Jimmy's Jobs of the Future
Former Downing Street adviser Jimmy McLoughlin interviews top entrepreneurs, politicians, and other high achievers about their predictions for the future of the economy, focusing on how jobs will evolve. Each episode explores a different perspective on emerging industries, automation, and the changing nature of work.
Episodes
Is AI Really Taking Your Job? The Data Tells a Different Story | John Burn-Murdoch
If AI can write code, why are companies hiring more software developers? And why are people starting their careers still struggling to get in?Financial Times columnist and chief data reporter John Burn-Murdoch joins Jimmy to unpack what the data actually tells us about AI, work and opportunity. Hiring for experienced software workers is recovering, while opportunities for new graduates remain flat
Who Really Controls Football? Money, Power & Premier League | Joey D’Urso
Football, Power and Shirts: On China, FIFA and Fields of Power
In a wide-ranging conversation, journalist Joey D'Urso discusses how football and politics have always been intertwined, from FIFA’s unpopularity in the UK and World Cup expansion debates to historical links with regimes and soft power.
Drawing on his book More Than a Shirt, he explains China’s top-down push to become a football po
Britain Sounds Clever, So Why Can't It Build? | Dan Wang
Jimmy interviews author Dan Wang about his book "Breakneck" and why the UK and other Western societies struggle to build infrastructure, contrasting Britain’s strengths in “sounding clever” industries (universities, finance, media) with weak construction capacity and rule-bound governance that stalls projects.
We discuss how “verbal cleverness,” PPE and law-heavy elites in the UK and US, and lit
Inside the World’s Most Extreme Jet Suit | Gravity Industries Founder Richard Browning
Jimmy visits Gravity Industries in Somerset to meet founder Richard Browning, the inventor behind the real-life jet suit.
Richard takes Jimmy inside Gravity’s HQ, explains how an oil trader ended up building a flying suit, and shows what it takes to turn a seemingly impossible idea into a £100m business operating across 53 countries.
Jimmy also gets suited up to attempt his first hover. Watch hi
Will AI Kill White-Collar Jobs? | Matthew Wilson, Jack&Jill CEO
Jack and Jill: AI Agents Rewiring Hiring and Job Search
Jimmy interviews Matthew Wilson, founder of Jack and Jill, about how AI is worsening recruitment noise by automating mass applications and outbound recruiting, making traditional CV-based signaling less effective.
Matt explains Jack and Jill’s two AI agents: Jack helps individuals find and prepare for “dream jobs” through deep voice-based
Sara Davies: Why Now Is the Toughest Time to Run a Business
Sara Davies on Changing Dragon’s Den, Building a Personal Brand, and Why Small Business Is Tougher Than Ever
Jimmy welcomes Sara Davies as the first “Dragon” guest on Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, discussing how she brought a more empathetic, collaborative approach to Dragon’s Den by refusing to be “more dragon-y” and staying true to herself.
Sara explains how her confidence grew over six years o
Ed Conway, Part 2: Chinese vs American Cars, Andy Burnham's £80 T-shirt & How Dr. Dre Uses AI
This is the second part of our interview with Ed Conway, Sky News Economics Editor, author of Trade World and Material World. The first part is out on all platforms.
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Ed Conway on Trade Wars, Bread Monocultures, and the Fragile Supply Chains Behind Modern Life
Sky News Economics editor Ed Conway discusses his book Trade World, based on two years of research into how bread, cars, and textile
Ed Conway, Part 1: How the West Accidentally Built Its Greatest Competitor
Ed Conway on Trade Wars, Bread Monocultures, and the Fragile Supply Chains Behind Modern Life
Sky News Economics editor Ed Conway discusses his book Trade World, based on two years of research into how bread, cars, and textiles are made and traded, arguing globalization has made goods cheaper by concentrating production into a few places, creating dangerous vulnerabilities. He highlights monocult
From Love Island To Downing Street: How Georgia Harrison Reinvented Her Career
Georgia Harrison on Revenge Porn, Changing the Law, and the Real Work Behind Being an Influencer
This week, Georgia joins Jimmy to describe her work as a celebrity campaigner, author, and influencer, and explains why creating content is a real job that requires research, editing, trend awareness, and constant posting across platforms.
