Policy Innovation Podcast

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

  1. Jul 9

    Local authorities can create wealth for the nation

    Meet Mo, Co-Founder of UrbanChain, a Manchester-based scale-up company. They're revolutionising access to renewables and decreasing our reliance on gas. Listen to their story and ideas for innovating how we do democracy and grow the economy. Follow UrbanChain on LinkedIn and find out more at urbanchain.co.uk.

  2. 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.

  3. 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)

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

  4. 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.

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

  5. 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.

    We will see rockets go to space on a daily basis

  6. 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.

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

  7. 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.

    There needs to be a step-change in maternal health

  8. 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.

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Learn from 'unsung heroes’ about how we can innovate policy to help communities 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
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 iMind Ventures
  • Show Website
    Policy Innovation Podcast