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Professor Mat Hughes

Professor Mat Hughes

By: Professor Mat Hughes
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 Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Listed as one of the Top 25 UK Innovation Podcasts by Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_innovation_podcasts/All rights reserved Economics
Episodes
  • Innovation, Convergence, and Responsible Growth: Michael A. M. Davies on Technology’s New Reality

    Innovation, Convergence, and Responsible Growth: Michael A. M. Davies on Technology’s New Reality
    Mar 2 2026
    Professor Mat Hughes interviews strategy and innovation expert Michael A.M. Davies, Chairman and Founder of Endeavour Partners and a Senior Lecturer at both MIT and London Business School, on how leaders can stay ahead in a world shaped by technological change. Michael breaks down why strategic acuity and audacity now separate the winners from the rest, drawing on examples like Schneider Electric’s early adoption of machine learning and Apple’s synthesis of existing technologies to create innovative products. This episode also tackles the ethical side of innovation, exploring how to lead responsibly when technology moves faster than regulation. Michael Davies reveals how modern leadership requires a balance of analytical logic and authentic values to attract talent and ensure long-term relevance.
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    31 mins
  • Generational Branding and the Reputation of Family Businesses

    Generational Branding and the Reputation of Family Businesses
    Jan 30 2026
    Explore how family businesses can turn legacy into a strategic advantage. In this episode, Professor Mat Hughes speaks with brand strategist Meghan Lynch, CEO of Six-Point Strategy and a trusted advisor to multigenerational family enterprises, to break down the power of generational branding. She explains why reputation is one of a family business’s most valuable assets, how brand identity evolves through succession and generational transitions, and the key elements that make a generational brand strong, resilient, and future-ready. If you’re part of a family business or support one, this conversation offers practical insights on protecting heritage and legacy while building a brand that lasts.
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    28 mins
  • The Habits you Need to Think Like a Futurist

    The Habits you Need to Think Like a Futurist
    Jan 13 2026
    Futurist Bob Chernow joins the Professor Mat Hughes to explore what it truly takes to think beyond the immediate and anticipate the forces shaping tomorrow. Drawing on decades of trend forecasting and insights from his new book Reflections of a Futurist, Bob breaks down the habits that strengthen long‑term thinking, why shifting our time horizon is so challenging, and how to spot meaningful “weak signals” amid today’s information overload. A sharp, thoughtful conversation for anyone who wants to navigate the future with more clarity, curiosity, and confidence
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    23 mins
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