Tech Journey Insights Season 3 Episode 1 graphic featuring hosts Beverly Clarke MBE and Rebecca Franks with special guest Leonie Briggs.

AI in Education, STEM Careers and Building a Business: Lessons from AmazeLab Founder Laney Briggs

ByRebecca Franks

Season 3 • Episode 1
41 min
Published June 2025
AI in Education • STEM • Entrepreneurship

Episode summary

Season 3 begins with the podcast’s first guest, Leonie Briggs, founder of AmazeLab and one of the UK’s Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs for 2025. Leonie shares how a passion for practical science education during the COVID-19 pandemic led to the creation of AmazeLab, transforming a dining room experiment into a successful education business supporting schools across the UK.

The discussion explores entrepreneurship, balancing family life with business, the importance of networking and how collaboration has opened doors throughout Leonie’s journey. Rebecca, Beverly and Leonie also examine the growing role of artificial intelligence in education, discussing personalised learning, assessment, data privacy and why human expertise must remain at the heart of educational technology.

The episode concludes with practical advice on productivity, networking and lifelong learning, alongside a celebration of Leonie’s first book, Make Your Own Rainbow: A Colourful Approach to All Things STEAM, and the importance of inspiring more young people into STEM careers.

Journey insights

  • Great businesses often begin by solving a genuine problem for others.
  • Collaboration and networking create opportunities that would be difficult to achieve alone.
  • AI should support teaching and learning while protecting privacy and maintaining human oversight.
  • Adaptability is one of the most valuable skills for entrepreneurs and educators alike.
  • Success comes from continuous learning, thoughtful planning and a willingness to embrace change.

Is this episode for you?

This episode is for you if you are:

  • Teachers and educators interested in STEM and AI.
  • Entrepreneurs building purpose-driven businesses.
  • Parents encouraging children to explore science and technology.
  • Professionals interested in networking and career development.
  • Anyone curious about how AI is shaping education.

About this episode

Rebecca Franks and Beverly Clarke MBE welcome their first podcast guest, Leonie Briggs, founder of AmazeLab. Together they discuss entrepreneurship, practical STEM education, artificial intelligence, personalised learning and the importance of collaboration. The conversation offers valuable insights into building an education business while ensuring technology remains ethical, inclusive and centred around learners.

About the speakers

Leonie Briggs

Leonie Briggs is the founder of AmazeLab, an award-winning STEM education company that creates practical science workshops and educational resources for schools. A former science teacher and one of the UK’s Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs (2025), Leonie is passionate about making STEM accessible, creative and engaging for every young person.

Rebecca Franks

Rebecca Franks is an award-winning technology educator, entrepreneur and Co-founder of Flip Computing. With more than 20 years of experience in education, she has authored national computing curricula, developed AI education programmes and speaks internationally about technology, inclusion and innovation. Rebecca is passionate about helping people build confidence, develop digital skills and discover rewarding careers in technology.

Beverly Clarke MBE

Beverly Clarke MBE is a technology leader, educator, coach and author with over 20 years of experience in education and digital skills. She is the author of the Ava and Chip children’s book series and is passionate about digital inclusion, artificial intelligence, coaching and empowering people to achieve their potential. Beverly was awarded an MBE for services to computing and digital education.

Together, Rebecca and Beverly share honest conversations about technology, careers, entrepreneurship and the lessons they are learning along the way.

Resources mentioned

  • AmazeLab
  • Flock XR
  • Department for Education Digital, AI and Technology Task and Finish Group
  • Small Business Britain
  • Small Business Sunday (#SBS)
  • STEM Ambassadors
  • BT AI Report
  • Crown House Publishing
  • Make Your Own Rainbow: A Colourful Approach to All Things STEAM
  • Patch educational app

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