The Business Brunch

Each week, Oxfordshire based entrepreneur, Ben Thompson, interviews local business leaders and discusses the week’s business affecting topics.

Week 242: WHEN, accelerating gender equality in higher education | The Business Brunch Podcast

Ben is joined by Alice Chilver CEO of WHEN, to discuss the importance of accelerating gender equality in higher education 17 November 2025

Week 241: Milton Park/Signal Yard | The Business Brunch Podcast

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Tom Vecchione and Clare Fleet to talk about Milton Park and Signal Yard! 10 November 2025

Week 240: Impactful Storytelling | The Business Brunch Podcast

Originally Broadcast On 02/11/25. This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Darren Evans, CEO of After Cloud to discuss impactful storytelling! 3 November 2025

Week 239: Innovation and giving STEM businesses the Foundations to Grow | The Business Brunch Podcast

Originally Broadcast On 26/10/25. This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Martine Abboud, CEO of Creo Incubator, and Claudia Filsinger, Community and Partnerships Lead, to explore how Creo Incubator is giving STEM businesses the foundations to grow and innovate right here in Oxfordshire. 27 October 2025

Week 238: Book Launch, Bringing Jenny into the business and all things health and fitness | The Business Brunch Podcast

Originally Broadcast On 19/10/25. This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Sara and Jenny Southey of The Southey Way to talk about the new book launch, bringing Jenny into the business and all things healthy mind, body and soul! 20 October 2025

Week 237: Proudlock Associates | The Business Brunch Podcast

Ben is joined by Tracey and Liam Proudlock of Proudlock Associates to discuss the importance of inclusive design 13 October 2025

Week 236: Autumn reset – Why the post holiday season is the perfect time to rethink how you lead | The Business Brunch Podcast

Ben is joined by Claire Croft of Claire Croft Associates, to discuss Autumn resets, and why the post-holiday season is the perfect time to rethink how you lead 6 October 2025

Week 235: Aspirations and Experiences with Oxford Brookes University | The Business Brunch Podcast

Ben is joined by Gift Igbin of SocialGiftI, Vanessa Barzasi of BioBright and Matthew Minett of Team Sakura Engineering 29 September 2025

Week 234: Expanding out of Oxfordshire | The Business Brunch Podcast

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Caroline OConnor of Fourth Born and Opendoorz to talk about expanding out of Oxfordshire! 22 September 2025