Jon is the founder and owner of Hot House Music Schools. A University of Derby alumnus, he was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2019 for services to music education. We talk to Jon about his personal journey and how a creative education deve

Creating business magic with Abbi Burns

Jun 30th, 2020 1h 1m

Abbi runs Darley Dance Productions, a dance and entertainment company. She was Marketing Derby’s Rising Star in 2019 and she advises University of Derby students on life as a freelancer. We talk about her personal journey and how creative passi

The digital economy and the workforce of the future with Trevor Williams

Jun 16th, 2020 1h 1m

Trevor is former Chief Economist at Lloyds Bank, and is now a consultant economist and Visiting Professor at the University of Derby. He specialises in economic analysis encompassing ‘big data’. We talk about how this can benefit businesses lar

What large business can learn from the entrepreneurial world with Dean Jackson

Jun 1st, 2020 54m 53s

Dean is the founder and owner of Derby sportswear firm HUUB. He grew HUUB from the spark of an idea about using technology and research in clothing design to enhance performance. We talk about his journey and the importance of agility in the mo

Sustainable business with Nicole Yeomans

May 18th, 2020 46m 23s

Nicole is a Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity Specialist at global infrastructure giant AECOM. A University of Derby Zoology graduate, her professional brief is to leave the environment in a better state than it was when she found it. The d

Why businesses should invest in their leaders with Richard Gerver

May 4th, 2020 1h 8m

Richard Gerver is an expert on the art of leadership. A former Derbyshire head teacher (and University of Derby alumnus), he now travels the world as a renowned speaker whose advice is sought by global commercial giants. We talk about his perso

Trailer

Season preview trailer

Apr 30th, 2020 4m 40s

Inspired Business is the business podcast series from the University of Derby. We bring you engaging and inspiring stories from across the business landscape in Derby, Derbyshire and beyond. We talk to a selection of guests to explore their b