Best Juliet Fallowfield Podcasts (2025)

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Bruce Poon Tip | How to restart your startup after 30 years of success 42:55

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Today, I’m joined by Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, the world’s largest small group adventure travel company and a pioneer in community tourism. Bruce started the business 35 years ago with two maxed-out credit cards from his garage in Toronto and has since built a global movement rooted in purpose and impact. Recently awarded The Officer…

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Richard White | How To Embrace AI in your startup 42:22

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In this episode, we’re joined by Richard White, founder of Fathom, the AI-powered meeting assistant that records, transcribes and summarises your video calls so you can focus on the conversation. Previously the founder of UserVoice, Richard brings deep experience in user-centric product design and has built Fathom into one of the fastest-growing to…

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Daisy Bird | How to build an emotionally intelligent team 41:16

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Daisy Bird, founder of BIRD PR, a creative communications agency specialising in luxury travel and hospitality brands since 2010. Daisy leads with a deep belief in the power of culture, emotional intelligence and building a people-first business. After 15 years in business, Daisy is cognisant of the investment th…

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Rachel Harris | Accountant She: How to tackle your business finances 40:44

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In this episode we’re joined by Rachel Harris, co-founder of striveX & founder of Accountant She. Passionate about financial well-being and running values-led businesses, Rachel has created a modern, cloud‑focused accountancy and tax advisory firm for both businesses and individuals alongside a platform for business owners to find accessible, consu…

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Chloë Luxton | Bramley: How to start sustainably 31:55

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In this episode we’re joined by Chloë Luxton, founder of Bramley. With sustainability as a top priority, this company is providing customers with botanical magic through natural fragrances, bulk refill pouches, and recycled packaging. Keep listening to hear how Chloë got started and why slow growth was her friend. Also, her perspective on B Corp an…

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Caragh Keen | Super Keen: How to solve your own problem 27:28

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In today’s episode, we hear from Caragh Keane, founder of SUPERKEEN. A shock lupus diagnosis in 2021 turned her world upside down and sparked a radical shift in her lifestyle. Refusing to settle for a life dependent on medication and steroids, Caragh took matters into her own hands—turning to food as a tool for healing. What followed was not just a…

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Lauren Currie | UPFRONT: How to build resilience in sales 37:36

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Starting a business is tough & making sales in a challenging economic climate is even harder. So, resilience is key to keeping on track. But how can we manage rejection alongside the expected setbacks? To find out, I spoke with Lauren Currie OBE, Founder of UPFRONT, a global organisation upskilling 10 million women. Teams at Nike and Just Eat Takea…

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Jamila Brown | How to start over, speak up & lead with impact 32:47

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Jamila Brown is an American-German powerhouse who moved to London at 21 and after being told her life was “over” when she became a single mum at 24 — proved everyone wrong. From running Soho House’s global ESG programme to discovering her knack for freelancing during a sabbatical Jamila’s journey to founding her own impact agency is anything but li…

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Emma & Kenny I Hip Pop: How to disrupt the soft drinks sector 38:15

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Emma and Kenny, the co-founders of HipPop — a gut-friendly drinks brand that’s shaking up the soft drinks aisle. While many might have pigeonholed their product as just kombucha, Emma and Kenny have taken a bold and intentional route: positioning HipPop as a go-to soft drinks brand, not a wellness niche. We talk ab…

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Lucie Macleod | How to sell through viral social media: The Hair Syrup story 41:19

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Welcome to How To Start Up, the podcast for anyone looking to start & scale their own business. I'm Juliet Fallowfield & today we’re discussing viral marketing with Lucie Macleod, founder of the TikTok sensation, Hair Syrup. Founded in 2020 with no prior entrepreneurial experience, Lucie combined her understanding of consumer behavior with social m…

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David Abrahamovitch | Grind: How to build a DTC brand 37:30

