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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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S3 | Episode 3 | Richard Milnes of Zaptic: Becoming 'Dangerously Agile'

November 08, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Richard Milnes is the Co-Founder & CEO of Zaptic, the no-code platform connecting frontline manufacturing teams. Unlike some other founders, Richard didn't have his 'big moment' on his first try as entrepreneur, or even his second... or third. Zaptic was the product of 5 pivots, and a 'dangerously agile' planning methodology that has since become a firm part of the company culture. In this episode, Richard talked us through the method behind the madness in his radical planning techniques, as...

S3 | Episode 3 | Richard Milnes of Zaptic: Becoming 'Dangerously Agile'

November 08, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Richard Milnes is the Co-Founder & CEO of Zaptic, the no-code platform connecting frontline manufacturing teams. Unlike some other founders, Richard didn't have his 'big moment' on his first try as entrepreneur, or even his second... or third. Zaptic was the product of 5 pivots, and a 'dangerously agile' planning methodology that has since become a firm part of the company culture. In this episode, Richard talked us through the method behind the madness in his radical planning techniques, as...

Becoming 'Dangerously Agile' | Founder & CEO @ Zaptic | Richard Milnes

November 08, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Richard Milnes is the Co-Founder & CEO of Zaptic, the no-code platform connecting frontline manufacturing teams. Unlike some other founders, Richard didn't have his 'big moment' on his first try as entrepreneur, or even his second... or third. Zaptic was the product of 5 pivots, and a 'dangerously agile' planning methodology that has since become a firm part of the company culture. In this episode, Richard talked us through the method behind the madness in his radical planning techniques, as...

SPECIAL: Fostering A Racially Inclusive Work Culture

November 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

This is the first in our series of 'Diversity Talks'. Like us, many businesses are on a journey to become more diverse and inclusive. We hope by having these open and candid conversations we can learn from each other and help facilitate genuine change amongst the tech industry. This October, in Black History month, we kicked off the conversation on racial diversity in the workplace. Our panel shared practical advice and initiatives around how businesses can foster a more inclusive workplace...

Revolutionising The Hybrid Working Experience

October 18, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

PixelMax are the 3D technology software business revolutionising the hybrid working experience through the power of their fully immersive 3D worlds. From delivering box office branded virtual events, to recreating your office floor, PixelMax are a start-up hot on everyone’s radar right now. In this episode, Chris sat down with Co-Founder Shay O’Carroll to hear all about the whirlwind story behind PixelMax and how they’ve taken both the events and hybrid working industry by storm. Shay also c...

Revolutionising The Hybrid Working Experience | Co-Founder @ PixelMax | Shay O'Carroll

October 18, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

PixelMax are the 3D technology software business revolutionising the hybrid working experience through the power of their fully immersive 3D worlds. From delivering box office branded virtual events, to recreating your office floor, PixelMax are a start-up hot on everyone’s radar right now. In this episode, Chris sat down with Co-Founder Shay O’Carroll to hear all about the whirlwind story behind PixelMax and how they’ve taken both the events and hybrid working industry by storm. Shay also c...

S3 | Episode 2 | Shay O'Carroll of PixelMax: Revolutionising The Hybrid Working Experience

October 18, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

PixelMax are the 3D technology software business revolutionising the hybrid working experience through the power of their fully immersive 3D worlds. From delivering box office branded virtual events, to recreating your office floor, PixelMax are a start-up hot on everyone’s radar right now. In this episode, Chris sat down with Co-Founder Shay O’Carroll to hear all about the whirlwind story behind PixelMax and how they’ve taken both the events and hybrid working industry by storm. Shay also c...

S3 | Episode 2 | Shay O'Carroll of PixelMax: Revolutionising The Hybrid Working Experience

October 18, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

PixelMax are the 3D technology software business revolutionising the hybrid working experience through the power of their fully immersive 3D worlds. From delivering box office branded virtual events, to recreating your office floor, PixelMax are a start-up hot on everyone’s radar right now. In this episode, Chris sat down with Co-Founder Shay O’Carroll to hear all about the whirlwind story behind PixelMax and how they’ve taken both the events and hybrid working industry by storm. Shay also c...

