Fireside with Founders & Leaders

Fireside with Founders & Leaders

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Fireside with Founders & Leaders episodes

  • John Readman Founder at Ask Bosco & Modo25 - Making better spending decisions with AI

    In this episode, we talk to John Readman - Founder of Ask Bosco a software platform that helps companies make better spending decisions for online marketing.


    We discuss; 

    ✅Bosco and how the platform works  

    ✅John being part of companies that have scaled and sold on numerous occasions  

    ✅His cycling charity and their ride from London to Australia  

    ✅Starting out in events, leading to sales and marketing  

    ✅The current state of the Retail market and where it might be going  


    So, sit back and enjoy this episode for all of this and lots more.

    35 min
  • Vivi Friedgut - CEO and Founder of Blackbullion - Failing at Failing

    In this episode, Rupert talks to Vivi Friedgut CEO and Founder of Blackbullion about her journey where she's failed to fail!

    They talk about;

    • The importance of sales skills
    • What good sales skills look like
    • Building relationships and solving problems
    • The advance of AI
    • An obsession with Financial literacy
    • How Blackbullion is helping young people understand the financial decisions they make
    • Preparing for the future.

      • For all of this and LOTS more, hit play and take a listen.


      43 min
    • Antony Thompson - Co-Founder at Loopin - From Royal Marine to Tech Founder - life in the "real" world

      In this episode, Rupert talks to Antony Thompson, former Royal Marine about his journey to becoming a tech founder.

      They talk about Antony's time in the marines, along with him founding Loopin with a fellow former marine Ben Williams.   

      Talking about the challenges that face anyone coming out of the forces as well as what Antony did to overcome these. Including life in the "real world".

      As well as this they discuss Loopin's mission to provide managers with the ability to prevent burnout and staff turnover. Discussing the importance of not only hiring right but retaining those people.  For all of this and lots more check it out and hit play now!

      50 min
    • Felix Atkin - Founder at Sharesy - The power of community

      In this week's episode, we talk to Felix Atkin - Founder of Sharesy about the power of community.

      We discuss;

      • Sharesy - what the platform is about, where the idea came from and how it's helping people and their community 
      • The investment choices Felix has taken so far
      • The power of community and opportunity for growth
      • Getting the right people into a start-up and what to look for when hiring
      • The pressure of being a (solo) founder

        • For all of this and lots more hit play now to check it out!

        36 min
      • Mark Stephens - Founding Director at Smart Recruit Online. From 2 million to 8 million in just 12 months

        In this episode, Rupert talks to Mark Stephens, Founding Director at Smart Recruit Online. 

         They discuss;   

        • His career so far – moving from Rec Agency to Fixed Price Recruitment Services to Technology.  
        • The elements that he would do differently – his failures and how he learned from them  
        • Preparing for a downturn  
        • How he took his company from a 2 million to an 8 million valuation in 12 months
        • The mentality around funding and when to get it  What characteristics make a good founder

          • For all this and more hit play now! 

          39 min
        • Tommy Toner - Co-Founder and VP of Product at Cuckoo - An Eggs-traordinary journey
          In this episode, we speak to Tommy Toner - Co-Founder and VP of Product at Cuckoo.
          Cuckoo is looking to change the landscape of the broadband world. By changing a few simple things they are already leading the way as a challenger to some of the major players in this space.
          We talk about;
          How they came together as founders
          Looking to break the traditional mould
          Coming up with the Brand
          The Cukoo Compass (Their Principals)
          Hiring the right people
          So for all this and lot's more hit play now!
          45 min
        • James Roycroft-Davis - GetWelp - What being a founder is REALLY like!

          In this episode, we talk to entrepreneur, CEO and Co-Founder of GetWelp, James Roycroft about his journey so far in finding his way as a young founder. We talk about; 

          • The broken system post school
          • Starting in recruitment 
          • Founding a business with his mum
          • Everyone only portraying positives and the damage that social media can cause
          • Getting his mental health back on track
          • Starting his own podcast and getting to speak to world class sports people and TV presenters
          • Working out market fit for GetWelp and finding the ideal Co-Founder

            • So for all this and much more then plug in and enjoy. 

            51 min
          • Trenton Moss - Partner at Team Sterka - Creating a world where people skills are accessible to all

            In this episode, we talk to Trenton Moss, Partner at Team Sterka and former founder of Webcredible.

            We cover;

            • The rollercoaster ride of setting up Webcredible
            • Finding UX by accident and being driven by a passion for the customer
            • How the UX Industry has changed
            • The race to the bottom so time to get out
            • Turning a loss-making business around
            • Being acquired by a larger business
            • Why Team Sterka has been set up
            • People skills are being overlooked as training points.
            • Creating a world where everyone has access to leadership and people skills development
            • Writing his book 
            • Making himself redundant

              • So for all of this and plenty more, hit play and check it out!

              36 min
            • Adit Trivedi - Co-Founder and CEO at Kaizera - part 2 of the journey...

              In this episode, we have an in-person interview with Adit Trivedi Co-Founder and CEO at Kaizera (also former Co-Founder of Lingumi).

              Over a cold beer we discuss;

              • Why he moved on from his last business
              • The story behind Kaizera
              • Going for a raise 
              • What he's learnt from doing it once
              • What he will do differently this time around
              • The importance of a great team
              • Helping people find purpose in the work they do

                • So for all of this and loads more, grab a drink, relax and enjoy! 



                43 min
              • Sonny Drinkwater - WellEasy
                In this episode, we talk to Co-Founder of WellEasy an online membership marketplace that makes healthy living easy and affordable.
                We cover;
                Being a founder from day 1 of his working career
                Starting a business during a pandemic
                Learning as you go
                Bitcoin drama
                Launching a business from his parent's garage
                Starting a second business shortly after
                Hanging around the right people
                Working on something that you're passionate about
                So for all this and loads more, then hit play now to check it out.
                39 min

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              In this podcast, we talk to some of the greatest founders and leaders about their journey to where they are as well as discuss their companies and many other subjects depending on the guest.