TECH TALKS with Lou

Shain Khoja is a global change maker, serial entrepreneur, and Founder of Thriving.ai. We are all going to age, and the statistics show that there will be 2.1 billion people over the age of 60 by 2050. Shain has created an app that takes the guesswork, disruptions, and guilt out of caring for your aging loved ones. She shares amusing stories of Afghanistan, interpretation of brand imagery, and understanding priorities of life in different cultures. We discuss the challenges of ageism, being female founders in the tech sector and getting investment. Topics:Being a tech founderBeing a CarerFocus on health and wellnessFinancial InclusionPerson Centred ThinkingWhat is actually required?Customer feedbackBuilding prototypesThriving.aiCircle of careEase of communicationPrioritising relationshipsHuman connection and trustHealth and Social CareDriven by missionInvestment in tech sector  TOP TIPS:Have a thick skinFind one or two mentorsTake time to cultivate the right investors Shain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shainoor-khoja-a81a203Email Shain: shain@thriving.ai Thriving.ai: https://www.thriving.ai/ Lou: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisetemlett/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/ Register for LOUTECH HEALTHSCAN: https://loutech.co.uk/healthscan/ MUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | ALBUM: The Ghost at the End of the World | TRACK: The Rushhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-rush/1098113666?i=1098113677 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Becky Walsh is a comedian and author and was a thought-leader for spirituality, back in the day as a Radio Presenter on LBC. Strap in for a rollercoaster of an episode, as we converse about brand, psychology and neuroscience with a huge smattering of unintentional comedy. We also talk about Becky trying to get an intellectual-date with Simon Sinek and some important tips for life and business. Topics:SEE Monster - Unboxed FestivalBranding and EventsAccessibilityCommunity EngagementListen out for the name-drops!Comedy Show about BurnoutStage managementHuman PsychologyCultural ConnectionsSimon Sinek is single?!IntuitionNeuroscienceNeurodiversityGut Health and Mental Health'Psychic' Future PredictionsThought-leaderSpirituality into mainstream mediaChallenging people'If you're busy, talk faster' TOP TIPS:Be playful - take yourself less seriouslyBe present with what isBe of service and share with joy  Becky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckywalsh/https://www.instagram.com/standupintuitive/https://beckywalsh.com/ SEE Monster: https://seemonster.co.uk/NEWSUBSTANCE: https://newsubstance.co.uk/ Lou: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisetemlett/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/ LOUTECH Connect: https://loutech.co.uk/connect/ MUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | ALBUM: The Ghost at the End of the World | TRACK: The Rushhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-rush/1098113666?i=1098113677 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Joyce Durst is CEO and Founder of wearegap.com. Joyce is a natural visionary, has nearly 4 decades in tech and is a values-led female leader in the industry. We talk about creating a values-first tech business and technology for good, focusing on customer connection, excellent service and understanding purpose. Topics:Computer EngineeringTechnology working as designReliability in MathsRecognising we are responsible for doing the right thingBeing okay with not doing thingsValues First - GREATNESS, AGILE, PEOPLEBringing your best selfCustomer ConnectionMaya Angelo on Legacy“Your legacy is every life you’ve touched, every person whose life was either moved or not. It’s every person you’ve harmed or helped. That’s your legacy.”Caregiver - of others and selfProgressive technology - AI, Crypto, Blockchain, VR, ARTechnology for goodCrowd Sourcing - Leadership and Peer LearningCustomer Excellence - understanding the WHYCommunity TOP TIPS:Create Purpose and Values Led BuisnessThink BiggerEnsure you implement Scenario Planning  Joyce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycedurst/We Are GAP: https://www.growthaccelerationpartners.com/ Lou: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisetemlett/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/ LOUTECH Connect: https://loutech.co.uk/connect/ MUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | ALBUM: The Ghost at the End of the World | TRACK: The Rushhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-rush/1098113666?i=1098113677 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Gemma Casey is NatWest Ecosystem Manager for Wales and host of Inspiring Women Wales Podcast. We talk about Gemma's background in