Revolutionising The Hybrid Working Experience Feat. Shay O'Carroll, Co-Founder of PixelMax

October 18, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

PixelMax are the 3D technology software business revolutionising the hybrid working experience through the power of their fully immersive 3D worlds. From delivering box office branded virtual events, to recreating your office floor, PixelMax are a start-up hot on everyone’s radar right now. In this episode, Chris sat down with Co-Founder Shay O’Carroll to hear all about the whirlwind story behind PixelMax and how they’ve taken both the events and hybrid working industry by storm. Shay also c...

S3 | Episode 1 | James Lomas of Bionic: Driving A Tech Transformation

September 20, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

In our first episode of Season 3, we’re joined by James Lomas, the newest CTO at Bionic, a B2B comparison platform for business essentials. Bionic are a long-term onsite recruitment partner of ours and in this episode we’ll be talking through their transition into becoming a tech-centric business, the war for Tech talent and the topical question of flexible working-policies. James also delved into his vision for the future of the businesses and his reasons for leaving Compare the Market afte...

Driving A Tech Transformation | CTO @ Bionic | James Lomas

September 20, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

In our first episode of Season 3, we’re joined by James Lomas, the newest CTO at Bionic, a B2B comparison platform for business essentials. Bionic are a long-term onsite recruitment partner of ours and in this episode we’ll be talking through their transition into becoming a tech-centric business, the war for Tech talent and the topical question of flexible working-policies. James also delved into his vision for the future of the businesses and his reasons for leaving Compare the Market afte...

Driving A Tech Transformation Feat. James Lomas, CTO of Bionic

September 20, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

In our first episode of Season 3, we’re joined by James Lomas, the newest CTO at Bionic, a B2B comparison platform for business essentials. Bionic are a long-term onsite recruitment partner of ours and in this episode we’ll be talking through their transition into becoming a tech-centric business, the war for Tech talent and the topical question of flexible working-policies. James also delved into his vision for the future of the businesses and his reasons for leaving Compare the Market afte...

S3 | Episode 1 | James Lomas of Bionic: Driving A Tech Transformation

September 20, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

In our first episode of Season 3, we’re joined by James Lomas, the newest CTO at Bionic, a B2B comparison platform for business essentials. Bionic are a long-term onsite recruitment partner of ours and in this episode we’ll be talking through their transition into becoming a tech-centric business, the war for Tech talent and the topical question of flexible working-policies. James also delved into his vision for the future of the businesses and his reasons for leaving Compare the Market afte...

Season 1 & 2 Roundup - 1 Year Anniversary Special

August 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Host Chris McGowan reflects on the key takeaways from  just some of our incredible guests across season 1 & 2 , including Michael Brennan, Jessica Jackson, Mo Aldalou, Lydia Jones, Heather & Tom Staff, Chloe Barrett, Dom Raban, Anna Sutton, Andy Still & Ashley Lockwood. This episode will cover key areas within the Start-Up journey including culture, funding & investment, mental health, some of our guests biggest challenges & advice for future founders. Thank you all for your support, comme...

Season 1 & 2 Roundup - 1 Year Anniversary Special

August 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

Host Chris McGowan reflects on the key takeaways from  just some of our incredible guests across season 1 & 2 , including Michael Brennan, Jessica Jackson, Mo Aldalou, Lydia Jones, Heather & Tom Staff, Chloe Barrett, Dom Raban, Anna Sutton, Andy Still & Ashley Lockwood. This episode will cover key areas within the Start-Up journey including culture, funding & investment, mental health, some of our guests biggest challenges & advice for future founders. Thank you all for your support, comme...

Prospering In The 'New Normal' Feat. Ashley Lockwood of Oya

June 29, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

For most start-up businesses, the pandemic has been a difficult wave to ride, with many unfortunately not making through to the other side. But what if your business idea fit perfectly into the ‘new normal’? With the introduction of working from home and the ban on hospitality during lockdowns, Ashley Lockwood had not one, but two businesses that prospered in the post-COVID era. Desk Mate, a standing desk business, and Oya, an organisation that connects unused or under-utilised commercial sp...

