Send us a text In this episode, Lindsay Jessup, CEO of Geeks, speaks with CTO Matt Mehrjardi about the Geeks AI Adoption Framework, which delivers sustainable and strategic AI adoption. From understanding your data readiness to aligning AI with your North Star goals, Matt shares insights on how to avoid AI adoption missteps and turn innovation into…

Send us a text When should you take action with AI, and when should you hold back? In Episode 57 of The Innovation Room, “Preparing for AI in Action Part 1: When to Take Action with AI and When to Hold Fire,” Matt Mehrjardi, CTO of Geeks, joins Lindsay Jessup, CEO of Geeks, to explore one of the most critical challenges businesses face today: decid…

Send us a text Ever wondered how AI is shaping the future of healthcare? It's more than you might think. In Episode 56 of The Innovation Room, titled 'The Future of General Practice: How AI is Shaping Health Outcomes and the Journey to 100+,' Dr. Seun Bakare, Clinical Lead GP for Urgent Care joins Lindsay Jessup, CEO of Geeks to discuss the groundb…

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 55 of The Innovation Room, where we explore the cutting-edge advancements in healthcare with Tia Cheang, Chief Data & Analytics Officer. In this episode, Tia shares her insights on how AI is revolutionising patient engagement and transforming healthcare delivery. In This Episode: • Tia's unique journey from NHS to …

Send us a text When thinking about adopting new software technologies or AI, the construction sector might not be top of mind. In episode 54 of #TheInnovationRoom, Exploring AI & Tech in Construction, we'll delve into this sector. Join host Lindsay Jessup, CEO of Geeks, and Rob Candler, CEO of Fixatex, for a conversation about the challenges and op…

Send us a text As we steer through the digital era, the integration of AI can be a thrilling yet daunting challenge. Navigate this journey with clarity in Episode 53 of The Innovation Room: "Human Anxiety Triggered by AI". Join host Somayeh Aghnia and psychotherapist Philip Karahassan for a deep dive into the emotional currents of AI adoption. Unde…

Send us a text Is your business story getting lost in the noise? Master the art of storytelling in the age of AI with the latest episode of our podcast "The Story of You and AI: Mastering Storytelling in Business" Join Somayeh Aghnia as she dives deep with branding & storytelling guru, Lazar Dzamic on why compelling narratives are essential for bus…

Send us a text The legal sector is going to face a massive disruption with AI. But is it an existential threat... or an opportunity? The latest episode of The Innovation Room podcast dives into the future of legal services in an AI-powered world. Somayeh Aghnia sat with Paul Madden, Chief Marketing and Client Experience Officer at MAPD Group, to ex…

Send us a text What if AI could give healthcare professionals more 'time to care'? Hear from Barry Frostick (CDIO of Mid and South Essex ICB) and Mark Thomas (CDIO of BLMK ICB) as they discuss "The Future of Hospitals with AI" with Somayeh Aghnia in Episode 50 of #TheInnovationRoom podcast. They cover how AI can drive efficiency, enable preventativ…

Send us a text With AI, your office is about to get a mind of its own. Join Somayeh Aghnia and Emilia Cardamone in The Innovation Room as they explore how AI can transform the Future of Real Estate. From optimising space usage to personalising the office experience, AI is unlocking exciting possibilities for the future of work. But is AI the key to…

Send us a text Curious about the future of the UK economy? In the latest episode of The Innovation Room, we explore the "Future of the UK economy with AI". Our special guest, Roger Martin-Fagg, a renowned behavioural economist and Somayeh Aghnia, delve into the dynamics of labour markets, productivity puzzles, and how AI is the UK's way of getting …

Send us a text The Innovation Room: Can AI remedy healthcare? On the latest episode of The Innovation Room, Somayeh Aghnia explores with oncologist and cancer researcher of UCL, Adam Pennycuick whether AI marks a revolution or evolution in medicine. They examine AI's role in transforming healthcare from reactive to predictive, unlocking preventativ…

Send us a text How can AI enable hyper-personalised and cost-effective travel experiences? Join Somayeh Aghnia and Kate Ross, MD at eight&four in Episode 46 of The Innovation Room as they explore the "Future of Tourism with AI". Kate Ross predicts AI will make tailored, luxury trips accessible to more people. But can tech ever replace the joy of hu…

Send us a text Is AI set to revolutionise retail? On the latest episode of The Innovation Room, "Future of Retail with AI", Somayeh Aghnia chats with Paul Kerrison Director of Engineering and Architecture at Dunelm about how artificial intelligence could transform the sector. They explore rising customer expectations, the digital divide between lar…

Send us a text Could AI be the secret sauce for radically reimagining schools? On the latest episode of The Innovation Room podcast, Somayeh Aghnia and Laura Knight had the third and final part of the discussion of "Future of Schools with AI". The focus of this part is "Experiences". They talk about focusing education on developing critical human s…

Send us a text Should schools ban or embrace AI in the classroom? A complex debate unfolds in Episode 43 of The Innovation Room where Laura Knight and Somayeh Aghnia examine AI's role in the classroom. Some advocate banning AI over ethical concerns, however, students use AI freely outside school. Join the discussion in "Future of Schools with AI: P…

