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  • From performing magic for prime ministers and billionaires to gracing stages on shows like Britain's Got Talent. Alfie Whattam shares his unorthodox journey from entertainment to launching his own recruitment startup, Alfa Technology. Alfa builds software engineering teams for businesses operating in cutting-edge technologies like AI and Web3.

    Uncover Alfie's game-changing insights on cultivating a bulletproof mindset, building effective content strategies, and disrupting outdated industries ripe for innovation.

    The recruitment industry is broken. Hear how Alfie is challenging the status quo, taking on the incumbent ‘dinosaurs’, questioning unethical practices, and doing things differently.

    Alfie's insights delve into pressing issues, like the ethical implications of AI, and the exponential speed of development, which could soon reach an irreversible tipping point. Alfie emphasises the need for genuine community-driven approaches in recruitment.

    Key takeaways

    - How to build a winning Content Strategy – Alfie shares his blueprint so you can drive inbound demand for your business. He stresses the importance of consistency and a clear strategy to make content work effectively for your goals.

    - Delegation and Automation - Alfie emphasises the significance of delegating tasks, systematising, and automating to avoid burnout and maximise productivity.

    - The potential and dangers of AI and Web3 technologies. Hear the immense potential for transforming entire industries and creating new business opportunities. But the rapid evolution also poses ethical and existential questions that we explore

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  • How this entrepreneur overcame ADHD and dyslexia and used these diagnoses as his superpower to build two businesses worth millions.

    Hear the inspiring story of Roei Samuel, who discusses the importance of self-belief, transparency, and resilience in entrepreneurship. Roei got an exit with his first business, Real Sport, and has gone on to build the UK's fastest-growing startup community in Connectd.

    The platform has shaken the early-stage investment landscape by utilising data to ensure transparency, trust, and better connectivity in the investment process. By the end of the episode, you'll be encouraged to think bigger, embrace bold decisions, and navigate the entrepreneurial landscape with more confidence and resilience.

    Key Takeaways

    - How to create an unstoppable mindset - Roei shares how he has created an intoxicating self-belief to overcome challenges and remove crippling self-doubt.

    - Develop self-awareness and play to your strengths - How to become more self-aware and focus on your personal strengths. Embrace who you are and prioritise self-care to achieve long-term success and happiness.

    - Create a big vision - Roei is on a mission to democratise the investment landscape and empower entrepreneurs worldwide.

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  • Meet the power couple who quit their jobs and made Dragons' Den history, by giving away 5% of their business for £5.

    Introducing Charlene Mitchell-Hood and Simon Hood, the founders of Sooper Books. Hear their incredible journey, which started as a simple idea to aid their daughter’s bedtime routine, which quickly turned into the world's number one bedtime story streaming service and saw all five Dragons invest.

    Their journey will inspire you and arm you with valuable insights for your own startup. Don't miss this masterclass on how you can turn your passion into a category-defining leader.

    Sooper Books is a storybook streaming service offering hundreds of world-class stories and audiobooks to millions of families around the world, completely free of charge.

    Key Takeaways

    - Value of relationships over money. Learn why and how they prioritised connections over cash, which has opened doors and fostered significant growth for Sooper Books. This illustrates that sometimes, who you know is as important as what you know.

    - Authenticity in pitching and brand building. Learn how their genuine approach in the Dragon's Den and beyond has not only differentiated them from competitors but also helped build a brand that's beloved by families worldwide.

    - Balancing business and personal life. Discover the delicate art of managing a business with your spouse, the importance of delegation, having clear boundaries in place and the pivotal role of learning from failures to ensure both business and personal growth.

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  • A teaser for Season 5. We deep dive into the minds of early-stage founders, who are only a couple of steps ahead.

    Our unique podcast format, blending interviews with analysis, brings you closer to the action. Our hosts, Dr Becky Sage and Ollie Tiramuragan Collard unpack the business lessons for you.

    Join us as we tackle taboo topics and feature a diverse range of guests, with over 1 in 3 being female founders and 1 in 4 being from an ethnic minority background since the podcast was launched in 2019.

    We delve into Ashleigh Tennent's journey in the coaching industry. We also hear about Andy Welsh's financial struggles. Eric Fulwiler shares his career journey, marketing insights, and experiences with Gary Vaynerchuk.

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  • The untold story of how one woman's mental health crisis led her to create a revolutionary mindset company for women.

