Hey There! As an add up to our previous episode and since many people want to know more about Hyper Island's Digital Creative Program we brought the right person for the right task! Daniel, Digital Creative's Program Manager in Stockholm agreed to talk with us and answer all of our questions regarding the curriculum, the expectations, the skills and the opportunities that can be found in the Digital Creative Program as well as in Hyper Island in general. In this episode you ll get to hear about:...
Feb 24, 2023•34 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Hey There! As promised we are kickstarting the year with a most anticipated episode ! For our first episode we brought in with us, Joerg Teichgraeber, Head of School of Hyper Island Sweden, Voice Actor and a Content Creator himself! In order to join our show he had to travel all the way from Karlskrona so extra gratitude on that! In this episode we talk about: Joerg, his interesting career path and challenges he faced Tips and tricks on how to co-op with challenges in the work environment and in...
Feb 03, 2023•49 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Hey There! Hyper Talks is BACK ON and ready for a new season full of Topics such as : - Tech and Creative Industry Related - Student Related - Hyper Island Related and a lot more! Episode 0 is our Check In and the chance to meet our new Team Members. This is a preview of how the whole season is going to flow. Serious(NOT!) - Geeky - Open - And FUN !!! Excited already?! Well, we sure are! Enjoy! __________________________________ If you come up with any questions or feedback feel free to contact ...
Dec 22, 2022•19 min
Welcome to Season 7 of HyperTalks! After taking over the mantle from the previous team, we thought we'd kick off strong with a discussion that we consider to be highly relevant in today's digital world. On this episode our hosts Angela and Liam had the privilege to discuss the topic of Ethical Design with Kat Zhou, Product Designer at Spotify and Creator of Design Ethically. The result was a fascinating conversation that touched on many things, including screen addiction, passive aggressive owls...
Apr 04, 2022•38 min•Season 7Ep. 1
And just like that, time flew and we are here, at the very last episode of the 2020-2021 crew… Join us as we reflect on the past year and all things Hyper Island journey. We really appreciated your presence with us throughout all of this! We had such a blast making the episodes and learning all these new amazing skills! What a ride! Next time, you will hear a whole new perspective from a new crew and we cannot wait to hear all the stories they are going to tell! But without further ado, enjoy th...
Nov 21, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Internships are currently on the horizon for some Hyper Island, and we wanted to take a pause, to share thoughts and tips on how to approach internships in the best frame of mind. Linnéa Bergling, who has recently finished an internship, sat down with us, and shared her knowledge and past experiences on the topic. Hosted, scripted and edited by Fanny Barrsjö and Haidar Walid. Produced by Anne Skoug Obel. Social Media and Distribution by Andrea Urquieta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Jul 18, 2021•50 min•Season 6Ep. 2
New Season, New Team, New Episodes. In true Hyper Island fashion, we wanted to reflect on how weird 2020 was, and what we are bringing with us to 2021... Produced by: Anne Obel. Edited by: Fanny Barrjsö, Max Wroblewski. Social Media and Distribution by Andrea Urquieta and Haidar Walid. Hosted and Scripted by Ellen Gustavsson and Torjus Berglid. Last, but not least, a massive thank you to all of our interviewees! Without you, this episode could not have been possible! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Apr 04, 2021•26 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Alex speaks with entrepreneur Lesley Pennington, founder of BEMZ, and now Kinship Collective @kinship.stories which launched this September! Our talk gives the entrepreneurial story and learnings of Lesleys, from her life at Apple in the early 90s, to the importance of her work now of lifting up women, and female artisans in the textile industry. This episode was recorded in June, when the pandemic was spreading, and the protests of George Floyd in the US were reverberating around the world. We ...
Oct 28, 2020•26 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Recorded in February before the global pandemic forced us all into a break - André talks with Anthony Jay Olsson about having a planned break in their lives and the clarity that springs from leaving your old life behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2020•37 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Due to the shift in the world and Covid-19 we decided to take a more relaxed approach in this episode of Hypertalks. The last month have created drastic changes in the world. Interactions and communication is now mostly trough a camera and screen. Many of us are working, not only remotely, but from home. How do we get things done and how do we need to adapt to the difficulties of working from a place we also relax? In this episode, André Duvivier and Linnéa Bergling are sharing their tips, trix,...