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Building a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand offers an incredible opportunity to connect with customers and foster long-term brand loyalty. But while the rewards can be significant, so too are the challenges and barriers to entry. That’s why I wanted to speak with someone who has successfully navigated this journey for our season focus on sales. From …

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Laura Harnett | Seep: How to make sales sustainably 33:21

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PWC reports that over 80% of consumers are willing to pay higher prices for sustainably produced goods so environmental responsibility is clearly a lucrative business as well as being the right thing to do. Laura Harnett is the Founder of Seep, the only B Corp-certified, plastic-free cleaning tool brand in Europe. Having raised a £50,000 Dragons’ D…

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Guy Blaskey I How to scale smart, lessons from a £30M exit 47:21

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Starting a business is a huge effort, but scaling it to new heights takes a great deal of skill. So, I wanted to hear from a serial founder who has not only grown and scaled a multi-million-pound business, but also decided to start from scratch and do it again. Guy Blaskey founded healthy pet food business Pooch & Mutt in 2007. Having scaled it to …

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Kinga Wilewska | MUJO: How to bring a product to market 34:38

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When it comes to bringing a product to market, there are lots of aspects to consider before it reaches the shelves. To learn more, I wanted to hear from someone who has successfully launched products to market. Kinga Wilewska is the Founder & CEO of MUJO, the adaptogenic coffee alternative packed with vital nutrients. Having watched her dad lose hi…

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Lucy Goff | LYMA: How to find clients & generate loyalty 31:35

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As any founder needs to conquer their fear of sales I wanted to interview a founder who rapidly grew a new sector. After overcoming chronic illness, Founder of LYMA, Lucy Goff, set out to redefine the wellness landscape and share her learnings. Since launching in 2017, LYMA has been at the forefront of science-driven wellness & health optimisation …

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Thea Green MBE, Nails.INC: How to generate sales overseas 34:51

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How to generate sales overseas? With only 11.9% of UK SMEs exporting their goods & services internationally, more support is needed to help businesses scale overseas. So, I wanted to hear from a founder who has generated millions in international sales. Thea Green MBE founded Nails.INC in 1999 at the age of 23 & has since revolutionised the UK nail…

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Bonus ep: How to be more productive in 2025 56:19

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Thank you for joining us for How To Start Up’s first panel event & first live recording of the podcast! My name is Juliet, the host of How To Start Up & just wanted to thank you for listening & joining today too. We’re up to over 140 eps & having closed a successful season on all things productivity in December, I wanted to gather some of our guest…

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Molly Goddard & Joel Jeffery | Co-Founders of Desmond & Dempsey: How to sell luxury goods 37:37

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Selling any product is a skill but selling a product with a luxury price tag is a nuanced skill. As this season is focused on sales I wanted to interview people with experience in differentiating their product in a crowded market & find out how they managed to sell it. Molly Goddard & Joel Jeffery co-founded the luxury pyjama brand Desmond & Dempse…

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George Veness | Founder & CEO of JAB Boxing Club: How to improve productivity through fitness 34:24

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PureGym reports that 66% of Britons don’t believe they look after their health as much as they should. Since good health is key to being productive, I wanted to hear from an expert about how founders can use fitness to boost their productivity. Following his retirement as captain of the England boxing team, George Veness, Founder & CEO of JAB Boxin…

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Invitation episode for listeners: join our panel event January 27th! 0:54

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Join Emily Austen, EMERGE & SMARTER, Anant Sharma: Matter Of Form & Eva Alexandridis, 111SKIN to learn their best productivity tips to help you achieve your 2025 goals. On 27th January at 12.30pm GMT, Juliet Fallowfield, host of the How To Start Up entrepreneurship podcast, will moderate the panel. Book via this link. All ticket proceeds will be do…

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Eva Alexandridis | 111SKIN: How to balance productive work & family time 42:04

