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A new podcast from Newcastle University Business School<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The North East Edge, is a 5-episode podcast series that shines light on the regional innovators and visionaries shaping the North East region. Hosted by Charlie Hoult, a serial North East entrepreneur and Dean\u2019s Visiting Professor of Innovation and Enterprise at Newcastle University Business School, and Dr Fiona Whitehurst, Associate Dean Engagement and Place at the Business School. They will be joined by guests Sir John Hall, Henry Kippin, Andy Haldane, Jacqui Leggetter, Tom Lawson, Dame Irene Hays, Nadia Johnson, and Tom Shanks, who share their insights and celebrate the successes of the North East business landscape.

Watch and listen to The North East Edge on Spotify:\u00a0<\/strong>
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