In this episode MMC Partner, Mina Samaan, sits down with Victor Riparbelli, founder of Synthesia - an MMC portfolio company that uses artificial intelligence to create high-end videos for many applications including personalised advertising, corporate communications and e-learning across more than 60 languages. Mina and Victor discuss the company’s recent $50m Series B, what it’s like to work with Snoop Dogg, David Beckham and Lionel Messi, Synthesia’s company culture and how they have retained all but one of their staff since inception.

S03E09. The Future of Synthetic Media

In this episode, MMC Managing Partner, Bruce Macfarlane, sits down with Sally Matthews, Chief Product Officer of Gousto, the AI-powered recipe box delivery business. Bruce and Sally discuss what it's like to be a unicorn, the use of AI in the Gousto proposition, and why the business's values have played a huge part in its success.

S03E08. Dinner Powered by AI

In this episode, MMC Principal Alexia Arts talks to Adam Carrigan and Jorge Torres founders of MindsDB. An MMC portfolio company that helps organisations use machine learning and artificial intelligence to obtain predictive insights that can allow them to make better business decisions. They discuss  why they're on a mission to democratise machine learning, the role that AI plays in their business and what differentiates them from the competition.

S03E07. Machine Learning in the Database

In this episode, MMC Principal Mina Samaan talks to Erik Lien CEO of RPA Supervisor. An MMC portfolio company that is a Automation Management Platform, keeping bots operating as they encounter common issues. They discuss what led them to launch RPA Supervisor, why it is important to bring in an NED and their most recent round of fundraising.

S03E06. Supercharging your Digital Workforce

In this episode, MMC Manager Dele Akinyemi talks to Ian Braithwaite and Napala Pratini co-founders of Habitual. An MMC portfolio company that is a digital-first diabetes prevention and reversal programme that delivers lifelong weight loss and behaviour change. They discuss why they're on a mission to change diabetes type 2 as we know it, the role technology plays in their business and what differentiates them from the competition.

S03E05. Role of Tech in Reversing Type 2 Diabetes

In this episode, MMC Managing Partner, Bruce Macfarlane, talks to Richard Wilson, CEO of Interactive Investor, an MMC portfolio company that is the UK's second largest direct to consumer investment platform. They discuss the transition from non-executive to the CEO role, the benefits and challenges of acquiring your competitors, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the growth of the businesses.

S03E04. Powering your Financial Wellbeing

In this episode, MMC Investment Manager, Dele Akinyemi, talks to Nigel Phan, Founder of Whirli.  An MMC portfolio company that is the world’s first fully flexible sharing economy platform for children’s toys. They discuss how Nigel came to founding Whirli, despite not yet having children, what it is like to be a sole founder and what people can do to transition to a circular economy.

S03E03. Transforming Playtime

In this episode, MMC Partner Simon Menashy talks to Matt O'Riordan, the CEO and co-founder of Ably. Ably is an MMC portfolio company that provides the underlying software and infrastructure required to power digital real-time experiences. They discuss everything-from their journey since inception to their recent $70m fundraise.

S03E02. The Realtime Revolution

In this episode, MMC Partner, Ollie Richards, talks to Sammy Rubin and Sam Fromson, co-founders of YuLife. An MMC portfolio company, that helps simplify life insurance while encouraging employee wellness. They discuss what led them to launch YuLife, their most recent round of fundraising which brought in $70m and how they created such a unique company culture.

S03E01. Changing Insurance As We Know It

MMC adviser and Head of Business Development at Current Health, Tom Moon, goes 'Beyond the Hype' with Chris McCann, CEO and Co-Founder at Current Health. Current Health is an MMC portfolio company, using the power of artificial intelligence to provide remote patient monitoring. They discuss how Chris came to launch Current Health, the challenges the healthcare industry will face if they don't make make it more efficient and the role of AI in the shift to at home patient care from hospital only care.

S02E09. Predicting disease with AI

The team at MMC go 'Beyond the Hype' with the world’s leading AI technologists, entrepreneurs and corporate executives that are transforming today's industries.This podcast is produced by MMC Ventures, the research-led venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies.Visit mmc.vc for more details or find us on Twitter @MMC_Ventures.

The team at MMC go 'Beyond the Hype' with the world’s leading AI technologists, entrepreneurs and corporate executives that are transforming today's industries.<br><br>This podcast is produced by MMC Ventures, the research-led venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies.<br><br>Visit <a href="http://mmc.vc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mmc.vc</a> for more details or find us on Twitter @MMC_Ventures.

Beyond The Hype

How does AI work? When does AI break down? Will artificial neural networks start to resemble biological neural networks (animals’ brains)? We go ‘Beyond The Hype’ with Dr. Janet Bastiman, who provides an accessible introduction to the workings, limits and future of AI technology. Tune in for everything you wanted to know about AI technology but were afraid to ask. Dr. Bastiman also shares her secrets for building successful AI products, recruiting AI teams and managing AI developers.

S01E04. Understanding AI Technology

How can today’s leading companies survive, and thrive, in the age of AI? We go ‘Beyond The Hype’ with Barclays, a bank serving half the UK population. Get twice the insight as we speak with Barclays’ Steven Roberts (Strategic Transformation Director) and Rob Otter (Head of Machine Learning). How can executives better understand AI? How can companies develop an AI strategy and attract talent? Should capability be built or bought? And how will AI impact banking in the decade ahead?

S01E03. Adopting AI

What is quantum computing? How will it impact AI? When? In our series finale we go ‘Beyond The Hype’ with Ilyas Khan KSG, CEO and Co-Founder of Cambridge Quantum Computing. Enjoy a fascinating, accessible introduction to the emerging frontier of quantum computing and quantum-enabled AI. Quantum computing is progressing faster than people realise and will reshape AI, technology and our conception of the possible. Tune in to learn about tomorrow's 'quantum leap' today.

S01E06. Quantum Leap

Why does AI differ from previous technology revolutions? Has adoption of AI moved beyond the ‘innovators’ to become mainstream? What’s different about IBM’s Watson AI platform and how will it evolve? Join us as we go ‘Beyond The Hype’ with Rob High, Chief Technology Officer of IBM Watson, as he discusses the paradigm shift to AI, IBM’s vision for AI and how AI technology will surprise us in the decade ahead.

S01E05. Reasoning & Revolution

How can AI put accessible, affordable healthcare into the hands of every person on Earth? We go ‘Beyond The Hype’ with Dr. Ali Parsa, Founder and CEO of Babylon Health. As Babylon develops cutting-edge AI for medical diagnosis, Ali describes the opportunities, challenges and implications of reinventing a $10 trillion industry using AI. With Babylon valued at over $200m, Ali also provides an entrepreneur’s perspective on how to build a world-class AI company. How can organisations recruit top AI talent? How can startups sell to the NHS? What personal characteristics are key for entrepreneurial success?

S01E02. Healing Healthcare

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