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Dino Sofos
Podcast Pioneer, CEO at Persephonica, Producer of The News Agents, pioneered Brexitcast podcast, Keynote Speaker on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Persephonica founder, Dino Sofos, has created some of the UK’s most successful podcasts. Deadline Hollywood said, “has had a mighty impact on the British broadcasting news landscape”.
Dino has brought some of the most high-profile talent with him into the podcasting space, including Emily Maitlis, Dua Lipa and Lily Allen. He created The News Agents for Global and Miss Me? for BBC Sounds.
During his 14 years at the BBC, The Times said Sofos “ushered in a podcasting revolution”. He pioneered original formats, including the BBC’s Brexitcast, Americast and the daily Newscast – that amassed 85 million downloads.
He is also the co-founder of the Crossed Wires podcast festival in Sheffield.
Web Summit Fireside
Business Speaker
Testimonials
“Dino is a great speaker: warm, knowledgeable and really able to connect with an audience. He also took the time to chat with our attendees after the event and was incredibly approachable, which I know everyone appreciated.”
“The new prince of podcasts”
“He has had a mighty impact on the British broadcasting news landscape”
