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  • Amrita Bharij

    UX/UI Designer, Rockstar Games

    Amrita Bharij

    UX/UI Designer, Rockstar Games

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  • Alison Lyst

    Data Scientist, Lyst

    Alison Lyst

    Data Scientist, Lyst

    After studying economics at Uni, Alison followed her passion leading her to a role that brings together her two loves - fashion & data science.

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  • Sam Bevan

    Director of Emerging EMEA, Snap Inc

    Sam Bevan

    Director of Emerging EMEA, Snap Inc

    Sam's perseverance and drive has lead him to finding success in the Digital World having worked in Meta and now as Snap's Director of Emerging EMEA.

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  • Alexa Kesta

    Co Founder & Editor In Chief at WAVE Magazine, Social Editor at The Face

    Alexa Kesta

    Co Founder & Editor In Chief at WAVE Magazine, Social Editor at The Face

    Alexa's drive has lead her to starting her own magazine, WAVE as well as landing her dream role as Social Editor at The Face

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  • Sam Osinuga

    Animator, Epic Games

    Sam Osinuga

    Animator, Epic Games

    Through watching Pokemon Sam first discovered his love for animation and his dream came true when he landed his job at Epic Games working on Spiderman.

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  • Ellis McCusker-Thompson

    Global Head of Digital Marketing, The Mill

    Smiling photo of Ellis McCusker-Thompson who works at the Mill
    Smiling photo of Ellis McCusker-Thompson who works at the Mill

    Ellis McCusker-Thompson

    Global Head of Digital Marketing, The Mill

    After dropping out of her psychology degree, Ellis worked in a call centre for a year, lived abroad and lots more, all before getting a job at The Mill.

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  • Carl Finocchiaro

    Head of Content & Social, EU/ME, NBA

    Photo of podcast guests Carl Finocchiaro standing in front of some basketballs
    Photo of podcast guests Carl Finocchiaro standing in front of some basketballs

    Carl Finocchiaro

    Head of Content & Social, EU/ME, NBA

    Carl was editing legal videos before joining Arsenal where he helped build the club's social media before joining the NBA to grow their global audience.

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  • Teresa Fogolari

    3D Art Director, Freelance

    Photo of Teresa Fogolari outside in the sun
    Photo of Teresa Fogolari outside in the sun

    Teresa Fogolari

    3D Art Director, Freelance

    After her Instagram face filters went viral, Teresa starting getting loads of work, including a music video for Calvin Harris x The Weeknd.

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  • Jodie South

    Motion Graphics Designer, Sky Creative / Sky Sports

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    Headshot photo of Jodie South

    Jodie South

    Motion Graphics Designer, Sky Creative / Sky Sports

    As Motion Graphics Designer at Sky Sports, Jodie combines her love of sport with a passion for design for Formula One, the Premiere League and more.

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  • Carl Williams

    Lead Product Designer, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP

    Carl Williams

    Lead Product Designer, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP

    Carl manages a whole team of designers but still uses the skills he picked up working for the council and from his personal side projects.

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  • Leon Farrell

    Product Manager, Warner Music

    Photo of Product Manager Leon who works at Warner Music
    Photo of Product Manager Leon who works at Warner Music

    Leon Farrell

    Product Manager, Warner Music

    As senior product developer Leon’s job is to oversee the tech team who use data to help give record labels the insight to pick up on what’s next.

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  • Laila Katumba

    Full Stack Developer, AllSaints

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    Photo of Full Stack Developer Laila

    Laila Katumba

    Full Stack Developer, AllSaints

    23-year-old Laila builds software applications for fashion brand AllSaints, designing and developing the website interface.

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  • Matthew Newcombe

    Lead Game Developer, ustwo Games

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    Headshot photo of Lead Games Developer Matthew Newcombe

    Matthew Newcombe

    Lead Game Developer, ustwo Games

    As Lead Game Developer at ustwo Games, Matthew insists that there’s no particular right or wrong skill set for this job.

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  • Leon Jones

    IT Delivery Lead, Stonewall

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    Headshot photo of Leon an IT Delivery Lead

    Leon Jones

    IT Delivery Lead, Stonewall

    For anything tech or computer-related at Stonewall charity, Leon is the go-to guy. He extols the importance of knowing your worth when assessing roles.

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  • Natalie Kelly

    Account Manager, Facebook

    Natalie Kelly

    Account Manager, Facebook

    Natalie champions the importance of incorporating a year-long work experience into any degree in order to get experience in the roles that interest you.

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  • Daniel Obichukwu

    Creative Designer, TikTok

    Photo of Creative Designer Daniel from TikTok
    Photo of Creative Designer Daniel from TikTok

    Daniel Obichukwu

    Creative Designer, TikTok

    Daniel found university fulfilling but he said a lot of the knowledge and skills that bagged him a job at TikTok came from online resources.

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  • Jessica White

    Social Media Manager, UNILAD

    Photo of Social Media Manager Jess from UNILAD
    Photo of Social Media Manager Jess from UNILAD

    Jessica White

    Social Media Manager, UNILAD

    Jessica planned to become an air hostess but didn’t make the height minimum. Instead she pursued another passion, social media.