Send us a text Will AI make or break the future of education? Join Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks and Laura Knight, Senior Consultant at Berkhamsted Schools Group as they navigate the pivotal impact of AI on schools in this episode of The Innovation Room podcast. Laura draws from her frontline experience as an educator to explore how schools can harn…

Send us a text The future is coming faster than you think. Are you ready for it? Join futurist Jerome Glenn and Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks, in Episode 41 of The Innovation Room podcast as we explore "The 2050 Horizon" and how AI will transform life and business in the next 10-15 years. Jerome draws on decades of future research to provide a mind-…

Send us a text Is your business ready for the AI revolution? Join us in The Innovation Room podcast, where we explore how businesses can assess their future with AI. In Episode 40: 'Dare or Die Bullseye: Future of Business with AI', Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks, is joined by Elliott Prince, Director of Product Design, and Matt Mehrjardi, CTO of Gee…

Send us a text What is the key to leading organisational change and embracing complexity? Join Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks, and Sunil Mundra, Org. Change and Transformation Leader, in The Innovation Room podcast where they uncover frameworks and philosophies to build an agile, adaptive business ready for breakthrough growth. In Episode 39: 'The Hy…

Send us a text The biggest challenge is not technology, it is how to get people to engage with it positively. Join our special guest Lee Kingshott, CTO of PAM Group, as he shares his experience in this with Lindsay Jessup, COO of Geeks. In episode 38 of The Innovation Room, "𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲," Lindsay and Lee explore integrating emerging technol…

Send us a text Join host Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks Ltd, and special guest Steph Wright, Head of Scottish AI Alliance, as they debunk myths and demystify the world of artificial intelligence. In episode 37 of The Innovation Room, AI Mythbusters & Demystifiers, we delved into important questions about how businesses should engage with AI. Recognis…

Send us a text In the first installment of our Summer Podcast Series for the Innovation Room: 'AI; Return on Change' we explore the behaviour adaptions needed to embrace change. Our #Geeks CEO, Somayeh speaks with behavioural science expert Richard Shotton. Richard discusses the challenges businesses face when undergoing strategic changes, stressin…

Send us a text As the last instalment of our "Shape-shifters" series, join Daniel Strode, a culture and innovation evangelist who sits with Somayeh Aghnia in The Innovation Room to explore change and shaping strategies in an ever-evolving world. In episode 35, The Spaces Between Now & Next, Somayeh and Daniel delve into the challenges of collaborat…

Send us a text Andrew Lloyd, Managing Director of Search Acumen sits with Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks, to delve into the top things leaders need to know when adopting AIin Episode 34 of our ‘Shape-shifters’ series, "Riding the Wave of Change". As the 5th podcast instalment of our ‘Shape-shifters’ series, Andrew shares his advice for business leade…

Send us a text In Ep 33, the 4th instalment of our ‘Shape-shifters’ series, Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks, talks to Robert Baldock, the Managing Director of Clustre, the innovation brokers, about ‘Drivers for Disruption. Specifically, they explore how businesses can embrace a ‘Spry Strategy’ and ‘Innovative Mindset’ to support the Digital Evolution …

Send us a text In episode 32 of The Innovation Room, "Trusting the Shift", we talk about the importance of creating a vision and a flexible strategy that can handle the chaos that comes with rapid changes in the technology space. Dr. John Blakey, the founder of The Trusted Executive, who specialises in leadership development, introduces his nine ha…

Send us a text Oct 2022 in The Innovation Room, Episode 18, Roger Martin-Fagg, behavioural economist, predicted that there wouldn't be a recession, and he turned out to be right! We invited him again so we could share his valuable insights and forecast for the next 6 to 12 months with you. In episode 31, "Economy forecast from a Behavioural Economi…

Send us a text Strategy is no longer about protecting the core, as business is constantly in flux. Shifting millimeters or miles. A constant ebb and flow between technology innovations, stakeholder demands and business priorities requires a balanced strategy. But where should the focus for strategy lie? Is it the commercial, customer, technology or…

Send us a text Are innovation labs really working? Join Somayeh in Episode 29 of The Innovation Room podcast as she sits down with Brant Cooper, author of 'The Lean Entrepreneur' and 'Disruption Proof' as the last episode of our Digital Is From Venus series. In this episode, we explored why 'Innovation Labs are Broken' and why companies should thro…

Send us a text 🎧 In the latest episode of The Innovation Room podcast, Kate Fletcher hosts Sally Pritchett, CEO of Something Big, to discuss the topic "If Not Now, Then When?" Sally shares her expertise in creating an inclusive, thriving workforce and how she walks the walk as a female leader. #TheInnovationRoom #DigitalIsFromVenus…

Send us a text 🎧 Get ready for the latest episode of The Innovation Room podcast, "Real Models, not Role Models" with Baz Bennett hosted by Kate Fletcher. In this episode, they discuss the importance of diversity of thinking and how to drive gender diversity upwards in business. Baz Bennett, previously served as the Diversity and Inclusion Officer …

