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Hosted by Neil Manfred · technology · EN-GB
Tales from the Hat is a podcast about the real stories behind technology, governance, AI, security, and leadership — told by Neil Manfred, the guy in the hat.With experience spanning IT leadership, AI governance, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and board‑level decision‑making, Neil brings a rare blend of hands‑on technical insight and strategic oversight. Each episode explores the human side of technology: the decisions, dilemmas, risks, breakthroughs, and unexpected moments that shape modern organisations.Whether you’re a business leader, technologist, educator, Non‑Executive Direc
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Booking probability
28%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchTales from the Hat is a podcast about the real stories behind technology, governance, AI, security, and leadership, told by Neil Manfred, the guy in the hat. With experience spanning IT leadership, AI governance, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and board‑level decision‑making, Neil brings a rare blend of hands‑on technical insight and strategic oversight.
Tales From the Hat is hosted by Neil Manfred. The show has published 7 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Why Do I Need Multiple AI Tools?" (8 June 2026, 9 minutes), "Jurassic Park! Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should" (31 May 2026, 8 minutes), and "If All You Can Do Is Make Coffee… Make Coffee But Here’s the Real Lesson" (10 May 2026, 10 minutes).
Tales From the Hat publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 11 minutes across 7 episodes.
Booking probability for Tales From the Hat is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Tales From the Hat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Tales From the Hat's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Tales From the Hat are IT Services & Software Development and Business & Management Consulting. Tales From the Hat has a technology audience.
Neil Manfred hosts Tales From the Hat, a technology podcast with 7 episodes published.
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In this episode of Tales from the Hat , Neil breaks down one of the biggest questions in modern work and creativity: why do we need multiple AI tools? And the answer is surprisingly simple it’s the same reason we all...
In this episode of Tales from the Hat , Neil picks up where the last conversation left off leadership, stepping back, and the art of knowing when your team’s got it.He recalls the Into the Wild moment, finally...
In this episode of Tales from the Hat , Neil explores one of the most overlooked truths in leadership: when your team is strong, capable, and aligned, the best thing you can do is step back and support them. Recorded...
My 16‑year‑old daughter told me she refuses to use AI because it’s bad for the planet and it completely stopped me in my tracks. In this episode, I explore the generational divide around AI, why younger people are...
What happens when a perfectly planned office move in Chennai meets Fate...In this episode of Tales from the Hat , I’m hopefully welcoming a wave of new listeners from last week’s conference and treating you to a...
In this episode, Neil Manfred dives into one of his favourite worlds Formula 1 and unpacks a lesson from racing that applies directly to technology, leadership, and the way organisations approach AI. Starting with his...
🎙️ 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...
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