In this episode, Co Founder of BatchLDN Julian Osborne talks us through how he’s developed his sustainable, stylish and casual suit brand. Having studied International Business Management with German at the University of Newcastle, and spending some time working for startups in Berlin, Julian was able to leverage his skills and interests through small companies, learning along the way. He gives insightful advice into the harsh realities of entrepreneurship, explaining how we flipped a potentially disastrous store robbery into a genius marketing strategy on LinkedIn. If you want a realistic yet exciting glimpse into the founder lifestyle, give this episode a listen!

In this episode, Founder and CEO of Made Brave Andrew Dobbie talks us through all things marketing, creativity, entrepreneurship and the founder lifestyle. He gives great advice on how you can leverage your creativity skills to stand out in your applications, how to personalise your CV and how to find out what you are good at. He gives a further insight into his life as a founder, navigating the pressure to perform, how he keeps his teams motivated and how he improved his public speaking skills.

Are you an international student looking to study in the UK? Mehar Sindhu Batra works directly to help students get to the UK and support them in finding post-grad roles in the city. Recognising your unique challenges, her advice on navigating the job market, building a community and generating an action plan is essential for all international students.

In this episode, Founder and CEO of JBM James Mitra talks us through his career journey from studying history at the University of Leeds, landing a graduate scheme in recruitment to eventually founding JBM. He gives great advice on the art of polite persistence, how to effectively put yourself out there, and the importance of variety in your early career.

In this informative episode, Head of Early stage at one of Europe’s largest investor communities James Roycroft-Davis shares his wealth of advice on finding your drive, working around the system and how to be a ‘do-er with conviction.’ He gives a realistic insight into the downsides of entrepreneurship, explaining the financial insecurity some founders endure, the mental health issues that may arise and many other challenges you may face. If you want realistic advice on the entrepreneurship space, this episode is an essential listen!

In this episode, Antony Smith shares the highs and lows of his journey to becoming the Director of Trailers at Flight Studio. Starting his career in the performing arts industry, he’s navigated imposter syndrome, mental health struggles and other challenges along the way. He gives insightful advice to creative students wishing to pursue untraditional career paths, how to navigate feeling lost as a graduate, and how to promote your work to the right audience. If you’re a creative student, give this episode a listen!

Have you ever questioned the efficiency of traditional educational systems? In this episode, Hugh Viney talks us through his highly successful and innovative schooling model. Prioritising online, adapted learning for students from all backgrounds, he has successfully built communities all over the world, giving children and parents an improved educational experience and love for learning. If this innovative approach peaks your interest, give this episode a listen!

In this episode, Partner at Balderton Capital James Wise teaches us everything venture capital and career building. After doing an internship abroad at Mckinsey, James explored multiple industries, recounting the skills he’s learnt along the way in storytelling, time management and finding fulfilment in work. He gives top tips to students wishing to join the venture capital industry as well as to founders seeking investment, reciting the benefits of joining such a small yet innovative sector. If this takes your fancy, give this episode a listen!

Joshua Brandon, Founder @ Bermondsey & Ventures

Pursuing entrepreneurship since a young age with her Depop shop, Katie Arnold has lots of advice to share on her entrepreneurship journey. She shares advice on finding useful mentors, leveraging LinkedIn to gain traction and find people to help you, as well as revealing the ups and downs of being a founder. If you’re looking to Found a company, this episode is a great listen!