City Planning and Sustainable Development, Dash needed a job and landed an admin role in a tech company. From this point, she started to develop an interest and passion for data, and so her journey to tech founder began.She gathered different skills, learning how to spot opportunities both in tech and in the market, and she watched different people doing things in different ways.Living and working in London it was the busy and over-crowded tube journeys she had to take every morning that gave Dash the impetus to found her own company, developing technology that could predict the peaks at London tube stations on just small amounts of data.Since this point in 2020, she has moved to Sheffield setting up her business, Tubr, at Sheffield Technology Parks. She has hired, secured customers,  gained funding from Angels and Venture Capitalists, and Tubr has patent pending technology.Dash says that the point she stopped being scared of failure was the point at which the business started doing well.Hear about all of this and much more in the 20 minute interview between Dash and Sarah Lister.Subscribe to the podcastIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts and follow the show on Spotify, or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksDash was interviewed online by Sarah Lister, Membership Coordinator at Sheffield Digital, on 9th May 2023.Every episode comes with a list of links to the companies we reference.TUBRSheffield Technology ParksDash on LinkedInSheffield Women in TechSheffield DigitalDid we miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let us know. Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
SDP 75: Becoming a B Corp - an interview with Mina
12-02-2023
SDP 75: Becoming a B Corp - an interview with Mina
Last autumn, Mina announced that it had become B Corporation (B Corp) certified. The global B Corp movement sets a standard for businesses who want to ‘do good’ through their actions towards the environment, their employees and the impact they make in their local community. In this interview with Mina Co-Founder and Managing Director, Chris Dalrymple, he tells us about the process, why it took longer than expected to achieve certification, how its impact is already being felt, and he offers advice to other businesses that are considering becoming a B Corp.We hope you enjoy it and, if there are other stories you’d like us to explore, please let us know.Don’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email info@sheffield.digital to get in touch and share your thoughts. Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to the various people, companies and topics that we reference.MinaChris Dalrymple on LinkedInB Corp movementB Impact AssessmentDid we miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let us know. Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Sheffield Digital Insight: Building teams and developing people at Tes
24-08-2022
Sheffield Digital Insight: Building teams and developing people at Tes
‘Sheffield Digital Insight’ focuses on careers in the tech sector. In a series of interviews with people who work in the Sheffield City Region, we are starting a conversation about different roles, the skills you need or can expect to learn, and everything that is exciting and inspiring about working in tech. This episode features Ryan Temple who is Head of Product Development at Tes. Sarah asks him about the main skills and tasks involved in the job, how his career has progressed, which parts of the job he finds challenging and which aspects he enjoys the most, and what it's like working for the company. Tes has evolved from a printed newspaper supplement to support schools and teachers with their work, into a leading education business and global digital community. In 2018, Tes opened an office in Sheffield and here the evolution continues, with the announcement of a new Engineering Hub in 2021 and the creation of 20 new roles in the city. You can find out more in our company spotlight.Watch our series of interviews on the Sheffield Digital YouTube channel and subscribe to the channel for new episodes. Find out more about the campaign on our website.Subscribe to the podcastIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts and follow the show on Spotify, or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksRyan was interviewed online by Sarah Lister, Membership Coordinator at Sheffield Digital, on 4th August 2022.Every episode comes with a list of links to the companies we reference.TesSheffield DigitalSheffield Digital InsightDid we miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let us know. Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
SDP 74: Turning a lifestyle business into an award-winning scale-up
05-11-2021
SDP 74: Turning a lifestyle business into an award-winning scale-up
Mel follows-up with Dan and Andrew from Airship, delves into some Sheffield history and finds out the highs and lows of reinventing a tech business.If you listened to Episode 72 of this podcast, you will have heard us chat with two very successful start-ups: Mina and Airship. You will also have discovered that Airship isn’t really a start-up; the company was originally set up in 2003. Since then, it’s grown, shrunk, pivoted and changed from being an agency that “sells hours” to a SaaS technology business.Mel wanted to find out more – what’s that journey like and what does it take to make the change from being a lifestyle business to a high-growth business with a clear exit strategy? So this is a special follow-up episode, hearing from two of the senior people in the business about their journey.The guests for this episode are Dan Brookman, CEO, and Andrew Whiteley, Director, from Airship.As this is a “special” episode, there’s no news or updates, just an in-depth interview. We hope you enjoy it and, if there are other stories you’d like us to explore, please let us know.Don’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email info@sheffield.digital to get in touch and share your thoughts. Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference.AirshipDan Brookman on LinkedInAndrew Whiteley on LinkedInJoin our Slack community – Sheffield DigitalMeet our members | Sheffield DigitalBecome a member of Sheffield DigitalDid we miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let us know. Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