Journalism and storytelling in respect to starting your own business, and the benefits of being supported by the likes of an entrepreneur accelerator programme. Topics:JournalismHelping Communities tell their storyBuilding relationships with trustIntroduction of Camera Phones - pilotCutting out and sticking copy for newspaper proofsCore values of businessBusiness JournalismCommunication | Collaboration | ConnectionBusiness community support and experienceHow to articulate your business clearly60 second pitchStorytelling as a marketing toolBuilding target audience and where they existCitizen JournalismMicro broadcasting / Hyperlocal MediaCore values and critical thinkingPodcastingThe Rose Review - launched by Alison Rose, NatWest's CEOApply for NatWest Accelerator Programme Gemma Casey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-ann-collins/Gemma.casey@natwest.com Inspiring Women Wales Podcast: https://www.southwales.ac.uk/business-services/usw-exchange-events-membership/developing-entrepreneurial-women/inspiring-women-wales/ NATWEST Business Accelerator: https://www.natwest.com/business/business-services/entrepreneur-accelerator.html Lou: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisetemlett/ LOUTECH - find out more: https://www.loutech.co.uk/ MUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | ALBUM: The Ghost at the End of the World | TRACK: The Rushhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-rush/1098113666?i=1098113677 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Saasha Celestial-One is the Co-Founder of Olio - the Number 1 Free Sharing App.Saasha is part of the solution to fighting the climate crisis, and with technology is actively campaigning to educate and inspire individuals and families around the world to reduce food waste and landfill. We talk about female entrepreneurship, community, remote working, and gamification. All very much being a big part of the success behind Olio for employees and the 6 million users worldwide.Topics:Best friends and new MomsSearching for a business problemSharing unwanted itemsCo-Founding a tech businessFemale Founded TeamThe Founders Dilemma - bookFemale founders get less than 1% of available venture capitalFull-time Female EntrepreneursOlio, from day one has offered fully remote workingGamification - rewards for in-app achievementsBehaviour ChangeEarly Adopters and Customer SegmentationNormalising behaviour changeFeel-good sharing factorTechnology bringing communities back togetherFocus on business food waste75,000 Food Waste Heroes in the UKFood waste counts for 10% of global carbon emissionsNumber 1 most impactful thing we can do to address the climate crisis is reduce food waste - Project DrawdownExtending the functionality of the Olio app If your business canteen has surplus food waste at the end of the day, get in touch with Olio. Saasha Celestial-One: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saasha-celestial-one-929390/ OLIO: https://olioex.com/https://www.instagram.com/olio.app/ Recommended book -The Founders Dilemma: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Founders-Dilemmas-Anticipating-Foundation-Entrepreneurship/dp/0691158304 Project Drawdown: https://drawdown.org/ Lou: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisetemlett/ LOUTECH - find out more: https://www.loutech.co.uk/ MUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | ALBUM: The Ghost at the End of the World | TRACK: The Rushhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-rush/1098113666?i=1098113677 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Rob Russell-Haworth-Dunne, also known as 'The DermaGuru' is on a mission to promote skincare for all genders, and all skin types. His skincare knowledge is incredibly advanced and is an industry mentor and educator. We talk about technology in skincare products and devices, as well as technology to support his growing skincare clinic that serves clients worldwide. Topics:Early skincareSkincare routineIngredients and researchSkin Scanner DeviceDermis and Epidermis Detecting sun damageUnderstanding the skinExpression in the faceDigital skincare shoppingBusiness apps for skincare clinicsR&D in skincareMental Health and skincareAll skincare for all skin typesSkincare for all gendersSPF sun protection - the biggest skin tech growthVirtual skincare consultations Rob Russell-Haworth-Dunne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-haworth-dunne/https://www.instagram.com/rob_dermaguru/ DermaGuru: https://www.dermaguru.co.uk/DermaGuru on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LU4uKLGDOLN9lyCy8_r5g Lou: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisetemlett/ LOUTECH - find out more: https://www.loutech.co.uk/ MUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | ALBUM: The Ghost at the End of the