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Office Hours is the podcast that answers the business questions you’re too afraid to ask. Each episode pairs an academic from King’s Business School with a guest from industry or public life to break down complex topics in a simple and relevant way. Whether you're a student, a graduate, or simply someone interested in how business shapes the world around us, Office Hours offers accessible conversa... more

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Every football fan knows the feeling.

A new shirt drops. The design is perfect. The player you love is wearing it. It might sell out. And suddenly, the question of whether you actually need another football shirt becomes much harder to answer.

As t... more

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being billed as the biggest tournament in football history. But with some England fans facing costs of up to £5,000 to follow the group stage, who is the tournament really designed for?In this episode of Office Hours, Profe... more

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The Men’s FIFA World Cup is built on spectacle. But in 2026, some of the most important action may happen off the pitch.

As the tournament heads to North America, King’s Business School cyber security expert Dr Aybars Tuncdogan warns the World Cup c... more

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What does the BrewDog collapse reveal about startup investing — and who really holds the power?BrewDog was once valued at over £1 billion. In 2026, it was sold for just £33 million. More than 75,000 investors backed the company through equity crowdfu... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Byungdoo Kim
Environmental psychologist and expert in sustainable consumption
Episode: Football's Plastic Problem
Aybars Tuncdogan
Cybersecurity expert
Cybersecurity expert (independent)
Episode: Is the FIFA World Cup safe from hacktivists?
Robyn Klingler-Vidra
Author of Startup Capitalism and scholar at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: What the BrewDog collapse reveals about who really wins in startup investing
Paolo Aversa
Professor, King's Business School
King's Business School
Episode: Climate change in skiing and F1: what sport gets right, and wrong
Lara Lewington
British tech presenter and journalist; author of Hacking Humanity
Author, Presenter
Episode: How AI Is Transforming Health
Gerry McGivern
Professor of public services management at King's Business School
King's College London
Episode: How AI Is Transforming Health
Gillian Brooks
Senior lecturer researching social media, influencer economies, platform labour, personal branding
King's College London
Episode: How Can I Use Social Media to Grow My Business?
Phil Dean
Graphic designer and business owner, widely known as the Shoreditch Sketcher
Independent/Shoreditch Sketcher
Episode: How Can I Use Social Media to Grow My Business?
Arosha Brouwer
CEO of Quan; social impact entrepreneur
Quan
Episode: Why Aren't More Women Social Entrepreneurs?

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Cari Street
Host of Office Hours; linked to King's Business School and Office Hours program.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • So Insightful!

    Thanks to KBS for inviting speakers to share insights on multiple topics to help students develop a well-rounded skillet! I look forward to listening to more KBS Connections in the future!

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    Navya Sethi
    India5 years ago

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Guests are well-chosen to blend academia with real-world impact across tech, health, and education.
Listeners praise accessible, research-grounded conversations and actionable takeaways for students and professionals.
The mix of experts and practitioners helps translate complex topics into practical guidance.

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#127
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Football's Plastic Problem
Q: Who is going to win the World Cup this year?
Spain will win, with personal support for Korea as a rooting interest.
Why is the World Cup so expensive?
Q: What would a more inclusive model look like for hosting mega-events like the World Cup?
A more inclusive model would distribute income more broadly, ensure affordable access for local communities, involve local stakeholders in decision-making, and reframe metrics of success beyond revenue and viewership to include social impact and community welfare.
Why is the World Cup so expensive?
Q: What makes mega-event pricing so inaccessible for average fans, and who benefits the most from it?
Pricing is layered across tickets, flights, hotels, and hospitality, with corporate allocations and dynamic pricing driving costs up, while profits flow to FIFA, sponsors, and large operators, leaving local fans priced out.
What the BrewDog collapse reveals about who really wins in startup investing
Q: What actually happened at BrewDog and why does it matter for crowd investors?
Robyn explains that ordinary shares given to equity punks offered little protection or influence, whereas preferred shares held by VC/PE investors carried veto rights and board power, which explains why crowd investors often get nothing in a difficult exit despite strong brand appeal.
Is the FIFA World Cup safe from hacktivists?
Q: What role do geopolitical dynamics play in shaping these cyber risks?
Geopolitics influence both the motivation of attackers and the strategic responses of defenders; great powers project different visions of the future, and cyber operations around cultural rituals like the World Cup can be used to demonstrate weaknesses and push allies toward protective measures.

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What is Office Hours about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical business-focused interview show that pairs King's Business School academics with industry and public-life guests to unpack timely topics through accessible, research-backed conversations. Recent episodes span cybersecurity for mega-events, climate and sustainability in sport, health tech and AI, social media and personal branding, women in social entrepreneurship, and business education inclusion. The format tends to blend rigorous academic perspectives with real-world case studies, practical takeaways, and thoughtful discussion of broader societal implications. Notably, guests are drawn from technology, academia, entrepreneurship, media, and public policy, creating a cross-disciplinary learning experience that's useful for prof... more

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1. Dr. Byungdoo Kim
2. Aybars Tuncdogan
3. Robyn Klingler-Vidra
4. Paolo Aversa
5. Lara Lewington
6. Gerry McGivern
7. Gillian Brooks
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