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UKTN | The Podcast

UKTN
Artificial Intelligence
Women In Tech
NHS
Efua Akumanyi
Hexarad
Deepl
Brandtech
Venture Capital
Newton Venture Program
UK Fintech
Digital Assets
Regulation
AI In Marketing
Artificial Intelligence In VC
Clearbank
Artificial Intelligence In Fintech
Coding Black Females
Diversity In Tech
Flok Health
Bcswomen

Each week, Jane Wakefield sits down with some of the key movers and shakers from the UK tech ecosystem for the UKTN Podcast. Learn growth strategies from both seasoned and up-and-coming founders, hear market sentiments from investors, and understand the tech policy affecting businesses across the country. The UKTN Podcast provides insight into the most influential people in the UK’s innovation eco... more

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Yasmin Baba discusses pitching her early-stage health tech startup to a room full of men, how she coped with bootstrapping by “being a minimalist with big dreams” and how she believes that better data can bring down the half a million plus women on g... more

Anna Wallace, CEO of the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology discusses why so many SMEs fail to get the financing they need and what they can do to change this (listen to the very end to get this vital information). She also talks about how... more

Tools for Humanity was co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and provides ways to verify human identity with the belief that the only way to counteract fakery and misinformation is to prove our own humanity.  

The group’s chief policy officer Nick Pickl... more

Iana Dimitrova, CEO of OpenPayd, discusses how we are moving towards a world where AI agents will be making transactions without human intervention, her thoughts on the governor of the Bank of England’s comments about stablecoins threatening the very... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Pickles
Chief Policy Officer at Tools for Humanity
Tools for Humanity
Episode: If you want to get online, you need to prove you are human – Nick Pickles, CPO, Tools for Humanity
Iana Dimitrova
CEO of OpenPayd
OpenPayd
Episode: The fast-moving future of digital payments – Iana Dimitrova, CEO, OpenPayd
Louise Ballard
Founder of Athene.ai
Athene.ai
Episode: Rethinking how we use AI – Louise Ballard, Co-founder, Atheni.ai
Anu Adebajo
CEO of Newton Venture Program
Newton Venture Program
Episode: I wanted to talk about investing not diversity – Anu Adebajo, CEO, Newton Venture Program
Rebecca Sykes
Partner at Brandtech
Brandtech
Episode: The brave new world of AI marketing – Rebecca Sykes, Brandtech
Ed Crook
Strategy and Operations Leader at DeepL
DeepL
Episode: Not lost in Translation – Ed Crook, DeepL
Varun Bhanot
Founder of Magic AI
Magic AI
Episode: Be the least intelligent person in the room - Varun Bhanot, CEO, MAGIC AI
Katie Gallagher
Managing Director of Manchester Digital, leads regional tech ecosystem initiatives
Manchester Digital
Episode: Why Manchester is having a moment - Katie Gallagher OBE, Manchester Digital
Amelia Armour
Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners
Amadeus Capital Partners
Episode: I realised my future lay in finance during an internship in a paint factory - Amelia Armour, Partner, Amadeus Capital

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Jane Wakefield
Host of the UKTN Podcast
Katie Gallagher
Managing Director of Manchester Digital

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Interesting, entertaining, insightful

    Regular listener to this pod and great that it’s back for another series. High calibre of guests and gets stuck into really interesting topics. Great insight into the UK tech ecosystem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DominicPPP
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Best podcast for all things tech in the UK!

    I LOVE this podcast. Jane is an awesome host, always really insightful, and got some fab guests on lately :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🐷🐤🐔🐧🐶
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • New and exciting

    Delighted to see UKTN launching the new podcast, if you’re an entrepreneur it’s a must listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkSUV
    Ireland4 years ago

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The show is viewed as essential listening for entrepreneurs and those tracking UK tech ecosystem developments.

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Tech alone won’t save UK healthcare – Finn Stevenson, Flok Health
Q: How does Flok Health ensure safety and governance given the AI-driven clinical workflow?
Flok is a licensed health care provider with CQC clearance, follows established NHS contracts, and uses a verified regulatory framework to certify AI-driven decisions; the system is designed to support clinicians and escalate urgent cases when needed.
Tech alone won’t save UK healthcare – Finn Stevenson, Flok Health
Q: What is the core problem in NHS physiotherapy that Flok Health aims to solve?
The NHS currently faces a large waiting list and long delays for physiotherapy; Flok Health provides a scalable digital pathway with AI-assisted care that can triage, assess, and treat many back-pain patients more quickly and flexibly than traditional in-person care.
If you want to get online, you need to prove you are human – Nick Pickles, CPO, Tools for Humanity
Q: What would you tell other Chief Policy Officers to focus on with laser-like precision?
Prioritize a few high-impact policy areas, align policy with product decisions, recognize that user behavior results partly from product design, and push for open-source, ecosystem-based solutions rather than isolating a single company through regulation.
If you want to get online, you need to prove you are human – Nick Pickles, CPO, Tools for Humanity
Q: Are you not concerned that scammers will find ways to get around the systems you use?
Pickles emphasizes that hardware-backed, human-centric verification and an ecosystem approach make it harder for bad actors because the baseline is a real human, not a labeled piece of content; the focus should be on proving humanity rather than trying to label every item as real or fake.
Why Manchester is having a moment - Katie Gallagher OBE, Manchester Digital
Q: What would you like central government to do to keep Manchester as a leading regional hub for tech talent and businesses?
Continue to devolve powers to regions, ensure flexible skills funding, maintain support through early stage and scale-up programs, and establish clear quality benchmarks for startup support to help founders navigate funding and growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About UKTN | The Podcast

What is UKTN | The Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show highlights the UK tech ecosystem through conversations with founders, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem builders. Episodes frequently cover AI governance, fintech infrastructure, regional tech policy, health tech, and the practicalities of scaling businesses in the UK. A recurring strength is the host's ability to pull practical stories from guests—fundraising journeys, regulatory challenges, and real-world deployments—often with insights into governance, ethics, and collaboration with large institutions. The format tends to mix strategic market context with actionable lessons for founders, operators, and investors, and sponsorships are smoothly integrated into the conversations. Expect a rigorous focus on UK tech trends, reg... more

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