Jazz Shapers Podcast
1) James Hirst: Co-Founder and COO of Tyk
For the last Jazz Shapers of the season, Elliot is joined by James Hirst, the Co-Founder and COO of Tyk, an API Management Platform on a mission to connect every system in the world. James joins...Show More
2) Dr Mick Donegan MBE: Founder and CEO of SpecialEffect
Dr Mick Donegan, MBE, is the Founder and CEO of SpecialEffect, a charity helping people with severe physical disabilities access and enjoy technology for leisure, creativity and communication. Dr Mick...Show More
3) David Mansfield: Ex-CEO of Capital Radio and creator of The Monday Revolution
David Mansfield is the ex-CEO of Capital Radio and the creator of The Monday Revolution, aiming to help you seize control of your business life. David joins Elliot to talk about his journey from being...Show More
David Mansfield: Ex-CEO of Capital Radio and creator of The Monday Revolution
29:46 | Nov 29th, 2025
4) Renée Elliot: Founder of Planet Organic
Renée Elliot is the founder of Planet Organic, the UK’s first organic supermarket. Renée joins Elliot to talk about the shock realisation that changed her life and the impact of getting pushed out of ...Show More
5) Oli Broom: Founder of The Slow Cyclist
Oli Broom is the Founder of The Slow Cyclist, a cycle tour operator leading adventures across Europe and Africa. Oli joins Elliot to share how he left his uninspiring desk job in London, to cycle 28,0...Show More
6) Alice Wainwright and Ben Charalambous: Co-founders of RISE
Alice Wainwright and Ben Charalambous are the co-founders of RISE, a B Corp certified coffee subscription club. Alice and Ben join Elliot to share how frustration (during lockdown) at the lack of su...Show More
7) Lisa and Alana Macfarlane: Founders of The Gut Stuff
Lisa and Alana Macfarlane are founders of The Gut Stuff, a multi-industry platform democratising gut health education. The former DJ's join Elliot to chat about how taking part in Twin research with P...Show More
8) Ben Branson: Founder of Seedlip
Ben Branson, Founder of Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit; and the Founder of Pollen Projects, a venture studio that have so far created Seasn, (a range of cocktail bitter...Show More
9) Ryan Edwards: Founder and CEO of Audoo
Ryan Edwards is the Founder and CEO of Audoo, a music technology company, tracking the music played in public spaces so artists and songwriters are paid fairly. Ryan joins Elliot to talk about t...Show More
10) Amelia Christie-Miller: Founder and CEO of Bold Bean Co
Amelia Christie-Miller is the Founder and CEO of Bold Bean Co. on a mission to make people obsessed with beans. Amelia joins Elliot to talk about the hangover in Madrid that led to a game-c...Show More