SDP 73: Creating a Gigabit city and getting to grips with the eSports scene in Sheffield
08-10-2021
SDP 73: Creating a Gigabit city and getting to grips with the eSports scene in Sheffield
In episode 73 of the Sheffield Digital podcast we talk to Natalie Ward, City Manager for CityFibre. We’re also joined by Giorgio Cassella, Head of Marketing at Evoluted and founder of Afterwork.gg, and Adam Jessop, founder and CEO of Endpoint Gaming.First up, we ask Natalie about how she got into working in broadband connectivity, what changes she has seen over time, and getting more young people into tech careers.Then we speak to Giorgio and Adam about the eSports scene in Sheffield, how people from the community can get involved, which types of people they need in the industry, and what trends they envisage in the near future.Finally, Mel and Chris share some of their usual updates from the city’s digital sector, including:Economy.dotSHF meetingSheffield City Council’s Business Response GroupSecond Digital Inclusion Taskforce meeting Chris’ involvement with the Digital Meet Manufacturing CommissionChris is about to join the Skills Accelerator BoardTutorful raises a further £3m from Northern Venture Capital Trust and NPIFLots of local companies winning awards Razor, Tribepad, Tutorful, Mina and Nimble shortlisted for Prolific North Tech AwardsTickets for Good launched the ticket fund to fundraise for event tickets to be donated to NHS teams. Meetups starting to happen in person againHybrid GeekBrekky at Tamper Sellers Wheel and on zoomMark Pearce’s National Parks app crowdfunderDon’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email info@sheffield.digital to get in touch and share your thoughts. Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference.Natalie Ward on LinkedInCityFibreGiorgio Cassella on LinkedInAfterwork.ggAdam Jessop on LinkedInEndpointSam Chapman at The FloowSheffield City CouncilDigital Meet ManufacturingDepartment of Computing at SHUTutorfulTutorful raises funds for international expansion
SDP 72: Airship & Mina - two of Sheffield’s most exciting startups talk about their journeys so far
25-08-2021
SDP 72: Airship & Mina - two of Sheffield’s most exciting startups talk about their journeys so far
In the first half of episode 72 we discuss product development and scalability, working remotely and hiring during national lockdowns, Sheffield as a tech business location, how to encourage people to enter careers in tech, and diversity in the industry.And here are our guests:Julian Cole, Lead Developer, and Andrew Whiteley, Director, from Airship.Laurie Nicholas, Principal UX Developer, and Ashley Tate, Co-Founder, from Mina.It was so nice to hear about these exciting startup journeys, how the companies have adapted since COVID-19, and future plans.In the second half of episode 72, Mel and Chris share some of their usual updates from the city’s digital sector, including:Sheffield Digital is still going strong and keeping people connectedKeep up to date by subscribing to the newsletterNew workspaces opening in the city and planning approvedGrowth at Nimble ApproachFountain Precinct becoming a ‘tech hub’Joi Polloi’s project collaboration with Field for Wentworth Woodhouse in BarnsleyEndpoint Esports looking for a flexible workspace and a studio spaceBig announcement at Sumo DigitalSheffield Digital mentoring schemeInterviews with people who work in the digital sector on our YouTube channelUTC Sheffield Multi-Academy Trust Sheffield Hallam University programmes delivering business support for SMEsBusiness networking for Sheffield Digital membersDon’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email info@sheffield.digital to get in touch and share your thoughts. Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference.Julian Cole on LinkedIn Andrew Whiteley on LinkedInLaurie Nicholas on LinkedInAshley Tate on LinkedInAirshipMinaSumo Digital AcademySEO WorksNimble ApproachHive ITJoi PolloiCubo WorkJoin the UTC Sheffield Multi-Academy Trust
SDP 71: The future of The Children's Media Conference & asking what the heck happened with Cryptopunk NFTs
02-07-2021
SDP 71: The future of The Children's Media Conference & asking what the heck happened with Cryptopunk NFTs
In episode 71 of the Sheffield Digital Podcast we speak to Kathy Loizou, Co-founder and Director of The Children's Media Conference, and we're also joined by Alex Amsel, award-winning game developer and blockchain expert.In the first part of the episode, Kathy fills us in on the history of The Children’s Media Conference, how it’s adapted during Covid-times and why digital folk should attend this year’s event (tip: there’s a discount for Sheffield Digital members too). Kathy also tells us about Playground at Site Gallery in Sheffield, which is taking place from 1 to 11 July in 2021.In the second part of the episode, we speak to Alex about NFTs - what they are, why there's been a recent boom, his views on sustainability issues, and how to learn more about bitcoin. Chris also asks him what the heck happened with Cryptopunk NFTs. Don’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email info@sheffield.digital to get in touch and share your thoughts. Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference.The Children's Media ConferenceDiscount for membersPlayground Kathy Loizou on LinkedInTedx Sheffield 2014: From Bitcoin to Skynet and why it's all my faultThe paper that first introduced BitcoinEthereumAlex Amsel on LinkedInJoin our Slack community – Sheffield DigitalMeet our members | Sheffield DigitalBecome a member of Sheffield DigitalDid we miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let me know. Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under...