Apr 08, 2020•32 min•Season 5Ep. 3
A pleasure to get Rob Scotland in the studio, sharing his knowledge for branding, marketing and life! Rob is Strategic Director for Bold Scandanavia, he is based in Copenhagen, but originally from Britain. Alex Arquati is the host of this episode, as Hyper Talks goes "Full British" in episode 2. Discussing That in a world full of information, how can consumers know to trust brands! Not only that Rob gives some advice for anyone starting in the industry. This episode is not to missed! A big thank...
Mar 08, 2020•33 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We wanted to start off the season by talking about something that might have a stigma around it. Therefor the theme of the first episode is mental health and the relationship with the digital industry. To digest the subject we are accompanied by Ruth Semere. Ruth is a wellness and development coach with a background as a digital media strategist and global commercial development. With her broad background, she has her feet in the two worlds and knows too well how they effect each other and how y...
Feb 19, 2020•54 min•Season 5Ep. 1
“I was given specific instructions, not to make him cry“ What happens when you put the Don Draper of India, the Pro-Bono of U2, a Passionated Pisces and an Outspoken and Opinionated Leader in the same room? Season 4 has been an exciting and flourishing journey through the digital industry. Together with various inspiring industry leaders, we have discovered diverse insights that are shaping our and your future. We are Nitin, Linn, Ku & Erik. 4 Digital Media Creative students from @hyperislan...
Dec 16, 2019•58 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Money, Money, Money, must be funny, in a rich man’s world… Or as the future of FinTech withholds, “Bankers are Wankers”. And shouldn’t investing be for everyone? Will FinTech be able to make it accessible for everyone? How will a traditional industry answer to the needs of future generations? And, what is FinTech? As we turn or eyes towards bigger trends of change, the world of Financial Technology is accelerating with a surplus of innovation. We have had the honor to speak with award-winning bu...
Nov 28, 2019•54 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In a future where digital tools allow teams to collaborate across continents, strong leadership can create an open, inspiring and collaborative team culture. But how do leaders lead when their teams are spread out from Stockholm to Singapore? That’s when remote leadership enters the online chat. Join the HyperTalks crew as they talk to Johanna Olsson, learning designer, facilitator and co-founder of The Hows as they discuss the Why, What, When, For Whom and the Hows (yes, we did) of remote leade...
Oct 06, 2019•50 min•Season 4Ep. 7
As the lines blur between the physical and digital environment, multiple channels will become more prevalent in the customer’s path to purchase. So how do you keep up with it all and where should you focus your energy? How do successful companies do this? Are there any secret tricks or hidden ingredients in the sauce? And, by the way, just as we learned what omni-channel was, is it turning into something called phigital? To find out more on the topic we invited Kieran Clinton-Tarestad, Chief Dig...
Jul 22, 2019•49 min•Season 4Ep. 6
What would happen if more women became owneresses and risktakersses? And how can we start driving business with a purpose to take on the world's challenges? To find out, we sat down with Charlotte Sundåker and Linda Waxin, co-founders of the politically independent think tank, Ownershift, that aims to globally and notably increase the percentage of female ownership in a lifespan. The purpose - to shift societal power structures through ownership. Not only do these accomplished women share storie...
Jun 23, 2019•47 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Sunsets, beaches and spotty Wi-Fi. Is there more to the digital nomad life? Why are so many professionals ditching their cubicles and routines for remote-working opportunities? Step into the well-travelled shoes of a true digital nomad, minimalist maestro, journalist (and so much more!), Gurgin Bakircioglu and his lovely dog Ronja, to find some answers, and hopefully, a backpack full of new questions. Gurgin Bakircioglu worked for 8 years as a radio and TV host before quitting to follow his true...
May 05, 2019•48 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Anna Stenberg and Innocent Mugenga join us for the third episode of HyperTalks Season 4 to discuss the future of startups and what it takes to get your brilliant idea the funding it needs! Keep your ears open, aspiring entrepreneurs! Anna Stenberg is an Angel Investor and Founder of Women Executive Search (WES), an executive search company with a mission to innovate and challenge the headhunting industry. She is also a board member of several startups and an investor with expertise in running la...
Apr 06, 2019•53 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this month's episode of HyperTalks we shine a light on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Creative and Tech Industry. Together with change-maker Kat Gabrielle, coming straight from some of NYC’s leading agencies, we will take you through the future of work, what it needs and what you need to lead the change. Kat is the CEO & Co-Founder of 2050Work - a diversity jobs site that connects people of color to opportunities in creative and tech. She has a background in Human Resources and Op...
