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Alfa Technology: From celebrity magician to startup founder
Founded & Grounded - June 10, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFrom 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 operati...
Connectd: Embracing delusion, neurodiversity, and self-awareness in startup success
Founded & Grounded - May 27, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHow 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...
Sooper Books: The £5 Dragons’ Den Deal that made history
Founded & Grounded - May 13, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMeet 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 r...
Season 5 teaser
Founded & Grounded - May 02, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA 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 fo...
Clementine: Freeing millions of women to go from I can't to I can
Founded & Grounded - April 29, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe 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 m...
SCVC: College dropout to IPO - the journey from cofounder to deeptech investor
Founded & Grounded - April 15, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsGet 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 Des...
Mr Bug - from music to mealworms
Founded & Grounded - April 01, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMeet 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 e...
Mr Bug - From music to mealworms
Founded & Grounded - April 01, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMeet 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 e...
SOS Dance Global: Choreographing change and empowering a generation
Founded & Grounded - March 18, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsEntrepreneurship 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...
Rare Founders: How one entrepreneur turned his failed startup into a community empowering platform
Founded & Grounded - March 04, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsExperiencing 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 ...
Sharesy - Growing communities one local authority at a time
Founded & Grounded - February 19, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe 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 a...
envoPAP: Turning waste into sustainable wealth
Founded & Grounded - February 05, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMeet 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 - Sus...
Rival: The man who gave Gary Vee the "jab, jab, jab, right hook"
Founded & Grounded - January 22, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe 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 com...
Phasecraft: Leap into the future with Quantum Algorithms
Founded & Grounded - January 08, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat 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 alg...
SRSLY Low Carb: why we need to STOP sugar coating the truth in this ultra processed world
Founded & Grounded - December 18, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe are living in a public health crisis. This episode will make your entrepreneurial heart race! It's the tale of Andy Welsh, the driven founder of SRSLY Low Carb, who leapt from the corporate world into the battlefield of health-focused entrepreneurship after a wake-up call... 🌽 Picture this: ...
SRSLY Low Carb: why we need to STOP sugar coating the truth
Founded & Grounded - December 18, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe 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 off...
Greenworkx: Small Steps, Big Impact: Building 10 Million Green Jobs
Founded & Grounded - December 11, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFrom 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. ...
Hexa Finance: Breaking Stereotypes & Reimagining Finance for Startups 🌟
Founded & Grounded - November 27, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings🚀 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 div...
Hexa Finance: Breaking Stereotypes & Reimagining Finance for Startups
Founded & Grounded - November 27, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe 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 int...
Yuup: Turning Experiences into Businesses
Founded & Grounded - November 13, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs 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 Domin...
More Happi: Overcoming Fear and Burnout: Unveiling the Power of Coaching
Founded & Grounded - October 30, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsUnlock 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 b...
Flow Neuroscience: Pioneering a Drug-Free Pathway for Depression (season finale)
Founded & Grounded - June 26, 2023 19:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDepression 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 Takeaw...
Unyoked: Tapping into mother nature
Founded & Grounded - June 12, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsTwin 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 ...
Johnny Palmer: The Power of Personal Responsibility to unleash your Inner Entrepreneur
Founded & Grounded - May 15, 2023 20:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin us on board a real Boeing 727 as we dive deep into the mind of a passionate business leader, entrepreneur, and activist, Johnny Palmer. From software to hospitality to renewable energy, he has built multiple successful ventures and now shares his blueprint for success with you. Are you r...
MAGIC: Transforming Personal Training with AI
Founded & Grounded - May 01, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA magic mirror? Yes, a tech-first personal training solution that's changing how we think about fitness. Founder Varun struggled with unhealthy habits until he discovered personal training. Varun found the traditional personal training process to be inefficient and outdated, leading him to expl...
MAGIC: Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the fittest of them all?
Founded & Grounded - May 01, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsImagine seeing all your fitness progress in a Magic mirror, powered by AI. That's exactly what entrepreneur Varun has created with his tech-first personal training solution after his personal battles with unhealthy habits. Discover how he overcame investor rejection and built an MVP, plus ...
Heights: From Burnout to Braincare, how Dan Murray-Serter built a £500k+ MRR business in public
Founded & Grounded - April 17, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHow one entrepreneur turned his struggles into a thriving business. We speak with serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Heights and host of the Secret Leaders podcast, Dan Murray-Serter. Hear how Dan went from struggling with insomnia and anxiety to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the wo...
Angel Investing School: Talent is everywhere, opportunity isn’t
Founded & Grounded - April 03, 2023 19:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDo you dream of being an angel investor but don't know where to begin? Learn from the co-founder of The Angel Investing School, Andy Ayim , about how he is democratising the world of angel investing and why being a non-conformist can lead to great leaps in learning. Find out how Andy's backpac...
Moblox: Making money with Piers Linney - ex-Dragons’ Den Investor and C4 Secret Millionaire
Founded & Grounded - March 20, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsGet an inside look at the mind of a successful serial entrepreneur and investor. Former Dragon, Piers Linney shares his upbringing, mistakes, and what really drives him in business. In this interview, he shares his personal story and key insights on starting and growing businesses that will ...
El Rayo: Tequila - it makes me happy
Founded & Grounded - March 06, 2023 20:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSome say the best ideas come over a drink, and for these lifelong friends, tequila sparked their entrepreneurial journey. But there’s more to tequila than 3am shooters, sucking a lemon and licking salt. They went all in, quit their day jobs, and went on a wild Mexican adventure. Here's the ...
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