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The Start-Up Diaries Podcast

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Insightful discussions with forward thinking Founders & Business Leaders growing some of the most exciting tech start-ups and scale-ups in the UK.

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Pivoting From A Tech Platform To A SaaS Product | Managing Director @ Engineius | Calum Slowther

July 04, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Engineius is the leading vehicle movement service in the UK. The business was founded in 2018 on the belief that it should be as easy to book and manage vehicle movements as it is to buy from Amazon or ride with Uber.  In this episode, Managing Director Calum Slowther discusses their pivot from a tech platform to a tech enabled service and the decision making process that led to that transformation. As the very first hire for the business, Calum talks us through his journey to becoming MD, ...

S4 | Episode 4 | Engineius: Pivoting From A Tech Platform To A SaaS Product

July 04, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Engineius is the leading vehicle movement service in the UK. The business was founded in 2018 on the belief that it should be as easy to book and manage vehicle movements as it is to buy from Amazon or ride with Uber.  In this episode, Managing Director Calum Slowther discusses their pivot from a tech platform to a tech enabled service and the decision making process that led to that transformation. As the very first hire for the business, Calum talks us through his journey to becoming MD, ...

S4 | Episode 4 | Calum Slowther of Engineius: Pivoting From A Tech Platform To A SaaS Product

July 04, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Engineius is the leading vehicle movement service in the UK. The business was founded in 2018 on the belief that it should be as easy to book and manage vehicle movements as it is to buy from Amazon or ride with Uber.  In this episode, Managing Director Calum Slowther discusses their pivot from a tech platform to a tech enabled service and the decision making process that led to that transformation. As the very first hire for the business, Calum talks us through his journey to becoming MD, ...

Insights #12 | How To Plan Your Cash Runway And What To Avoid When Pitching For Investment

June 27, 2022 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.49 MB

In this insights episode, Head of Investment for GC Angels, Jess Jackson talks through what 'cash runway' actually means and her advice for defining and adapting your action plan for it. She also talks through the most common pitfalls she experiences when it comes to pitching for investment. For more advice on all areas of the investment process and insider tips & insight, check out Jess' full length episode in Season 1! Follow The Start-Up Diaries Podcast on LinkedIn, Instagram, or find mo...

S4 | Episode 3 | Andy Tyra & Jessica Zwaan of Whereby: Reverting Back To A Start-Up Mindset As A Scale-Up

June 20, 2022 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Whereby is a video conferencing tool that incorporates screen sharing, recording, chat, live reactions and integrations with Google Drive, Trello, Miro and YouTube. In this episode, Chris is joined by CTO, Andy Tyra and COO, Jessica Zwaan to discuss Whereby and it's decade long history. Undoubtedly a successful scale-up, Whereby is currently undergoing a shift back to a 'Start-Up' mindset. Andy & Jess explain not only why, but how they have undergone such a pivot across the business both s...

Reverting Back To A Start-Up Mindset As A Scale-Up | CTO & COO @ Whereby | Andy Tyra & Jessica Zwaan

June 20, 2022 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Whereby is a video conferencing tool that incorporates screen sharing, recording, chat, live reactions and integrations with Google Drive, Trello, Miro and YouTube. In this episode, Chris is joined by CTO, Andy Tyra and COO, Jessica Zwaan to discuss Whereby and it's decade long history. Undoubtedly a successful scale-up, Whereby is currently undergoing a shift back to a 'Start-Up' mindset. Andy & Jess explain not only why, but how they have undergone such a pivot across the business both s...

Insights #11 | How to Prevent Nerves Getting the Better of You When Pitching

June 13, 2022 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MB

In this bitesize episode, Chloe Barrett the Founder of EdTech Start-Up Immersify Education, shares her best advice for keeping your cool whilst pitching - from mindset, to preparation, to follow-ups. A quick 101 on not letting nerves get the better of you!

Insights #11 | How to Stop Nerves Getting the Better of You When Pitching

June 13, 2022 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.73 MB

In this bitesize episode, Chloe Barrett the Founder of EdTech Start-Up Immersify Education, shares her best advice for keeping your cool whilst pitching - from mindset, to preparation, to follow-ups. A quick 101 on not letting nerves get the better of you! Follow The Start-Up Diaries Podcast on LinkedIn, Instagram, or find more free content from the Tech Recruitment Specialists powering The Start-Up Diaries - Burns Sheehan.

