The Future of London's Tech Scene Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

Join us as we explore the transformation of a square mile in London around King's Cross into the UK's answer to Silicon Valley.

Featuring insights from tech pioneer Saul Klein, co-founder of Love Film (acquired by Amazon) and investor in unicorns like Monzo and Wise.

Discover the dense cluster of tech, media, and creative industries, including Google's massive expansion and the Crick Institute.

Learn about Saul's initiatives to foster local talent through Local Globe and his collaboration with Ashley Ramrachia, former Chief People Officer at THG.

Understand the key attributes for predicting high potential talent and the socio-economic challenges facing the neighborhood. Get an overview of their efforts to bridge the divide and create high-skilled jobs, as well as their innovative programs for upskilling the next generation in AI, digital, and tech sectors.


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00:00 Intro
01:49 Tour of King's Cross Tech Cluster
03:02 The Significance of Somers Town
03:28 The Five-Hour Investing Zone
04:27 Comparing Palo Alto and East Palo Alto
05:51 Healthcare Innovation in Somers Town
06:39 Addressing Inequality in Somers Town
07:29 The Legacy and Future of Somers Town
14:26 Phoenix Court Works and Community Grants
15:02 The Long-Term View of Venture Capital
17:00 The Newton Venture Program
18:38 Ashley's Journey at THG
19:40 Recruiting Talent in the Digital Age
21:34 Evaluating Talent Beyond Traditional Metrics
25:04 The Role of AI in Talent Recruitment
26:13 Transforming Lives Through Digital Upskilling
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