27: Micro Internships, Macro Opportunity

In this episode, Barry and Eleanor discuss the pros and cons of being a digital nomad, how frustrating it is to try and work without a mobile phone.  BT’s £30m investment in Distributed.co and the rapidly expanding use of Open Talent in the UK.  Their special topic is the use of student talent and how students are being used to provide skills and capacity to businesses, through talent platforms. They are joined by Jeffery Moss the founder and CEO of Parker Dewey.  Parker Dewey offer “micro internships” for students to showcase their skills and potential while also getting paid and providing employers with skills and the chance to get to know student talent who might go on to longer term internships or full time future roles. Links: www.parkerdewey.com www.open-assembly.com