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We know it’s important to rest, relax & recharge to ensure we’re as productive as possible, but how many founders actually prioritise this & how do we really achieve this? Eva Alexandridis is a founder who has achieved that work / life balance. Having co-founded 111SKIN in 2012 with her husband Dr Yannis Alexandrides, Eva has not only built a globa…

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How to avoid digital overwhelm with Dr Kristy Goodwin, Neuro-Performance Scientist & Author 47:48

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70% of us use phones for our work, yet we all know how much they distract us. As productivity is crucial for any business I wanted to speak to an expert to help manage this necessary evil. Dr Kristy Goodwin is a neuro-performance scientist & Australia’s leading expert on peak performance in the digital age. Her book Dear Digital, We Need To Talk en…

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How to stay focused at work with Phil Nayna, Life & Performance Coach & Founder of Absolute Mind + Body 43:06

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Amid a proliferation of workplace tech platforms, Unily reports 77% of UK employees consider notifications from digital tools distracting. Despite being valuable in many areas, clearly workplace tech is hindering focus & productivity. So, I wanted to hear from an expert on how to stay focused at work. Phil Nayna is the Founder of Absolute Mind + Bo…

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How to manage productivity & people with Anant Sharma, Founder & CEO of Matter Of Form 33:52

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The UK’s Chartered Management Institute has previously found that 41% of managers believe having direct reports increases their own productivity. So, I wanted to hear from someone who has built a strong team to help them achieve more. Anant Sharma is the Founder & CEO of Matter Of Form, a leading luxury brand and digital agency based in London. Hav…

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How to be more productive & less stressed with Emily Austen, Founder & CEO of EMERGE 43:06

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The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy found that 96% of UK entrepreneurs admit to ‘bottling up’ the stress of running their business. Many founders are clearly overwhelmed with too much on their shoulders, leading some to feel a sense of unproductive busyness. So, I wanted to hear from a founder who has cracked the code of produ…

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How to productively build and be purposeful with Asad Hamir Co-Founder of Klyk & Co-Founder of Ocushield 33:52

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It’s challenging enough to be productive while building one company. However, productively building multiple ventures at once requires incredible focus & purpose. So, I wanted to hear from someone who has achieved this alongside several investor, advisor & board positions all while keeping purpose at the heart of every endeavour. Asad Hamir is the …

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How to harness your hormones at work with Roxy & Margo Marrone, eyeam co-founders 40:47

12M ago40:47

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CIPD research shows that 67% of UK working women aged between 40 and 60 with menopausal symptoms had experienced a negative impact on their work, with 79% reporting feeling less able to concentrate at work. Clearly, hormones play a large role in the lives of female founders of all ages. I wanted to hear from a team with great experience in helping …

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How to grow a productive & happy team, Katharine Pooley, Founder & Executive President 31:41

1y ago31:41

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With Zippia reporting that happy workers are 13% more productive than unhappy workers, clearly it’s crucial to maintain a supportive and welcoming company culture as you grow your business. Not only will this keep your employees motivated, but you’ll also reap the benefits of higher productivity. So, I wanted to find out how to grow a productive an…

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How to manage a portfolio career with Nnenna Onuba, Founder of LBB Skin 41:59

1y ago41:59

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The Department for Education found in 2022 that 63% of UK adults hold multiple roles, demonstrating the extensiveness of the portfolio career. However, how do you create multiple roles for yourself and, importantly, ensure you deliver across them all? To answer this, I wanted to hear from an experienced portfolio career holder who manages several r…

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How to scale your business efficiently with Nina Briance, Founder & CEO of CULT MIA 37:04

1y ago37:04

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UK productivity was ‘24% lower in 2023 than it would have been had it continued climbing at the rates seen before the global financial crisis’ according to the Economics Observatory. Given time is the most limited factor for any founder, for our eleventh season I’ve set out to find answers on how we can all improve our productivity in business. Fir…

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How to build multiple brands with Hind Sebti, Founder of whind & Waldencast 43:10

