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Professor Mat Hughes

Professor Mat Hughes

By: Professor Mat Hughes
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 Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Listed as one of the Top 25 UK Innovation Podcasts by Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_innovation_podcasts/All rights reserved Economics
Episodes
  • 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
  • The Habits you Need to Think Like a Futurist

    The Habits you Need to Think Like a Futurist
    Jan 13 2026
    Futurist Bob Chernow joins the Professor Mat Hughes to explore what it truly takes to think beyond the immediate and anticipate the forces shaping tomorrow. Drawing on decades of trend forecasting and insights from his new book Reflections of a Futurist, Bob breaks down the habits that strengthen long‑term thinking, why shifting our time horizon is so challenging, and how to spot meaningful “weak signals” amid today’s information overload. A sharp, thoughtful conversation for anyone who wants to navigate the future with more clarity, curiosity, and confidence
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    23 mins
  • From Student Entrepreneur to Tech Pioneer: Growing a New Business with Dami Hastrup

    From Student Entrepreneur to Tech Pioneer: Growing a New Business with Dami Hastrup
    Sep 18 2025
    Professor Mat Hughes speaks with Dami Hastrup, founder of MOONHUB, in a compelling conversation about turning a student idea into a tech success story. From launching a VR training start-up straight out of university to being featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 and securing major funding from Google, Dami shares the highs, challenges, and lessons of building a high-growth business. Listeners will gain insights into scaling a start-up, navigating the tech landscape, and the future of immersive learning. A must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators.
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    24 mins
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