She recounts how a former boyfriend filmed her without conse
Jimmy vs the Producers: How We Interviewed Andy Burnham at No.10 in 48 Hours
What happens when Downing Street texts on a Sunday asking if you can interview the Prime Minister two days later?
In this special episode of Jimmy vs the Producers, Jimmy sits down with growth leads Aggie and Annabel, alongside producer Thuy, to unpack the whirlwind behind our Andy Burnham interview.
Aggie and Annabel ask Jimmy how the opportunity compared with interviewing Tony Blair and Keir S
[SPECIAL] When the world's most powerful CEOs enter Downing Street
Inside Number 10: Jimmy on Tim Cook, getting a wedding letter from Theresa May, and Starting Jobs of the Future
We decided to swap the seats this week: Jimmy is the guest. He went on The Independent's In The Room to talk about the three years he spent deciding who got through the door of Number 10 and what that taught him about how people actually get hired.
Helen MacNamara, the former Deputy Ca
The Real Threat to Your Career Isn't AI | Steve Rigby, Rigby Group CEO
AI, Sovereign Compute, and the Future of Family Business in the UK | Steve Rigby on Jobs of the Future
In 2026, Steve Rigby joins Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future to discuss why AI adoption in large companies will be slower than hype suggests because it requires difficult process transformation plus governance and security, while SMEs can move faster with low barriers to entry. He argues the UK is behi
Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Youth Unemployment, Work Shadowing, and the Future of Work | Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future
Thanks to LinkedIn for partnering on this episode. Learn more about how the UK labour market is changing in the age of AI in LinkedIn’s latest report: https://lnkd.in/labour-market-report
In a special early interview at 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Andy Bur
From Boots the Chemist to Lewis Hamilton's Boardroom | Dr. Hayaatun Sillem
This week, a special crossover episode: Jimmy's Jobs of the Future meets What We Don't Know.
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Hayaatun Sillem, host of What We Don't Know, spent eight years as CEO of the Royal Academy of Engineering - the first woman, and the first person in over two decades, to hold the role. Before that: 8 years of biochemistry, a walkout from the lab that ended her PhD overni
How Heathrow Runs Britain's Biggest Workplace | CEO Thomas Woldbye
Heathrow isn't just an airport - it's one of the UK's largest workplaces.
Every day, more than 200,000 passengers pass through Heathrow, supported by around 100,000 people working across hundreds of different roles. From firefighters and engineers to security teams, baggage handlers and AI specialists, it's a city-sized operation that has to work flawlessly, every single day.
In this episode, Ji
Johnny Reynolds on Jobs of the Future: Skills, Scale-Ups, Net Zero and AI
Johnny Reynolds on Jobs of the Future: Skills, Scale-Ups, Net Zero and AI
This is a replayed 2023 interview with Johnny Reynolds, now returning to run the Department for Business amid major UK government reshuffles under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, including moving AI to the Cabinet Office.
Jimmy and Johnny discuss visiting businesses such as Football Manager’s studio and Nissan’s Sunderla
Georgie Coleridge Cole, Sheerluxe Founder | Building a £40M Business By Ignoring the Rules
SheerLuxe Founder on Hiring, Creator-Led Media & Selling the Business for £40M
Jimmy interviews Georgie Coleridge Cole about building SheerLuxe over nearly two decades into a creator-led digital media business, what she looks for when hiring (culture add, broadcasters/curators/tastemakers), and how the company is structured across editorial, social, content, design, marketing, commercial, and vid
Amazon: The Plan to Get 30,000 People Into Work
Amazon’s Upskilling Push: Career Choice, Skilled Hiring, and Supported Internships
At a new Amazon fulfillment center, Amazon UK & I Country Manager John Boumphrey discusses job announcements, hiring needs, and major upskilling efforts, including the Career Choice program that funds nationally recognized qualifications up to £3,000 a year in the UK, training about 30,000 people in the UK and 300,
Tom Kerridge REVEALS What Destroys the Hospitality Industry
Tom Kerridge on Why UK Restaurants Are Failing: Rising Costs, VAT the Problem, and the Fight to Save Hospitality
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At Tom Kerridge’s Whitehall restaurant, we explores why UK hospitality is struggling despite strong demand: rising utility bills, food inflation, minimum wage and national insurance increases, and business rates have eroded al
Brexit Made Us Poorer? Think Again | Vote Leave CEO Lord Elliot
Lord Matthew Elliott on Vote Leave, Modern Campaigning, AI Microtargeting, and the Jobs Foundation
Jimmy interviews Lord Matthew Elliott, former Vote Leave CEO and author of “Ten Years On,” about building and running political campaigns, recruiting and developing talent, and measuring success through objectives, media impact, and interim targets.
