TrueNorth: The Python People Podcast
Episodes
S2 | EP28 - The Python People Podcast - Karthik Subramanian
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karthik Subramanian is the founder of Celeredge, an innovative AI platform to write reports and presentations on demand. Prior to founding this c...
S2 | EP27 - The Python People Podcast - Alex Milanovic
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Milanovic is Head of Data Science for Love Holidays. In this episode, Alex and I discuss the sustainability factors involved in the adoption and ...
S2 | EP26 - The Python People Podcast - Heather Walker
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Walker is currently Head of AI & ML Engineering at Specsavers. In this episode, Heather shares her super impressive background both academ...
S2 | EP25 - The Python People Podcast - Ben Lee
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben is the Head of Data and AI at Bidwells, leading real estate professional services firm. Ben talks us through his career journey to date and how ta...
S2 | E24 - The Python People Podcast - Glenn Kramer
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn is CTO of xCures and a highly experienced and respected Data and Technology leader. In this episode, Glenn shares his incredible career story. A...
S2 | E23 - The Python People Podcast - Elena Boiarskaia
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elena is Head of Applied Machine Learning at Snorkel AI. In this episode, she shares her inspirational journey throughout her career and how she arriv...
S2 | E22 The Python People Podcast - Miles Gander
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Miles is the CTO of Birch BioSciences, an innovative technology start-up founded in 2021 doing some incredible work around using engineered enzymes to...
S2 | EP21 - The Python People Podcast - Tadej Magajna
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tadej is a Analytics, Data Science & AI Leader and respected Author. In this episode, we discuss his journey throughout tech and into leadership, ...
S2 | E20 - The Python People Podcast - Manasvita Joshi
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manasvita is an Astronomer, Data Scientist and Associate Director for Data Science & Research Facilitation, FAS Research Computing at Harvard Univ...
S2 | E19 - The Python People Podcast - Luke Tonin
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke is Head of AI & Machine Learning at Funding Circle which is a lending Fintech, helping streamline the process for SME companies to access the...
S2 | EP18 - The Python People Podcast - Dilraj Sura
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dilraj is Head of Data and Analytics for Brompton, a highly renowned british Bike manufacturer. Prior to Brompton, Dilraj has had an illustrious caree...
S2 | EP17 The Python People Podcast - Cornelia Schaurecker
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as I am joined by the fantastic Cornelia Schaurecker, a leading data and AI authority with extensive experience in helping major int...
S2 | EP16 - The Python People Podcast - Giancarlo Cobino
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Giancarlo is a highly experience Engineering and AI Leader. This week, we discuss many interesting topics such as drift theory in machine learning mod...
S2 | EP15 - The Python People Podcast - Peter Voss
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Voss is one of the most eminent thought leaders in the world of CognitiveAI today. His long and rich background in this field has made him a rev...
S2 | EP14 - The Python People Podcast - Callum Staff
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Callum is the Head of Data Products for M&S food. In this episode, Callum talks us through his interesting route into Data Leadership and what it ...
S2 | EP13 - The Python People Podcast - Gerardo Lemus
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Gerardo Lemus, Head of Data Science for LanternAI. Lantern is a pioneering platform that enables GPs to unlock the power ...
S2 | EP12 - The Python People Podcast - Mike Holmes
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Holmes is a highly respected data and analytics leader, specialising in predictive modelling and credit risk management. Mike has taken Senior Da...
S2 | EP11 - The Python People Podcast - Kraig Appleton
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kraig is a highly respected Data and Technology leader, currently Chief Data Scientist at InsurTech company, Concirrus. In this episode we discuss Kra...
S2 | EP10 - The Python People Podcast - Matt Hobby
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is a highly revered tech leader, having taken senior data positions in companies such as Elsevier. He then went on to establish his own tech star...
S2 | EP9 - The Python People Podcast - Dmitri Sityaev
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dmitri is the Director of AI at Connex One, in this episode we discuss his approach to Data Leadership.
