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Telecoms is an industry that edges forwards – building better, faster connectivity one step at time. But according to Pekka Lundmark (President and CEO at Nokia), connectivity in 2023 is all about blank canvases. And one of those canvases is the Moon. NASA runs a program called Tipping Point, which drives
“Our whole capsule is flooded with light as the forward hatch opens and reveals Earth. And for me, capturing this moment of awe and wonder and beauty that we felt in that moment…and when I think about my time in space…it’s the moment of Earth light. Feeling
“There are lots of problems out there. But if you’re trying to solve the problem creatively, then that’s exciting. To me, this is the most exciting time — the best time — to be creative.” Creativity is no longer the exclusive domain of people who’ve spent painstaking years training
#LEAP23 speaker Dr. Gillian Marcelle (Founder and CEO at Resilience Capital Ventures LLC) is a thought leader as well as an investor. She’s dedicated to facilitating change in the finance and investment world, so that, in her words, investments can “promote human thriving and planetary stewardship.” Specialising in blended
“Well, you’re a bit braver when people can’t see you,” said Thierry Henry (Football Legend and Tech Investor) at #LEAP23. He was answering a question from presenter Isabelle Kumar about whether the growing problem of online abuse is, in a nutshell, because social media has magnified hate that
Susan Kilrain (NASA Astronaut, Navy Test Pilot) came to #LEAP23 to speak about her experiences in space – and about her journey from being a little girl in an under-priviledged American family, to becoming the second woman (and youngest person ever) to pilot the NASA Space Shuttle. “I am the
Nick Cooney (Founder and Managing Partner at Lever VC) has nearly two decades of experience in the alternative protein sector. He’s seen how it’s changed throughout that time, and he recognised the growth potential from early-on – so he offers a unique perspective on the conversation around novel
At #LEAP23, Isabelle Kumar (News Anchor and Presenter) asked Steven Bartlett (Founder of Social Chain, Podcaster, and TV Personality) this question: “how do you feel about uncertainty?” “I accept it to be the nature of life,” he replied, “I accept that uncertainty is a state of being we’ll always
