PEERS

What did your childhood give you, peers? For today’s guest, Liam Hardey, his unique childhood spent in elite football gave him skills in discipline, grit, and consistency. Now, Liam is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cellfion, a Swedish start-up company that’s working to transition Earth to clean energy.

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Liam shares why your past path can help your future, what it’s like to lead a start-up that has over a decade of research behind it, and how to pick yourself up when you’re down.

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While some people have a clear vision for their entrepreneurial journey, many others tend to fall into it. This was certainly the case for today’s guest, Alexandra Rico-Lloyd who claims to be an “accidental” entrepreneur. And while Alexandra started her business with an aim to help children, the Bike Club has now raised over $17 million from investors. 

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Alexandra shares how her winning idea came about, why you shouldn’t compare yourself with other people’s social media highlight reels, and how to make sure you start your business for the right reasons.

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• Connect with Alex on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandraricolloyd/-
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You know what they say, peers, you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Whether that’s true or not, there’s no denying that who you’re around can either drain or fill your metaphorical cup. In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, the Founder and CEO of Bell Solar & Electrical Systems Alexia Cooper shares why being around the right people is so important, how she’s lifting up other women in a male dominated field, and why you just need to think about laying the next ‘brick’. 

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Today’s ambitious guest wanted a career on Wall Street. Or so he thought. After growing up seeing his grandmother not receive the opportunities she deserved, Donte Miller was aiming high. It wasn’t until he entered the world of old-school finance that he realised that when the system doesn’t work for everyone  – it means it’s not working. 

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, the Founder of grassroots micro-finance organisation, Village Micro, shares how to gain the courage to figure out your path, powering through the two year “excitement gap”, and using finance for good rather than perpetuating cycles.

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• Check out Village Micro's website: https://www.villagemicrofund.com/-
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• Connect with Donte on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donte-miller-9a219357/-
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How do you come up with business ideas, peers? Is it from sitting in a quiet room ​​— waiting for the moment to come to fruition? Or, is it from finding a solution to an issue you’ve experienced yourself? There’s no right or wrong answers, peers. However, for this week’s guest, Lynn Greenberg, it was through moving to a new city and starting  from  scratch that led her to found the Pivt app in 2019. 

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Lynn shares how her app pivoted from its original use, why she had to adapt when big investors came knocking, and how entrepreneurship can be the way to make a dent in the world. 

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• Check out Pivt's website: https://www.pivtapp.com/-
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• Connect with Lynn on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-greenberg-3515865a/-
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While the early months of 2020 feels like a lifetime ago, it was in fact, just two years ago (crazy, right?). And how much has changed since then? For today’s guest, Carly Mednick, the pandemic proved an opportunity to build something of her own. 

Carly is a Partner and Founder at Monday Talent, a recruitment company that specialises in building diverse teams and achieving equal and inclusive workplaces. 

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Carly shares how her and her team navigated through the“dark days” of business, taking a leap of faith even when the timing isn’t perfect, and the age-old saying; if you never try, then you’ll never know.

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What is your ‘why’, peers? For today’s guest, her ‘why’ has been her whole life. Growing up in a rural Kenyan village, Nelly Cheboi dreamt of a better life for herself and her community. After witnessing the dehumanising effects of poverty, Nelly worked hard to earn a full scholarship to America. Now, she is the Founder of non-profit organisation, Techlit Africa but according to Nelly, her greatest accomplishment is helping children to live a better life. 

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Nelly shares how her mother passed down her entrepreneurial spirit, the grief of realising your dreams have shifted, and how she’s working on sustainable solutions to poverty.

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• Check out Techlit Africa's website: https://techlitafrica.org/-
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• Connect with Nelly on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelly-cheboi/-
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It’s one thing to be a woman in business and another to be a young woman in business. From being underestimated to people patronising you, it’s safe to say that you’ve got to develop thick skin – fast. 

After building a profile and growing a following as a teenager, Diem Founder, Emma Bates has experienced the highs and lows of building your own brand and business at a young age. In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, the Founder of the Diem social network shares the pressure of being a woman in business, founding a safe community, and how to get better at putting ourselves out there.

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• Check out Diem's website: https://www.askdiem.com/-
• Check out Diem on the app store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/diem-womens-social-platform/id1524855792-
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• Connect with Emma on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-bates-288a89a0/-
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It’s an exciting episode, peers. Today, we are releasing our 200th episode. That’s right. 200 interviews, 200 guests, 200 chances to hear from the best young entrepreneurs around the globe. 

In this week’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Host and Founder Michelle Akhidenor celebrates just how far we’ve come. You won’t want to miss this short but sweet episode, peers.

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While many people believe entrepreneurship is all bright lights, networking events, and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists, the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. 

Although only in her early twenties, Eno Oduok has already discovered that entrepreneurship is a marathon – not a sprint. In this episode, the CEO of Naija Comm, an online space that’s showcasing Nigerian creatives, shares her advice for forging your own path, the importance of representation, and why not being a doctor or lawyer doesn’t make you a disappointment.

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• Check out Naija Comm's website: https://www.naijacomm.org/-
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• Connect with Eno on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eno-oduok/-
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