Mel Morris CBE | The Future of AI & The Past of Derby

Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

Boxlight Creative Studio

Technology, Business, Careers

5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 14 October 2025

⏱️ 76 minutes

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The Rise, Fall & Reinvention of Mel Morris: From Candy Crush to AI & Derby County In this gripping episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Jimmy sits down with tech entrepreneur and former Derby County owner Mel Morris for an unfiltered conversation on risk, reinvention, and resilience. From working in an industrial foundry to building global tech hits like U Date and Candy Crush, Mel shares the key decisions that shaped his career - and the high-stakes bets that didn’t always pay off. He opens up about: 💷 Losing millions with Derby County 🍬 Why Candy Crush was more than just a game 💼 How he’s now betting on AI with his latest startup, Corpora.AI This is a story of ambition, reinvention, and how to take big swings in business - even when the odds are against you. Perfect for anyone curious about tech, football, or what it really takes to build something that lasts. ********** 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? [email protected] Sponsor the show or Partner with us: [email protected] 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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0:00.0	Sharing intimate photos of her without her consent.
0:03.0	Unwanted touching. Unwanted comments. Unwanted nudes.
0:06.6	Controlling what she can and can't wear.
0:08.5	Controlling who she can and can't see.
0:10.3	Threatening her.
0:11.7	Enough. This is abuse.
0:14.3	If you think it's wrong, act on it.
0:16.5	Call it out, show support, report it.
0:19.4	There are many ways you can safely tackle violence against women and girls.
0:23.4	Find out how at gov.uk slash enough.
0:27.4	If someone is in danger, call 999.
0:31.2	300 sensors.
0:33.3	Over a million data points per second.
0:36.8	How does F1 update their fans with every stat in real time?
0:40.3	AWS is how.
0:42.3	From fastest laps to strategy calls,
0:45.3	AWS puts fans in the pit.
0:48.3	It's not just racing, it's data-driven innovation at 200 miles per hour.
0:55.5	AWS is how leading businesses power next-level innovation.
1:00.3	Welcome to Jimmy's Jobs of the Future.
1:03.1	And happy birthday to us.
1:04.5	It's five years exactly since we put out the first episode with Hayden Wood, who was the founder of Ball.
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