1y ago43:10

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Building, scaling and maintaining one brand is challenging. However, successfully creating multiple brands is a brilliant feat of focus and endurance. With this in mind, I wanted to learn from an expert brand builder. Hind Sebti is the founder of whind, a beauty brand that merges both science and sensoriality to deliver Golden Hour Beauty, inspired…

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How to build a dynamic brand with Henrietta Rix, Co-Founder of RIXO 35:48

1y ago35:48

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With the UK fashion sector’s annual revenue estimated to be just under £60 billion, it is a highly competitive sector in which you need a strong brand to differentiate your offering. Given this, I wanted to speak with an expert about how to build a fashion brand that stands out from the crowd. In this episode, I speak with Henrietta Rix, Co-Founder…

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How to build your personal brand with Eshita Kabra-Davies, Founder & CEO of By Rotation 29:11

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With 70% of respondents of a Forbes survey stating they believed personal branding is important, it’s clear that founders need to consider how they promote not just their business, but also themselves as individuals while starting their company. Eshita Kabra-Davies is the founder and CEO of By Rotation, the UK's first peer-to-peer fashion rental ap…

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How to build a digital brand with Lucinda Chambers & Serena Hood, Co-Founders of Collagerie 38:48

1y ago38:48

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Building an engaging brand is one of the most challenging parts of starting a company. This is especially true in competitive sectors where you need to cut through the noise to create connections with your target customers. So I wanted to hear from experts on how to build a brand from scratch. Lucinda Chambers and Serena Hood are co-founders of Col…

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How to build an impactful brand with Titi Bello, Founder of Ori Lifestyle 38:08

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Edelman recently reported that ‘81% of consumers need to trust a brand to consider purchasing it’ so it is clear that brands which take time to build impact, education and purpose into their offering will also build trust with consumers and ultimately increase their sales. In this episode, I hear from Titi Bello, Founder of Ori Lifestyle, the luxur…

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How to create strong packaging for your brand, Randi Christiansen, CEO & Co-Founder Néccessaire 50:45

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With Protega Global reporting that 77% of UK consumers believe brands should use ‘as little packaging as possible’, it’s important for new brands to research how to reduce their environmental impact. As packaging can be a huge barrier to entry, I wanted to speak to someone who has created a stunning brand package. In this episode, I hear from Randi…

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How to define your brand's audience, Aaron Chatterley, Co-Founder of indu & Feelunique 40:10

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Defining your target audience is key when building your brand as it’s so important to know who you’re selling your products or services to. In this episode, I hear from Aaron Chatterley, co-founder of teen beauty brand indu and beauty retailer Feelunique. Having co-founded Feelunique in 2005, Aaron and his team grew the business which was acquired …

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How to establish your brand's voice: Millie Kendall OBE, The British Beauty Council 35:35

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With research showing 90% of marketers agree that brand language is vital for business success, your business needs to speak confidently and clearly. Given this, I wanted to learn from an expert on how you can differentiate your brand’s voice in an ever-crowded market. In this episode, we hear from Millie Kendall OBE, renowned brand builder and fou…

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How to build a print brand in a digital world with Lucy Cleland, Co-Founder & Editorial Director of Country & Town House 34:56

1+ y ago34:56

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We often hear that print newspaper and magazine sales are declining as people switch to digital versions of their favourite titles. However, print still plays an important role in the publishing world and as ‘brand’ is such an important part of this I wanted to speak to someone who had started their own. In this episode, I hear from Lucy Cleland, c…

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How to define your mission, vision & purpose with Julian Parmiter, Co-Founder of Create Academy 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

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As defining your mission, vision and purpose statements is an important step when building a comprehensive brand for your business I was keen to speak to someone who has not only done this successfully but also recently. In this episode, I hear from Julian Parmiter, co-founder and CEO of Create Academy. Founded in 2019, Create Academy offers beauti…

