Senior operators in conversation.
Strategy, leadership, technology and the realities of running global businesses — straight from the people who have actually done it. Hosted by Andrew Collins and Alex Thomson.
Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in Software
In this episode, we dig into one of the most overlooked commercial risks for technology businesses — how intellectual property in software is created, owned, protected and lost. From licensing structures to international filing strategy, this is the IP conversation every founder, CTO and general counsel should be having.
Practical insight, real-world examples, and the strategic lens senior operators apply when IP becomes a board-level question.
Companion Article Read the full guide: Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in Software Watch episode →Conversations that move the commercial dial.
Each episode focuses on the questions senior operators are actually asking — not the ones that fill business school case studies.
Business Strategy
How senior operators set strategy when the data is incomplete and the timeline is shorter than the textbook says it should be.
Interim Leadership
What it actually takes to walk into a business cold and start delivering from week one. The interim playbook from people who have lived it.
Technology & AI
The commercial reality of AI adoption. What works, what is hype, and how senior leaders make rational technology decisions in fast-moving markets.
IP & Innovation
Protecting what you build. Software IP, licensing, international filings, and the commercial frameworks that turn innovation into defensible advantage.
Globalisation
Market entry, cross-border structures, and the operational reality of running a business across more than one jurisdiction. From Estonia to the Gulf.
Sales & Growth
What works in B2B revenue today — pipeline, channel, fractional commercial leadership, and the Growth as a Service model that is reshaping sales hires.
Two voices. One operator's lens.
Andrew founded Grant & Graham in 2009. Before that, he scaled Service Industries Ltd from $15 million to $220 million in revenue, leading to its acquisition by NCR. Andrew brings 30+ years of operating experience across technology, services, restructuring and international expansion.
On the podcast, Andrew anchors the conversation in operational reality — what actually happens when strategy meets execution.
Alex hosts the Grant & Graham podcast, leading the format and conversation flow. With a background in broadcast and long-form business interviews, Alex brings the editorial discipline that turns senior practitioner insight into accessible, useful content for the audience.
On the show, Alex is the audience's representative — pressing for clarity, examples and the practical takeaway every episode.
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Everything you need to know about the show.
What is the Grant & Graham Podcast about?
The Grant & Graham Podcast is a conversation series for senior business leaders — covering business strategy, interim leadership, technology and AI, intellectual property, globalisation, and sales and growth. Each episode brings practitioner insight from people who have actually held the C-suite roles they discuss.
Who hosts the Grant & Graham Podcast?
The podcast is co-hosted by Andrew Collins, Founder & CEO of Grant & Graham, and Alex Thomson, podcast host. Andrew brings 30+ years of operating experience including scaling Service Industries Ltd from $15M to $220M before its acquisition by NCR. Alex leads the editorial format and audience-facing conversation.
Where can I listen to the Grant & Graham Podcast?
Every episode is currently published on the Grant & Graham YouTube channel as full video. Audio-only distribution on Spotify and Apple Podcasts is in development.
How often are new episodes released?
New episodes are released regularly throughout the year. The best way to be notified of new releases is to subscribe to the YouTube channel or sign up to the Grant & Graham newsletter, which includes podcast updates.
Can I be a guest on the Grant & Graham Podcast?
We welcome guest pitches from senior operators with practical, commercial insight to share — CEOs, founders, transformation leaders, and sector specialists. To pitch, please get in touch via our contact page or email uk@grant-graham.co.uk with a short note on the topic and angle.
Are there written companion articles?
Yes. Many episodes are paired with a written companion piece on the Grant & Graham blog — deeper analysis of the topics raised on the show. Episode 4 on intellectual property in software, for example, has a full written guide that expands on the conversation.
Is the podcast free to listen to?
Yes. Every episode is free, with no subscription, paywall or registration required. We publish the show as part of our commitment to sharing senior operator insight openly.
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