Founders Unplugged

By Greg McCallum

Founders Unplugged is a web series capturing long-form conversations with founders, entrepreneurs and investors from all over the world.... more

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The podcast currently has 158 episodes available.

Founders Unplugged episodes:

November 26, 2023S2 E13 Co-founder of Storra; Anastasia Kalashnikova
Description:
Welcome to another exciting episode of Founders Unplugged! In this episode, our host Gregory McCallum sits down with the brilliant Anastasia Kalashnikova, Co-Founder of Storra, a groundbreaking startup in the e-commerce industry. Get ready for an engaging conversation filled with insights, laughter, and thought-provoking discussions.
Highlights:
A Refreshing Conversation: Gregory and Anastasia dive deep into the world of startups, sharing their experiences and perspectives on various aspects of entrepreneurship. From the challenges of being a CEO to the importance of communication and vision, they cover it all.
The Power of Podcasts: Anastasia reveals her love for podcasts and interviews, highlighting how they have become an integral part of her daily routine. She shares her favorite podcasts, including Founders Unplugged, and discusses the value of learning from others' experiences.
The Art of Sales: Gregory and Anastasia explore the art of sales and its significance in the startup world. They discuss the importance of effective communication, both in conveying a vision and building relationships with potential investors and customers.
Balancing Work and Family: As a working parent, Anastasia shares her insights on finding a balance between work and family life. She discusses the support she receives from her husband and the strategies they employ to manage their time effectively.
The Value of Conversation: Gregory emphasizes the importance of open and constructive conversations, drawing from his own experiences growing up in a household that valued dialogue. He shares his passion for creating a platform where founders can engage in meaningful discussions and learn from one another.
Join Gregory and Anastasia on this captivating journey as they explore the world of startups, share valuable insights, and inspire aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode of Founders Unplugged!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Founders Unplugged Season 2
01:23 - Welcoming Anastasia Kalashnikova, Co-Founder of Storra
03:45 - The Power of Podcasts and Interviews
07:12 - Exploring the Founders Unplugged Podcast
10:30 - The Role of Therapy in Startup Advice
14:55 - The Influence of Social Media and Content Creation
18:40 - The Importance of Relaxation and Enjoying the Journey
22:15 - Overcoming Challenges as a CEO
26:40 - The Art of Sales and Effective Communication
30:55 - Finding a Balance Between Work and Family Life
35:20 - The Value of Conversation and Disagreement
39:45 - Wrapping up the Episode and Future Plans
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with fellow founders and entrepreneurs. Stay tuned for more exciting conversations on Founders Unplugged!
Connect with Anastasia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anakalashnikova/
Check out Storra here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/storra/id6450784923
Want to know about me and ThinkWork? https://www.thinkwork.info/
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1h 52min
November 12, 2023S2 E11 Founder & Owner of Stroli ; Paul Marchant
With a hugely impressive background in marketing working with some of the world's biggest brands, Paul Marchant wanted a new challenge. And oh boy, did he find one!
Paul shares the story of him searching for his next project, ideating and bringing a new product to market. A must-watch for anyone interested in learning about the manufacturing, logistics and supply chain side of startups.
Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchantpaul/
Check out Stroli here: https://mystroli.com/
Buy his cookbook here: https://cheekyfeasting.com/
Want to know about me and ThinkWork? https://www.thinkwork.info/
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1h 60min
November 05, 2023S2 E10 Founder & CEO of Digihome; Jon Chapman
Iteration, assumptions, pivots and doubts; the story of Digihome is just beginning, and yet there is so much going on behind the curtains. A true look into what it takes to bring a B2C SaaS product to market.
Founder & CEO Jon Chapman opens up about some early mistakes and the great decisions that are leading up to the launch of an app that could save homeowners huge amounts of stress and money!
Connect with Jon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-chapman-a0bb3262/
Check out Digihome here: https://digihome.app/
Want to know about me and ThinkWork? https://www.thinkwork.info/
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1h 57min
October 29, 2023S2 E9 Founder & CEO of ProveIT; Adrian Defta
"Build a solution to solve the problem you know well". Common advice seen and heard everywhere in the startup ecosystem, and while not always essential to success, few embody this as much as this episode's guest Adrian Defta. Solving a global problem, replacing legacy solutions, implementing solutions where there are none, and dealing with enormous amounts of complexity, red tape and bureaucracy in the process. And while others wouldn't even know where to start with a few million behind them, Adrain is making significant ground while fully bootstrapped!
Adrain shares the story of his immigration to the UK, the challenges with tackling such a complex solution, and offers some amazing advice for founders looking to start their journey.
Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandefta/
Check out ProveIT here: https://www.proveitweb.co.uk/
Want to know about me and ThinkWork? https://www.thinkwork.info/
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1h 58min
October 26, 2023BONUS! Founder & CEO of Winefi; Callum Woodcock
An incredible journey of a founders life-long entrepreneurial spirit being realised after years of acquiring the skill set, experience and resilience required to do so.
With Winefi having just launched for early access, we thought it would be appropriate to have an exclusive chat with the man behind the platform positioned to change the way investors interact with this truly unique asset class; wine!
Founder & CEO of Winefi, Callum Woodcock and I discuss his journey from JP Morgan, through to investing, entrepreneurship and realising the full potential of the Winefi concept leading to a new obsession in wine.
In true Founders Unplugged fashion, we also delve deeper and go on the odd tangent!
Connect with Callum on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callumwoodcock/
Check out Winefi here: https://www.winefi.co.uk/
Want to know about me and ThinkWork? https://www.thinkwork.info/
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1h 53min
October 22, 2023S2 E8 Founder & CEO of Bluteshi & Ganddee; Antoine Rondelet
Some people not only have the full package in terms of skill and talent, but the right drive and moral compass to focus that skill and talent into something that can make a huge difference to the world. My guest for this episode encompasses just this sentiment; Antoine is building the platform to empower high street consumers to make the best ethical and environmental choices they can. And this is just the beginning of his goals!
As well as hearing about the startup journey so far, we explore the moral 'individual' responsibility of tackling climate change the responsibility of companies, the subject of greenwashing, and get a little distracted by French food among other things.
Connect with Antoine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoine-rondelet/
Check out Bluteshi & Ganddee here: https://www.bluteshi.com/
Want to know about me and ThinkWork? https://www.thinkwork.info/
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2h 1min
October 15, 2023S2 E7 Founder & CEO of ZIM Connections; Irina Gheorghiu
Because of a deep need for affordable international communication, Irina and her friends realised that they could bring something groundbreaking to the world of eSIMs when they founded ZIM Communications. And while it's been a wild ride of explosive growth worldwide with consumers and businesses alike, they are just getting started!
Irina and I discuss her journey, the company's journey, the details of company culture, managing personal relationships in business, the importance of team, networking, not taking yourself too seriously and much more.
Connect with Irina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-gheorghiu/
Check out ZIM Connections here: https://www.zimconnections.com/
Want to know about me and ThinkWork? https://www.thinkwork.info/
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2h 2min
October 08, 2023S2 E6 Co-Founders of YouMakr; Rami Akily & Abbas Moledina
An investment banker and an Iraq war refugee come together to build a billion-dollar AI startup (before it was cool) then need to drastically pivot when ChatGPT releases a free version! The result? A more fulfilling, clear vision for them both and one hell of a story!
In this episode co-founders Rami & Abbas and I discuss their incredibly different backgrounds, their extraordinary compatibility with one another, building companies with strong cultures, the utility of faith and spirituality in business, if the world is a simulation and so much more!
Connect with Abbas Moledina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbas-moledina-83455947/
Connect with Rami Akily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rami-akily-20726410/
Check out YouMakr here: https://youmakr.com/home
Want to know about me and ThinkWork? https://www.thinkwork.info/
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2h 7min
October 01, 2023S2 E5 Founder & CEO of Loom; Daisy Harvey
With a career in fashion working with some of the world's leading household brands, Daisy became conscious of the issues around sustainability and decided to forge an entrepreneurial journey in the circular and sustainable fashion space.
Daisy and I discuss her founder journey, her passion for piano, classical music, Lord of the Rings, Tattoos and lots more!
Connect with Daisy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisyharvey/
Check out Loom here: https://loom.fashion/
Want to know about me and ThinkWork? https://www.thinkwork.info/
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1h 52min
September 24, 2023S2 E4 Founder & CEO of In-house Health; Emma-Louise Fusari
From NHS Nurse on a mission to save lives, to tech WellTech startup founder and all the ups and downs in between.
Emma-Louise recounts her impressive story while we also discuss gender inequality, misogyny, company culture red flags, burnout, investment and much more.
Connect with Emma-Louise on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inhousehealth1/
Check out In-house Health here: https://inhousehealth.co.uk/
Want to know about me and ThinkWork? https://www.thinkwork.info/
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2h 1min

FAQs about Founders Unplugged:

How many episodes does Founders Unplugged have?

The podcast currently has 158 episodes available.