Elliott contrasts traditional campaigning with t
The TRUTH About The BBC | Nihal Arthanayake, Former BBC Radio 1 Presenter
Nihal Arthanayake: From Radio 1 to Corporate Storytelling - Class, Diversity & the BBC’s Blind Spots
Nihal Arthanayake, former BBC Radio 1 presenter, joins Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future to trace his career, from promoting rap nights at 16 and fronting Collapsed Lung to being dropped by a major label and pivoting into music journalism and PR before becoming a Radio 1 DJ in 2002.
Nihal explains how
Jimmy Wales: What Happens When Nobody Trusts Anybody?
Jimmy Wales on Wikipedia, Trust, and AI’s Disruptive Future
This week's guest, Jimmy Wales, discusses how Wikipedia grew from an experimental, volunteer-edited side project spun out of the failed top-down Nupedia, from early “Hello, world” days and primitive accounts to organic traffic and press, and now a nonprofit with about 650 staff supporting tech, operations, fundraising, legal, and trust-a
The Adobe Takeover Nobody's Talking About & The Future of Creativity
How Adobe Quietly Powers the World (and the AI Fight for Creators)This episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future visits Adobe’s London headquarters to explore how Adobe’s influence extends beyond Photoshop and PDFs into marketing technology that powers personalized experiences for major brands and institutions like Tesco, the Premier League, banks, Channel 4, Sky, Disney, and governments.
VP Simon M
Currys CEO Alex Baldock & Octopus Energy’s Greg Jackson on Retail, Energy, Regulation and AI
Currys CEO Alex Baldock & Octopus Energy’s Greg Jackson on Retail, Energy, Regulation and AI
Jimmy hosts a panel with Currys CEO Alex Baldock and Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson on how retail and energy drive jobs, growth and prosperity. Baldock outlines Currys’ scale (nearly £10bn sales, 24,000 colleagues) and argues retail employs around 20% of the private sector workforce with rising productiv
Zahra Bahrololoumi, CEO Salesforce UK & I | Britain's AI Skills Gap
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In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Jimmy interviews Zahra at Salesforce’s new AI centre in London’s Devonshire Square, discussing careers, AI adoption, and skills. Zahra shares her first job in a pizza place, an early ambition to become a diplomat bl
Lord Michael Spencer: The Future of Enterprise
Lord Michael Spencer on the CPS, Conservative Renewal, and Making the Case for Enterprise
Jimmy interviews Lord Michael Spencer at the Centre for Policy Studies’ Margaret Thatcher Enterprise Conference in London, discussing Spencer’s career founding ICAP and his current role chairing the CPS as it recruits a new executive director to succeed Robert Colvile.
Spencer explains what a think tank a
Mathieu Flamini | Arsenal, Building a Company & How To Win Like An Athlete
Former Arsenal F.C. midfielder Mathieu Flamini joins Jimmy to talk about life after elite football, building a global biochemical company, and what Arsène Wenger taught him about leadership, pressure, and winning.
Mathieu opens up about the reality of playing for Arsenal, the loneliness of elite sport, the mentality required to survive at the top level, and why “footballers die twice”. He explain
Anthony Scaramucci | Trump’s Ballroom, Starmer’s Strategy & The King’s Visit
Anthony Scaramucci doesn’t hold back.
From Trump’s obsession with legacy (yes, including the “ballroom” idea) to why Keir Starmer’s strategy with Trump might actually be working, this is a rare insider breakdown of power, ego, and what really happens behind the scenes.
Scaramucci explains:
Why Trump respects King Charles — and what Americans really think of the Royal Family
What the next two y
McDonald's UK & Ireland CEO | Interns, New Menu & British Food
Note: For transparency, McDonald’s have previously sponsored Jimmy’s Jobs and have been strong supporters of the show.
What’s really going on inside McDonald’s?