    Meet Kim Palmer founder of Clementine, a company on a mission to free women from unhelpful thoughts, feelings & expectations.

    Kim's very personal crisis led her to champion mental well-being and create a movement for women. Clementine is reimagining mental health and paving the way for digital therapeutics. Kim risked it all as the main breadwinner, giving up her well-paid job in strategy to follow her dreams.

    Key Takeaways

    - Expansion and growth: Explore Clementine's strategic shift from an App to a mindset company

    - Founder well-being: Kim discusses the critical role of self-care, the power of trusting one's intuition, and maintaining emotional well-being amid the demands of startup life

    - The Importance of Customer Discovery: How to effectively use customer insights to validate your business model, fuel growth and build an engaged community

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  • Get a rare insight into one entrepreneur's remarkable journey to a $1.5B market cap.

    Discover John Williams's insider strategies and personal challenges as he co-founded and scaled Kudan from startup through to IPO. John's next chapter is building SCVC, a deep tech VC he and partner Harry Destecroix wished they had as founders.

    This episode is a must-listen for every entrepreneur and tech enthusiast.

    Key Takeaways

    - Insider IPO Strategies: from leading Kudan through to a historic IPO, John shares his untold story of the strategic manoeuvres and personal challenges of scaling a company to achieve a billion-dollar-plus valuation.

    - Venture Capital Reimagined: discover SCVC's unique approach as a deep tech VC firm that supports early-stage founders, focused on transforming academic research into commercial spinouts.

    - Technology product fit, learn how a deep understanding of your technology can guide you to the right product and market.

    Investor mindset - hear how SCVC is helping early-stage founders navigate the complex and long journey from academic research to spinout success.

    Hear how John hopes to leave a legacy and go beyond his massive IPO milestone, by backing the best technical founders who are creating the fourth industrial revolution.

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  • Meet Conal Cunningham, a music industry veteran turned pet food innovator, and discover his remarkable business journey of perseverance and innovation.

    We deep-dive into the origins of Mr Bug, a company redefining pet nutrition through sustainably bred insect protein.

    This startup story has everything from kitchen experiments to funding struggles and scaling triumphs.

    Whether you're a founder, an eco-conscious individual, or simply curious about the intersection of sustainability and business, this episode is a must-listen.

    Key Takeaways:

    - Understand how starting small and bootstrapping can be leveraged as a strategic advantage for learning, evolving, and growing your business

    - How to engage with your customers early on and how this can lead to immediate sales and traction when you launch your startup

    - The framework for building a stand-out brand in a crowded marketplace

    - The potential of insect protein to contribute to food security and the circular economy.

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  • Entrepreneurship is a lot like dancing; both require resilience, adaptability, and the courage to step outside your comfort zone.

    Find out how one startup, SOS Dance Global, is combining these elements to reach the top of the industry. This is a story of empowerment, resilience, and defying the odds.

    Bonnie Parsons, shares her remarkable journey from professional dancer to pioneering entrepreneur, and how she's empowering a generation of women through the universal language of dance.

    Key Takeaways

    - How to confront challenges head-on. Hear the harsh truths behind the obstacles facing female founders and the keys to success in balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood.

    - Empowerment as strategy. For Bonnie, she's clear on her mission to positively impact lives globally, providing strength and confidence to women.

    - Scaling up requires a transformative mindset, implementing systems, and spreading culture and processes for business growth

    - Persistence pays off. Building a startup is a long game where patience, strategic planning, and understanding your worth are essential ingredients for success.

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  • Experiencing the collapse of a startup can be devastating, yet for Vasily Alekseenko, it was the catalyst for change.

    After witnessing the dark side of fundraising, Vasily took matters into his own hands. Rare Founders was born with a simple mission to connect founders and investors.

    This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of networking, pitching, investment, and the magic that happens when founders come together to uplift one another.

    We discuss the importance of diversity in the investment landscape, the significance of community, and the future of early-stage funding.

    Key Takeaways

    - How to be more resourceful and do more with less. Focus on creative solutions and confidence in your vision

    - How to overcome your insecurities and pitch with confidence

    - Fun as a foundation. How to inject fun into your startup and gamify life as a founder

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  • The innovator turning forgotten spaces into thriving community hubs.

    Meet Felix Atkin, founder of tech startup Sharsey - the Airbnb for community spaces.

    What stemmed from a personal problem of trying to book a local venue for his kids' birthday party has blossomed into a business that has already generated over £1million in bookings.

