Startup Sensations

S2 Ep8 - Gilly Regev is co-founder and Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer of SaNOtize, an exciting young pharmaceutical company based in Vancouver, Canada. The company has developed a disruptive, first-in-class technology that delivers the antimicrobial benefits of Nitric Oxide to treat a variety of infectious conditions.

In this episode, Gilly revisits her early experiences as a sommelier, shares the inside story of SaNOtize from inception to today, and describes the key challenges in the pharma sector. She also opens up about being in the army and her personal leadership philosophies and tactics. 

Key topics include:

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S2 Ep07 - Charles Avens is Head of Immigration at Collyer Bristow, a major London law firm working with medium size businesses, family offices and entrepreneurs. Charles discusses the important topic of relocation, with specific advice for Americans considering a move to the UK.  

In this episode, Charles provides 'need to know' information about relocation, as well as examples of what can go wrong due to lack of preparation. Key points include:

· Planning, planning, planning

· Understanding Visa requirements

· Navigating UK taxes

· Addressing cultural adjustments

· Managing employment concerns

http://linkedin.com/in/cavensemploymentandimmigration

https://collyerbristow.com/

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David Horne has had a distinguished and varied career as, among other things, an entrepreneur, a corporate CFO, an award-winning author and a prominent speaker on diversity. His book (Funded Female Founders) provides a fascinating perspective on the issues faced by women as they continue to make inroads in the startup ecosystem. An additional book (Add Then Multiply) advises on how small businesses can think and act like larger firms in order to scale.

In this episode, David provides impactful data on the status of female funding today, discusses some of the reasons behind this, and suggests how this can change. He also segues to important pointers and processes for achieving exponential growth as a startup. Key topics include:

· Challenges for Women as Startup Leaders

· Scale up Strategies

· Focus on Exit

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Following a distinguished corporate career in financial services Niki Beattie is now a sought-after consultant on financial market structure in the UK. She is also a subject matter expert in cryptocurrency and Chair of Clear Token, a clearing house for digital asset trading.

In this episode, Niki helps listeners understand the important aspects of cryptocurrency by defining key terms, sharing her insights on the challenges facing this emerging industry today, and describing exciting future benefits that will be possible as the industry matures. She also highlights regulatory issues that are paramount to future widespread adoption. Key topics include:

· Fundamental Terminology

· Risks and Benefits of Crypto

· Decentralised Finance and the Future

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Managing a funding raising process is challenging, stressful and time consuming for all founders and CEOs.

Dr Reuben Wilcock, Head of Ventures at Blackfinch, a UK based VC, shares his advice for all startup leaders to ensure they pitch effectively for investment, avoiding typical mistakes. 

In this episode, we discuss the importance of having the right team characteristics and the best approach to securing VC funding. Key points include:

https://blackfinch.ventures/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-reuben-wilcock-489a75/

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Hiring expensive people is a critical task for all startup business to get right. Mistakes can prove be very costly. 

Paul Rayner shares his advice for all startup leaders to ensure they hire the best people they can afford. 

Paul is a highly experienced recruitment expert, working with high growth tech businesses across Europe and North America. 

In this episode, we discuss the importance of creating accurate job profiles and compensation packages to attract top quality, affordable people. Key points include:

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Sarah Turner founded Angel Academe 10 years ago to make a real difference. She has built this successful angel investor network into a supportive and empowering environment to encourage more women to join the startup ecosystem. 

In this episode, Sarah discusses the key issues faced by women founders and early stage investors, offering practical advice for both. Key points include:

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S2 Ep1 - Ben Legg is the founder of The Portfolio Collective, a global community of portfolio professionals. These professionals collaborate, learn and land work to develop their portfolio careers. 

In this episode, we explore the rise of the portfolio career, the evolution of the Future of Work and the power of community in navigating today's fast-changing business landscape.

Ben Legg - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benlegg/

The Portfolio Collective - https://portfolio-collective.com/

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Bulent & Shelley are returning for another season of the Startup Sensations podcast.

Join us every Monday from 25th September 2023.

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S1 E12 - Kevin Monserrat, CEO of Consilience Group, chats with Bulent & Shelley about the value of human capital, collaboration and knowledge sharing which is changing the entrepreneurial landscape. 

In this conversation, Kevin shares his insights with Bulent and Shelley on the future of entrepreneurship.

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