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Founder Friday by Canopy Community

17 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratings

It is a great blessing to be able to Follow Your Dreams! To be offered the moment in time where you get to build something of your vision and take it to the world.Not everyone gets that opportunity and not everyone who does so succeeds, in fact many of us fail, many times over, and we know ahead of starting out that the dangerous rocks of the journey are most likely to get us on the way.So what makes us take that leap of faith? What spurs us to back our endeavours with our time, our energy, our money and our life force? What kind of mental and emotional make up is needed not only to start, but to survive and thrive on such a voyage of discovery?In seeking the answer to that question we look to the failures, the examples of success and the many ‘works in progress’ from which we can learn and this is what brings us to the drive behind Founder Friday.More information at https://canopycommunity.substack.com/p/founderfridaywhat-is-it-all-about

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Episodes

May and Camilla of Beta100.co

December 16, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

BETA100™ is a project-based network of talent that startups can use to build up their teams and grow their businesses.  The platform challenges you to change your mindset and test-drive your relationships before committing to a fixed role. Contributions to projects are remunerated through equity, pay or a mixture of both. In this edition of Founder Friday the co-founders of Beta 100 share their experience of building, as non technical founders, a tech product to help other founders. They ...

Founder Friday with Michael Calver of Amutri.com

November 25, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Amutri is the Canva.com of the 3d visualisation world.   It democratises the ability to render 3D visualisations in seconds, empowering architects and designers to understand and explore their spaces, engage with stakeholders and respond to the needs of their customers in a different way. In this first episode of the new series our guest today is Michael Calver, the sole Founder and CEO of Amutri.  He perceives his journey is to build a unicorn company.  At this stage the company is releas...

Series 3, Episode 2 - David Harris, Entrepreneur and Serial Investor

May 06, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Considering embarking on an incubator program? Or pitching for investment? David Harris has been on both sides of the table and can shed a little light on setting the tone for a success. Co-founder, business mentor and investor, based in Bristol, UK, David tells us about his journey from struggling start up to extraordinary exit. He shares his insights about building the right team and what it looks like to be 'investor ready'. Host: Charity Wilson http://linkedin.com/in/charity-wilson-650...

Series 3, Episode 1 - Rebecca Matthews and Brendan Sleeman. Co-Founders of Wed Magazine: print media in the ‘Destination Wedding’ industry.

April 22, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

In this first episode of the new series, we hear from Rebecca Matthews and Brendan Sleeman, print media founders that have consistently followed their instincts and never veered from their principles around quality, community and sustainability. 15 years into their journey, we find out how to achieve longevity in an industry that had been written off; how to stay afloat in times of global crisis; and how to separate work life and family life when you marry your co-founder! Wed Magazine’s...

Series 3, Episode 1 - Rebecca Matthews and Brendan Sleeman. Co-Founders of Wed Magazine: print media in the ‘Destination Wedding’ industry.

April 22, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

In this first episode of the new series, we hear from Rebecca Matthews and Brendan Sleeman, print media founders that have consistently followed their instincts and never veered from their principles around quality, community and sustainability. 15 years into their journey, we find out how to achieve longevity in an industry that had been written off; how to stay afloat in times of global crisis; and how to separate work life and family life when you marry your co-founder! Wed Magazine’s...

Series 2, Episode 5 - Terry Hamill, Entrepreneur, 'Connector' and National Director of BNI Portugal

June 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

In Series 2, Episode #5 we are delighted to be joined by Terry Hamill - serial entrepreneur, connector of people and National Director of BNI, Portugal, who shares with us his powerful journey and how a childhood experience has made him the person he is today. Website: http://www.bni.pt LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terryhamill/ In this episode we cover: - how a tragic experience as a child has now led Terry to want to help millions of people around the world. - How showin...