S2 | EP8 - The Python People Podcast - Matthew Lee
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by Matthew Lee, Principal Data Scientist at Sonrai Analytics:In this episode, we discuss:✅ How Data Science can be ap...
S2 | EP7 - The Python People Podcast - Abed Ajraou
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by Abed Ajraou Executive Partner Data and Analytics at GartnerIn this episode, we discuss:✅ Approaches to building and...
S2 | EP6 - The Python People Podcast - Dr Akinola Akinyemi
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by Head of Data Science for IG Group, Dr Akinola Akinyemi.In this episode, we discuss:✅ How to ensure a Data Science f...
S2 | EP5 - The Python People Podcast - Paulo Coelho Mendes Bueno Barbosa
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by Data leader and Entrepreneur, Paulo Coelho Mendes Bueno Barbosa.In this episode, we discuss:✅ Exciting trends in Data S...
S2 | EP4 - The Python People Podcast - Enrique Munoz De Cote - Academia and Commercial Business
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🚀🚀 The Python People Podcast 🚀🚀 In this episode, we discuss:✅ The relationship between Academia and the commercial world / entrepreneur...
S2 | EP3 - The Python People Podcast - Ben Lakey - The HealthTech Landscape
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🚀🚀 The Python People Podcast 🚀🚀 We discuss:✅ The Syndi Health story✅ Mental Health in today's culture✅ The greatest lessons learned ...
S2 | EP2 - The Python People Podcast - Dan McNeil - Leadership
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
🚀🚀 The Python People Podcast 🚀🚀We discuss:✅ Valuable traits of a leader✅ How to deal with failure✅ The greatest lessons learned in m...
S2 | EP 1 - The Python People Podcast - Alexey Morgunov - Data Science in BioTech
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
🚀🚀 The Python People Podcast is back! - Season 2 officially has kicked off! 🚀🚀Happy Friday! In this week’s episode we were joined b...
EP 28 | The Python People Podcast - Rolf Britten - Data Science in Actuarial & Pricing
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Python People Podcast - Rolf Britten - Data Science in Actuarial & PricingIn this week’s episode we were joined by Rolf Britten, Pricing Lea...
EP 27 | The Python People Podcast - Kamil Tylinski - Data Science in Legaltech
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
🚀🚀 The Python People Podcast 🚀🚀This week we were joined by Kamil Tylinski, Data Science Manager for leading legaltech firm, Mishcon De Rey...
EP 26 | The Python People Podcast - Philipp Deutsch - Why and why not use Data Science?
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by Philipp Deutsch, Head of Data Science for Capricorn Capital Partners UK. In his role Philipp advises on Data Science ...
EP 25 | The Python People Podcast - James Yorston - Creating Company Culture
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by James Yorston, Head of Engineering. James is a technology leader with a very impressive track record of establishing ...
EP 24 | The Python People Podcast - Bhairav Patel - Building International Technology Functions
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by Bhairav Patel, CTO of Atom Ventures. It was great fun talking to Bhairav and hearing more about his story. Bhairav is...
EP 23 | The Python People Podcast - Stylianos Taxidis - Business Value From Data Science
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Python People Podcast - This week we were joined by Stylianos Taxidis, Head of Data Science and Products at CDP. It was great fun talking to Styli...
EP 22 | The Python People Podcast - Liana Vinersan - Coding a Story (Teaching Children to Code)
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
➡️➡️➡️ The Python People Podcast with Liana Vinersan, founder of Coding a Story.This week, I speak with the deeply inspiring Liana ab...
EP | 21 The Python People Podcast - Carlos Olivet - Bias in the World of Data
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Python People Podcast with Carlos Olivet, Data Science Manager at VISA.This week, I speak with the incredibly interesting Carlos about his jo...
EP 20 | The Python People Podcast - Natalia Lyarskaya - Creating a Data Function in a Start-Up
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
➡️➡️➡️ The Python People Podcast with Natalia Lyarskaya, Chief Data Officer at ZestMoney.This week, I speak with the wonderful Natali...