How to Market your Start-Up: Insights from a Tech Branding Agency | Founder @ Notepad | Naeem Alvi-Assinder

June 08, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

What's the biggest mistake that start-ups make when it comes to marketing & branding? In this episode, Founder of Tech Branding Agency Notepad, Naeem Alvi-Assinder tells all - from how to position yourself against competitors, to avoiding common 'boring' marketing methods and becoming too product focused.  Naeem also dives into his experience with & advice around building conditions for people to do their best creative work, as well as his opinion on what's wrong with the creative industry. ...

S4 | Episode 2 | Naeem Alvi-Assinder of Notepad: How to Market your Start-Up: Insights from a Tech Branding Agency

June 08, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

What's the biggest mistake that start-ups make when it comes to marketing & branding? In this episode, Founder of Tech Branding Agency Notepad, Naeem Alvi-Assinder tells all - from how to position yourself against competitors, to avoiding common 'boring' marketing methods and becoming too product focused.  Naeem also dives into his experience with & advice around building conditions for people to do their best creative work, as well as his opinion on what's wrong with the creative industry. ...

Insights #10 | How To Gain Early Stage Traction When Fundraising

May 30, 2022 23:00 - 4 minutes - 3.31 MB

Commenting on his experience with fundraising & investment, Ashely Lockwood - Co-Founder & COO of Oya Kitchens - shares his top tips for gaining early stage traction from investors, as well as the dos and don'ts of raising.  Follow The Start-Up Diaries Podcast on LinkedIn or learn more about Burns Sheehan.

Insights #10 | How To Gain Early Stage Traction When Fundraising

May 30, 2022 23:00 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MB

Commenting on his experience with fundraising & investment, Ashely Lockwood - Co-Founder & COO of Oya Kitchens - shares his top tips for gaining early stage traction from investors, as well as the dos and don'ts of raising.  Follow The Start-Up Diaries Podcast on LinkedIn, Instagram, or find more free content from the Tech Recruitment Specialists powering The Start-Up Diaries - Burns Sheehan.

From McKinsey to Founding A Start-Up: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome | Co-Founder & CEO @ Pave | Sho Sugihara

May 23, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

We're back with Season 4 of the The Start-Up Diaries podcast! To kick off the series, Chris is joined by Sho Sugihara, Co-Founder & CEO of Pave, the app that's on a mission to become the world's best credit builder. In this episode, Sho takes us back to his previous career in consultancy at McKinsey & delves into what inspired him to leave such a stable job and become an entrepreneur. However making such a large career U-turn didn't come without its consequences, as Sho touches upon his expe...

S4 | Episode 1 | Sho of Pave: From McKinsey to Founding A Start-Up: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

May 23, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

We're back with Season 4 of the The Start-Up Diaries podcast! To kick off the series, Chris is joined by Sho Sugihara, Co-Founder & CEO of Pave, the app that's on a mission to become the world's best credit builder. In this episode, Sho takes us back to his previous career in consultancy at McKinsey & delves into what inspired him to leave such a stable job and become an entrepreneur. However making such a large career U-turn didn't come without its consequences, as Sho touches upon his expe...

S4 | Episode 1 | Sho Sugihara of Pave: From McKinsey to Founding A Start-Up: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

May 23, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

We're back with Season 4 of the The Start-Up Diaries podcast! To kick off the series, Chris is joined by Sho Sugihara, Co-Founder & CEO of Pave, the app that's on a mission to become the world's best credit builder. In this episode, Sho takes us back to his previous career in consultancy at McKinsey & delves into what inspired him to leave such a stable job and become an entrepreneur. However making such a large career U-turn didn't come without its consequences, as Sho touches upon his expe...

Insights #9 | How To Pitch A Tech For Good Business To Investors

May 17, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.34 MB

In this Insights episode Dom Raban, Co-Founder & CEO of Xploro, talks through how to pitch a tech for good business to investors, helping them to understand their ROI & ultimately how to decide if an investor is right for your mission.  Xploro is a mobile application that uses augmented reality, gameplay and artificial intelligence to deliver health information to patients, reducing the stress and anxiety associated with hospitalisation, improving health literacy and fostering better engage...