SDP 68: Virtual reality in healthcare and finding the next generation of games developers
04-12-2020
SDP 68: Virtual reality in healthcare and finding the next generation of games developers
In episode 68 of the Sheffield Digital Podcast, we are joined by Ivan Phelan, Senior Research Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University who specialises in using VR for healthcare, and Jake Habgood, Director of Education Partnerships at Sumo Digital. It was great to have Ivan and Jake with us to discuss using games and VR in various healthcare settings, and Sumo’s new digital academy which aims to get more young people into the industry. Don’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email info@sheffield.digital to get in touch and share your thoughts. Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference. Ivan Phelan on LinkedInJake Habgood on LinkedInDr Jake Habgood Joins TIGA as Educational AdvisorWelcome to Sumo DigitalSumo Digital AcademyJoin our Slack community – Sheffield DigitalMeet our members | Sheffield DigitalBecome a member of Sheffield DigitalDid I miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let me know. Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
SDP 67: Virtual events and getting ready for Sheffield Digital Festival
10-11-2020
SDP 67: Virtual events and getting ready for Sheffield Digital Festival
In episode 67 of the Sheffield Digital Podcast we look ahead to the Sheffield Digital Festival with four of our fantastic event organisers. They talk us through what they have planned for their events and and their approach to doing it all virtually. And here are our guests:Amanda and Simon Cookson from Northern Value CreatorsTim Latham from Data TrainerHannah Byk from Better PointsIt was so nice to hear all about their plans for the festival. It’s going to be a fantastic week and we highly recommend you try and go to as many events as possible. Check the show notes below for links. As usual, in the second half of episode 67, Mel and Chris share some of their usual updates from the city’s digital sector, including:the new Sumo Digital AcademyASK4 Data Centre makes the move to renewable energyour series on career change in the digital sectora nudge to complete the National Digital Skills AuditSheffield Digital Festival news.Don’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email info@sheffield.digital to get in touch and share your thoughts. Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference. Simon Cookson on LinkedInAmanda Cookson on LinkedInHannah Byk on LinkedInTim Latham on LinkedInNorthern Value Creators – We develop people and grow relationshipsAI Consultancy - DatatrainerBetterPoints Ltd – Behaviour change technologyBeing Human at Work | Sheffield Digital FestivalSheffield Virtual TechExpo | Sheffield Digital FestivalClimathon 2020 in SheffieldSheffield Digital is now part of the National Digital Skills Audit – Sheffield Digital2020 | Sheffield Digital FestivalJoin our Slack community – Sheffield
SDP 66: Tracey Johnson and David Akeroyd on Barnsley's Digital Campus and supporting start ups
21-10-2020
SDP 66: Tracey Johnson and David Akeroyd on Barnsley's Digital Campus and supporting start ups
In episode 66 of the Sheffield Digital Podcast we speak to Tracey Johnson and David Akeroyd from Barnsley DMC and Barnsley College respectively. They tell us all about DMC2, a new space for companies to scale up, co-work and enjoy a thriving community. It was great to hear all about the digital scene in Barnsley from Tracey and David. Despite COVID, there is a lot going on and plenty for you to get involved with and check out. Please go learn more via the links in the show notes below. In the second half of the show, Mel and Chris share some of their usual updates from the city’s digital sector, including:our community’s response to LEP strategic economic plana chance to connect with six talented interns on a new part-funded scheme for SMEs from the University of Sheffield and XR Storiesinformation about the new IR35 rulesSheffield Digital being now part of the National Digital Skills AuditSheffield Digital Festival news.Don’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email info@sheffield.digital to get in touch and share your thoughts. Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference. Tracey Johnson on LinkedInDavid Akeroyd on LinkedInBarnsley DMCBarnsley CollegeOur community’s response to LEP strategic economic plan – Sheffield DigitalNeed help on your next XR project? – Sheffield DigitalSheffield Digital is now part of the National Digital Skills Audit – Sheffield Digital2020 | Sheffield Digital FestivalJoin our Slack community – Sheffield DigitalMeet our members | Sheffield DigitalBecome a member of Sheffield DigitalDid I miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let me know. Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can