Jimmy sits down with the new UK & Ireland CEO, Lauren Schultz, inside McDonald’s HQ — with a live restaurant running behind them — to break down how one of the world’s biggest brands actually operates.
They cover:
The real reason McDon
Apprentice Winner - Karishma Vijay
Karishma Vijay on Winning The Apprentice, Explosive Growth & What Lord Alan Sugar Is REALLY Like Behind The Scenes
Days after winning The Apprentice, Karishma Vijay sits down with Jimmy’s Jobs to break down what actually happens when you win — from £250K investment decisions to £250K in sales in just 72 hours.
She reveals the truth about working with Lord Sugar, how she built skincare brand Kish
Classics: Ben Francis & Noel Mack CEO & CBO Gymshark
Our guests need no introduction- Ben Francis & Noel Mack are the founder and Chief Brand Officer of Gymshark.
Setting up their HQ in the Midlands, Gymshark is one of the most exciting brands in the UK and is now valued at over £1 billion.
Ben and Noel would be the first to admit that traditional schooling and academia did not suit their strengths and neither left school with great results- but
How To Talk to AI | Jamie Bartlett
How to Talk to AI: Prompting, Bias, Creativity, and the Hidden Risks of Chatbots
In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Jamie Bartlett returns to discuss his book How to Talk to AI and why the real challenge is not just prompt engineering techniques but learning to ask good questions, spot loaded premises, and stay a critical thinker when faced with fluent machine answers.
We explore ho
Jimmy VS Producers | Easter Special
Q1 Wrap-Up: 100K Subscribers, Awards, New Show Launch, and What’s Next
Jimmy and producer Sunny Winter record a Q1 roundup for “Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future,” reflecting on recent milestones and upcoming plans.
Highlights include surpassing 100,000 YouTube subscribers and receiving the silver plaque, winning “Interview of the Year” at the Political Podcast Awards for the Tony Blair episode, secur
Jamie Bartlett | Internet Subcultures and the Social Media Rage Machine
Jamie Bartlett| Internet Subcultures and the Social Media Rage Machine
Jimmy interviews writer and podcaster Jamie Bartlett about his hard-to-define career researching internet culture, subcultures, and online-driven movements, shaped by early work at Demos and a fascination with being an early “expert” on emerging online worlds like the darknet.
Bartlett explains how he gains access to diffic
Pat McFadden | Youth Unemployment, Apprenticeships, and How AI Will Change Work
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Pat McFadden on Youth Unemployment, Apprenticeships, and How AI Will Change Work | Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future
Pat McFadden, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, joins Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future to discuss the UK’s youth jobs crisis, with nearly a millio
Tony Blair | Classic Episode
Tony Blair on AI, Work, and What Governments Get Wrong (Award-Winning Interview)
This episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future - featuring former Prime Minister Tony Blair - was recently named Best Interview at the Political Podcast Awards, so we’re revisiting the conversation with a fresh edit.
Jimmy and Tony discuss how artificial intelligence could reshape government and the economy, why the
Will Storr Part 2 | Nigel Farage, Gordon Ramsay Crying, and Joe Rogan vs Steven Barlett
Will Storr on Status Games: Politics, Podcasts, Storytelling, and the Future of AI
In the second half of Jimmy’s Jobs to the Future with author Will Storr, they discuss how status works in practice, from status signals inside Number 10 (proximity, key meetings, and especially influence) to modern politics as entertainment and the media’s “gotcha” incentives that push politicians toward soundbites
Will Storr Part 1 | The Status Game
Why do humans care so much about what other people think?
This week on Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Jimmy sits down with bestselling author and journalist Will Storr to explore one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives: status.
Will has spent years investigating the hidden psychological forces that drive human behaviour. In this conversation, he explains why our brains are wired to seek s
London's Safety, Street Crimes & Going Viral | Diego Galdino
Meet London’s “Batman”: Diego Galino on Exposing Pickpockets, Street Safety & Going Viral
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Diego Galdino, a.k.a Pickpocket London, explains how he went from a delivery rider to confronting and filming pickpockets to raise public awareness and help victims.
After seeing tourists targeted near Bucking
Why Brands FAIL at Going Viral in 2026 | Rachel Allison
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Rachel Allison is the Founder of Multi-Award-Winning Creative Storytelling Agency Axe and Saw.
