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Professor Mat Hughes Podcast

Professor Mat Hughes Podcast

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 Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Listed as one of the Top 25 UK Innovation Podcasts by Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_innovation_podcasts/All rights reserved Economics
Episodes
  • How Venture Capitalists Really Evaluate Founders: Story, Momentum, and Not Wasting Rejection

    How Venture Capitalists Really Evaluate Founders: Story, Momentum, and Not Wasting Rejection
    Apr 16 2026
    Professor Mat Hughes speaks with venture capitalist, seasoned investor, and author of "Founder Unfriendly", Charlie O'Donnell, about the often-misunderstood relationship between founders and venture capitalists. Drawing on two decades in New York’s start-up ecosystem, Charlie breaks down why fundraising is less about being judged and more about telling a memorable, momentum-filled story. From “show beats tell” to turning rejection into real insight, this conversation demystifies what investors actually listen for — and how founders can approach venture with clarity, confidence, and promise.
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    42 mins
  • Innovation, Convergence, and Responsible Growth: Michael A. M. Davies on Technology’s New Reality

    Innovation, Convergence, and Responsible Growth: Michael A. M. Davies on Technology’s New Reality
    Mar 2 2026
    Professor Mat Hughes interviews strategy and innovation expert Michael A.M. Davies, Chairman and Founder of Endeavour Partners and a Senior Lecturer at both MIT and London Business School, on how leaders can stay ahead in a world shaped by technological change. Michael breaks down why strategic acuity and audacity now separate the winners from the rest, drawing on examples like Schneider Electric’s early adoption of machine learning and Apple’s synthesis of existing technologies to create innovative products. This episode also tackles the ethical side of innovation, exploring how to lead responsibly when technology moves faster than regulation. Michael Davies reveals how modern leadership requires a balance of analytical logic and authentic values to attract talent and ensure long-term relevance.
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    31 mins
  • Generational Branding and the Reputation of Family Businesses

    Generational Branding and the Reputation of Family Businesses
    Jan 30 2026
    Explore how family businesses can turn legacy into a strategic advantage. In this episode, Professor Mat Hughes speaks with brand strategist Meghan Lynch, CEO of Six-Point Strategy and a trusted advisor to multigenerational family enterprises, to break down the power of generational branding. She explains why reputation is one of a family business’s most valuable assets, how brand identity evolves through succession and generational transitions, and the key elements that make a generational brand strong, resilient, and future-ready. If you’re part of a family business or support one, this conversation offers practical insights on protecting heritage and legacy while building a brand that lasts.
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    28 mins
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