Podcast by Stuart McSkimming
11 September 2025
AI - and Artificial General Intelligence - both seem like they are all about Science and Technology. Yet, the way we talk about them, and the narrative in the media is so much more about belief than science.
In this episode, we talk with CEO of Aestora, Stephanie Antonian, about what she's seen in her experiences of AI since working on ethics for Google - and we discuss what the future might hold, and what role charity could play.
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28 August 2025
We are joined by three industry experts for this special debate - what benefits has the charity sector seen from CRM?
The panel for the debate is:
Laura Dawson, ex CIO from Higher Education (LSE), and Charities (British Council, Save the Children, RSPB)
Kevin Antao, ex CIO from Charity Sector (Amnesty International), and consultant from multiple organisations
Tory Cassie, CRM expert and Director of Non-profit from mhance
The panel members consider the benefits that charities have seen from CRM systems, and also what we can learn for the future.
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14 August 2025
This could be subtitled 'Holiday reading' - In this episode Stuart talks with Adam Scoot, leadership coach, and builds on some of the ideas from the previous episode. We talk about how aspiring leaders can develop their skills, and hear about book recommendations, and tips to improve your leadership style
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31 July 2025
In today's episode, Stuart talks with a respected recruiter in the NFP Tech space - Eleri Morgan from Global Resourcing, and with Vince Gratrick who led Technology in Mencap, Age UK and United Response.
They discuss trends in Tech recruitment over the past 15 years, and identify the skills most in demand for Tech leaders in 2025.
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17 July 2025
Stuart is joined by cohost Janani Sridharan where discuss the importance of really understanding your end-users, and not making assumptions.
The main interview is with Gerard McGovern who has led Technology for many charities and NFP's including the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Guide Dogs and the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. Gerard shares his experiences including what he has learned around facing - and overcoming -difficult challenges.
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03 July 2025
In the first episode of Season 3, we have an interview with Adrian Ruddock, Exec Director of Digital and Data at the National Citizen Service. We hear his experience over the past few months of shutting down an organisation - and hear some learning points.
I'm also joined by new co-host Janani Sridharan who has insights on tech and international development, alongside stories of village life in India!
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