What does the future of PR look like in a world where anyone with a smartphone can be a content creator? In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, we sit down with Rachel Allison, the visionary founder of Axe and Saw, to
Musk, Zuckerberg & The Future of AI Dex Hunter-Torricke
Dex Hunter-Torricke has worked with some of the most influential people in Tech over the last 15 years. But now he's sounding the alarm.
In this episode of Jobs of the Future, we sit down with a true Silicon Valley insider who has spent the last 15 years at the epicentre of the tech revolution.
From serving as the first executive speechwriter for Eric Schmidt at Google to leading communications
STOP Doing Courses: The New Way to Learn at Work | Helen Tupper
Unlocking the Secrets of Squiggly Careers with Helen Tupper
In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, Jimmy interviews Helen Tupper, the co-author of the bestselling book 'Learn Like a Lobster' and developer of the concept of 'Squiggly Careers'.
Helen shares her insights on modern career trajectories and the importance of continual learning in the workplace. She explains how squiggly caree
Kanishka Narayan | Future of AI, From the Inside
The Future of AI in the UK: An In-Depth Conversation with the AI Minister
In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, we sit down with the AI Minister to explore the trajectory of AI and its impact on the UK's economy and society.
From his humble beginnings arriving in the UK at age 12 to winning a scholarship to Eton, our guest shares his unique journey. We delve into the role of AI in job
Synthesia Co-Founder | The Future of Hollywood, YouTube & AI Content
In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, we sit down with Victor, the co-founder of Synthesia, arguably the biggest technology company you haven't heard of yet. Synthesia is making video creation completely AI automated, and they recently made headlines by becoming the fastest-growing unicorn in the United Kingdom.
Victor joins us to celebrate a massive milestone: raising 200million in a Se
Jason Stockwood | The Future of Britain
In this episode of 'Jimmy's Jobs of the Future,' Jimmy interviews Jason Stockwood, an accomplished entrepreneur and current UK Minister of State for Investment.
Jason shares his fascinating career journey from working in competitive tech companies like Skyscanner and Lastminute.com to owning a football club, Grimsby Town. He delves into his role in government, discussing the objectives and strat
Jimmy VS The Producers | Christmas Special
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Reflecting on 2025: The Best Moments, Guests, and More | Jimmy's Jobs
In the final episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future for 2025, Jimmy and producer Sunny recap the year's highlig
The Sydney Sweeney ‘Genes’ Ad & More Explained by a CMO
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Insights into High-Stakes Marketing: A Conversation with Uncensored CMO
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Jon, the host of Uncensored CMO, as we explore the nuances of mark
Elfried Samba | The Future of Marketing
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Joshi Herrmann | The Future of Journalism & Local News
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UK media is collapsing - and Joshi Herrmann, founder of The Manchester Mill, believes a completely new model is emerging to replac
UK Budget Reaction 🇬🇧 (Livestream)
In this conversation, Jimmy McLoughlin and Seb Johnson discuss the recent UK budget and its implications for entrepreneurs and startups. They explore the reactions from the Startup Coalition, the significance of changes to EMI and EIS, and the overall sentiment towards supporting the tech community. The discussion highlights the importance of government engagement with entrepreneurs and the need f
Katie Lam MP
The Future of Politics: Katie Lam’s Journey from Cambridge to No.10
Katie Lam MP joins Jimmy to unpack her remarkable path from teaching herself Latin and Greek at a comprehensive school, to studying Classics at Cambridge, to analysing billion-pound companies at Goldman Sachs - and finally into the heart of political power.
She reveals what really happens inside No.10 during a national crisis, h
Katie Prescott | The Future of Tech & Billion Dollar Scandals
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Billion-dollar deal. Explosive fraud allegations. Extradition. Acquittal. A yacht, a storm… and a tragic ending.
In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Katie Prescott, tech correspondent at The Times, takes us
Mark Kent | The Future of Scotch Whisky - And Why It’s Under Threat
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Scotch whisky isn’t just a drink - it’s Britain’s biggest food and drink export, powering over 40,000 UK jobs.
But now it’s under threat.
Mark Kent, CEO of the Scotch Whisky Assoc
Jimmy VS The Producers
Behind the Scenes: Building a Media Brand & Exclusive Guest Insights
In this special episode, we take you behind the scenes of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future. Producer Sunny joins Jimmy to reflect on five years of building the show - from its early days to becoming one of Britain’s go-to business and politics podcasts.
