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This series is dedicated to celebrating the unrecognised heroes driving real impact across cybersecurity and artificial intelligence in the UK. These are the minds shaping the future—often quietly, always powerfully.
Through candid conversations with our award winners, finalists, and UK leading voices from across the sectors, we explore not just what they do, but why they do it. Expect honest reflections on their journeys, insights into evolving threats and innovations, and thought-provoking discussions on the ethical, societal, and technical questions shaping tomorrow.
What makes Unrecognised Heroes different? It’s not just about the accolades - it’s about the people. We dig beneath the headlines to reveal the human stories behind the breakthroughs, celebrating individual achievement while opening up broader conversations about where these industries are heading next.
Tune in and be part of a community that values courage, curiosity, and contribution. This is your front-row seat to the real stories defining the future of technology from the very best UK tech talent.
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Recent Episodes
The Contested Domain - How Cyber Became The New Frontline
Recorded live at this year’s National Cyber Awards, the Unrecognised Heroes in Tech podcast episode, hosted by Gordon Corera, brought together some of the UK’s leading cybersecurity experts for a…
Psychological Safety and the Path to AI Adoption with Tom Hewitson, General Purpose (MP3)
In this insightful episode, Elle sits down with Tom Hewitson, CEO and Chief AI Officer of General Purpose: AI Training, to unpack the realities of AI adoption - from its challenges in the workplace…
Psychological Safety and the Path to AI Adoption with Tom Hewitson,, General Purpose (MP4)
In this insightful episode, Elle sits down with Tom Hewitson, CEO and Chief AI Officer of General Purpose: AI Training, to unpack the realities of AI adoption - from its challenges in the workplace…
Ethics by Design: Psychology Meets AI with Dr. Genevieve Bartuski (MP3)
In this thought-provoking episode, Elle is joined by Dr. Genevieve Bartuski, PsyD, MBA, for a powerful discussion that bridges the worlds of psychology, ethics, and technology. With a career spanning…
Ethics by Design: Psychology Meets AI with Dr. Genevieve Bartuski (MP4)
In this thought-provoking episode, Elle is joined by Dr. Genevieve Bartuski, PsyD, MBA, for a powerful discussion that bridges the worlds of psychology, ethics, and technology. With a career spanning…
Cyber, Chemistry, Community & Organised Chaos: How Sophie Powell cooked up her career (MP3)
In this week’s episode, Elle is joined by Sophie Powell, co-founder of Cyberwoman Group CIC, for an uplifting and empowering conversation about community, mentorship, and authenticity in…
Cyber, Chemistry, Community & Organised Chaos: How Sophie Powell cooked up her career (MP4)
In this week’s episode, Elle is joined by Sophie Powell, co-founder of Cyberwoman Group CIC, for an uplifting and empowering conversation about community, mentorship, and authenticity in…
The Intersection of Law and Technology: A Cyber Lawyer's Journey with Racheal Muldoon (MP3)
In this captivating episode, Elle sits down with Racheal Muldoon, Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys, to explore her unconventional path into cyber law — a journey shaped by mentorship, resilience,…
The Intersection of Law and Technology: A Cyber Lawyer's Journey with Racheal Muldoon (MP4)
In this captivating episode, Elle sits down with Racheal Muldoon, Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys, to explore her unconventional path into cyber law — a journey shaped by mentorship, resilience,…
Soft Skills, High Stakes: Cybersecurity Careers, Community & Finding Your Tribe (MP3)
In this inspiring episode, Elle is joined by Rob Black for an open and insightful conversation about leadership, confidence, and the human side of cybersecurity. With a career that’s anything but…
Soft Skills, High Stakes: Cybersecurity Careers, Community & Finding Your Tribe (MP4)
In this inspiring episode, Elle is joined by Rob Black for an open and insightful conversation about leadership, confidence, and the human side of cybersecurity. With a career that’s anything but…
Partnerships & Possibilities: Shaping Cyber Careers Through Education with Professor Alastair Irons (MP3)
In this thought-provoking episode, Elle is joined by Alastair Irons, a leading voice in cyber education and former academic at Abertay University. Together, they explore the intersection between…
Partnerships & Possibilities: Shaping Cyber Careers Through Education with Professor Alastair Irons (MP4)
In this thought-provoking episode, Elle is joined by Alastair Irons, a leading voice in cyber education and former academic at Abertay University. Together, they explore the intersection between…
No Tech Background, No Problem - Just a lot of Will power! (MP3)
In this week’s episode, Elle sits down with Will Jackson, CEO of C2 RISK, for an inspiring conversation about the power of networking, bold career moves, and what it really takes to build success in…
No Tech Background, No Problem - Just a lot of Will power! (MP4)
In this week’s episode, Elle sits down with Will Jackson, CEO of C2 RISK, for an inspiring conversation about the power of networking, bold career moves, and what it really takes to build success in…
The Stats Don’t Lie: The Cyber Helpline’s Impact & Industry Accolades with Rory Innes (MP3)
In this powerful episode, Elle sits down with Rory Innes, Founder of The Cyber Helpline, to uncover the human side of cyber crime - and the growing crisis that too often goes unseen. With over 2,000…
The Stats Don’t Lie: The Cyber Helpline’s Impact & Industry Accolades with Rory Innes (MP4)
In this powerful episode, Elle sits down with Rory Innes, Founder of The Cyber Helpline, to uncover the human side of cyber crime - and the growing crisis that too often goes unseen. With over 2,000…
From Skepticism to Support: Rich Merrett’s Guide to AI Buy-In (MP3)
In this episode of Unrecognised Heroes, we sit down with Rich Merrett, AI Innovation Lead at The Citation Group, to uncover a career journey that’s been anything but linear. From his early days in…
From Skepticism to Support: Rich Merrett’s Guide to AI Buy-In (MP4)
In this episode of Unrecognised Heroes, we sit down with Rich Merrett, AI Innovation Lead at The Citation Group, to uncover a career journey that’s been anything but linear. From his early days in…
What makes you tick? Rebecca Taylor on mentorship, cybersecurity & the human factor (MP3)
In this episode we sit down with Rebecca Taylor to explore the fascinating intersection between human behaviour and cybersecurity, and why understanding people is just as important as understanding…
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Unrecognised Heroes has published 27 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Technology.
Unrecognised Heroes is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 28m.
