Ed is the co-founder and CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS), a new university in east London that offers BASc and MASc which oriented around complex problems, not disciplines.

In 2012 Ed co-founded School 21 in Stratford with Peter Hyman and Oli de Botton. In 2017 the first GCSE class achieved grades that placed them in the top 5% of the country for attainment, and the school was awarded an Outstanding Ofsted. In 2014 Ed led the launch of Voice 21 to raise the status of oracy in schools.

Ed has also advised the leaders of several education institutions including Cambridge University, LSE, Teach First, Teach for All, Ark Schools and Eton College, as well as over 30 other clients in the private sector and government.

Previously Ed ran a theatre production company with the screenwriter Matt Charman and was a consultant at McKinsey & Co. He has served on the boards of Ashoka UK and Big Education.

Nick and Ed talk about Ed's career and how Ed's see the future of education with the LIS.

Ed's book choice where:
The Entrepreneurial State by Mariana Mazzucato
https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/entrepreneurial-state-book-mariana-mazzucato-9780141986104
The Rise of the Meritocracy by Michael Young
https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=32040280938&dest=gbr
The Road to Somewhere: The Populist Revolt and the Future of Politics by David Goodhart
https://onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/the-road-to-somewhere/product/HD_302420608?sku=HD_302420608
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Ed's music choice was:
The Streets, Don't Mug Yourself
https://open.spotify.com/track/2phF2CRhoSnpJUxxvHUf8Z

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This week Nick talks to Peter Curk

With over a decade of experience across multiple sectors, Pete has held diverse roles in executive management, customer experience, marketing, and business development. Currently serving as CEO of ICONOMI, previously leading Big Bang Slovenija as Customer Experience & eCommerce Director. Peter co-founded Dia-Vit Ltd, securing Series A funding, and consulted on digital marketing and sales strategy at Deloitte Slovenia. Earlier roles include interim CMO at GoOpti and COO at Renderspace, focusing on UX design and performance marketing, along with a 10-year tenure at A1 Slovenija d.d., enriching their foundation in business development and leadership.

As the CEO of ICONOMI, ICONOMI is a digital asset management platform that enables users to easily manage, invest, and diversify in the world of cryptocurrencies. Founded with the mission to democratize access to the new economy, ICONOMI offers a user-friendly interface for both beginners and experienced investors to build and manage customized crypto portfolios. Through its platform, ICONOMI provides various digital asset management services, including a selection of pre-built crypto portfolios, allowing users to invest with ease and security. By bridging traditional and digital finance, ICONOMI empowers users to access and navigate the digital asset space effectively, making crypto investing more accessible, transparent, and manageable.

Nick and Peter discuss ICONOMI, Crypto ETF's, legacy coding and blockchain and the wider crypto sector.

Peter's book choice was: The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
https://onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/the-origin-of-wealth-by-eric-beinhocker/product/HD_302173723?sku=HD_302173723

Peter music choice was: Songs of Joy and Devotion by Depeche Mode
https://open.spotify.com/album/6x7S6u9Cx2S0JD48nPsavE

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This week Nick talks to Guy Gittins.

Guy became CEO of Foxtons in September 2022, bringing with him extensive experience in the property sector and leadership roles. Prior to rejoining Foxtons, he served as CEO of Chestertons, a renowned London-based and international residential property firm. Guy's career began at Foxtons, where he worked until 2006 before taking on the role of Sales and Marketing Director for Peter de Savary. In 2010, he joined Savills and later moved to Chestertons in 2012, leading their flagship Chelsea office. In 2018, he was appointed CEO of Chestertons

Nick and Guy discuss Guy's career journey and the evolution of Foxtons, from its founding by Jon Hunt to the present day.

Guy's Book choice was How to Build a Car: The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer by Adrian Newey
https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-build-a-car/adrian-newey/9780008196806

Guy's music choice was - Move your body by Marshall Jefferson
https://open.spotify.com/track/3OrcEhLzxv1YX597jGjEI7

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