The Start and Scale Podcast

🔥 “Tech is reshaping recruitment, and AI is leading the charge.” – Luke Morton 🔥In this episode, we sit down with Luke Morton, founder of FirstStage, to explore how AI and automation are transforming the world of recruitment. From AI-generated CVs to the future of hiring, Luke shares insights on how technology is changing the way companies find and hire talent.#AI #TechFounder #Recruitment #StartupLife #Scaling

Ross Tyler has led tech at Moneysupermarket Group, Car Finance 247, and Shield Safety — but he’s still learning something new every week. On The Start & Scale Podcast, Ross opens up about the realities of modern tech leadership: why communication is a CTO’s most powerful tool, what it really takes to rebuild a product platform, the importance of staying close to the code, and how AI is transforming the way his team works.

In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we’re joined by Jeff Watkins, a seasoned CTO with experience at companies like AND Digital and BJSS. Jeff shares the evolution of his career from hands-on coding to high-level leadership, and the growing need for ethical, people-first decision-making in tech.We dive into the consequences of AI, why junior roles are being displaced, and how simply “writing code” isn’t enough anymore. Plus, we explore the importance of leadership training and learning from failure.If you’re leading a tech team or scaling a product in the AI era — this one’s for you.

In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with Richard Wainwright — a seasoned advisor to fast-growing tech companies and a firm believer in the power of people over just pure technical skill.We dive into how his non-linear path in tech has shaped his advisory approach, why businesses often get product scaling wrong, and the underrated importance of soft skills when building teams. Richard also breaks down the biggest myths about growth, and what he actually does as a non-exec director.If you’re leading a startup, building a product, or trying to scale a team — this one’s packed with sharp insights you can use today.

This week on The Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with Andy Lole, a seasoned CTPO with experience at companies like eBay, Atos, and Schibsted.Andy shares how taking 18 months out of the tech world changed his mindset, how his leadership style has evolved, and why failure is the best teacher. We dive into what it means to make an instant impact in a new role, how to manage distributed teams, and where the biggest opportunities lie for today’s engineers — especially in the age of AI.If you’re in tech, leadership, or scaling a startup, this one’s full of real talk and smart insight.