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Equiwatt: The Newcastle University start up saving energy and helping the planet with Johnson Fernandes

In this series we explore some of the successes of Newcastle University’s startups and spin-out companies.

In this episode, we talk to Johnson Fernandes, Founder and CEO of Newcastle University start up, Equiwatt.

The free Equiwatt app has created an energy-saving community who are helping to reduce electricity use when it is at its dirtiest and most expensive in exchange for up to £150 of rewards per year.

Find out how Johnson is using technology to save energy and help the planet and his advice for anyone starting up their own business. Find out more about Equiwatt and download the app at https://www.equiwatt.com/

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Hosted by Isaac Stamper

Audio & Editing by Helen Williams

Production by Stef Moorhead

From Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle University relies on voluntary donations to support many of our education and research programmes. These donations make a huge difference to people locally and around the world: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/.

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Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy

In this episode we talk to Rob Wood, a successful global entrepreneur and Newcastle University alumnus. Rob’s career flourished at age 42 when he founded pharmaceutical company STEM healthcare and since then, he has successfully created and funded several initiatives which aim to nurture and help businesses to thrive.

Learn about Rob’s career as a successful entrepreneur as well as his collaboration with Newcastle University to create the Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy, a venture which aims to help young people find the confidence, skills and opportunity to build successful futures for themselves.

Find out more about the Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy at https://www.ncl.ac.uk/enterprising-futures/

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CREDITS:

Hosted by Robyn Spillane

Audio, Editing and Production by Stef Moorhead

From Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle University relies on voluntary donations to support many of our education and research programmes. These donations make a huge difference to people locally and around the world: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/.

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Polybox: The Newcastle University start up empowering marketing agencies with Rojin Yarahmadi

In this series we explore some of the successes of Newcastle University’s startups and spin-out companies.

In this episode we talk to Rojin Yarahmadi, co-founder and CEO of Polybox, the Newcastle University start up using cutting-edge technology to empower marketing agencies.

The company was set up by Rojin and business partner Nick Beno in 2022. So far they have raised £500,000 with Northstar Ventures and Creative UK and won an Innovate UK Creative Catalyst grant.

Find out more about Polybox at https://polybox.app/.

STAY CONNECTED WITH NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY:

Instagram: @newcastleuni

TikTok: @newcastleuni

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newcastleuni

CREDITS:

Hosted by Isaac Stamper

Audio & Editing by Dan Allinson

Production by Stef Moorhead

From Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle University relies on voluntary donations to support many of our education and research programmes. These donations make a huge difference to people locally and around the world: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/.

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Women From Newcastle: Empowering women in business with Anna Jones

This episode is part of a special series to celebrate International Women’s Day.

In this episode, we talk to Newcastle University Alumna, Anna Jones. Since graduating with a degree in International Business Management Anna has had a successful career in the media industry, serving as the first female CEO at Hearst UK and most recently being appointed the first female CEO of The Telegraph Media Group.

Anna is a champion of female entrepreneurs and co-founded the women-only networking AllBright.