Insights #8 | How To Pitch A Tech For Good Business To Investors

May 17, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.35 MB

In this Insights episode Dom Raban, Co-Founder & CEO of Xploro, talks through how to pitch a tech for good business to investors, helping them to understand their ROI & ultimately how to decide if an investor is right for your mission.  Xploro is a mobile application that uses augmented reality, gameplay and artificial intelligence to deliver health information to patients, reducing the stress and anxiety associated with hospitalisation, improving health literacy and fostering better engage...

S3 | Episode 10 | Rob Black of Beauty Bay: What 'Good' Looks Like

May 09, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

In the Season 3 finale of the Start-Up Diaries, Chris sat down with the Head of Tech Services at Beauty Bay - Rob Black. Beauty Bay are beauty focused e-commerce platform, that source hard-to-find brands and products for customers, with over 7000 products on site with new launches every week.  In this episode, Rob talks us through his decision to leave his comfortable job in an established business to take on the challenge of a scale-up. He also dives into the challenge of influencing a tea...

Winning Hearts and Minds As A Leader | Technology Director @ Beauty Bay | Rob Black

May 09, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

In the Season 3 finale of the Start-Up Diaries, Chris sat down with the Head of Tech Services at Beauty Bay - Rob Black. Beauty Bay are beauty focused e-commerce platform, that source hard-to-find brands and products for customers, with over 7000 products on site with new launches every week.  In this episode, Rob talks us through his decision to leave his comfortable job in an established business to take on the challenge of a scale-up. He also dives into the challenge of influencing a tea...

Insights #8 | How to Build a Roadmap for National Expansion with Modern Milkman

May 03, 2022 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.7 MB

In this Insights episode, CTO of Modern Milkman James Renshaw talks through how they planned their roadmap for national expansion of their platform, as well as how they prepared their architecture  for scaling. A great insight from an exciting start-up that's constantly in the headlines - for all the right reasons! Follow The Start-Up Diaries Podcast on LinkedIn, Instagram, or find more free content from the Tech Recruitment Specialists powering The Start-Up Diaries - Burns Sheehan.

Launching in Multiple Countries & Hiring Internationally | Founder & CEO @ Witco | Eliane Lugassy

April 25, 2022 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Today's guest, Eliane Lugassy is the Founder and CEO of French-based business Witco, an all-in-one app for more serviced and collaborative spaces such as offices, co-working, co-living, residences and student housing to improve communication, community and provide a one-stop shop for all of a building’s services and amenities.  In this episode, Eliane talks through her decision to leap into entrepreneurship and has a very honest conversation about the challenges that she has faced as an ent...

S3 | Episode 9 | Eliane Lugassy of Witco | Launching in Multiple Countries & Hiring Internationally

April 25, 2022 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Today's guest, Eliane Lugassy is the Founder and CEO of French-based business Witco, an all-in-one app for more serviced and collaborative spaces such as offices, co-working, co-living, residences and student housing to improve communication, community and provide a one-stop shop for all of a building’s services and amenities.  In this episode, Eliane talks through her decision to leap into entrepreneurship and has a very honest conversation about the challenges that she has faced as an ent...

Insights #7 | How to React to Challenging Situations as a Business Leader with Housemate

April 20, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MB

A bitesize moment from our episode with Lydia Jones, Founder & CEO of Housemate, sharing her insight into how to handle & overcome challenging situations as a business leader. From learning when to switch the emotion off, to knowing when or if it's time to involve the wider business, Lydia discusses everything she's learnt about navigating your organisation through a crisis. We want to hear from you! If you have any requests for topics or guests, or if you fancy being a guest on the show yo...

Insights #7 | How to React to Challenging Situations as a Business Leader

April 20, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.1 MB

A bitesize moment from our episode with Lydia Jones, Founder & CEO of Housemate, sharing her insight into how to handle & overcome challenging situations as a business leader. From learning when to switch the emotion off, to knowing when or if it's time to involve the wider business, Lydia discusses everything she's learnt about navigating your organisation through a crisis. We want to hear from you! If you have any requests for topics or guests, or if you fancy being a guest on the show yo...

Building the UK’s Fastest Growing FinTech Outside of London | CEO @ AccessPay | Anish Kapoor

April 07, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Anish Kapoor, CEO of AccessPay has retired not once... but twice. After working on a series of successful disruptor tech businesses that have solved some of the most prominent problems in tech, Anish was tempted for a third time by the concept of AccessPay.  AccessPay are the corporate-to-bank integration platform transforming finance and treasury operations, providing a secure digital connection to thousands of banks and payment schemes worldwide and are the fastest growing FinTech outside ...

