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In this episode of FounderMetrics, Ifty Nasir is joined by Shaili Chopra—award-winning journalist, author, and founder of She The People and Gytree. With decades of experience at the intersection of media, technology, and women’s empowerment, Shaili unpacks what it really means to build purpose-led platforms in a country of over a billion voices. From TV studios to digital frontlines, she shares her unique journey, the metrics that matter when building media ventures, and why authenticity and community can be your greatest growth engines.

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In Part 2 of this inspiring FounderMetrics conversation, John Stapleton opens up about failing in the US market, what he learned from starting over with Little Dish, and how he’s now guiding the next generation of founders.From vertical farms to VC funding to his “4 Pillars of Entrepreneurship”, John shares the frameworks that guide his thinking today—and how you can apply them too.

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What does it take to build a food brand from scratch—and get it on supermarket shelves across the UK?In this episode of FounderMetrics, Ifty Nasir speaks with John Stapleton, co-founder of New Covent Garden Soup, about the early days of launching a fresh food brand, how to get your product into Waitrose, and scaling a small team into a national success.John shares the ups and downs of building factories, convincing skeptical investors, and how his first major business exit changed his mindset forever.

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In this episode of FounderMetrics, Ifty Nasir sits down with Kaushik Roy, founder of Biryani by Kilo (BBK), to explore how he built one of India’s fastest-growing food delivery businesses. From waiting tables at Maurya Sheraton to founding a 300 crore biryani empire, Kaushik shares the defining lessons behind his entrepreneurial journey.

Kaushik unpacks how he spotted a market gap for authentic biryani in North India, built a delivery-first model before "cloud kitchens" became mainstream, and scaled the brand to 110+ outlets. He also discusses tech innovation in the kitchen, how customer feedback drives growth, and his vision for international expansion, including launches in Dubai, London, and Singapore.

Whether you're a food tech founder, early-stage investor, or just love a good business growth story—this one’s packed with strategic insights.

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In this episode of FounderMetrics, Ifty Nasir sits down with Oli Hammond from Fuel Ventures—one of the UK’s most active venture capital firms. Oli shares his unconventional route into VC, starting with a humanities degree and landing at Fuel Ventures after banking and startup experiences. He breaks down what early-stage investors really look for: founder-market fit, cash efficiency, team dynamics, and trust.

 Oli also reflects on the VC market's cycles, why some startups get funded and others don’t, and how Fuel Ventures navigates pre-seed and scale-up stages with over 180 portfolio companies. Whether you’re a first-time founder or a serial entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights on how to approach investors, prepare for funding rounds, and build enduring relationships with VCs.

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What does it take to build a global fashion brand from a £500 loan — and what happens when you lose it all?

In this episode of FounderMetrics, host Ifty Nasir sits down with Roger Saul, founder of Mulberry, one of the UK’s most iconic fashion brands. Roger shares his incredible journey from selling belts on Portobello Road to winning the Queen’s Award for Export, expanding into luxury retail, and building an empire. But success wasn’t linear — Roger opens up about his conflict with investors, being ousted from his own company, and what it taught him about resilience, reinvention, and identity.

He then shares how he rebuilt from scratch — turning a Somerset farm into the award-winning Sharpham Park, pioneering organic spelt farming, launching a designer outlet village, and navigating Brexit’s brutal impact on exports.

This is a powerful story about vision, grit, reinvention, and the harsh realities of entrepreneurship.

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What does it really take to raise £115 million and support underfunded founders? In this episode of FounderMetrics, Ifty Nasir speaks with David B. Horne, founder of Add Then Multiply, creator of the FACE model (Fund, Acquire, Consolidate, Exit), and an advocate for female-led businesses. From raising capital for public companies to launching his own ventures, David shares powerful insights on what makes a business investable and scalable.

He also opens up about his failed wine startup, lessons learned from being a CFO, and his mission to challenge the funding gap for female founders through the Funded Female Founders initiative. With plans to raise £1M to acquire and scale 5–7 female-led companies, this conversation is packed with strategies, mindset shifts, and truths about fundraising, ownership, exits, and growth.

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Jonny Plein, co-founder of YASO and former co-founder of Pouch, shares his journey from bootstrapping a startup to a successful acquisition. In this episode of FounderMetrics, Jonny walks us through his experience raising £2 million in VC funding, the differences between building his first and second startup, and how western brands can tap into the lucrative Chinese market.

We also cover key startup metrics, how to build FOMO when fundraising, and why understanding your founder-market fit is crucial to scaling. Jonny shares real insights into navigating investor expectations, business model innovation, and leveraging cross-border e-commerce growth.

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In this episode of FounderMetrics, Ifty Nasir sits down with Nicki Coe, a leading co-founder coach, to discuss why most startups fail—not because of bad ideas, but because of co-founder relationship breakdowns. She shares insights on co-founder dynamics, communication strategies, prenup agreements, and leadership alignment to help founders avoid disaster.

Drawing from her experience as the co-founder of Luna + Lion, Nicki talks about why business partnerships feel like marriages, why clear roles and agreements are essential, and how startup teams can avoid misalignment that leads to failure. We also dive into the biggest co-founder horror stories, the hidden emotional toll of business partnerships, and why prenups aren't just for marriages.

If you’re a startup founder, investor, or considering launching a business with a partner, this episode is essential listening.🌟

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In the second part of our conversation with Simon Squibb, we dive into his current mission to help 10 million people start their own businesses through his platform, HelpBnk. Simon reveals his innovative marketing strategies, the story behind his famous staircase pitch idea, and his bold vision to reform the education system. Learn how Simon uses his vast experience to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and the impact he aims to make on the world. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of business and entrepreneurship.

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