In conversation with Benjamin Turner, Chief Operating Officer of Agrimetrics – the Agrifood Data Marketplace building the national infrastructure for open and ethical sharing and interconnecting of data across the agriculture sector. Benjamin discusses the importance of earning trust within the industry to foster the adoption, and growth of the data marketplace within agriculture – in turn supporting a long term sustainable future for the industry. Benjamin touches on his own personal journey that led him to Agrimetrics, and how his experiences have shaped his leadership approach as well as the foundations that Agrimetrics is built upon – with ethical data governance firmly at the heart of the business – intrinsically woven into the fabric of their working practices. Visit the website: www.thezebraproject.co

16 - Fair data, fostering trust and humble leadership: breaking down barriers to create impact

At Zebra’s virtual campfire event we looked at the leadership challenges from the past 12 months and reimagined a better future and better businesses. Our key contributors, Celia Hannon, Nancy Hey and Kevin Pojasek, offered insight and guidance on how to best respond to this moment of both fragility and enormous opportunity.

For more information on the Zebra Project, visit: thezebraproject.co

1 - Bravery, Imagination and Humility: A Leadership Conversation

Born out of her experience working within International Conflict Resolution, Dr Donna Hicks speaks with Matt Meyer about The Dignity Model and the vital role that dignity plays in the workplace, human leadership and building a culture that brings out the best in people.

17 - Humanising leadership: leading with dignity

At Zebra's virtual campfire event we explored the true meaning of impact. Against a backdrop of greenwashing and corporate names pledging allegiance to future targets and actions, we looked into the true meaning of impact and whether ‘good’ business practice in terms of ESG reporting goes far enough, or has simply become entry-level license to operate. 

For more information on The Zebra Project, visit: thezebraproject.co

2 - People, Planet & Profit: Accelerating progress for real impact

In conversation with Whitney Johnson, CEO of Disruption Advisors and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Smart Growth, talking about finding our voice and authenticity, understanding and developing our personal growth and nurturing the growth of those around us. We take a deep dive into the S-Curve of Learning – discussing exploration, the sweet spot and the coveted mastery.

18 - Smart growth: exploring the role of the individual in measuring success

In conversation with Elliot Schreiber, Author of ‘The Yin and Yang of Reputation Management’ and Co-founder of The Strategy and Stakeholder Value Institute, talking about stakeholder expectation, organisational reputation, your greatest value creators and how you won’t find your most valuable assets on excel documents or balance sheets.

19 - Reputation: The power of understanding and prioritising your greatest assets

In conversation with Lizzie Penny & Alex Hirst, CEOs and Founders of Hoxby and Authors of ‘Workstyle: a revolution for wellbeing, productivity and society.’ talking about how workstyle is more important for productivity than any other current organisational psychology, if flexible working is missing the point and how progressive organisations achieve culture at scale.

20 - Workstyle: moving beyond flexible and hybrid

To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John. Starting with Lisa Barclay, Executive Director, Investments at Nesta!

Read more about Impact Investment, Intentionality and Innovation here 👇
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In Conversation with... Lisa Barclay // Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation

To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John. 

In this episode we spoke to Jonny Page, head of Social and Impact Investment at Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, ACA.

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In Conversation with... Jonny Page // Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation

In conversation with Glenn Anderson, Project Lead of the Wendling Beck Exemplar Project. Talking with Matt Meyer about the vital role of natural capital in global economies, the growing risk to food security, the importance and reward of investing in nature, how collaboration brings about real-world change, creating a blueprint to protect the planet for the long-term, building environmental resilience and how it feels to be delivering something so spectacular that we may not get to experience the impact of in our lifetime.

21 - Collaboration: building resilience and real-world value with a nature-first approach

To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John.

In this episode we spoke to Edmund Farrar Co-Founder at Oto.

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In Conversation with... Edmund Farrar // Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation

To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John.

In this episode we spoke to Dougie Sloan Managing Director, Impact Venture at Big Society Capital.

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Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation // In Conversation with... Dougie Sloan

To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John. Next up, volunteer, employee, CEO, business founder, non-executive director, executive chairman, investor, mentor and advisor, Liam Black. 

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In Conversation with... Liam Black // Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation

To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John.

In this episode we spoke to Dama Sathianathan, Partner at Bethnal Green Ventures - investing in tech for good.

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In Conversation with...Dama Sathianathan // Impact Investment Intentionally and Innovation

To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John.

In this episode we spoke to Mark Mann Co-founder of Divine Ox and Founder of Mark Mann OÜ, head of Social and Impact Investment at Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, ACA.

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In Conversation with... Mark Mann // Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation

Rethinking Wealth: In Conversation with Matthias Bosch
What if wealth wasn’t just about accumulation, but alignment?
In this episode, we explore evolving ideas of what wealth and success is with visionary advisor to high net worth individuals Matthias Bosch. From redefining wealth beyond money to examining how values, purpose, and personal alignment shape our financial and life decisions, Matthias shares powerful insights from his work with the ultra wealthy at transition points in their lives. We explore the role of family, the importance of saying no, navigating success with intention, and how the next generation views prosperity. Whether you're rethinking your career path, your relationship with money, or what truly matters—this conversation is packed with wisdom for a future that's more conscious, connected, and fulfilling.


