Startup Blueprint

I can't code and I don't have a business idea... where the hell do I start?

Here's where RJ Youngling comes in - a solopreneur and educator who has dissected the process to making reliable income, proposing reliable and repeatable frameworks that allow his clients to make money without needing sell their soul to the corporate world. We discuss how to find your niche, the importance of listening to your audience, the perils of over-studying without taking action, and most importantly... what the hell is a solopreneur?

RJ can be found on Twitter, and his blog can be found here.

We're often told success will come from being tunnel-vision on one goal - but what if you're naturally curious?

Luke Rynne Cullen has a CV that makes the eye water - a founder multiple times over, has worked at startups and corporations alike, and has grown a 900+ strong community of founders, investors and operators (and he's still in his 20s). We explore how he's preparing for the ongoing downmarket, his hot takes on consumer tech verticals, plus delve into a series of dramatic life events that have moulded who he is today.

Luke can be found here.

Wait, so I don't have to build my company from scratch?

Andrew Pierno, founder of XO Capital, has a novel approach to SaaS (software-as-a-service) businesses - instead of building them, he buys them, operates them, and sells them on. We discuss what makes a great acquisition, the pragmatic versus moonshot dilemma that most founders face when starting a company, and the most exciting tech use cases coming in the near future.

The SaaS veteran can be found on LinkedIn and Twitter.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?

For Claud Williams, it is to equip and empower people with the tools to fulfil their potential, which he does through his company Dream Nation. We discuss the importance of having a vision, how to motivate and inspire others, as well as more unconventional ways to make money and gain positive exposure.

Claud can be found here.

How can I get inspiration for a business idea?

Meet Sam Tukra, founder of Third Eye Intelligence, a predictive medicine artificial intelligence start-up which was inspired by a very personal story. We discuss Sam's long path to starting a company, the current state of healthcare, and the various methods you can use to fund your business idea.

Sam can be found here.

How do you know where to start on your entrepreneurial journey?

Meet Patrick Dobbs, who has been able to leverage his proactivity and people skills to best effect at various operational roles at young start-ups. We discuss finding your niche, uncovering your existing skills, and the importance of trying lots of things to see what sticks - especially when just starting out on your entrepreneurial journey.

Have you ever felt excluded or out-of-place at a new job?

Lack of support for overlooked talent is what Claudine Adeyemi seeks to resolve with CareerEar. We discuss juggling a side hustle with a full-time job, the importance of being authentic, and finding a co-founder.

Claudine can be found here.

How can you all but ensure your future success?

Meet Adil Malik, who after playing around with vehicles since his early teenage years, has turned his talents and hard work into a global technology hardware business. We discuss his almost decade-long journey running a company, his other interests, and trade opinions on current world events.

Adil can be found here.

How do you deal with setbacks?

Ronak Shah, founder of Nordstone, endured a significant life event that changed how he saw the world, and subsequently what he prioritised in life. We discuss leaving a stable office job, what drives people to be entrepreneurs, and what he looks for when hiring coworkers.

Ronak can be found here.

How do you spot the next big thing?

Patrick Reich predicted the rapid adoption of electric vehicles while at university, and has since built Bonnet which earlier this year raised €5 million from venture capital. We discuss grasping opportunities as they come, the venture capital landscape, and the future of energy.

Patrick can be found here.