Revolutionising Hospitality Post-COVID | Co-Founder @ Oya Kitchens | Ashley Lockwood

June 29, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

For most start-up businesses, the pandemic has been a difficult wave to ride, with many unfortunately not making through to the other side. But what if your business idea fit perfectly into the ‘new normal’? With the introduction of working from home and the ban on hospitality during lockdowns, Ashley Lockwood had not one, but two businesses that prospered in the post-COVID era. Desk Mate, a standing desk business, and Oya, an organisation that connects unused or under-utilised commercial sp...

S2 | Episode 10 | Ashley Lockwood of Oya: Prospering In The 'New Normal'

June 29, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

For most start-up businesses, the pandemic has been a difficult wave to ride, with many unfortunately not making through to the other side. But what if your business idea fit perfectly into the ‘new normal’? With the introduction of working from home and the ban on hospitality during lockdowns, Ashley Lockwood had not one, but two businesses that prospered in the post-COVID era. Desk Mate, a standing desk business, and Oya, an organisation that connects unused or under-utilised commercial sp...

Competing In The U.S Market | CTO @ Netacea | Andy Still

June 01, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Netacea is one of the leading bot management solutions on the market. But for this Manchester-born start-up, securing a spot amongst industry leaders was no small challenge, as they entered a mature market dominated by the U.S. In this episode, Andy Still, CTO of Netacea, sat down with us to discuss their journey from spinning out of Intechnica, to the challenges around becoming a serious voice in the U.S market. He also talks us through the challenges around gaining long-term buy-in from cu...

S2 | Episode 9 | Andy Still of Netacea: How A UK Start-Up Can Compete In The U.S.A

June 01, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Netacea is one of the leading bot management solutions on the market. But for this Manchester-born start-up, securing a spot amongst industry leaders was no small challenge, as they entered a mature market dominated by the U.S. In this episode, Andy Still, CTO of Netacea, sat down with us to discuss their journey from spinning out of Intechnica, to the challenges around becoming a serious voice in the U.S market. He also talks us through the challenges around gaining long-term buy-in from cu...

S2 | Episode 9 | Andy Still of Netacea: How A UK Start-Up Can Compete In The U.S.A

June 01, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Netacea is one of the leading bot management solutions on the market. But for this Manchester-born start-up, securing a spot amongst industry leaders was no small challenge, as they entered a mature market dominated by the U.S. In this episode, Andy Still, CTO of Netacea, sat down with us to discuss their journey from spinning out of Intechnica, to the challenges around becoming a serious voice in the U.S market. He also talks us through the challenges around gaining long-term buy-in from cu...

How A UK Start-Up Can Compete In The U.S.A Feat. Andy Still of Netacea

June 01, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Netacea is one of the leading bot management solutions on the market. But for this Manchester-born start-up, securing a spot amongst industry leaders was no small challenge, as they entered a mature market dominated by the U.S. In this episode, Andy Still, CTO of Netacea, sat down with us to discuss their journey from spinning out of Intechnica, to the challenges around becoming a serious voice in the U.S market. He also talks us through the challenges around gaining long-term buy-in from cu...

Taking Over A Start-Up Feat. Georgia Wheadon of Umii

May 12, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Making good friends at university has often been put down to how you fare in the social ‘lottery’ that is first year halls of residence. But with 40% of all university dropouts in the UK being due to loneliness, it’s in the best interest of the universities as well as their students to improve social experiences in the first instance. Enter Umii, an app that facilitates the first introduction between university students who share interests and personality traits. A recent graduate herself, G...

Taking Over A Start-Up As A Graduate | Founder & CEO @ Umii | Georgia Wheadon

May 12, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Making good friends at university has often been put down to how you fare in the social ‘lottery’ that is first year halls of residence. But with 40% of all university dropouts in the UK being due to loneliness, it’s in the best interest of the universities as well as their students to improve social experiences in the first instance. Enter Umii, an app that facilitates the first introduction between university students who share interests and personality traits.  A recent graduate herself,...

S2 | Episode 8 | Georgia Wheadon of Umii: Taking Over A Start-Up

May 12, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Making good friends at university has often been put down to how you fare in the social ‘lottery’ that is first year halls of residence. But with 40% of all university dropouts in the UK being due to loneliness, it’s in the best interest of the universities as well as their students to improve social experiences in the first instance. Enter Umii, an app that facilitates the first introduction between university students who share interests and personality traits. A recent graduate herself, G...