S3 | Episode 8 | Anish Kapoor of AccessPay: Building the UK’s Fastest Growing FinTech Outside of London

April 07, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Anish Kapoor, CEO of AccessPay has retired not once... but twice. After working on a series of successful disruptor tech businesses that have solved some of the most prominent problems in tech, Anish was tempted for a third time by the concept of AccessPay.  AccessPay are the corporate-to-bank integration platform transforming finance and treasury operations, providing a secure digital connection to thousands of banks and payment schemes worldwide and are the fastest growing FinTech outside ...

S3 | Episode 7 | James Davison of Mobysoft: Empowering a Remote Workforce

March 29, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

In this episode, Chris sits down with James Davison, Chief Technology Officer of Mobysoft, a business that provides software & data driven insights that help social housing providers manage rent arrears efficiently. Coming from a background in large enterprises such as ITV, Thoughtworks and RazorFish, taking on the challenge of the CTO position at tech for good start-up was no small task.  From technical challenges to developing a culture based on social responsibility, all whilst working l...

Empowering a Remote Workforce | CTO @ Mobysfot | James Davison

March 29, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

In this episode, Chris sits down with James Davison, Chief Technology Officer of Mobysoft, a business that provides software & data driven insights that help social housing providers manage rent arrears efficiently. Coming from a background in large enterprises such as ITV, Thoughtworks and RazorFish, taking on the challenge of the CTO position at tech for good start-up was no small task.  From technical challenges to developing a culture based on social responsibility, all whilst working l...

S3 | Episode 7 | James Davison of Mobysoft: Empowering a Remote Workforce

March 29, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

In this episode, Chris sits down with James Davison, Chief Technology Officer of Mobysoft, a business that provides software & data driven insights that help social housing providers manage rent arrears efficiently. Coming from a background in large enterprises such as ITV, Thoughtworks and RazorFish, taking on the challenge of the CTO position at tech for good start-up was no small task.  From technical challenges to developing a culture based on social responsibility, all whilst working l...

Insights #6 | How to Determine if You're Ready to Take Investment with Financielle

March 25, 2022 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.73 MB

In our latest 'Insights' episode, Laura Pomfret - Co-Founder of financial wellness app Financielle - explains how you can determine if taking investment is the right thing for your business, and, how to know if it's the right time to do so. After initially bootstrapping her business, Laura talks through how she became open to the idea of Angel investment despite currently having a 'debt-free' business, exploring the pros and cons of seeking investors.  Follow The Start-Up Diaries Podcast on...

Insights #6 | How to Determine if You're Ready to Take Investment | Laura Pomfret, Co-Founder of Financielle

March 25, 2022 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MB

In our latest 'Insights' episode, Laura Pomfret - Co-Founder of financial wellness app Financielle - explains how you can determine if taking investment is the right thing for your business, and, how to know if it's the right time to do so. After initially bootstrapping her business, Laura talks through how she became open to the idea of Angel investment despite currently having a 'debt-free' business, exploring the pros and cons of seeking investors. 

Marketing A Product That Consumers Don't Yet Understand | CEO @ Claro Money | Rob Brockington

March 15, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode, Chris is joined by Rob Brockington, CEO of Claro Money, a start-up wealth management platform aiming to create a new generation of investors who are both ethically and financially informed.  Rob spent 12 years working on the trade floor of banks and climbing the corporate ladder, until 2019, when he decided to take the leap into start-up life. The inception of Claro Money was far from straightforward, as Rob discusses in the episode. But through a strong belief in his idea ...

S3 | Episode 6 | Rob Brockington of Claro Money: Marketing A Product Consumers Don't Yet Understand

March 15, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode, Chris is joined by Rob Brockington, CEO of Claro Money, a start-up wealth management platform aiming to create a new generation of investors who are both ethically and financially informed.  Rob spent 12 years working on the trade floor of banks and climbing the corporate ladder, until 2019, when he decided to take the leap into start-up life. The inception of Claro Money was far from straightforward, as Rob discusses in the episode. But through a strong belief in his idea ...

