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Welcome to Management Meets... the University of Bath School of Management podcast. Hosted by Professor Steve Brammer, Dean of the School of Management, and Alumni Engagement Professional Katie Calvert-Jones, Management Meets shares insight from leaders within our community on various topics across various industries. The School of Management has over 27,000 alumni in over 130 countries, including business founders, CEOs, and Olympians. In this series, we meet some of these as we explore the ever-changing world of business practice and learn the latest academic thinking. From sport to the secrets of the boardroom, get inspired with tales of success, and some failures, in the Management Meets podcast.

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July 29, 2026Episode 142 min

Road to the World Cup

To kick off Season five of Management Meets, host Katie Calvert-Jones is reunited with Jai Shah , a Class of 2020 graduate and co-founder of Orangutan, an eSports organisation based in Mumbai. First appearing as a hungry young startup in the podcast's very first episode, Jai returns to share how his organisation has transformed into a dominant market force. From navigating industry bans to building a physical community through their eSports arena. Today, Orangutan are officially the number one ranked team in India, preparing to step onto the global stage in Paris for the eSports World Cup. Jai reflects on the human elements behind sustainable leadership and his personal commitment to family, mental health, and his work co-creating the University of Bath’s active alumni chapter in India. Listen and explore: The importance behind strict operational consistency and mental resilience How pivots create profit Lessons from building a physical space in a digital world The role of calculated risk and focus on scaling towards a household name

July 22, 20261 min

Season 5 Trailer - Management Meets: The Entrepreneurial Mindset

Management Meets is back for Season 5. This season, we're exploring The Entrepreneurial Mindset —the ambition, curiosity, resilience and determination that drive people to turn ideas into reality. Drawing on the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs from the University of Bath School of Management community, we'll look beyond the businesses they've built to uncover the motivations, challenges and defining moments that shaped their journeys. From bold ideas and unexpected pivots to setbacks, successes and lessons learned, this series celebrates the people behind the ventures. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, already building something of your own, or simply fascinated by the mindset behind innovation, this season offers practical insights and inspiring conversations you won't want to miss. Episode 1 launches on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. Subscribe to Management Meets so you never miss an episode.

June 30, 202618 min

End of Season Special

What does it take to navigate a global career in 2026? In this Season 4 review, Host Katie Calvert Jones and Producer Becky Toogood recap the most powerful messages from founders, brand leaders and social entrepreneurs who started their journeys at the University of Bath School of Management. This episode tackles the realities of entrepreneurship, international relocation, sustainable ambition. and everything in between. Discover why global creatives are trading profit for peace and how emerging technology is reshaping conservation and commerce alike.

May 27, 2026Episode 640 min

Financing the Future

In the Season 4 finale of Management Meets, Professor Steve Brammer and Katie Calvert Jones are joined by MBA alumnus Martin Callow, Global Strategy Lead for The Nature Conservancy’s Nature Bonds Program. Listen and discover: The moment Martin witnessed environmental change firsthand, and how it shaped his career Why understanding finance has become essential for conservation leaders The power of networks, partnerships, and the impact of saying “yes” to opportunity

April 29, 2026Episode 544 min

From Bath to Bollywood: A Global Creative Journey

In this episode of Management Meets , hosts Katie Calvert-Jones and Professor Steve Brammer are joined by alumnus Nishchay Gogia , founder of 1947 Productions. Nishchay reflects on his journey from Mumbai to Bath, and how his time at the School of Management shaped both his personal and professional outlook. Arriving in 2008 at the height of the global financial crisis, he shares how uncertainty, resilience, and adaptability became defining themes in his early career. From washing dishes as a student to working on some of India’s biggest television formats, including India’s Got Talent and Indian Idol, Nishchay charts his path into the creative industries, and the bold decision to launch his own production company after 17 years in the field. The conversation explores: Navigating uncertainty during global economic disruption The value of international education and cultural immersion Transitioning from corporate roles into creative industries The realities of entrepreneurship in media production Why quitting can sometimes be the right decision Balancing ambition with wellbeing Nishchay also shares insights into the future of content creation, from branded storytelling to micro-dramas, and reflects on how creativity can be nurtured within business education. A thoughtful and inspiring episode about risk, reinvention, and building a career on your own terms.

March 25, 2026Episode 433 min

Ambition with Impact

In this episode of Management Meets, Katie Calvert-Jones speaks with Kelvin Hughes - BSc Business 2010 alumnus and founder of Picanto Partners, a consultancy helping social enterprises and mission-driven organisations scale their impact. Kelvin shares his career journey from the corporate world at Morgan Stanley, Nestlé and Unilever to leading a sanitation social enterprise in Ghana and launching his own consultancy focused on social impact. The conversation explores the challenges of measuring social value, the realities of implementing strategy in mission-driven organisations, and Kelvin’s ambitious vision to introduce mergers and acquisitions thinking to the charity and social enterprise sector. Along the way, Kelvin reflects on lessons learned from working internationally, the importance of asking questions and taking initiative, and why ambition sometimes means pursuing ideas that feel a little terrifying.

February 25, 2026Episode 331 min

Turning Strength Into a Brand: The Journey of STÆRKE

In this episode of Management Meets, Katie speaks with international management alumna Maya Khurana, founder of STÆRKE, a Scandinavian-inspired gym accessories brand designed for women who lift. Maya shares her path after the School of Management, making the pivot from a career in tech in London to life as an entrepreneur living in Copenhagen, with a strong focus on marketing and design. Listen for an open conversation on the reality of entrepreneurism, ambition, battling burnout and more.

January 28, 2026Episode 225 min

Ambition Abroad: Building Careers Across Countries

In this episode of the School of Management podcast, Katie sits down with Clem Grellety, Key Account Manager for Christian Dior Fragrances based in New York. Clem shares her journey from studying International Management at the University of Bath, School of Management, to building a successful global career working with top beauty brands including Michael Kors, Tom Ford, DKNY and Dior. Listen and discover the impact of international industry placements, the challenges and rewards of relocating for career growth, and how to thrive in the competitive fragrance industry.

December 31, 202514 min

New Year Special

Katie and In-House Producer Becky take a look back at their 2025 highlights from the Management Meets podcast.

November 28, 2025Episode 131 min

Driving Change

In the first episode of series four, Katie sits down with Max Teichert, founder and CEO of Track Titan, an AI driver coaching startup. Max shares how studying international management at the School of Management helped him merge his passion for racing and entrepreneurship, getting him to where he is today. His formative experiences at Bath include his involvement in the British University's karting championship and two pivotal placements at Porsche's Motorsport team and a FinTech startup in Jakarta. We also take a look back at some personal favourites from previous series’, with in-house producer, Becky Toogood.