Episode 6 - Mariana Bettencourt of Sparkl.pt #backcatalogue

June 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series. In Episode #6 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Mariana Bettencourt who is founder and CEO of Sparkl.pt https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianabettencourt1/ ● Moving from corporate life to startup  ● Winning the Lisbon Challenge and raising seed funds  ● Being a Founder and the pressures it can take on your personal life  ● Having a passion for beauty & building a brand  ● Being in business with your best friend  ● Dealing with Covid19 ...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fabio Rodrigues, Founding Partner & CEO of U5 Marketing

May 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

In Series 2, Episode #4 we hear from Fabio Rodrigues, Founding Partner & CEO of U5 Marketing and author of the book Na Dúvida Não Empreenda. Website: https://naoempreenda.com/en/should-you-startup/ https://u5marketing.com.br/ LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiorod001/ In this episode we cover Fabio's journey from Senior executive at Microsoft and Nokia, to setting up his Marketing agency U5 marketing, to  writing his book 'Na Dúvida Não Empreenda' which is all about what y...

Episode 5 - Brittany McDonough of MassChallenge #backcatalogue

May 06, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series.  In Episode #5 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Brittany McDonough who is the senior director of global partnerships for ​MassChallenge  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanymcdonough/  Boston as a home.  Working with early stage startups  Building a global accelerator program  From State Government to Startup Accelerator  Building on a background of music  Share in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to dis...

Episode 5 - Brittany McDonough of MassChallenge #backcatalogue

May 06, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series.  In Episode #5 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Brittany McDonough who is the senior director of global partnerships for ​MassChallenge  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanymcdonough/  Boston as a home.  Working with early stage startups  Building a global accelerator program  From State Government to Startup Accelerator  Building on a background of music  Share in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to dis...

Series 2, Episode 3 - Charity Wilson, Founder and CEO of Beam Education

April 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

In Series 2, Episode #3 we hear from Charity Wilson founder and CEO of Beam Education  Website: https://www.beam-education.co.uk LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charity-wilson-6502789b/ In this episode we cover Charity's journey from school teacher to entrepreneur: How Charity saw a problem first hand and felt there was a validated need to find a solution The trials and tribulations of starting your own business Her views on the future of education Join us and share in C...

Episode 4 - Oana Manolache of Introvoke.com #backcatalogue

March 31, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series. In Episode #4 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Oana Manolache who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Introvoke.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/oana-m-manolache/   Developing a live streaming events platform from scratch Taking the leap of faith from the safety of corporate to startup life From Europe to  Boston and beyond Learning to just start, rather than wait for perfection.  Share in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us a...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Robert Baldock of Clustre.net the innovation brokers

March 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

In Series 2, Episode #2 we hear from Robert Baldock founder of https://www.clustre.net/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbaldock/ In this episode we cover his journey including: What Innovation means to Robert Being a partner at Accenture The power of networks and relationships Love of Formula 1  Share in his gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick. Host:  Biraj Nakarja Co Hosts: Tijana Momirov & Pedro Guimarães Note: ...

Episode 3 - Gabi Champange of edisfashion.com #backcatalogue

March 04, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series. In Episode #3 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Gabi Champagne who is the CEO and Co-Founder of EDIS Fashion. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabi-champagne-88427252/ Bringing an idea to life through the Demium program Bonding with a co-founder Sustainable fashion and where it's going Raising investment for a new idea The experience of Canopy Demo Night Share in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover wh...

Series 2, Episode 1 - Biraj Nakarja of innatecompass.com

February 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday Podcast Series In Series 2, Episode #1 we interview Biraj Nakarja founder of https://www.innatecompass.com who is  now also the host of the Founder Friday series this year. https://www.linkedin.com/in/biraj-nakarja-41a4047  In this episode we cover his journey including: What are your core strengths Moving from the corporate world into entrepreneurship Starting a coding school franchise Give without an expectation of receiving. Share in his gifts ...

Episode 2 - Sofia Fernandes of BGI.pt #backcatalogue

February 04, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series In Episode #2 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Sofia Fernandes who is the head of marketing and projects at Building Global Innovators (BGI) in Portugal. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-fernandes/ Surround yourself with people who are doers and that ‘want to make it happen’ What to look for in startups Moving careers from academia to innovation Open innovation - working with both corporate and startup cultures What makes a goo...

Episode 1 - Vanessa Tierney of Abodoo.com #backcatalogue

January 23, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series. In Episode #1 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Vanessa Tierney who is the author of "Your company with no walls" and co-founder of Abodoo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessatierney/  The importance of soft skills Blending a startup journey with raising a family Learning to trust remote workers Launching the book : Your company with no walls  Reflections on the Irish startup ecosystem Share in her gifts of wisdom and experi...