EP 19 | The Python People Podcast - David Hachuel - Evaluating The World of HealthTech
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
➡️➡️➡️ The Python People Podcast with David Hachuel, HealthTech Entrepreneur.This week, I had a fascinating chat with David about th...
EP 18 | The Python People Podcast - William Hayes - Pivoting in a Pandemic
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
➡️➡️➡️ NEW EPISODE - The Python People Podcast with William Hayes, Head of Engineering for Iwoca.This week, I had the pleasure o...
EP 17 | The Python People Podcast - Tamer Qtaish - Creating a Successful Start-Up
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
➡️➡️➡️ NEW EPISODE - The Python People Podcast with Tamer Qtaish, Chief Technology Officer for LuckyTrip. This week, I had the pleasure o...
EP 16 | The Python People Podcast - Maddie Armitage - Living in a Cookieless World
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
➡️➡️➡️NEW EPISODE - The Python People Podcast with Maddie Armitage, Chief Data & Digital Product Officer for Dentsu International. Thi...
EP 15 | The Python People Podcast - Dr Guy Maskall, PhD - Why Data Science?
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Python People Podcast with Guy Maskall, Ph.D. - Head of Data Science for Rezatec. This week's episode was quite. frankly a couple of great 'Guys'...
EP 14 | The Python People Podcast - Rav Roberts - The UK vs USA Tech Scene
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Python People Podcast with Rav Roberts Exec MBA, CEO of PharmaSentinel.com, a HeathTech focused AI company. It was a real pleasure to talk with R...
EP 13 | The Python People - Tiago Pereira - How to get into Data Science from another career path
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Python People - Tiago Pereira - How to get into Data Science from another career path by TrueNorth
EP 12 | The Python People Podcast - Manish Patel (HealthTech CEO) - Multi-modal Machine Learning in AI
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak to Manish Patel, CEO of Jiva.AI, an innovative Healthtech AI company. We discuss multi-model machine learning models and what role ...
EP 11 | The Python People Podcast - Mariana Lisboa - Machine Learning Operations Manager
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mariana and I discuss what it is like to come into the world data science from the non STEM /technical background. What are the potent...
EP 10 | The Python People Podcast - Ben Cockrell - Head of Strategy & Data at Ekino
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Ben kindly shares with us his perspective on the role data plays within marketing these days; specifically how data transformation ...
EP 09 | The Python People Podcast - Firas Khnaisser - The Value of Data
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Python People Podcast - Firas Khnaisser - The Value of Data by TrueNorth
EP 08 | The Python People Podcast - Tony Fish - Mental Health
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Python People Podcast - Tony Fish - Mental Health by TrueNorth
EP 07 | The Python People Podcast - Matleen Makko-Boronad - The Value of Diversity
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are very lucky to be joined by Matleen Makko-Boronad, Data Science Manager at Deliveroo. Matleen shares with us her perspective on...
EP 06 | The Python People Podcast - Paul Davison (DataIQ100) - Data For Good
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Paul Davison, Head of Data for Royal Mail very kindly talks to us about 'Data For Good'. What it means from the perspective of both bu...
EP 05 | The Python People Podcast - Jo Taylor - Women In Technology
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Python People Podcast - Jo Taylor - Women In Technology by TrueNorth
EP 04 | The Python People Podcast- Christina Finlay - DataIQ 100 - Creating A 'Data Culture'
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christina Finlay (Director Data and Insight of the National Trust)discusses what it takes to create a 'Data Culture' within a busines...
EP 03 | The Python People Podcast - Isabelle Borfiga - Innovation and Data Manager
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the much changing landscape due to the Covid-19 pandemic, what this has meant for technology and the world in general. And ...
EP 02 | The Python People Podcast - Fionnuala O'Conor - AI Entrepreneur
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Python People Podcast - Fionnuala O'Conor - AI Entrepreneur by TrueNorth
EP 01 | Rija Javed - Silicon Valley CTO
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Silicon Valley CTO shares top 3 secrets for building high-performance engineering teams Growing elite engineering teams is a tough challenge in today...