Mar 10, 2019•51 min•Season 4Ep. 2
For the first episode of HyperTalks Season 4, we are joined by learning designers, Åsa Höistad Jonsgården and Nina Sandström in the studio. Through their work, they foster group dynamic and leadership skills in our rapidly evolving industry. As diverse, creative, team oriented environments lead to productivity and employee motivation, it’s more important than ever for companies to invest in their team development. Hosts: Linn Jansson and Ku Adofo-Mensah Thank you to Beppo studios for making this...
Jan 26, 2019•50 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Season 3 of HyperTalks has come to an end. In this final episode, we reminisce about old times and episodes. We have some throwbacks to our favorite moments of HyperTalks, we reflect on our Hyper Island journey and we discuss the next step in our lives. Thank you so much for all the support throughout this season. Our listeners, guests, Hyper Island, and Beppo Studios - You are the best! Follow HyperTalks on Instagram and Facebook if you're curious about the next season of HyperTalks and the one...
Sep 30, 2018•36 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this month's episode of HyperTalks we meet with Joel Järvinen, General Manager at Uber Sweden and Finland. We discuss the growing trend of freelancing and how it's affecting the future careers of professionals in the business. Is there a future in freelancing and what do the companies think about it? We also talk about what's going on at Uber right now and what lies ahead in the field of transportation. This episode was recorded in May and since then Uber has launched its services in Finland!...
Jul 23, 2018•32 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode Thomas Kolster, also known as Mr. Goodvertising, joins us in the studio to talk about sustainability when working with marketing and advertising. We discuss topics such as sustainable brands, overconsumption, responsibility when working with advertising and how you can actually make a difference in this industry. Thomas Kolster is one of the early pioneers in the do-good space coining the term Goodvertising to describe the changing advertising landscape that’s become a growing mo...
Jun 17, 2018•40 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode of HyperTalks, we meet with Carolin Runnquist to talk about Cyber Security threats and responses at global, industry, company and individual levels. We discuss everything from cyber attackers with political motivations to whether or not you should cover your webcam on your laptop. Carolin Runnqvist is the Director of Cyber Security at PwC Sweden. Before that, she was a business development manager and senior consultant at 4C strategies. She is a popular lecturer in the risk and r...
May 28, 2018•30 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this month’s Episode of HyperTalks, our hosts Jonathan and Daniel meet with Mats Lewan to discuss the potential impact of tomorrow's technology. Mats Lewan is a speaker, research analyst, author, journalist, but most of all a Futurist. On this episode Mats shares tips on how to make sure your job won’t be replaced by AI, insights on the law of acceleration and what we can expect in 11 years from now. He also talks about a disruptive new form of energy and the importance of discussing the rela...
May 04, 2018•52 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this month's episode of HyperTalks, we meet with Karl Lillrud to discuss online consumer behavior and the future of E-commerce. Karl Lillrud is an entrepreneur, inspirer and keynote speaker on subjects related to internet-based businesses. With a background in helping global companies to scale their business, to improve efficiency and identify bottlenecks within seemingly well-oiled organizations, Karl shares many helpful insights on this topic. Karl will also challenge the way you address yo...
Apr 02, 2018•27 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this month’s episode of HyperTalks we discuss the provocative subject of radical honesty. Rooted in the idea is the mantra that you can transform your life by always telling the absolute truth. Stay up to date with exciting trends and learn more about this and other interesting complimentary topics! Our guest for this episode is Tobias Ahlin, Experience Design Director for Minecraft. Before this, he was one of the original designers who worked alongside Sean Parker to develop Spotify. Tobias ...
Mar 05, 2018•35 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this months episode of HyperTalks we discuss the new European privacy regulation - General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR. Learn about what this new data protection regulation means, your rights in GDPR and how it will affect businesses and the industry. Our guest for this episode is David Frydlinger, a senior partner at Lindahl Law Firm. David has comprehensive experience in IT-related legal issues such as: complex outsourcing, cloud services, software agreements, data privacy and infor...
Feb 04, 2018•29 min•Season 3Ep. 2
First episode of season 3 is now out! In this episode we have invited Bodil Sidén, head of communication at Uber Scandinavia. Listen to us talk about women in the tech scenery and Uber's current projects and their vision. We also discuss the future of Uber and how self driving cars will affect the industry. We also mention Bozoma Saint John, Chief Brand Officer at Uber, you can find her on Instagram as @badassboz . Host: Debora Zanette Co-Host: Ebba Zimmerman A big thanks to Beppo studios for ma...
Dec 04, 2017•35 min•Season 3Ep. 1
