Considering embarking on an incubator program? Or pitching for investment? David Harris has been on both sides of the table and can shed a little light on setting the tone for a success.

Co-founder, business mentor and investor, based in Bristol, UK, David tells us about his journey from struggling start up to extraordinary exit. He shares his insights about building the right team and what it looks like to be 'investor ready'.


Host: Charity Wilson
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David Harris
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-harris-0ba569/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bristol-private-equity-club/

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In this first episode of the new series, we hear from Rebecca Matthews and Brendan Sleeman, print media founders that have consistently followed their instincts and never veered from their principles around quality, community and sustainability.

15 years into their journey, we find out how to achieve longevity in an industry that had been written off; how to stay afloat in times of global crisis; and how to separate work life and family life when you marry your co-founder!

Wed Magazine’s success is a lesson in understanding your market, your revenue streams and the community you serve. As Brendan describes it, you have to “ditch the ego” and truly listen to your stake holders, if you want to stay relevant.

Host: Charity Wilson
http://linkedin.com/in/charity-wilson-6502789b

Wed Magazine
https://www.wedmagazine.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/wedmagazineuk

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In Series 2, Episode #5 we are delighted to be joined by Terry Hamill - serial entrepreneur, connector of people and National Director of BNI, Portugal, who shares with us his powerful journey and how a childhood experience has made him the person he is today.

Website:
http://www.bni.pt

LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terryhamill/

In this episode we cover:
- how a tragic experience as a child has now led Terry to want to help millions of people around the world.
- How showing vulnerability is so important in helping others to speak out.
- How as leaders its vital to understand the personalities and strengths of your team so that you can get the best out of them.

I really enjoyed recording this episode - I'm sure you will gain so much from it! 

Host:  Biraj Nakarja
Co Hosts: Tijana Momirov & Stewart Noakes

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Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series.

In Episode #6 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Mariana Bettencourt who is founder and CEO of Sparkl.pt

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianabettencourt1/

● Moving from corporate life to startup 
● Winning the Lisbon Challenge and raising seed funds 
● Being a Founder and the pressures it can take on your personal life 
● Having a passion for beauty & building a brand 
● Being in business with your best friend 
● Dealing with Covid19 as a beauty on demand business

Share in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick.

Co hosts Stewart Noakes, Silvia Silva, Pedro Guimaraes, Prabha Rathinasabapathy, Tijana Momirov

Note: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in April 2020 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens.

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In Series 2, Episode #4 we hear from Fabio Rodrigues, Founding Partner & CEO of U5 Marketing and author of the book Na Dúvida Não Empreenda.

Website:
https://naoempreenda.com/en/should-you-startup/
https://u5marketing.com.br/

LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiorod001/

In this episode we cover Fabio's journey from Senior executive at Microsoft and Nokia, to setting up his Marketing agency U5 marketing, to  writing his book 'Na Dúvida Não Empreenda' which is all about what you need to consider when creating your start up business.

We discuss Fabio's simple concepts of the challenges that the novice entrepreneur will face and that can bankrupt any new company.   His message is clear - you have a lot to lose - so think carefully before you make the jump into starting up a business!

Join us in this invaluable episode which I'm sure you will learn so much from! 

Host:  Biraj Nakarja
Co Hosts: Tijana Momirov & Pedro Guimarães

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Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series. 

In Episode #5 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Brittany McDonough who is the senior director of global partnerships for ​MassChallenge 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanymcdonough/ 

• Boston as a home. 
• Working with early stage startups 
• Building a global accelerator program 
• From State Government to Startup Accelerator 
• Building on a background of music 

Share in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick. 

Co-hosts ​Stewart Noakes​, ​Sofia Fernandes, Ani Gupta

Note: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in May 2020 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens.

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In Series 2, Episode #3 we hear from Charity Wilson founder and CEO of Beam Education 

Website:
https://www.beam-education.co.uk

LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charity-wilson-6502789b/

In this episode we cover Charity's journey from school teacher to entrepreneur:

• How Charity saw a problem first hand and felt there was a validated need to find a solution
• The trials and tribulations of starting your own business
• Her views on the future of education

Join us and share in Charity's experiences and learnings as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick.

Host:  Biraj Nakarja
Co Hosts: Tijana Momirov & Pedro Guimarães

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Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series.

In Episode #4 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Oana Manolache who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Introvoke.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/oana-m-manolache/ 

•  Developing a live streaming events platform from scratch
• Taking the leap of faith from the safety of corporate to startup life
• From Europe to  Boston and beyond
• Learning to just start, rather than wait for perfection.

 Share in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick.

Co hosts Stewart Noakes, Tijana Momirov, Pedro Guimaraes  

Note: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in January 2020 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens.

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In Series 2, Episode #2 we hear from Robert Baldock founder of https://www.clustre.net/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbaldock/

In this episode we cover his journey including:

• What Innovation means to Robert
• Being a partner at Accenture
• The power of networks and relationships
• Love of Formula 1 

Share in his gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick.

Host:  Biraj Nakarja
Co Hosts: Tijana Momirov & Pedro Guimarães

Note: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in Feb 2021 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens.

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Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series.

In Episode #3 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Gabi Champagne who is the CEO and Co-Founder of EDIS Fashion.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabi-champagne-88427252/

• Bringing an idea to life through the Demium program
• Bonding with a co-founder
• Sustainable fashion and where it's going
• Raising investment for a new idea
• The experience of Canopy Demo Night

Share in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick.

Guest co-hosts: Fernando Batista, John Gale

Note: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in November 2019 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens.

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