Cambridge Tech Podcast

This week we speak with Alexandra French, CEO of Xampla, a company leading the way in sustainable materials. Xampla is developing natural, plant-based alternatives to single-use plastics, and their technology could have a huge global impact #CamTechPod

This week we welcome Amelia Miller, co-founder and CEO of ivee, a groundbreaking platform dedicated to helping women re-enter the workforce after career breaks. Tune in on your chosen podcast platform to subscribe and listen #CamTechPod

This week on #CamTechPod, we sit down with Sabesan Sithamparanathan OBE FREng FIET, founder and president of PervasID, to talk about how a passion for innovation, and a background shaped by a journey from Sri Lanka to Cambridge, led to pioneering advances in RFID technology

Have you ever thought about the massive impact of insect infestations on our world? 🐜🌍 Robert Fryers, CEO of Spotta, shared some incredible insights on how their innovative early warning systems are revolutionising pest control #CamTechPod

Six months into the role, Jim Glasheen joins us to talk about his early moves as incoming CEO, like opening a London office to better plug Cambridge into global capital and talent flows. Tune in on your chosen podcast platform #CamTechPod

This week James sits down with David Cleevely to explore the concept of serendipity and its role in innovation. David’s insights are not only thought-provoking but also practical for anyone looking to foster creativity and collaboration in their ventures. #CamTechPod

This week’s episode features a fascinating interview with Nazmus T. and Raoul Peltier, co-founders of AnthroTek, a startup that is pushing the boundaries of material science in medical and robotics applications. Tune in on your chosen podcast platform #CamTechPod

We sit down with Anne Bailey from Form the Future to talk about how we can connect young people with opportunities in the tech industry. Then, we shift focus to HackEd, a hackathon with a twist, as we are joined by James Adams and Tim Smith from Tech Educators #CamTechPod

We sat down with Teja Potocnik, founder of @nanomation_tech to talk about her journey from Slovenia to Cambridge, and the potential of nanomaterials in transforming chip production Tune in on your chosen podcast platform to subscribe and listen #CamTechPod

We’re joined by Sarah Turner, founder of Angel Academe, a network launched in 2014 to get more women involved in angel investing & support female-led tech startups. Sarah also talks about the launch of the UK’s first EIS fund focused specifically on female founders #CamTechPod

This week features an engaging conversation with Dr. Andy Williams, Chair of the Oxford Cambridge Supercluster Board. He explains the mission of the Board, which aims to unite businesses, universities, and investors to create a thriving ecosystem #CamTechPod

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Ellis, Scale-Up Director at Innovate UK Business Growth, to unpack what it really takes to scale a tech business. Whether you're a founder or investor, this episode is packed with practical advice #CamTechPod

From a single day to an entire week, Cambridge Wide Open Week (CWOW) is back and bigger than ever! With just six weeks to go until CWOW, we caught up with creator, Prashant Shah. Tune in on your chosen podcast platform to subscribe and listen. #CamTechPod #CWOW2025

This week Faye and James sit down with Martin Rigby, co-founder of ET Capital, for a must-listen conversation that challenges the traditional venture capital playbook. Tune in on your chosen podcast platform to subscribe and listen. #CamTechPod

In this week’s episode we’re diving deep into AI optimisation with Ushnish Sengupta and Federica Freddi, the co-founders of Sqwish, a startup on a mission to make AI smarter and more efficient. Tune in on your chosen podcast platform to subscribe and listen #CamTechPod

In this week’s #CamTechPod Faye and James welcome Natalie Gray, head of marketing and partnerships at @codurance, and Ilker Akansel, a community strategy consultant. They delve into the importance of grassroots tech communities and how they contribute to a vibrant tech ecosystem

In this week’s episode we hear from Russell Haggar, CEO and co-founder of VyperCore. Russell shares his fascinating journey in the "hard tech" space, revealing the challenges and triumphs of creating breakthrough technology in a highly competitive market. #CamTechPod

Last week, we attended the launch of Cambridge Tech Week. This week, we’re sharing key highlights from the panel discussions, covering AI innovation, policy challenges, and collaboration. Tune in on your chosen podcast platform to subscribe and listen #CamTechPod

Special guest Michaela Eschbach, Deputy Chair of the Cambridge Tech Week Steering Committee, joins us to give the inside scoop on Cambridge Tech Week 2025 which runs 15 – 19th September. Tune in on your chosen podcast platform to subscribe and listen. #CamTechPod #CamTechWeek

Last week marked the 7th annual #21toWatch awards, a key event in the Cambridge startup scene that recognises rising talent across People, Companies, and Things. This year's list is dominated by groundbreaking innovations in neuroscience and medtech #CamTechPod