The Innovation Room
Episodes
Ep 66: AI and cross-cultural trust in global business with Gary Young
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textGlobal supply chains are under immense pressure. Rising geopolitical tensions and volatile shipping costs mean the traditional model of mak...
Ep 65: Christmas Special, 2025 Wrap-up
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe put our reputation on the line and asked an AI to grade our 2025 predictions. The result? A solid A.But we aren't resting on our...
Ep 64: AI is exposing Zombie Businesses: A wake-up call for leaders
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSome businesses are scaling with AI.Others are just… surviving.In this episode of #TheInnovationRoom, Lindsay Jessup sits down with Ma...
Ep 63: Navigating the Chaotic Landscape of AI Implementation
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAI is reshaping business at lightning speed, but the journey’s not without some twists, turns, and team tensions. In Episode 63 of #Th...
Ep 62: How to practically and scalably uncover high-impact AI opportunities
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStruggling to know where AI fits in your business? You’re not alone. CEOs and leaders everywhere are under pressure to invest in AI, b...
Ep 61: Where AI Meets Advisory for Global Expansion with Andrew Fahey
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text🎧 AI meets advisory: The secret sauce for global expansionWhat happens when cutting-edge tech meets expert advice? The result is a sm...
Ep 60: Christmas Special, 2024 Wrap-up
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat did 2024 teach us about AI, and what does 2025 hold in store?In this festive episode of The Innovation Room, Geeks' senior lea...
Ep 59: The Future of Leadership with AI, A Paradigm Shift
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does it mean to create a business that truly serves society? In this episode of The Innovation Room, Sarah Gillard, CEO of Blueprin...
Ep 58: Preparing for AI in Action Part 2: The AI Adoption Framework
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Lindsay Jessup, CEO of Geeks, speaks with CTO Matt Mehrjardi about the Geeks AI Adoption Framework, which delivers sust...
Ep 57: Preparing for AI in Action Part 1: When to Take Action with AI and When to Hold Fire
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen should you take action with AI, and when should you hold back?In Episode 57 of The Innovation Room, “Preparing for AI in Action P...
Ep 56: The Future of General Practice: How AI is Shaping Health Outcomes and the Journey to 100+
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how AI is shaping the future of healthcare? It's more than you might think.In Episode 56 of The Innovation Room, titl...
Ep 55: AI and the Future of Patient Engagement with Tia Cheang
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 55 of The Innovation Room, where we explore the cutting-edge advancements in healthcare with Tia Cheang, Chief Data &...
Ep 54: Exploring AI & Tech in Construction, with Rob Candler
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen thinking about adopting new software technologies or AI, the construction sector might not be top of mind. In episode 54 of #TheInn...
Ep 53: Human Anxiety Triggered by AI, with Philip Karahassan
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs we steer through the digital era, the integration of AI can be a thrilling yet daunting challenge. Navigate this journey with clarity...
Ep 52: The Story of You and AI: Mastering Storytelling in Business with Lazar Dzamic
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs your business story getting lost in the noise? Master the art of storytelling in the age of AI with the latest episode of our podcast...
Episode 51: The Future of Legal with AI, with Paul Madden
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe legal sector is going to face a massive disruption with AI. But is it an existential threat... or an opportunity?The latest episode ...
Episode 50: The Future of Hospitals with AI
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if AI could give healthcare professionals more 'time to care'?Hear from Barry Frostick (CDIO of Mid and South Essex ICB) ...
Episode 49: Future of Real Estate with AI, with Emilia Cardamone
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWith AI, your office is about to get a mind of its own.Join Somayeh Aghnia and Emilia Cardamone in The Innovation Room as they explore h...
Episode 48: Future of the UK economy with AI with Roger Martin-Fagg
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCurious about the future of the UK economy? In the latest episode of The Innovation Room, we explore the "Future of the UK economy ...
Episode 47: Future of Medicine with AI, with Adam Pennycuick
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Innovation Room: Can AI remedy healthcare?On the latest episode of The Innovation Room, Somayeh Aghnia explores with oncologist and ...
