Best Finlay Kerr Podcasts (2026)

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Being Strategic - with Charlie Curson, Coach and Author 50:10

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summary In this episode of the Raising Expert podcast, Finlay interviews Charlie Curson, a strategy coach with over 25 years of experience. Charlie discusses his journey into coaching, the importance of strategic thinking, and the challenges faced by founders. He emphasizes the need for support in leadership roles and shares insights on the Midland…

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Tips from an Entrepreneur - Zaki Hasan (Affivo) #1 27:48

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Summary In this episode of the Raising Expert podcast, host Finlay speaks with Zaki Hasan, co-founder of the fintech company Affivo. They discuss Zaki's entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of raising angel investment, and the importance of helping small businesses around the issues of delayed payments and invoice processing. Zaki shares insight…

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Adventurer to Green Innovation Advisor - Dougal Fleming 49:45

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Summary In this episode of the Raising Expert podcast, host Finlay speaks with Dougal Fleming, an environmental consultant at Middlesex University. Dougal shares his journey from outdoor adventure to environmental consultancy, emphasising the importance of cultural insights gained through travel. The conversation delves into the concept of 'nature …

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Empowering Startups: The DenVC Approach 32:23

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Summary In this episode of the Raising Expert podcast, host Finlay speaks with Dalia Sarwat, a venture partner at DenVC. Dalia shares her journey from working in fundraising at the American University in Cairo to her current role in venture capital. The conversation delves into the unique approach of DenVC, which combines venture capital with an ac…

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The highs and lows of building a wine-tech and the investment journey. Moez Seraly, perfect Cellar 43:15

1+ y ago43:15

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In this episode of the Raising Expert podcast, Finlay interviews Moez Seraly, founder and CEO of Perfect Cellar Moez shares his eclectic background, from his roots in Madagascar to his corporate career in tech and finance, leading to his entrepreneurial journey in the wine industry. He discusses the formation of Perfect Seller, the challenges and s…

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Investment NEED or Investment READY 9:47

1+ y ago9:47

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In this solo episode Finlay outlines the subtle but important difference between investment need - as seen by a Founder and Investment Ready as decided by investor(s) He explains the work between these two points "Investor Readiness" is critical to success and needs serious time and energy!By Finlay Kerr

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How to prepare your business for a happy lucrative regret free exit whenever you choose to do so! 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

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Richard McMullan of Aurelius Advisory is the guest on the podcast for this episode Aurelius Advisory helps business owners prepare themselves and their business for a happy, lucrative, regret-free exit whenever they choose to do so. Richard and Finlay discuss the similarities in investor readiness and preparing for an exit - "Start with the end in …

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Why you should consider sweat equity as part of your growth plan 34:34

1+ y ago34:34

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Judy Leung of Sweqlink is the guest on the podcast for this episode Sweqlink is The sweat equity talent platform :helping entrepreneurs at pre-seed, pre-revenue stage, find work for equity talent and giving talent the opportunity to share in the future success of the companies that they're helping to build. Judy and Finlay discuss the importance of…

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Dr Amy Burnett - Middlesex University (CEEDR) 17:43

1+ y ago17:43

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In conversation with Dr Amy Burnett of GreenFin and Centre for Enterprise, Environment and Development (CEEDR) at Middlesex University. Amy talks about her background in place-based development, including NGO projects in Africa and Brazil. She also explains a little about her research work around sustainable financial growth in relation to SDGs Fin…

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Why you need a great financial model when raising angel investment 37:31

1+ y ago37:31

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Benjy Barkes of Growth Maps is the guest on the podcast for this episode. Benjy and Finlay discuss the challenges around developing a financial model on a technical and emotional basis. They also unpack the benefits for both investors and founders in developing and having a robust financial model. GrowthMaps I Forecast the Future of your Business h…

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Do you want to raise angel investment? Let us help... 5:04

2y ago5:04

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I started this podcast to de-mystify the equity investment domain for founders that are possibly new to angel investment. There is a unique vocabulary associated to this work and at times it may feel a little exclusive if you do not talk the language. Listen to the podcast if you want to up-skill and be better prepared to talkj with angel investors…