S2 | Episode 8 | Georgia Wheadon of Umii: Taking Over A Start-Up

May 12, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Making good friends at university has often been put down to how you fare in the social ‘lottery’ that is first year halls of residence. But with 40% of all university dropouts in the UK being due to loneliness, it’s in the best interest of the universities as well as their students to improve social experiences in the first instance. Enter Umii, an app that facilitates the first introduction between university students who share interests and personality traits. A recent graduate herself, G...

Valuing A Company That Hasn't Launched Feat. Sam Lowe of Barba & Beautey

April 23, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

With most services now available to us at the touch of a button, it’s surprising that the hairdressing & beauty industry had not ventured into on-demand tech solutions to reach their customers sooner. However, Sam Lowe, Founder of Barba & Beautey saw the gap in the market and is in the process of building a product that does just that. Aiming to bring these industries into the twenty-first century, Barba & Beautey function for both professionals and customers, allowing mobile services to be ...

S2 | Episode 7 | Sam Lowe of Barba & Beautey: Valuing A Company That Hasn't Launched

April 23, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

With most services now available to us at the touch of a button, it’s surprising that the hairdressing & beauty industry had not ventured into on-demand tech solutions to reach their customers sooner. However, Sam Lowe, Founder of Barba & Beautey saw the gap in the market and is in the process of building a product that does just that. Aiming to bring these industries into the twenty-first century, Barba & Beautey function for both professionals and customers, allowing mobile services to be ...

S2 | Episode 7 | Sam Lowe of Barba & Beautey: Valuing A Company That Hasn't Launched

April 23, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

With most services now available to us at the touch of a button, it’s surprising that the hairdressing & beauty industry had not ventured into on-demand tech solutions to reach their customers sooner. However, Sam Lowe, Founder of Barba & Beautey saw the gap in the market and is in the process of building a product that does just that. Aiming to bring these industries into the twenty-first century, Barba & Beautey function for both professionals and customers, allowing mobile services to be ...

Valuing A Company That Hasn't Launched | Founder @ Barba & Beautey | Sam Lowe

April 23, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

With most services now available to us at the touch of a button, it’s surprising that the hairdressing & beauty industry had not ventured into on-demand tech solutions to reach their customers sooner. However, Sam Lowe, Founder of Barba & Beautey saw the gap in the market and is in the process of building a product that does just that. Aiming to bring these industries into the twenty-first century, Barba & Beautey function for both professionals and customers, allowing mobile services to be ...

S2 | Episode 6 | Anna Sutton of The Data Shed: Building A Value-Driven Business

April 09, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Leeds-based data consultancy business, The Data Shed, prides itself on being a value-driven organisation, so much so that their values underpin the very essence of what they do and who they hire. But how do you determine the values that set the tone of your entire organisation, and how do you find likeminded people that will truly live and breathe them too? In this week’s episode, CEO & Co-Founder Anna Sutton talks us though her decision to put personal values at the heart of her business an...

Building A Value-Driven Business - Featuring Anna Sutton of The Data Shed

April 09, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Leeds-based data consultancy business, The Data Shed, prides itself on being a value-driven organisation, so much so that their values underpin the very essence of what they do and who they hire. But how do you determine the values that set the tone of your entire organisation, and how do you find likeminded people that will truly live and breathe them too? In this week’s episode, CEO & Co-Founder Anna Sutton talks us though her decision to put personal values at the heart of her business an...

Building A Value-Driven Business | Co-Founder & CEO @ The Data Shed | Anna Sutton

April 09, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Leeds-based data consultancy business, The Data Shed, prides itself on being a value-driven organisation, so much so that their values underpin the very essence of what they do and who they hire. But how do you determine the values that set the tone of your entire organisation, and how do you find likeminded people that will truly live and breathe them too?  In this week’s episode, CEO & Co-Founder Anna Sutton talks us though her decision to put personal values at the heart of her business ...

