Jason Stockwood | The Future of Britain

Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

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Careers, Business, Technology

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🗓️ 20 January 2026

⏱️ 64 minutes

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In this episode of 'Jimmy's Jobs of the Future,' Jimmy interviews Jason Stockwood, an accomplished entrepreneur and current UK Minister of State for Investment. Jason shares his fascinating career journey from working in competitive tech companies like Skyscanner and Lastminute.com to owning a football club, Grimsby Town. He delves into his role in government, discussing the objectives and strategies involved in driving economic growth and securing investments for the UK. Jason also talks about his upbringing, the value of hard work, and the importance of civic institutions in fostering community spirit. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on business, government, and societal impact. 00:00 Introduction to Jason Stockwood 00:28 From Tech Success to Football Club Ownership 00:49 Entering Government: Minister of State for Investment 01:58 Role and Responsibilities in Government 03:53 Challenges and Surprises in Government 12:03 Perception of Britain and Optimism for the Future 18:43 Early Career and Tech Industry Journey 31:06 Simply Business and Insurance Industry Insights 33:47 Starting a New Venture 34:17 Transforming the Insurance Industry 36:02 Reflecting on Success 36:44 Involvement with Grimsby Town Football Club 38:33 Community and Civic Engagement 40:30 Innovative Approaches in Football Management 46:17 The Magic of Football Moments 49:33 Insights on Skyscanner and Business Exits 54:46 Personal Growth and Education 58:46 Driving Passion and EVs ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? hello@jobsofthefuture.co Sponsor the show or Partner with us: sunny@jobsofthefuture.co Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/ Junior Producer: Thuy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:00.2	Welcome back to Jimmy's Jobs to the Future. I hope you had a very refreshing Christmas and I've had an excellent start to 2026.
1:07.1	Today I'm joined by Jason Stockwood and he hits some of the key metrics for Jimmy's jobs
1:12.4	of the future. He's involved with government as the Minister of State for Investment. His
1:17.2	prior career to that was being a successful entrepreneur working at many different UK
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