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How to build your brand organically through social with Estée Lalonde, CEO & Founder of MIRROR WATER 37:00

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With Statista reporting there are 35 million Instagram users in the UK, social media platforms are a powerful tool to build brand awareness and convert followers into loyal customers. Given this season is a focus on all things branding I was keen to speak to an expert content creator. In this episode, I hear from Estée Lalonde, CEO and founder of b…

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How to create your brand story with Tom Marchant, Co-Founder of Black Tomato 37:18

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Creating a brand story is a central part of building your overall brand identity. It’s crucial that your brand story is coherent and resonates with your audience to attract loyal customers. In this episode, I speak with Tom Marchant, Owner & Co-Founder of luxury travel company Black Tomato. Tom and his co-founders launched their business in 2005 af…

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How to exit, with Sherbet Founder Asher Moses 28:31

1+ y ago28:31

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Once you’ve secured investment and used it to build and scale a profitable business, the time might be right to exit. However, when is the right time to sell? In this episode, I speak with Asher Moses, founder & CEO of Sherbet London, the capital’s leading electric taxi company. A serial entrepreneur, Asher grew his original small fleet of London t…

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How to maintain communication with your investors with Michelle Kennedy, Founder & CEO of Peanut 23:36

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With Sifted reporting that European startup funding plummeted by 40% in 2023, maintaining open and transparent communication with your investors is vital to maintain such an important relationship. In this episode, I hear from Michelle Kennedy, co-founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing social media apps for women. Michelle launched P…

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How to leverage Dragons' Den with Déj Doherty, Co-Founder, The Wholeleaf Company 34:00

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With over 225 episodes of Dragons’ Den recorded so far, thousands of entrepreneurs have pitched their business ideas to leading investors. However, the show offers a lot more than just investment. In this episode, I hear from Déj Doherty, founder of The Wholeleaf Company, the sustainable palm leaf tableware brand. Déj co-founded his company to redu…

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How to pitch to Dragons' Den with Rohan Radhakrishnan, Co-Founder of Quarter 28:45

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With episodes of Dragons’ Den often reaching millions of UK viewers, the show is a brilliant platform for entrepreneurs to seek investment while promoting their businesses. So in this episode, I wanted to speak to someone with first hand and recent experience of the show. Rohan Radhakrishnan, is one of the co-founders of Quarter, the acclaimed quar…

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How to pitch to an angel investor with Mathilde Lacombe, Co-Founder & President of AIME 23:59

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UK angel investors collectively invest £1.5 billion per year and are believed to be the largest source of investment for start-up and early-stage companies. Angel investors can bring cash to your business along with contacts and advice too. In this episode, I hear from Mathilde Lacombe, founder of French skincare and supplement brand AIME. Having p…

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How to pitch to a VC with Steve Tidball, founder of Vollebak 33:11

2y ago33:11

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It has been reported that the value of UK venture capital deals in quarters one to three of 2023 fell by 43.1% year-on-year while the number fell by 25.9% in the same period. However, VC deals are still being struck by innovative businesses. In this episode, I speak with Steve Tidball, co-founder and CEO of Vollebak, the material science-driven clo…

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How to set up a investor data room with Laura Fullerton, Founder of Monk 30:05

2y ago30:05

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When raising investment, it’s important to present prospective investors with your financial information as clearly as possible. This is where a data room comes into play. In this episode, I speak to Laura Fullerton, the founder and CEO of Monk, creators of the world’s first smart ice bath and cold water therapy app. After discovering that ice bath…

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How to write a pitch deck for investors with Venetia Archer, Founder of Ruuby 25:13

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According to Seedrs, investors spend an average of 3 minutes and 44 seconds reviewing a pitch deck so clearly, it’s crucial to create one that is sufficiently brief yet still conveys your business proposition to your target audience. In this episode, I hear from Venetia Archer, founder & CEO of Ruuby, the UK's leading at-home beauty & wellness serv…