Engineering the Disruption: One Founder’s Fight to Change the Industry

What does it really take to go from apprentice to founder - and disrupt a traditional industry along the way?

In this episode of Industry 2Day, we’re joined by Tom Flude, Co-founder of Engineers Insight, to explore his journey into entrepreneurship and how he’s rethinking the way engineers access information, opportunities, and inspiration.

Tom shares the real story behind launching a start-up in a highly traditional sector, the challenges of breaking away from legacy trade media models, and why visibility, storytelling, and community are critical to closing the skills gap in engineering.

We discuss:

• Tom’s journey from engineering apprentice to tech founder
• The realities of start-up life - highs, lows, and lessons learned
• What it means to be a disruptor in a traditional industry
• How Through the Factory is inspiring the next generation
• Why modern engineering needs better storytelling and visibility
• The role of digital platforms in connecting education, industry, and opportunity
• What gives hope for the future of engineering talent

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