Send us a text 🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of The Innovation Room podcast, "Release The She-Ra" with special guest Danny Kerry MBE, former head coach of women's field Hockey for Great Britain hosted by Kate Fletcher, our board advisor. Hear about Danny's journey and learn how to empower female talent in sports and beyond. #InternationalWomensDa…

Send us a text Step into the future in The Innovation Room with David Wood! Learn all about what a business can do to prepare for co-existing with AI. #Futurist #LiminalSpaces #TheInnovationRoom #Podcast #Innovation #AIBy Geeks

Send us a text Innovation is messy, chaotic, and out-of-the-box, or is it? Our CEO, Somayeh Aghnia is in The Innovation Room with Dr Jo North, the Managing Director of The Big Bang Partnership Ltd, discussing ‘3 Big Barriers to Innovation’ and how to break through them. Let's find out what's stopping you from evolving your business with innovation.…

Send us a text In this episode, our CEO, Somayeh hosts Joe Galvin from Vistage to explore the importance of continuously adapting to change in the digital age and the consequences of failing to do so. Join us as we delve into the key principles for thriving in a rapidly evolving world. Interested in Joe's choice for his guest in The Innovation Room…

Send us a text The modern world is a complex beast, and no one mind can hope to tame it. The beast is constantly expanding the liminal spaces that leaders need to navigate. Somayeh Aghnia, Geeks CEO has a special guest in The Innovation Room. A storyteller. Someone who can turn light into heat. And he has some very powerful suggestions on dealing w…

Send us a text In this special edition of The Innovation Room, join Somayeh and other elves, Lindsay and Matt as they discuss all the great Innovations they've seen in 2022. Listen now as we (literally) wrap-up 2022By Geeks

Send us a text “Innovation is crucial to the UK building back better. Boosting innovation in the private sector is an essential part of the UK’s future prosperity. We are calling on businesses to invest in innovation, getting British firms to the front of the pack.” This is from the UK Innovation Strategy Document, published by the government. It g…

Send us a text Having a strong competitive advantage in the market is what makes businesses thrive, especially in challenging times such as the upcoming recession. To break through the barriers of these challenging times, changemakers need to focus on their business's operational models and look for opportunities to innovate. In Episode 19 - Market…

Send us a text Behaviours are unpredictable, therefore, so is the economy. With a recession looming, how do we utilise innovation and technology to counter it? Somayeh picks the brains of our guest Roger Martin-Fagg, behavioural economist and a true expert in his field. This is a mindblowing session, you do not want to miss it!…

Send us a text The world of business is changing fast. Sustainability is no longer an option for many companies, but a business imperative. The finance industry, like others, is undergoing a massive shift towards being more sustainable. In the latest episode of #TheInnovationRoom, Lindsay discusses the major drivers behind sustainability in finance…

Send us a text Innovation, innovation, innovation. There is certainly a lot of talk about this vague concept. Some even say innovation is the most ambiguous business process there is. For example, what does innovation really mean in the tech world? How can companies valuate it? And how can it be sustained? In this episode of The Innovation Room, So…

Send us a text We’ve talked a lot about innovation and the issues surrounding it on this podcast, but we’ve never really delved into the possibility of achieving innovation through acquisition. In this episode of the Innovation Room, our COO, Lindsay Jessup will discuss some burning questions regarding that matter with Andrew Fahey, an experienced …

Send us a text Previously, we've discussed the importance of directing innovation in order to make it a sustainable and ever-present part of your business. But is there a way to actually measure how successful you are at achieving that goal? The solution is using a North Star metric. In this episode of the Innovation Room, Somayeh sits down with ou…

Send us a text Innovation has been everyone’s favourite word for quite some time now, making it happen is one thing but what does it take to make it last? It’s a relentless focus to tell and sell that one thing you do that puts you outside the “expected box”. A term coined by sales guru Nicola Cook who shares her secrets of making innovation last i…

Send us a text The future of law will undoubtedly feature much more technology – just like every other sector. But for now, the biggest question for law firms is where to begin. Where do you invest? How do you plan out your digital transformation journey to get the best return? How do you make sure it’s an ongoing investment and what should you do …

Send us a text The legal sector is one of the last remaining areas where business is done primarily in analogue ways. But things are changing. We take a look into the future to envisage how technology trends already in motion will transform legal services for SMEs. https://www.geeks.ltd https://www.linkedin.com/company/geeks-ltd/…

Send us a text Although technology is an ultimate enable to thrive as an industry leader, without having a high performing team, it just won’t be possible. Understanding and improving how connected your team is, is an indication of how successful your digital transformation will be. It is a vital success factor of having innovation flow in all part…

Send us a text Have you been wondering about the application of AI in your business? Our head of Tech Strategy is challenging our CTO to demystify some of the buzzwords and answer some key questions in an understandable language with practical examples. And she is punishing him when he fails to do so ... https://www.geeks.ltd https://www.linkedin.c…