World | TRACK: The Rushhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-rush/1098113666?i=1098113677 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Jonny Stevens has been working in tech and hospitality for nearly a decade and has developed the worlds first Alcohol Free (AF) Drinks Discovery App. We talk about life in hospitality, using tech to greater inform customers, alcohol free drinking choices available and development of the Better Without App. Topics:Working in HospitalityEvents & Project ManagementTechnology and Problem SolvingHospitality Back Office SystemsAllergen information on menusNetworking eventsHospitality during CovidAnxiety and alcoholAlcohol free(AF) beer on draught in over 200 pubs in the UKNormalising AF social drinking Tom Kerridge - Hand & Flowers in Marlow AF cocktailsAdditional benefit of AF drinkingNext Generation of AF drinksBetter Without App developmentGood quality data and customer super usersPivoting the business and learningDevelopment, Investment and AcquisitionPublicity and PromotionLearning to grow a business Jonny Stevens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-stevens-25301382/https://www.instagram.com/betterwithoutapp/ Better Without App: https://betterwithout.app/DOWNLOAD Better Without App on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/better-without/id1540085220DOWNLOAD Better Without App on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.betterwithout.betterwithoutapp Lou: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisetemlett/ LOUTECH - find out more: https://www.loutech.co.uk/ MUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | ALBUM: The Ghost at the End of the World | TRACK: The Rushhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-rush/1098113666?i=1098113677 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Ceejay, aka JUICE has 14 years on wheels, and has always been a mover and a groover, and his mission is get as many skating as possible, even the likes of me!We talk about skating growing up, dreams of being talent spotted for the live stage and the important reality of having a positive mindset. Unbelievably, there was a time in Ceejay's life where he could not walk and he's now a superstar skate hero. Topics:SkatingBecoming a Dance Champion and Talent SpottedContemporary and Street DanceChallenge to find a 'proper job'First pair of Skates - Bauer TurboCustomising skatesSkating with no stoppersSocial media and teachingEasy to learn - follow alongAvoiding overexplainingSet patterns of learningPain and Positive MindsetChoosing the right skate boot for youLearn the 'Crazy Legs'Choose the right wheels for your skateChoose the right bearings for your wheelsOvercoming fear of skatingKeeping it real  JUICE: https://www.instagram.com/juice.truestory/BUMP ROLLER DISCO: https://www.instagram.com/bumprollerdisco/https://www.instagram.com/bump.movement/ZAIRA: https://www.instagram.com/zairatary_roller/ Riedell Roller: https://www.instagram.com/riedellroller/Find your ideal skates: https://www.roller.riedellskates.com/sizing-helphttps://www.roller.riedellskates.eu/ Lou: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisetemlett/ LOUTECH - find out more: https://www.loutech.co.uk/ MUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | ALBUM: The Ghost at the End of the World | TRACK: The Rushhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-rush/1098113666?i=1098113677 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Matt Young has spent more than 20 years in broadcasting and is the Founder of The Journaling Guy. We talk about Matt's early career in car and mobile phone sales, as well as an extensive career in radio. This has fundamentally put Matt in a superb position to be the Founder of The Journaling Guy, helping men of all ages start journaling and communicating more. Topics:Working on 'The Business'Car Sales & RadioMobile Phone Sales - commissionFounding The Journaling GuyHelping men to communicateBreaking down barriers to communicationDownload of thoughts onto paperGoing through difficult times in lifeConnectivity technologyMen's Mental HealthReminder to write and journalDigital journalingReach out and speak to partners, friends and familyCommunicate moreJournaling is a safe spaceWriting during the highs and lows of life  https://www.thejournalingguy.com/ Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-young-the-journaling-guy/https://www.instagram.com/thejournalingguy/ Lou: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisetemlett/ LOUTECH - find out more: https://www.loutech.co.uk/ MUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | ALBUM: The Ghost at the End of the World | TRACK: The Rushhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-rush/1098113666?i=1098113677This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.