Policy Innovation Podcast

iMind Ventures
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Learning from 'unsung heroes’ about how they think we can innovate policy to help communites thrive. From Startup Founders and Scientists to Mothers and former Prime Ministers, people share their experience and ideas for building a better world.

  1. May 8

    Until you fix the system, it doesn't matter what's in the manifesto

    Ever heard about a company being spun out of 10 Downing Street? Or the idea that some of our institutions should take a more revolutionary approach? Listen to our latest unsung hero, Simon, who is trailblazing how behavioural science can improve policy-making and help our democracy to thrive.

    9 min
  2. Fall in love with the problem and get to the table with the people you’re protesting against

    05/16/2023

    Fall in love with the problem and get to the table with the people you’re protesting against

    Navjot Sawhney, Founder & CEO of the Washing Machine Project, shares their policy ideas for bridging innovation and humanitarianism. This includes: Increasing funds for innovative international development projectsIncreasing R&D tax credits for startups and small businesses (not just for big businesses)

    24 min
  3. If the equality act was working, we wouldn’t see discrimination against women in the workplace

    03/03/2023

    If the equality act was working, we wouldn’t see discrimination against women in the workplace

    Emma and Natalie, Co-Founders of Dear Bump, talk about their ideas for innovating policy to help pregnant women in the workplace. Check out their website here.

    14 min
  4. We will see rockets go to space on a daily basis

    01/24/2023

    We will see rockets go to space on a daily basis

    Dan Etenberg, Founder & CEO of LIA Aerospace, discusses why green policies in space are becoming increasingly important.

    14 min
  5. We need to reduce our plastic waste. Here’s how

    12/12/2022

    We need to reduce our plastic waste. Here’s how

    Gemma Guilera, Co-Founder & Director of Moving Beans, suggests city councils, waste facility managers, and big industries come together to build a common budget - overseen by an executive body - to be responsible for driving sustainability forward. Promisingly, she says as long as we breathe we can solve issues! In addition, Nawful Raj, Founder of Yū Pods, believes we need to reduce consumption, eliminate the use of non-recyclable and micro-plastics, and fund more non-tech-based companies (to solve environmental issues). Check out Moving Beans here and Yū Pods here.

    22 min
  6. There needs to be a step-change in maternal health

    08/31/2022

    There needs to be a step-change in maternal health

    Abisola Oladapo, Co-Founder & CEO of Agnes Health, says we need to share best practices around maternal health and adapt it, so pregnant women around the world can improve their physical and mental health.

    10 min

  7. 07/11/2022

    We should all prioritise e-safety

    Tinesh Chhaya, Founder & CEO of Decipher Cyber, discusses why: Governments and parents should prioritise e-safety policies and adopt good practices to help young peopleCompanies should add the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to the C-Suite Follow Tinesh on LinkedIn and/or check out Decipher Cyber here.

    20 min
  8. Young people are brilliant for business

    11/10/2021

    Young people are brilliant for business

    Today's guest is Esther O'Callaghan OBE, Co-Founder & CEO of hundo Ltd, an innovative careers platform connecting Gen Z talent to leading employers. In this episode, Esther explains why you need paid work to lift yourself out of poverty and how you can’t do that without access to opportunities - which is why hundo is helping young people to access employment and learning opportunities. In fact, they’ve raised $2 million to help them scale-up their impact and utilise the 'metaverse".  Listen to their story and follow Esther on LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

    23 min
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Learning from 'unsung heroes’ about how they think we can innovate policy to help communites thrive. From Startup Founders and Scientists to Mothers and former Prime Ministers, people share their experience and ideas for building a better world.

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  • Creator
    iMind Ventures
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 iMind Ventures
  • Show Website
    Policy Innovation Podcast

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