They talk about the art (and chaos) of booking high-profile guests, the evolution
Dr. Arthur Laffer | The Future of Economics
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Rethinking Education, Wealth, and Future Innovation with Dr Arthur Laffer
In this thought-provoking episode, Jimmy sits down with Dr Arthur Laffer for an in-depth discussion about simplifying economic models and the implications of tax rates on revenue.
They explore the evolving importance o
Sue Duke | The Future of Linkedin
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How to Get Hired in 2025 | LinkedIn’s Global Boss Sue Duke on AI, Branding & Career Strategy
What does it really take to stand out on LinkedIn today?
In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, we sit down with Sue Duke, LinkedIn’s Global Head of Public Policy and Managing Director for EMEA
Mel Morris CBE | The Future of AI & The Past of Derby
The Rise, Fall & Reinvention of Mel Morris: From Candy Crush to AI & Derby County
In this gripping episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Jimmy sits down with tech entrepreneur and former Derby County owner Mel Morris for an unfiltered conversation on risk, reinvention, and resilience.
From working in an industrial foundry to building global tech hits like U Date and Candy Crush, Mel shares the
Euan Blair | The Future of Education & Skills
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The Billion-Dollar Fix for Skills | Euan Blair on AI, Hiring & the Future of Work
In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Multiverse CEO Euan Blair shares what it really takes to build a billion-dollar startup - and how AI is forcing a total rethink of education, hiring, and skills.
We cover:
🚀 Hypergrowth lessons from found
Andrew Barclay | The Future of Britain's Economy
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From Apprenticeship to Entrepreneurship: Andrew Barclay's Unique Journey
In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs, Andrew Barclay shares his unconventional career path, starting with an apprenticeship in Hong Kong to founding Yopa, a property startup, and delving into public policy. Barclay discusses
James Vowles | The Future of F1
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The Complex World of F1 Team Management with James: Insights into Williams Racing
James provides a deep dive into the intricate operations and structure of a Formula 1 team, discussing the growth from 250 to over 1,200 t
Rory Sutherland | The Future of Marketing
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Marketing is broken - and Rory Sutherland is here to fix it.
In this unfiltered episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, legendary ad man Rory Sutherland (Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, TED sensation) returns to dismantle ever
Hamish McKenzie | The Future of Media & Substack with its Co-Founder
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In this exclusive episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie shares the platform’s bold vision to reshape media, publishing, and free speech.
With over 5 million paid subscriptions, Substack is becoming a major force in the media economy. Hamish breaks down how the platform is helping writers, podcasters, and
Mel Stride | The Future of AI & The Tories
Rewiring the Economy: Mel Stride on AI, Productivity, and the Future of Jobs | Jimmy's Jobs
In this episode of 'Jimmy's Jobs of the Future,' Jimmy interviews Mel Stride, a seasoned entrepreneur and key political figure. Stride discusses the pressing need to invigorate the British economy with bold offers for young people, emphasizing the role of AI and technological advancements. The conversation
Graham Ruddick | The Future of Risking it All
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Are you playing it safe... and losing?
In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, journalist and Risk Roulette author Graham Ruddick breaks down why risk isn’t what you think it is - and why avoiding it might be the biggest mistake of a
Gillian Keegan | The Future of Business Leaders in Politics
From Car Factory Apprentice to Cabinet Minister - Gillian Keegan's Inspiring Journey
Join us on this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, where we chat with Gillian Keegan, who has had an extraordinary career that spans from working as an apprentice in a car factory to becoming a prominent political figure and Education Secretary. In this engaging conversation, Gillian shares her thoughts on ke
Alistair Macrow | The Future of McDonald's UK & Ireland
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Behind the Golden Arches: How McDonald's Runs Like Clockwork
Join us as we go behind the scenes at McDonald's to uncover the secrets of how this fast-food giant operates.
From innovative technology predicting your order to grilling the CEO on customer concerns like all-day breakfast, we delve deep into the processes that keep McDonald's
Sally Wynter | The Future of Job Hunting
Sally Wynter | The Future of Job Hunting
In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, returning guest Sally Wynter introduces Hunch, her new AI-powered platform designed to fix the graduate job market. She exposes why LinkedIn’s Easy Apply is making things worse, how hundreds of applications go unseen, and why Gen Z needs to become AI-native to survive the future of work.