S2 | Episode 6 | Anna Sutton of The Data Shed: Building A Value-Driven Business

April 09, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Leeds-based data consultancy business, The Data Shed, prides itself on being a value-driven organisation, so much so that their values underpin the very essence of what they do and who they hire. But how do you determine the values that set the tone of your entire organisation, and how do you find likeminded people that will truly live and breathe them too? In this week’s episode, CEO & Co-Founder Anna Sutton talks us though her decision to put personal values at the heart of her business an...

Finding The Right Investor As A Tech For Good Business | Co-Founder & CEO @ Xploro | Dom Raban

March 23, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Dom Raban, Co-Founder and CEO of Xploro set out on a mission-driven tech project to build a product that could bridge the gap in communication between paediatric patients and their consultants around what they can expect from their hospital experience.  Xploro is a mobile application that uses augmented reality, gameplay and artificial intelligence to communicate healthcare information to children, reducing their stress and anxiety associated with hospitalisation.  In this episode, Dom dis...

Talking HealthTech - Investment, Pitching & Going Global

March 23, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Dom Raban, Co-Founder and CEO of Xploro set out on a mission-driven tech project to build a product that could bridge the gap in communication between paediatric patients and their consultants around what they can expect from their hospital experience. It is fair to say that Dom has well and truly achieved his goal with Xploro, a mobile application that uses augmented reality, gameplay and artificial intelligence to communicate healthcare information to children, reducing their stress and an...

Talking HealthTech - Investment, Pitching & Going Global Feat. Dom Raban of Xploro

March 23, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Dom Raban, Co-Founder and CEO of Xploro set out on a mission-driven tech project to build a product that could bridge the gap in communication between paediatric patients and their consultants around what they can expect from their hospital experience. It is fair to say that Dom has well and truly achieved his goal with Xploro, a mobile application that uses augmented reality, gameplay and artificial intelligence to communicate healthcare information to children, reducing their stress and an...

S2 | Episode 5 | Dom Raban of Xploro: Talking HealthTech - Investment, Pitching & Going Global

March 23, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Dom Raban, Co-Founder and CEO of Xploro set out on a mission-driven tech project to build a product that could bridge the gap in communication between paediatric patients and their consultants around what they can expect from their hospital experience. It is fair to say that Dom has well and truly achieved his goal with Xploro, a mobile application that uses augmented reality, gameplay and artificial intelligence to communicate healthcare information to children, reducing their stress and an...

S2 | Episode 5 | Dom Raban of Xploro: Talking HealthTech - Investment, Pitching & Going Global

March 23, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Dom Raban, Co-Founder and CEO of Xploro set out on a mission-driven tech project to build a product that could bridge the gap in communication between paediatric patients and their consultants around what they can expect from their hospital experience. It is fair to say that Dom has well and truly achieved his goal with Xploro, a mobile application that uses augmented reality, gameplay and artificial intelligence to communicate healthcare information to children, reducing their stress and an...

Pivoting Towards Opportunity

March 05, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Starting a £4 million net profit business from your living room sounds too good to be true… but Hanna Putjato made it her reality when she spotted a gap in the eyelash extension distribution market. Originally moving to the UK unable to speak any English, Hanna trained as a lash technician with the ambition of learning the language, never dreaming that she would walk away as the Founder & Managing Director of London Lash Pro. In this episode, Hanna talked us through her incredible journey fr...

S2 | Episode 4 | Hanna Putjato of London Lash Pro: Pivoting Towards Opportunity

March 05, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Starting a £4 million NET turnover business from your living room sounds too good to be true… but Hanna Putjato made it her reality when she spotted a gap in the eyelash extension distribution market. Originally moving to the UK unable to speak any English, Hanna trained as a lash technician with the ambition of learning the language, never dreaming that she would walk away as the Founder & Managing Director of London Lash Pro. In this episode, we were joined by Paul Waite, Director of Rowan...

Pivoting Towards Opportunity Feat. Hanna Putjato of London Lash Pro & Special Guest Co-Host Paul Waite of Rowan Executive Search

March 05, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Starting a £4 million NET turnover business from your living room sounds too good to be true… but Hanna Putjato made it her reality when she spotted a gap in the eyelash extension distribution market. Originally moving to the UK unable to speak any English, Hanna trained as a lash technician with the ambition of learning the language, never dreaming that she would walk away as the Founder & Managing Director of London Lash Pro. In this episode, we were joined by Paul Waite, Director of Rowan...