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  • Keane Robinson

    Data Strategist, Mixcloud

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    Photo of Keane a Data Strategist at Mixcloud

    Keane Robinson

    Data Strategist, Mixcloud

    From data whistleblowing to kickstarting Mixcloud's new services, discover the career trajectory of data strategist Keane.

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  • Chrystal King

    Product Designer, Depop

    Photo of Product Designer Chrystal from Depop
    Photo of Product Designer Chrystal from Depop

    Chrystal King

    Product Designer, Depop

    Chrystal got into design by creating skins on Bebo and rave flyers. She’s now designing what Depop’s digital experience looks like.

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  • Paul Curry

    Software Engineer, Buzzfeed UK

    Photo of Paul, an Software Engineer at BuzzFeed
    Photo of Paul, an Software Engineer at BuzzFeed

    Paul Curry

    Software Engineer, Buzzfeed UK

    Paul dropped out of university and became Buzzfeed’s “computer wizard”, every day he makes mistakes, fixes problems and builds the quizzes.

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  • Marion Strunck

    Lead Animator, Framestore

    Photo of Lead Animator at Framestore
    Photo of Lead Animator at Framestore

    Marion Strunck

    Lead Animator, Framestore

    Marion grew up obsessed with comics and now she oversees a team of animators on films like Mowgli and Guardians of the Galaxy 2.

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  • Stefano Figoni

    Senior Data Analyst, ITV

    Photo of interviewee Data Analyst Stefano
    Photo of interviewee Data Analyst Stefano

    Stefano Figoni

    Senior Data Analyst, ITV

    Stef was always good at maths, he’s built on those skills to collect, analyse and present data around this year’s series of Love Island.

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UX/UI Designer, Rockstar Games

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Data Scientist, Lyst

After studying economics at Uni, Alison followed her passion leading her to a role that brings together her two loves - fashion & data science. Listen to their episode

Director of Emerging EMEA, Snap Inc

Sam's perseverance and drive has lead him to finding success in the Digital World having worked in Meta and now as Snap's Director of Emerging EMEA. Listen to their episode

Co Founder & Editor In Chief at WAVE Magazine, Social Editor at The Face

Alexa's drive has lead her to starting her own magazine, WAVE as well as landing her dream role as Social Editor at The Face Listen to their episode

Animator, Epic Games

Through watching Pokemon Sam first discovered his love for animation and his dream came true when he landed his job at Epic Games working on Spiderman. Listen to their episode

Global Head of Digital Marketing, The Mill

After dropping out of her psychology degree, Ellis worked in a call centre for a year, lived abroad and lots more, all before getting a job at The Mill. Listen to their episode

Head of Content & Social, EU/ME, NBA

Carl was editing legal videos before joining Arsenal where he helped build the club's social media before joining the NBA to grow their global audience. Listen to their episode

3D Art Director, Freelance

After her Instagram face filters went viral, Teresa starting getting loads of work, including a music video for Calvin Harris x The Weeknd. Listen to their episode

Motion Graphics Designer, Sky Creative / Sky Sports

As Motion Graphics Designer at Sky Sports, Jodie combines her love of sport with a passion for design for Formula One, the Premiere League and more. Listen to their episode

Lead Product Designer, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP

Carl manages a whole team of designers but still uses the skills he picked up working for the council and from his personal side projects. Listen to their episode

Product Manager, Warner Music

As senior product developer Leon’s job is to oversee the tech team who use data to help give record labels the insight to pick up on what’s next. Listen to their episode

Full Stack Developer, AllSaints

23-year-old Laila builds software applications for fashion brand AllSaints, designing and developing the website interface. Listen to their episode

Lead Game Developer, ustwo Games

As Lead Game Developer at ustwo Games, Matthew insists that there’s no particular right or wrong skill set for this job. Listen to their episode

IT Delivery Lead, Stonewall

For anything tech or computer-related at Stonewall charity, Leon is the go-to guy. He extols the importance of knowing your worth when assessing roles. Listen to their episode

Account Manager, Facebook

Natalie champions the importance of incorporating a year-long work experience into any degree in order to get experience in the roles that interest you.

Creative Designer, TikTok

Daniel found university fulfilling but he said a lot of the knowledge and skills that bagged him a job at TikTok came from online resources. Listen to their episode

Social Media Manager, UNILAD

Jessica planned to become an air hostess but didn’t make the height minimum. Instead she pursued another passion, social media. Listen to their episode

Data Strategist, Mixcloud

From data whistleblowing to kickstarting Mixcloud's new services, discover the career trajectory of data strategist Keane. Listen to their episode

Product Designer, Depop

Chrystal got into design by creating skins on Bebo and rave flyers. She’s now designing what Depop’s digital experience looks like. Listen to their episode

Software Engineer, Buzzfeed UK

Paul dropped out of university and became Buzzfeed’s “computer wizard”, every day he makes mistakes, fixes problems and builds the quizzes. Listen to their episode

Lead Animator, Framestore

Marion grew up obsessed with comics and now she oversees a team of animators on films like Mowgli and Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Listen to their episode

Senior Data Analyst, ITV

Stef was always good at maths, he’s built on those skills to collect, analyse and present data around this year’s series of Love Island. Listen to their episode