Wondering what the future holds for AI? Driverless cars? Energy?

Join us for a fantastic discussion with Christopher Humphries, founder of cybersecurity startup Malizen, who loves to debate what the future might look like as much as we do. We explore everything from cultural differences in the Western World to the current startup fundraising climate.

Not to be missed if you’re a founder, tech worker, or simply curious about where the world is headed!

Follow James here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-bannon/

Follow Suraj here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suraj-t-4a9630155/

What problems do female entrepreneurs face? How can I maximise my chances of success as a founder? How should I even go about fundraising if I don’t have a network?

We discuss all this and more with Ahana Banerjee, founder of Clear skincare social app, who at just age 21 was accepted into Y Combinator while still at university. An inspirational story on the power of diligence, resilience and self-belief!

Follow Ahana here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahana-banerjee/

Follow James here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-bannon/

Follow Suraj here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suraj-t-4a9630155/

Tired of being rejected time and time again by investors?

Nathan Beckord is the go-to guy for founders when fundraising - a startup advisor and former investment banker at JP Morgan, he now offers help via his platform Foundersuite. He also hosts his own podcast How I Raised It where he gives you a fundraising playbook direct from VC-backed founders! Listen to this latest Startup Blueprint episode to learn how to pick the right investor, how to avoid all the common pitfalls while fundraising, and the hallmarks of any great pitch deck.

Nathan can be found here.

Why do so many products flop?

Ayo Onasanya - serial founder and product designer by trade - knows better than most how to make a winning product. If you’re keen to hear the number 1 tip for designers, how to craft an app consumers can’t live without, or the secret networking hack we used to meet Ayo - look no further than this episode!

Ayo can be found on LinkedIn and Twitter.

In the current downturn, those with past experience of a recession certainly have an edge.

Mayank Mathur joined the world of finance at the worst (or most interesting) time - right at the start of the millennium. His unique rollercoaster in over a decade in finance have armed him for his more recent exploits as a serial founder - and he’s currently solving a problem that’s gone under the radar in the property sector… listen to find out what!

Mayank can be found on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Another fantastic example of mitigating risk by buying a proven startup:

Knowing the ins and outs of the startup world will 100% help you when buying a young company - Ranjit Bhinge is a serial founder who has this expertise in spades. We talk about his motivations for buying a company on the marketplace MicroAcquire, the future of no-code, and even explore the commercialisation of sports teams.

Ranjit can be found on LinkedIn and Twitter.

"New technology exists because someone didn’t give up."

Kevin Martin is seeking to flip existing supply chains on their head with the bold, sustainable vision of Unspun. We unpack the stages of his masterplan, how his company incorporates deep technology, and the state of the climate in 2022.

"I have potentially a very scary answer - people got used to it.”

The above is Ivan Kosyuk’s answer to how Ukrainians’ lives have changed since the Russian invasion. Meet a man driven by purpose: to drive technological innovation while providing jobs to his stricken country people. Tune in for a fresh perspective from someone invested in the ongoing situation that’s dominating headlines.

Ivan can be found on LinkedIn.

"You have to understand everything, but be a specialist in only a few things."

General Partner at Pay It Forward VC, while running his own legal practice and building a startup on the side - Yair Udi is a busy man. We unlock his framework for finding the best companies, the power of in-person networking, and why the current investment landscape is broken.

Yair can be found on LinkedIn and Twitter.

"You can't just have a brilliant product and expect it to fly off the shelves..."

Jack Fullerton and Peter Gillan dissect the notoriously hard-to-navigate world of consumer apps. Their strength app makes gym progression fun and accessible for everyone (check them out here). We talk about  the art of gamification, how to interact with your customer directly, and why your social media presence is as important as your product itself. Join them on their journey towards becoming the Strava of strength apps!

Head to LinkedIn to find Jack and Peter.