Building An Award Winning Culture | Co-Founder & CEO @ Juro | Richard Mabey

February 28, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

In the first episode back since our short hiatus, Chris is joined by Richard Mabey, Co-Founder & CEO of Juro, an all-in-one contract automation platform that helps legal counsel and their teams to agree and manage contracts in one unified workspace. Juro has a glittering list of clients including Deliveroo and Cazoo. Juro was recently voted the no.1 start-up to work for in London for 2022, and in this episode, Richard dived into exactly what makes Juro such a great place to work - from thei...

S3 | Episode 5 | Richard Mabey of Juro: How An Award Winning Culture Breeds Customer Success

February 28, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

In the first episode back since our short hiatus, Chris is joined by Richard Mabey, Co-Founder & CEO of Juro, an all-in-one contract automation platform that helps legal counsel and their teams to agree and manage contracts in one unified workspace. Juro has a glittering list of clients including Deliveroo and Cazoo. Juro was recently voted the no.1 start-up to work for in London for 2022, and in this episode, Richard dived into exactly what makes Juro such a great place to work - from thei...

Insights #5 | How to Secure Your First Round of Fundraising | Jessica Jackson, Investment Director at GC Angels

January 27, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.23 MB

A bitesize moment from our episode with Jessica Jackson, giving you inside knowledge from an Investment Director on how to land your first round of fundraising. Including the do's, the don'ts and how to formulate an engaging pitch deck. If you want to hear more insider tips, listen to the full 'VC's Guide to Fundraising' episode back in Season 1!

Insights #5 | How to Secure Your First Round of Fundraising with GC Angels

January 27, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.23 MB

A bitesize moment from our episode with Jessica Jackson, giving you inside knowledge from an Investment Director on how to land your first round of fundraising. Including the do's, the don'ts and how to formulate an engaging pitch deck. If you want to hear more insider tips, listen to the full 'VC's Guide to Fundraising' episode back in Season 1! Follow The Start-Up Diaries Podcast on LinkedIn or learn more about Burns Sheehan.

Insights #5 | How to Secure Your First Round of Fundraising with GC Angels

January 27, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MB

A bitesize moment from our episode with Jessica Jackson, giving you inside knowledge from an Investment Director on how to land your first round of fundraising. Including the do's, the don'ts and how to formulate an engaging pitch deck. If you want to hear more insider tips, listen to the full 'VC's Guide to Fundraising' episode back in Season 1! Follow The Start-Up Diaries Podcast on LinkedIn, Instagram, or find more free content from the Tech Recruitment Specialists powering The Start-Up ...

Insights #4 | How to Build A Value-Led Business & Align Your Talent with The Data Shed

January 13, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.42 MB

In this bonus 'Insights' episode,CEO & Co-Founder of The Data Shed, Anna Sutton shares how to build a 'value-led' organisation and how to select & implement the right personal values for your business. She also gives her insight into spotting this value-led mindset within candidates when hiring and what to look out for. Interested in being on Season 4 of the show? Get in touch with our host Chris McGowan, Head of Manchester at Burns Sheehan on LinkedIn! Follow The Start-Up Diaries Podcast ...

Insights #4 | How to Build A Value-Led Business & Align Your Talent | Anna Sutton, CEO & Co-Founder of The Data Shed

January 13, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.43 MB

In this bonus 'Insights' episode,CEO & Co-Founder of The Data Shed, Anna Sutton shares how to build a 'value-led' organisation and how to select & implement the right personal values for your business. She also gives her insight into spotting this value-led mindset within candidates when hiring and what to look out for. Interested in being on Season 4 of the show? Get in touch with our host Chris McGowan, Head of Manchester at Burns Sheehan on LinkedIn!

Insights #3 | How to Find the Right Hybrid Working Balance | Shay O'Carroll, Co-Founder of PixelMax

December 21, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.42 MB

In this bonus episode, Co-Founder of PixelMax, Shay O'Carroll shares his insights into finding the right Hybrid working balance for your business as well as how to ensure staff wellbeing whilst working remotely. PixelMark is one of the hottest start-ups in Manchester right now and offers a 3D  & fully immersive hybrid working platform & are taking the industry by storm. Interested in being on Season 4 of the show? Get in touch with our host Chris McGowan, Head of Manchester at Burns Sheehan...

Insights #3 | How to Find the Right Hybrid Working Balance with PixelMax

December 21, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.41 MB

In this bonus episode, Co-Founder of PixelMax, Shay O'Carroll shares his insights into finding the right Hybrid working balance for your business as well as how to ensure staff wellbeing whilst working remotely. PixelMark is one of the hottest start-ups in Manchester right now and offers a 3D  & fully immersive hybrid working platform & are taking the industry by storm. Interested in being on Season 4 of the show? Get in touch with our host Chris McGowan, Head of Manchester at Burns Sheehan...