From Factory Worker To Multi-Million Pound Businesses Owner | Founder @ London Lash Pro | Hanna Putjato

March 05, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Starting a £4 million NET turnover business from your living room sounds too good to be true… but Hanna Putjato made it her reality when she spotted a gap in the eyelash extension distribution market. Originally moving to the UK unable to speak any English, Hanna trained as a lash technician with the ambition of learning the language, never dreaming that she would walk away as the Founder & Managing Director of London Lash Pro.  In this episode, we were joined by Paul Waite, Director of Row...

Tech For Good & The Power of a Mission-Driven Business | CTO @ The Modern Milkman | James Renshaw

February 11, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

The Modern Milkman was created with a clear vision - to revitalise the traditional milkround on a mission to reduce plastic waste, after being inspired and disheartened by David Attenborough’s Blue Planet. Having secured Series A funding at the start of the year, the tech for good business are gearing up for national expansion and are in the process of rebuilding their tech platform to support aggressive scaling plans.  We sat down with the man in charge of the project, CTO James Renshaw. W...

S2 | Episode 3 | James Renshaw of The Modern Milkman: Tech For Good & The Power of a Mission-Driven Business

February 11, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

The Modern Milkman was created with a clear vision - to revitalise the traditional milkround on a mission to reduce plastic waste, after being inspired and disheartened by David Attenborough’s Blue Planet. Having secured Series A funding at the start of the year, the tech for good business are gearing up for national expansion and are in the process of rebuilding their tech platform to support aggressive scaling plans. We sat down with the man in charge of the project, CTO James Renshaw. We ...

Tech For Good & The Power of a Mission-Driven Business Feat. James Renshaw of The Modern Milkman

February 11, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

The Modern Milkman was created with a clear vision - to revitalise the traditional milkround on a mission to reduce plastic waste, after being inspired and disheartened by David Attenborough’s Blue Planet. Having secured Series A funding at the start of the year, the tech for good business are gearing up for national expansion and are in the process of rebuilding their tech platform to support aggressive scaling plans. We sat down with the man in charge of the project, CTO James Renshaw. We ...

S2 | Episode 2 | Mike Todd of Near-Life: When Is The Right Time To Launch?

January 28, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Pitching can be daunting on a good day, but pitching to the United Nations was just a part of the process for EdTech company Near Life, an immersive and creative learning platform that was initially created as a humanitarian project. Five years later, Near Life is preparing to launch Near Life Creative, a VR product in partnership with the World Health Organisation that is so versatile it can be used by any sector, anywhere in the world – hence why it’s being released globally! In this episo...

S2 | Episode 2 | Mike Todd of Near-Life: When Is The Right Time To Launch?

January 28, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Pitching can be daunting on a good day, but pitching to the United Nations was just a part of the process for EdTech company Near Life, an immersive and creative learning platform that was initially created as a humanitarian project. Five years later, Near Life is preparing to launch Near Life Creative, a VR product in partnership with the World Health Organisation that is so versatile it can be used by any sector, anywhere in the world – hence why it’s being released globally! In this episo...

When Is The Right Time To Launch?

January 28, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Pitching can be daunting on a good day, but pitching to the United Nations was just a part of the process for EdTech company Near Life, an immersive and creative learning platform that was initially created as a humanitarian project. Five years later, Near Life is preparing to launch Near Life Creative, a VR product in partnership with the World Health Organisation that is so versatile it can be used by any sector, anywhere in the world – hence why it’s being released globally! In this episo...

When Is The Right Time To Launch? Feat. Mike Todd of Near-Life

January 28, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Pitching can be daunting on a good day, but pitching to the United Nations was just a part of the process for EdTech company Near Life, an immersive and creative learning platform that was initially created as a humanitarian project. Five years later, Near Life is preparing to launch Near Life Creative, a VR product in partnership with the World Health Organisation that is so versatile it can be used by any sector, anywhere in the world – hence why it’s being released globally! In this episo...