    Felix delves deep into his journey, unveils the strategic steps behind Sharesy's considered growth, and shares invaluable insights on coping with the demands of startup leadership.

    Key Takeaways

    - Self-Care Is Paramount. Amidst the drive for success, remember that personal well-being is crucial for sustaining long-term ambition.

    - Resilience in Fundraising. Embrace rejections as learning opportunities. Maintain transparency with your investors and lean on your support network during challenging times.

    - Learn the secret of how to context switch between high-level strategic planning and the nitty-gritty of day-to-day operations in your business
    - How to win at founder-led sales

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  • Meet Kaushal Shah, the impact entrepreneur behind envoPap, who is on a mission to help save the planet while making a profit. He turns agricultural waste into sustainable paper and packaging, and in this conversation, he shares his secrets to success in business and beyond.

    Key takeaways

    - Sustainable Innovation: Learn how Kaushal has built out an end-to-end sustainable business model focused on both community development and economic growth

    - Smart scaling: We peel back the layers to unpick how Kaushal achieves economic growth whilst successfully diversifying the business

    - Grounded Mindset: How does Kaushal deal with cultural differences and large supply chain issues? By staying grounded through self-care practices like meditation

    Finally, hear why falling in love with the problem, not just the solution, is vital to entrepreneurial success

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  • The former MD of Gary Vee's Vayner Media left everything behind to pursue his dream, and the results will leave you inspired.

    Tune into a thought-provoking journey with Eric Fulwiler, the visionary co-founder behind the growth marketing consultancy Rival.

    What was the tipping point that compelled him to take the plunge? In reality, there wasn't one...

    Eric pulls back the glitzy entrepreneurial curtain and reveals the unfiltered realities of day-to-day startup life.

    Key Takeaways

    - Define Your Own Success Metrics: It’s not just about growth; in Eric's case, it's about building a business that is so strong that someone else would want to purchase it. Learn his philosophy: don't challenge the market; change it.

    - Prepare for the Marathon: Entrepreneurship is a journey of endurance. Eric's advice? Build emotional and psychological resilience. It’s about ensuring the longevity of both your mental health and your business. Take care of yourself, your team, and truly understand your customers' needs.

    - More Than Just Profit: Eric sees Rival, and business in general, as a vehicle for positive change. Aim for a social and environmental impact; embody the challenger brand mindset, and drive innovation that matters.

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  • What comes to mind when you think of the future? Flying cars, human-like robots, time travel? But what about quantum computing?

    Prepare to have your mind blown.

    Join us for an exhilarating journey into the future with Phasecraft, a groundbreaking startup that is pushing the boundaries of algorithmic innovation in the quantum realm.

    Get an insider view from Ashley Montanaro - co-founder & CEO - as he unravels the mysteries of quantum computing

    Key Takeaways

    - Explore the Infinite: Discover the transformative potential of quantum algorithms and witness how Phasecraft will help create breakthroughs in battery development and material science.

    - Inspiration: Hear the unvarnished accounts of the co-founders' personal lives that blend life and work, whilst raising young families.

    - Shape the Future: Uncover the impact of quantum computing on future technologies and industries

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  • We are currently facing a public health crisis. In this episode, you'll hear the story of Andy Welsh, the ambitious founder of SRSLY Low Carb. After a wake-up call, he left the corporate world to enter the challenging world of health-focused entrepreneurship.

    Picture this: You're trying to offer healthier food options in a market that is dominated by six conglomerates producing ultra-processed food. Quite a challenge, right?

    What's his secret weapon? It's listening to his customers. Their feedback and loyalty have been his guide and his driving force, reinforcing the power of customer-centric businesses.


    Key Takeaways

    - Resilience is at the Heart of Entrepreneurship: Andy's experience reminds us that overcoming obstacles, such as personal financial risk and market resistance, requires a strong support system and an ability to adapt under pressure.

    - The Power of Quality and Customer Loyalty: Prioritising product integrity and building close customer relationships can lead to organic growth and brand trust, often reducing the need for heavy marketing investment.

    - Financial Literacy is Fundamental: The conversations underscore the essential need for entrepreneurs to understand their financials deeply. Money problems in business can't be ignored and must be managed proactively to ensure stability and growth.

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  • From advising UK Prime Ministers to spearheading green innovation. Mat Ilic takes us from the corridors of Whitehall to the frontlines of green innovation.