Insights #3 | How to Find the Right Hybrid Working Balance with PixelMax

December 21, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.42 MB

In this bonus episode, Co-Founder of PixelMax, Shay O'Carroll shares his insights into finding the right Hybrid working balance for your business as well as how to ensure staff wellbeing whilst working remotely. PixelMark is one of the hottest start-ups in Manchester right now and offers a 3D  & fully immersive hybrid working platform & are taking the industry by storm. Interested in being on Season 4 of the show? Get in touch with our host Chris McGowan, Head of Manchester at Burns Sheehan...

Insights #2 | How to Maintain Culture Across the Business with Zaptic

December 21, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.87 MB

In our second 'Insights' episode, Founder & CEO of no-code platform Zaptic shares how to develop & maintain a culture to be proud of across your business & how you can spot attributes in potential candidates that compliment your culture.  Interested in being on Season 4 of the show? Get in touch with our host Chris McGowan, Head of Manchester at Burns Sheehan on LinkedIn! Follow The Start-Up Diaries Podcast on LinkedIn, Instagram, or find more free content from the Tech Recruitment Special...

Insights #2 | How to Maintain Culture Across the Business | Richard Milnes, Founder & CEO of Zaptic

December 21, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.88 MB

In our second 'Insights' episode, Founder & CEO of no-code platform Zaptic shares how to develop & maintain a culture to be proud of across your business & how you can spot attributes in potential candidates that compliment your culture.  Interested in being on Season 4 of the show? Get in touch with our host Chris McGowan, Head of Manchester at Burns Sheehan on LinkedIn!

Insights #1 | How to Create Accountability in the Workforce with Bionic

December 21, 2021 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.7 MB

In this bonus episode, James Lomas, CTO of Bionic & former CTO of Compare the Market gives his insights into creating accountability in the workforce and how to build this into a successful career framework.  Interested in being on Season 4 of the show? Get in touch with our host Chris McGowan, Head of Manchester at Burns Sheehan on LinkedIn! Follow The Start-Up Diaries Podcast on LinkedIn, Instagram, or find more free content from the Tech Recruitment Specialists powering The Start-Up Dia...

Insights #1 | How to Create Accountability in the Workforce | James Lomas, CTO of Bionic

December 21, 2021 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.71 MB

In this bonus episode, James Lomas, CTO of Bionic & former CTO of Compare the Market gives his insights into creating accountability in the workforce and how to build this into a successful career framework.  Interested in being on Season 4 of the show? Get in touch with our host Chris McGowan, Head of Manchester at Burns Sheehan on LinkedIn!

S3 | Episode 4 | Laura Pomfret of Financielle: Leaving A Salary To Bootstrap A Start-Up

November 18, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

After successfully monetising her financial wellness plan on Instagram, Laura Pomfret decided to leave her well paid job to bootstrap her very own start-up: Financielle. Based on 'The Financielle Playbook', the app offers a step by step guide to taking taking control of your money and being financially well. In this episode, Laura chatted to Chris about the idea behind was she terms 'The Couch to 5K' for money, and why she decided to take a leap into entrepreneurship... even if it was reluct...

Leaving A Salary To Bootstrap A Start-Up | Co-Founder @ Financielle | Laura Pomfret

November 18, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

After successfully monetising her financial wellness plan on Instagram, Laura Pomfret decided to leave her well paid job to bootstrap her very own start-up: Financielle. Based on 'The Financielle Playbook', the app offers a step by step guide to taking taking control of your money and being financially well. In this episode, Laura chatted to Chris about the idea behind was she terms 'The Couch to 5K' for money, and why she decided to take a leap into entrepreneurship... even if it was reluct...

Leaving A Salary To Bootstrap A Start-Up

November 18, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

After successfully monetising her financial wellness plan on Instagram, Laura Pomfret decided to leave her well paid job to bootstrap her very own start-up: Financielle. Based on 'The Financielle Playbook', the app offers a step by step guide to taking taking control of your money and being financially well. In this episode, Laura chatted to Chris about the idea behind was she terms 'The Couch to 5K' for money, and why she decided to take a leap into entrepreneurship... even if it was reluct...