Episode 46 - Future of Tourism with AI
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow can AI enable hyper-personalised and cost-effective travel experiences?Join Somayeh Aghnia and Kate Ross, MD at eight&four in Ep...
Episode 45 - Future of Retail with AI
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs AI set to revolutionise retail?On the latest episode of The Innovation Room, "Future of Retail with AI", Somayeh Aghnia cha...
Episode 44 - Future of Schools with AI: Part 3 - Experiences
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCould AI be the secret sauce for radically reimagining schools?On the latest episode of The Innovation Room podcast, Somayeh Aghnia and ...
Episode 43 - Future of Schools with AI: Part 2 - Constraints
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textShould schools ban or embrace AI in the classroom?A complex debate unfolds in Episode 43 of The Innovation Room where Laura Knight and S...
Episode 42: Future of Schools with AI: Part 1 - Expectations
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWill AI make or break the future of education?Join Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks and Laura Knight, Senior Consultant at Berkhamsted Schoo...
Episode 41: The 2050 Horizon
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe future is coming faster than you think. Are you ready for it?Join futurist Jerome Glenn and Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks, in Episode...
Episode 40: Dare or Die Bullseye: Future of Business with AI
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs your business ready for the AI revolution? Join us in The Innovation Room podcast, where we explore how businesses can assess their f...
Episode 39: The Hypothesis of Value
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat is the key to leading organisational change and embracing complexity? Join Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks, and Sunil Mundra, Org. Cha...
Episode 38: A Recipe for Change
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe biggest challenge is not technology, it is how to get people to engage with it positively. Join our special guest Lee Kingshott, CTO...
Episode 37: AI Mythbusters & Demystifiers
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin host Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks Ltd, and special guest Steph Wright, Head of Scottish AI Alliance, as they debunk myths and demys...
Episode 36: Adapting Behaviours to Embrace Change
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the first installment of our Summer Podcast Series for the Innovation Room: 'AI; Return on Change' we explore the behaviour...
Episode 35: The Spaces Between Now & Next
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs the last instalment of our "Shape-shifters" series, join Daniel Strode, a culture and innovation evangelist who sits with S...
Episode 34: Riding the Wave of Change
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAndrew Lloyd, Managing Director of Search Acumen sits with Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks, to delve into the top things leaders need to kn...
Episode 33: Drivers of Disruption
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn Ep 33, the 4th instalment of our ‘Shape-shifters’ series, Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks, talks to Robert Baldock, the Managing Dir...
Episode 32: Trusting the Shift
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn episode 32 of The Innovation Room, "Trusting the Shift", we talk about the importance of creating a vision and a flexible s...
Episode 31: Economy forecast from a Behavioural Economist
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOct 2022 in The Innovation Room, Episode 18, Roger Martin-Fagg, behavioural economist, predicted that there wouldn't be a recession...
Episode 30: Centre of a Tension
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStrategy is no longer about protecting the core, as business is constantly in flux. Shifting millimeters or miles. A constant ebb and fl...
Episode 29: Innovation Labs are Broken
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre innovation labs really working? Join Somayeh in Episode 29 of The Innovation Room podcast as she sits down with Brant Cooper, author...
Episode 28: If Not Now, Then When?
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text🎧 In the latest episode of The Innovation Room podcast, Kate Fletcher hosts Sally Pritchett, CEO of Something Big, to discuss the top...
Episode 27: Real Models not Role Models
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text🎧 Get ready for the latest episode of The Innovation Room podcast, "Real Models, not Role Models" with Baz Bennett hosted b...
Episode 26: Release the She-Ra
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of The Innovation Room podcast, "Release The She-Ra" with special guest Danny Kerry MBE, fo...
Episode 25: Venturing into Uncharted Territory: Co-existing with AI
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStep into the future in The Innovation Room with David Wood! Learn all about what a business can do to prepare for co-existing with AI. ...
Episode 24: 3 Big Barriers to Innovation
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textInnovation is messy, chaotic, and out-of-the-box, or is it? Our CEO, Somayeh Aghnia is in The Innovation Room with Dr Jo North, the Man...
