Podcast series: Tech London Advocates Immigration

Welcome to the Tech London Advocates Immigration Podcast, hosted by Pat Saini, Head of Immigration at Penningtons Manches Cooper and Chair of the Tech London Advocates Immigration working group. In this podcast series, Pat delves into the intricate world of immigration and its impact on the UK tech industry.

Each episode of the Tech London Advocates Immigration Podcast offers valuable insights, thought-provoking discussions, and expert analysis from industry leaders. Whether you are an entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, established tech leader or immigration professional, this podcast is your gateway to understanding the intersection of immigration and the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Episode 1: Building a thriving UK tech industry, with Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates

As part of London Tech Week Pat Saini, head of immigration and group lead for Tech London Advocates Immigration, launched the TLA Immigration Podcast by catching up with Russ Shaw CBE, Founder of Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates.

In this first episode Pat and Russ focus on why access to talent remains a key focus for the UK tech sector and how the UK immigration system can help to build a thriving UK tech industry.

Episode 2: Growing the UK / India relationship, with Af Malhotra and Ani Kaprekar, co-founders of Tech India Advocates

Pat Saini, head of immigration and group lead for Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates Immigration is joined by Ani Kaprekar and Af Malhotra, two of the co-founders behind Tech India Advocates, in her second episode of the TLA Immigration podcast.

In this episode Pat, Ani and Af discuss how India will continue to maintain its position as a global leader in tech and how the country is changing its approach to education to engage young people in tech. Also in this episode, Pat and her guests consider whether the UK immigration system is helping to make the UK a clear destination for Indian tech entrepreneurs and talk about ‘Namaste New India’, the Global Tech Advocates and Tech India Advocates summit that is taking place in India in November.

Episode 3: Can the global talent visa keep the UK competitive, with Jillian Kowalchuk, founder and CEO of Safe & the City and Kerman Komashko, Ambassador of Tech Nation Visa Alumni Network

Pat Saini, head of immigration and group lead for Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates Immigration, talks to Jillian Kowalchuk, founder and CEO of Safe & The City, and Herman Komashko, ambassador for the Tech Nation Visa Alumni Network, for the third episode of the TLA Immigration podcast.

Pat, Jillian, and Herman discuss how the Global Talent visa, for talented and promising individuals in a range of fields, from science and engineering to digital technology, can keep the UK tech sector competitive in attracting talent.

Episode 4: London Tech Week special – Attracting global talent: how the UK can differentiate itself as an international technology destination

As part of the ten year anniversary of London Tech Week Pat Saini, Head of Immigration and group lead for Tech London Advocates Immigration, connected with Russ Shaw CBE, Founder of Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates. 

On the podcast they discuss: 

• The UK tech industry response to the SVB crisis.
• The closure of Tech Nation and the impact on the Global Talent Visa.
• The skills gap facing the UK tech industry.
• The routes available to attract the right tech talent and how the UK can differentiate itself on the global stage.