We discuss:
Why find
Claudia Harris | Why Women Are Falling Behind in AI
AI is transforming the job market faster than we think - and Claudia Harris is on the frontlines.
In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Jimmy sits down with Claudia Harris, CEO of Makers and former CEO of The Careers & Enterprise Company. From working inside government to leading one of the UK's most innovative tech training companies, Claudia shares hard-won insights into how AI is resh
Keir Starmer | The Prime Minister
Behind the Scenes with Prime Minister Keir: Future of Jobs, AI Impact & Personal Insights
In this special episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, host Jimmy interviews Prime Minister Keir inside the world's most famous address. They discuss the future of the economy, the impact of AI, and job transitions amidst technological advancements. The conversation also reveals personal anecdotes from Keir'
Zoe Kleinman | The Future of Tech & The BBC
Future of AI & Tech with BBC's Zoe Kleinman | Jimmy's Jobs of the Future
Welcome to Jimmy's Jobs of the Future. In this episode, Jimmy interviews Zoe Kleinman, the BBC Technology Editor. Zoe shares her extensive experience, having interviewed industry leaders like Tim Cook and Satya Nadella. They discuss the impact of AI on jobs, future innovations like flying taxis, and the UK's position in the
Peter Kyle | The Future of AI
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Alex Depledge | The Future of the Treasury
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Simon Squibb | The Future of Education
Simon Squibb: Why Working for Yourself Isn’t Risky Anymore
In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Simon Squibb – millionaire entrepreneur and education reformer – explains why the school system is outdated and failing future founders.
He shares how being kicked out of school at 15 shaped his mission to fix it. From homeschooling his son to building a global audience, Simon reveals th
Sadiq Khan | The Future of London
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In Conversation with Sadiq Khan: London's Diversity, Politics, and Future
Join us for an engaging conversation with Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, as he discusses his journey, the challenges of urban administration, and the importance of diversity in London's growth. Sadiq reflects on his early li
Parmy Olson | The $800 Million Deal That Changed AI Forever
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The AI race isn’t just about technology — it’s about power, ethics, and vision.
In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, Jimmy sits down with Parmy Olson, a leading tech journalist and author of the Financial Times Business Book of the Year, to unpack the true rivalry between Sam Altman (O
John Caudwell | The Billionaire Who Wants to Rebuild Britain
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From Billion-Dollar Business to Philanthropy: John Caudwell's Journey | Jimmy's Jobs of the Future
In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, Jimmy welcomes John Caudwell, the entrepreneur behind Phones 4U. John opens up about his remarkable journey from starting in the mobile phone industry
Chris Hulatt | Why the UK Must Defend the London Stock Exchange
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From Living Room Startup to Industry Leader: How Octopus Group Innovates Across Sectors
Join Jimmy as he welcomes Chris Ulla, co-founder of Octopus Group, to discuss the impressive growth and innovation behind Octopus Energy and its expansion into new areas like financial coaching. Chris sha
Bruce Daisley | How We Fix Work Before It Breaks Us
The Future of Work: Insights from Bruce Daisley on Culture, Tech and Leadership | Jimmy's Jobs
In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs, host Jimmy McLoughlin interviews Bruce Daisley, former European Vice President for Twitter and ex-Country Director for YouTube UK. They discuss Bruce's insights on workplace culture, the impact of hybrid work, and the evolving landscape of technology companies. Bruce sha
Will Beckett | How Hawksmoor Became a £100m Steakhouse
The Secret Sauce Behind Hawksmoor: From Failed Restaurants to a £100 Million Steakhouse
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In this episode of 'Jimmy's Jobs of the Future,' we explore how Hawksmoor became one of the UK's most successful steakhouse brands, making £100 million in sales within 15 years. Hear from co-founder Will
Jimmy McLoughlin OBE | Jobs of the Future & 200 Episodes - Feat. Dr Eliza Filby
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Jimmy's Jobs: Celebrating 200 Episodes and the Future of Business Podcasting
In this special episode, Jimmy celebrates the milestone of 200 podcast episodes and takes a reflective look back on his journey from Downing Street advisor to stay-at-home dad and podcast host. He discusses the init
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