Episode 23: Flex Your Change Muscles: Avoiding Paralysis in a Dynamic World
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, our CEO, Somayeh hosts Joe Galvin from Vistage to explore the importance of continuously adapting to change in the digi...
Episode 22: Post-Heroic Leadership Is The Key To Digital Excellence
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe modern world is a complex beast, and no one mind can hope to tame it. The beast is constantly expanding the liminal spaces that lead...
Episode 21: Christmas Special, 2022 Wrap-up
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this special edition of The Innovation Room, join Somayeh and other elves, Lindsay and Matt as they discuss all the great Innovations...
Episode 20: Can The UK Be A Leading Tech Nation?
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text“Innovation is crucial to the UK building back better. Boosting innovation in the private sector is an essential part of the UK’s fu...
Episode 19: Market Leaders: Dare or Die
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHaving a strong competitive advantage in the market is what makes businesses thrive, especially in challenging times such as the upcomin...
Episode 18: A Finger To Recession
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBehaviours are unpredictable, therefore, so is the economy. With a recession looming, how do we utilise innovation and technology to cou...
Episode 17: Is Sustainability The Driver Of Innovation?
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe world of business is changing fast. Sustainability is no longer an option for many companies, but a business imperative. The finance...
Episode 16: How Is Your Innovation Valued And Bought?
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textInnovation, innovation, innovation. There is certainly a lot of talk about this vague concept. Some even say innovation is the most ambi...
Episode 15: Is It Possible To Acquire Innovation?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe’ve talked a lot about innovation and the issues surrounding it on this podcast, but we’ve never really delved into the possibilit...
Episode 14: Finding Your North Star Metric To Drive Innovation
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPreviously, we've discussed the importance of directing innovation in order to make it a sustainable and ever-present part of your ...
Episode 13: Focus to Make Innovation Last
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textInnovation has been everyone’s favourite word for quite some time now, making it happen is one thing but what does it take to make it ...
Episode 12: How Tech Is Shaping The Future Of Legal Services for SMEs (Part 2)
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe future of law will undoubtedly feature much more technology – just like every othersector. But for now, the biggest question for l...
Episode 11: How Tech Is Shaping The Future Of Legal Services for SMEs (Part 1)
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe legal sector is one of the last remaining areas where business is doneprimarily in analogue ways. But things are changing. We take a...
Episode 10: High Performing Team and Digital Transformation: a Tale of Two Essential Elements for Business Success
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAlthough technology is an ultimate enable to thrive as an industry leader, without having a high performing team, it just won’t be pos...
Episode 9: Application of AI in business, anyone who uses buzzwords around AI should be punished!
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you been wondering about the application of AI in your business? Our head of Tech Strategy is challenging our CTO to demystify some...
Episode 8: Automation for the people… do you go all robots?
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAutomation for the people… do you go all robots?Pull up a chair as our founder Paymon Khamooshi breaks down ‘automation’ and what ...
Episode 7: How long can the legal sector resist dancing with technology?
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe common perception is that the legal industry has been resistant to the adoption of technology to the point of being considered dinos...
Episode 6: SMEs and Digital Transformation, are we passed the point of no return?
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe are past the point of no return for companies to choose whether embrace digital transformation or not. Today's decision is about...
Episode 5: Digital Evolution, is your business on an extinction path?
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs your business in danger of going extinct? Elliott Prince (Director of Product Design) and Joana Clitheroe (Director Of Innovation )...
Episode 4: Having a business pychologist, to psych or not to psych
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOur CEO, Somayeh Aghnia, talks with our Geek Maker Aaron, about the pioneering employee wellbeing initiatives coming out of the tech spa...
Episode 3: #Geekess, Lauren King, Senior Business Analyst
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow do you turn a passion to make a difference in the world into a successful career? In this episode, we cover Lauren's journey fr...
Episode 2: #Geekess, Lindsay Jessup, COO
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo we do enough to highlight the range and diversity of roles available to young people in technology? Lindsay Jessup, our COO, thinks...
Episode 1: #Geekess, Jo Clitheroe, Director of Innovation
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan anyone get into tech, no matter what background they have? Launching our Geekess podcast series is Jo Clitheroe, our Director of I...