In the final episode of this first series, Harry interviews Katherine Mathieson, the Director of The Royal Institution - an independent charity dedicated to connecting people to the world of science.

Katherine shares how she discovered her passion for science communication; she offers her advice for those interested in careers in science communication careers, and emphasises the importance of scientific literacy in today's world.

They also explore how the 225-year-old Royal Institution maintains its historic mission of making science accessible to everyone, while adapting to reach a larger audience than ever before through social media platforms.

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Harry speaks to Nick Nurock, a former Software Engineer at Transport for London (TfL) who now runs Standup Computing, delivering AI literacy workshops to school students.

Starting his career as an electronics engineer, Nick transitioned into software development and played a key role in TfL's contactless payment system implementation. While at TfL, he also formalised and expanded their software development graduate and apprenticeship schemes.

Nick now focuses on educating young people about artificial intelligence through his startup, Stand Up Computing. Having already taught over 2,500 pupils, he aims to demystify AI and encourage critical thinking about its benefits and risks. He shares valuable insights about getting started in software development, and advises new developers not to get discouraged when their code doesn't work the first time, as problem-solving is a key part of the development process.

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Harry speaks to Jess Sullivan, a Senior Software Engineer at Scan.com.

Jess explains how she taught herself to code, discussing how she started with free resources and the importance of choosing the right language to learn.

Jess discusses how AI tools have become part of her daily work. She offers valuable insights for aspiring developers, highlighting the importance of resilience, finding the right programming language to start with, and joining supportive communities. She also shares practical advice about improving typing skills and reassures listeners that a traditional computer science background isn't necessary to succeed in software development.

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The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change by Camille Fournier

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