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We were fortunate to sit down with Brian Duffy, CEO of Watches of Switzerland Group plc, to find out more about how their listing on London Stock Exchange in 2019 is helping the company achieve global brand recognition across a diverse investor base and diversify its finance options.

Plus, we learn how the listing has supported retaining top talent by enabling them to incentivise staff through share participation, and Brian's key advice to other founders and CEOs also considering an IPO. 

We sat down with Erik Fairbairn, Founder and CEO of Pod Point, for our latest Be Inspired episode, to hear how their listing on the London Stock Exchange is helping the company achieve its vision - making travel that doesn't damage the Earth.

In 2009, when Pod Point launched, there were only 56 electric vehicles in the UK - compared to more than a quarter of a million electric vehicles now estimated to be travelling on UK roads today*. Erik discusses how the company overcame early challenges to hone their capabilities, ready to service the electric car industry as it grew. Watch the video or listen to the podcast below to find out more.

*Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news - 'Quick off the spark: electric vehicle sales continue to soar in green revolution. 24 May 2022

Watch or listen to our latest episode from Be Inspired to hear from Ami Daniel- Co-Founder and CEO of Windward, a global leader in maritime AI. Ami shares his journey with us, from start up to listing on the London Stock Exchange in December 2021. 

Plus, we find out how a strong management team and a consistent, clear and consise leadership style were key to his company's success and growth, and his tips for balancing a successful IPO listing, business and family life. Watch the video or listen to the podcast below to find out more.

Rod Lockhart - Chief Executive Officer and Christian Faes - Executive Chair and Co- Founder, LendInvest plc

How does a company manage to successfully IPO in three and a half months? We sat down with LendInvest's CEO Rod Lockhart and Executive Chair and Co-Founder Christian Faes for our latest episode of Be Inspired to learn about their journey so far.

Plus, we find out how going public on the London markets has helped the company grow their tech team by 30% to accelerate their growth roadmap. Watch the video or listen to the podcast below to find out more.

Michael Laurier - Group Chief Executive Officer of Symphony Environmental Technologies plc, joins us in this episode to discuss how the company has been has been leading innovation in biodegradable plastics since 1995 thanks to their investment in research, technology and their people. Find out more about the journey to their successful IPO in 2011 and beyond, learn how they are changing the perception of single-use and multi-use plastics, how going public helped support and fuel their growth, and how their London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark is vital to their credibility, communications and visibility in the industry.