    Discover his journey from Belgrade to becoming a UK visionary. Mat spent his career advising the likes of Boris Johnson and Theresa May.

    Now, he’s on a mission with Greenworkx to foster environmental change and generate 10 million green jobs

    Key Takeaways

    - How can small steps lead to massive impact? This conversation holds the answers.

    - Bridging the Green Gap: There's a pressing need to address the skills gap in the green sector. Greenworkx's mission is to empower 10 million individuals with green jobs, fostering a low-carbon, sustainable world.

    - Step by Step Innovation: Mat Ilic champions the iterative approach in business, reminding us that significant progress comes from small, consistent steps.

    - Diversity Fuels Change: Inclusivity isn't just a buzzword; it's crucial for progression. By aiming to recruit from underserved communities, Greenworkx addresses workforce diversity head-on, ensuring that the transition to a greener economy is wide-reaching.

    Join us for an insightful conversation where passion meets purpose, and innovation creates a greener world.

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  • The incredible journey of Hexa Finance is not just a tale of success; it's a true story of how being bold and true to yourself can pay dividends.

    From a simple idea in 2016 to launching amidst the global lockdown, co-founders Ben Davies and Stu Mason have navigated it all.

    They dive deep into their journey, sharing the sacrifices made, the critical role of timing, and the essence of trust and understanding in their partnership.

    Key takeaways

    - Back yourself and go for it, as you've started something for a reason and should have complete confidence in your vision.

    - The Power of Teamwork: Ben and Stu stress the significance of a team that complements your skills and fosters mutual support.

    - The Art of Saying 'No': Learn the value of simplicity in complexity. Embracing your niche, the bravery in critical decisions, and the wisdom in choosing your battles.

    - Making Finance Relatable: Steering away from traditional corporate norms, Hexa Finance champions an open & comfortable environment, demystifying finance and making it accessible to all.

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  • As an early-stage founder, the decision to bootstrap or raise capital can make or break your business.

    But don't worry, serial entrepreneur Dominic Mills has been there and has the answers you need to succeed.

    We uncover the power of community, localism, and entrepreneurship as we follow Dominic's journey from exit to founding his latest startup, Yuup - a marketplace that connects people with local experiences.

    Key Takeaways

    - Community as a Catalyst: Learn from Dominic's experience with 'Yuup' about the power of community in accelerating business growth

    - Balancing Acts: Hear Dominic's take on the advantages and challenges of bootstrapping versus taking on external funding

    - Leadership Mastery: Discover how to become an effective leader

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  • Unlock the secrets to overcoming fear, addressing burnout, and finding happiness with the power of coaching.

    Meet Ashleigh Tennent, founder of More Happi - a platform making coaching affordable for all.

    Discover how she conquered her fears, recognised burnout, and built a successful coaching business that's changing lives.

    Key Takeaways

    - Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs: Learn how Ashleigh tackled her fear of public speaking, which was rooted in her childhood

    - Addressing Burnout: Discover how Ashleigh recognised and navigated burnout with the guidance of a coach, emphasising the importance of reflection and gaining perspective.

    - The Power of Mentors and Coaches: Understand the difference between mentors and coaches

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  • Depression affects 1 in 6 adults in the UK, with medication being the most common treatment.

    But what if there was a drug-free approach that actually works?

    The CEO of Flow Neuroscience, Erin Lee, reveals how their innovative headset is changing the game in mental health treatment.

    Key Takeaways

    - Embracing uncertainty is part of the startup journey, and as your knowledge grows, the awareness of what you don't know increases.

    - Authenticity in leadership, Erin reveals how sharing your flaws and uncertainties can unify a team and contribute to a more genuine work environment.

    - Persistence and passion are critical for startup success, and why you need to be starting a business for the right reasons

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  • Twin brothers.

    A unique vision.

    And a determination to create a global nature brand against all odds.

    This is the remarkable story of Unyoked: hear from co-founder Cam about his unstoppable startup that has overcome bushfires, floods, and a pandemic to bring sustainable off-grid cabins to the world.

    Key Takeaways

    - Creating a category is a bold move that differentiates your startup from competitors and requires deep market understanding, a clear USP, and significant marketing efforts to educate consumers.
    - Having a co-founder with aligned values and life stages is crucial for a harmonious relationship and the success of a startup.
    - A startup journey will inevitably encounter challenges, and maintaining resilience and a problem-solving mindset is crucial in navigating and overcoming these obstacles.

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