All Points West Podcast
1) Building the Celtic Sea Gateway: Alex King on Ports, Green Power & the Southwest’s Offshore Wind Future
In this episode of All Points West, Karl talks to Alex King, founder and CEO of Tower Group and newly appointed non-exec director at Metals One. They dive into the UK’s next big energy frontier: float...Show More
2) Scaling Virgin Wines: MBO, £15.9m Backing & a London Float
In this episode of All Points West, Karl sits down with Jay Wright to unpack one of the UK’s standout growth stories: Virgin Wines’ journey from a 2013 management buyout to its 2021 IPO on the London ...Show More
3) From Vanadium to Gold: Leadership and Growth in Brazil’s Mining Sector
In this episode of All Points West, Karl speaks with Paolo Misk, CEO of Jangada Mines - a veteran mining leader with nearly 40 years’ experience across gold, vanadium, and lithium. Paolo shares insigh...Show More
4) The Chief Pop Man: How Vimto Became a Global Favourite
From a secret herbal tonic mixed in Manchester in 1908 to a drink enjoyed in more than 60 countries, Vimto’s story is one of flavour, nostalgia, and innovation. In this episode of All Points West, Kar...Show More
5) Supercars to Supergrids: FlowGen’s Race to Reinvent Renewable Energy
From Supercars to Supergrids: FlowGen’s Race to Reinvent Renewable EnergyIn this episode of All Points West, Karl speaks with Dirk Kuester, Founder and CEO of FlowGen, the Swiss clean-tech innovator r...Show More
6) Running the Long Race: From Sport to Strategy with Essensys CEO James Lowery
In this episode of All Points West, Karl speak with James Lowery, CEO of Essensys, the AIM-listed software and technology business transforming the flexible workspace sector. James shares his journey ...Show More
Running the Long Race: From Sport to Strategy with Essensys CEO James Lowery
34:52 | Sep 25th, 2025
7) From North Sea Oil to Nevada Gold: Brian Hall on Great Western Mining's Growth Strategy
In this episode, Karl speaks with Brian Hall, Executive Chair of Great Western Mining, about the company’s strategy in gold, silver, and copper exploration. With decades of experience in international...Show More
8) Elevate.io, AI, and the New Age of Content Creation
In this episode of All Points West, Carl speaks with Ian McDonough, CEO of Blackbird PLC, the AIM-listed pioneer in cloud-native video editing. They discuss Blackbird’s £2.13 million fundraise, its po...Show More
9) Solid-State, Supercharged: Inside Gelion’s Low-Cost Battery Breakthrough
What if the future of energy storage didn’t rely on lithium? In this episode, Karl speaks with John Wood, CEO of Gelion - an AIM-listed Anglo-Australian battery tech and recycling company leading the ...Show More
10) From IT to Investment: Marcus Yeoman on Navigating Capital Markets and Building Value in Small-Cap Companies
This week All Points West welcomes Marcus Yeoman — veteran investor, consultant, and chairman with deep experience in the small-cap landscape. Marcus currently chairs listed companies Medcaw Invest an...Show More