Fireside with Founders & Leaders

By rmg digital

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.

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The podcast currently has 157 episodes available.

Fireside with Founders & Leaders episodes:

November 24, 2022Mark 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!
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39min
April 06, 2022 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!
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45min
February 24, 2022James 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.
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51min
January 11, 2022Trenton 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!
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36min
December 13, 2021Adit 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!
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43min
November 17, 2021 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.
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39min
September 22, 2021Nick Russell and Dan Robins - Co-Founders of Dualo - User Research is broken
In this weeks episode, we talk to Dan Robins and Nick Russell, Co-Founders of Dualo an insights repository to help showcase the value of research in product teams.
We chat about;
Their meeting as childhood friends

Starting out in Design and Product roles

Both being driven by the challenges they faced working in product teams

Remote work being powerful provided you use the right tools

Unlocking value in research to make business decisions

Finding the right partners

Working in a lean way before going for funding

"User Research is broken"
So for all this and more hit the play button now!
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35min
September 07, 2021Charlie Wells CEO & Founder - HelloSelf - Looking at the future of Mental Healthcare
After a short summer break, we are back with another inspiring story for this weeks episode. We speak to Charlie Wells - CEO & Founder of Mental Health-Tech company HelloSelf.
In this episode we cover;
Moving from Science to Advertising in his early career

Scaling and selling his first business

The day that changed everything

3 Principals that Charlie now lives by

What the future of Mental Healthcare looks like
So for all this and lots more, chill out, sit back and hit play!
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40min
August 02, 2021Tessa Clarke - CEO & Co-Founder at Olio - reducing waste to net-zero!
In this weeks episode we are delighted to welcome the amazing Tessa Clarke, CEO and Co-Founder of Olio.
We talk about;
Their quest to reduce waste to a net-zero

Failure not being an option

The importance for her having an amazing Co-Founder

Their current raise to Series B

Bias in the start up world

Why failure isn't an option

How you can help!
So for all of this and loads more, put the kettle on and check it out!
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34min
July 06, 2021Sam Luckett- Co- Founder - Connectd - The Pursuit of Happyness
In this weeks episode we talk to Sam Luckett, Co-Founder of Connectd about their company which connects Investors, Founders and NED's to help get companies off the ground faster!
We also talk about;
His journey via the corporate world

Corporates being more entrepreneurial than some might think

Finding the right Co-Founder

The hard work that comes with running a business

What Investors are looking for

What's next for him and their product
So for all of this and lots more, click play and enojy!
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29min

FAQs about Fireside with Founders & Leaders:

How many episodes does Fireside with Founders & Leaders have?

The podcast currently has 157 episodes available.