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In conversation with Will Butler-Adams, Managing Director of Brompton Bicycles talking about purpose and Brompton’s main goal of making cities better places. We also discussed leadership styles, and in particular Will’s own style of leadership - throwing hand grenades in and making sure no-one gets too comfortable. Visit the website: www.thezebraproject.co

2.1 - Purpose, making cities better and leadership styles

The Zebra Talk is a series of conversations with business leaders, creative thinkers, academics and visionaries hosted by Matt Meyer, providing insight, inspiration and the opportunity to explore this reinvention of business philosophy and psychology. Visit the website: www.thezebraproject.co

About Zebra Talk

In conversation with James Boardman, a former Royal Marines Commando and best-selling author of ‘It’s a State of Mind’. As the founder of The Man Coach, an online coaching business, James supports thousands of men dealing with the challenges of real-life and their transition to be the best versions of themselves both in life and in business. A raw and emotional conversation at times we talk about James’ own mental health challenges on leaving the military, returning to Civvy Street and how those experiences have allowed him to find his own mission and help others become elite operators. Visit the website: www.thezebraproject.co

6 - Being the best version of yourself in life and in business

In conversation with Linbert Spencer OBE, Director of the Centre for Inclusive Leadership talking about the difference between the diversity agenda and creating genuine inclusivity in your organisation, how the current context is changing the approach organisations are taking to inclusivity - particularly in the digital workplace - and thinking ahead to the future and the opportunities that are unlocked by a new way of working. Visit the website: www.thezebraproject.co

7 - Moving on from the diversity agenda to creating genuine inclusivity

In conversation with Mark Preston, Team Principal of Formula E team DS Techeetah, talking about approaches to innovation, persevering in the face of scepticism and DS Techeetah as a good business. Mark also talks about his career journey from starting in Australian motorsport, setting up a Formula One team to being a founding father of Formula E. Visit the website: www.thezebraproject.co

10 - Persevering in the face of scepticism

In conversation with Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst, Co-Founders and joint CEOs of Hoxby talking about how they built a business of over 1000 people, across 30 countries and multiple service lines, without any physical office space. We also talk about how their workstyle concept addresses workforce inequality and the emergence post-Covid being an opportunity for positive contagion in challenging the traditional orthodoxy of work. Visit the website: www.thezebraproject.co

11 - Challenging the traditional orthodoxy of work and addressing workplace inequality

In conversation with Liz Ngonzi, an international speaker on digital innovation, philanthropy and leadership, talking about the future relationship between businesses, Government and non-profits, what the world can learn from people it traditionally labels as disadvantaged and how corporations are responding to the social justice movement in relation to African Americans. Visit the website: www.thezebraproject.co

12 - The future relationship between business, Government and non-profits

In conversation with Patrick Philpott, Founder of Visionpath, an organisation working with employers, schools and students to be future ready, talking about social mobility and the responsibility that business has to ensure social mobility and how it can benefit from it. Patrick also talks about social mobility in the context of Learning and Development and CSR and how businesses can make practical steps forward to get access to the best resources for their future. Visit the website: www.thezebraproject.co

13 - The importance of social mobility for future-ready businesses

In conversation with Simon Newton, Regional Director of Operations at Oxford based mental health charity Restore. We talk about Restore’s practical work in changing the conversation from workplaces being the cause of mental health challenges to being positive environments for good mental health – where people can find purpose, develop relationships, create focus in their lives and learn new skills for the future. Visit the website: www.thezebraproject.co

14 - Maximising people’s potential through mentally healthy workplaces

In conversation with Lord Dennis Stevenson, co-author of the Thriving at Work report – a deep dive into the economic and human costs of mental health - commissioned by Theresa May in 2017. We talk about the significant findings from the report as well as the many practical action steps that were recommended at that time and their application to date. 

In this insightful conversation, Dennis also opens up about his own journey with mental health and what he wished he could have included in the report and would do, if it he were able to do it again. Visit the website: www.thezebraproject.co

15 - A deep dive into the economic and human cost of mental health within the workplace

We’re excited to bring you Zebra Talk, a series of conversations exploring the emerging business and leadership themes of our time. 

Hosted by Matt Meyer, it brings together those who are shaping the future world of work, for a series of insightful, focused conversations to help businesses think quickly and clearly about what they have to do next to thrive in the future.

In a relaxed interview style, Matt chats with innovative leaders who are rethinking and reimagining the future world of work through designing better businesses – how they create value and solve problems and run their businesses in ways that embrace change more quickly than they have ever done and break down the range of cultural and structural challenges in their path. www.thezebraproject.co

Episodes prior to January 2023 were recorded while Matt held the role of CEO Taylor Vinters, a law firm focused on helping innovators and entrepreneurs to shape a better world. In 2023 Taylor Vinters merged with Mishcon de Reya LLP. As of 2025, The Zebra Project operates as an independent and separate entity.

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