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🎙️Tales From The Hat: Intro Episode

🎙️ Episode 1 — The Story Behind the Hat

Every story starts somewhere and for Tales from the Hat, it begins with the hat itself.In this first episode, Neil Manfred shares how a simple piece of headwear became a symbol of curiosity, creativity, and the unpredictable world of technology leadership.

Drawing on years of experience across IT, AI governance, cybersecurity, and board‑level strategy, Neil reflects on the lessons learned from working at the intersection of people and technology where decisions aren’t just technical, they’re deeply human.

This episode sets the tone for the series: honest conversations, real stories, and practical insights about how technology shapes the way we lead, protect, and innovate.

So pull up a chair, and join Neil as he kicks off Tales from the Hat a podcast about the people behind the tech, and the stories that make it all work.

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Neil Manfred
Founder, Fredian Shield

Executive IT leader, IoD Certified Director, and Non-Executive Director in public education. Founder of Fredian Shield — helping regulated organisations adopt AI responsibly. 30+ years at the sharp end of technology leadership.

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