This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the groundbreaking Investing in Women Code – what it is, why we’re proud to be signatories, what this year’s report reveals, and what we’re doing here at Obu to move the key stats forward. We’re exploring the power of allyship and collaboration, the importance of empathy in design and the reason why understanding data enables us to create lasting, positive change…

You can read the Investing in Women Code annual report 2023 in full, right here.

The Obu angel investment platform is live! Registration’s now open at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing. 

You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible. 

And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here.

Chapter timings:

[00.00] Disclaimer

[00.24] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.56] Why data and insights matter so much

[01.18] Introducing the Investing in Women Code

[02.48] The code’s key goal and commitments 

[04.46] Who else is signed up to the code

[05.36] The code’s 2023 annual report headlines

[06.43] How Obu’s out to change those stats

[10.35] How to get even more from Obu

Full disclaimer:

Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose money. This is a high-risk investment. You may not be able to access your money easily, and are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. Angel investing is considered to be a high risk investment.

Obu Ltd (FRN: 993433) is an appointed representative of Khepri Advisers Limited (FRN: 692447) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Obu does not provide investment advice and/or recommendations, and no communication, through its platform or other communication methods should be considered a recommendation to invest. Individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional and independent advice if they are unsure as to the suitability / appropriateness of any investment for their individual circumstances or needs, including potential tax treatment. The value of an investment may go up as well as down, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future result. Access to Obu’s platform is subject to eligibility, please see our terms and conditions for further information.

This week’s a big one for everyone at Obu. Our groundbreaking, women-focused investment platform is here, it’s live, and it’s set to change the face of investment, for good. So, to celebrate this massive Obu milestone, our co-founders Sarah and Claire are looking back at the twists and turns that got them here, laying out the problems they can’t wait to solve, and sharing what they’re most proud of at this huge, pinch-me moment…

The Obu investment platform is live! Registration’s now open at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing. 

You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible. 

And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here.

Episode timings:

[00.00] Disclaimer

[00.17] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.49] Our investment platform is live!

[01.26] What it’s taken to get here

[02.17] The big moments in our journey

[05.49] The key problems we’re here to solve

[06.18] How our platform and collective will do that

[07.30] What we’re most proud of as we go live

[09.06] How to get even more from Obu

Full disclaimer:

Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose money. This is a high-risk investment. You may not be able to access your money easily, and are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. Angel investing is considered to be a high risk investment.

Obu Ltd (FRN: 993433)  is an appointed representative of Khepri Advisers Limited (FRN: 692447) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Obu does not provide investment advice and/or recommendations, and no communication, through its platform or other communication methods should be considered a recommendation to invest. Individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional and independent advice if they are unsure as to the suitability / appropriateness of any investment for their individual circumstances or needs, including potential tax treatment. The value of an investment may go up as well as down, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future result. Access to Obu’s platform is subject to eligibility, please see our terms and conditions for further information.

This week, we’re bringing you the next instalment of our co-founder mini-series, as Claire and Sarah count down to our investment platform – and angel collective! – going live. They’re talking about the shocking stats that get us out of bed every morning, the way we’re designing with women in mind, the work we’re doing to bring legitimacy to angel investing, and what exactly you can expect from our platform and collective when launch day arrives…

The Obu investment platform goes live this June, disrupting the investment sector for good. Pre-registrations are now open over at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing. 

You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible. 

And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here.

Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[01.26] The three big stats we’re out to change

[03.42] Designing for an underserved audience

[06.38] Bringing legitimacy to angel investing

[07.44] What to expect from our investment platform

[10.34] What to expect from The Obu Angel Collective

[11.58] How to get even more from Obu

In this week's episode, Sarah and Claire celebrate and champion other women-led businesses who are out there trailblazing in the financial sector; all with the collective mission to close the gender financial gap. These businesses, like Obu, serve to empower and educate women with tools that inform their financial decisions. Each of them have the aim to positively impact women's financial futures, for good. 

The Obu investment platform goes live in June, disrupting the investment sector for good. Pre-registration’s now open over at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing. 

You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible. 

And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here.

Episode timings

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.56] Introducing the mini-series

[03.33] Women Backing Women Campaign

[05.26] Designing products with women in mind

[07.49] Championing female founded businesses in the financial sector 

[09.12] Obu X Female Invest content partnership 

[13.25] How to get even more from Obu

This week’s episode is the second in our co-founder mini series, recorded right here at Obu HQ as we count down to our game-changing investment platform going live. Today, Sarah and Claire take you behind the scenes to talk about three words you’ll see a lot in the investment world – subject to eligibility. They’re discussing what those words mean and the bigger picture they represent.

The Obu investment platform goes live in June, disrupting the investment sector for good. Pre-registration’s now open over at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing.

You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible. 

And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here.

Episode Timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.56] What’s happening today at Obu HQ

[02.29] Three words: Subject to eligibility

[03.53] Why we work in regulated environment

[05.16] Why we’ve got to ask questions

[06.19] Empowering women to take the next step

[08.34] How to get even more from Obu

The countdown is on at Obu HQ. With just a few weeks to go before our investment platform goes live, co-founders Claire and Sarah take you behind the scenes, as they get ready to disrupt the investment sector for good. 

They talk about why they’ve designed the platform with women in mind, how they’re driving diversity, and what it feels like to be this close to launch. They also introduce The Obu Angel Collective – a community for anyone who’s curious about investing and wants the know-how, inspiration and support to get started… *subject to eligibility 

If you’re all fired up about investing, raising or learning with us, head over to obuinvest.com today, because pre-registration for the Obu investment platform and Angel Collective is now open – go, go, go! And if you want more from The Obu Podcast, our website’s also the place to catch up with every episode, anytime. As we get ready to disrupt the investment sector for good, we really appreciate every like, follow and share – because spreading the word helps us take meaningful steps towards equality, together, today.

Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.56] What it’s like at Obu now the Platform launch countdown has begun

[03.00] Zooming out and looking at what the ecosystem looks like

[05.00] Discussing the Obu Angel Platform and Obu Angel Collective

[15.48] How we’re feeling about the launch

[20.02] How to get even more from Obu

In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by Roland Harwood, an entrepreneur, compulsive connector, podcast host and author of On The Edge – a hugely inspiring book which explores navigating transitions and how we can thrive in our increasingly connected world. Roland delves into the thinking behind the book and shares with us how the future is built by the actions we take today.

Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. 

For more on Roland’s story, follow him on Linkedin, Instagram and Twitter at @rolandharwood + @we_are_liminal

Episode timings

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.42] Introducing our guest, Roland Harwood

[01.57] Why making a positive impact is a motivator 

[04.18] How Roland’s upbringing fuelled his curiosity 

[05.14] Why Roland’s book is so accessible 

[09.40] What it means to enter periods of transition

[11.30] The butterfly effect

[13.13] Building a positive future

[19.40] Why vulnerability is an ability 

[22.28] Creating vivid alternatives 

[28.43] The power of rituals 

[35.24] Meaningful leverage points

[41.46] Reflections on releasing a book

[44.38] How to get even more from Obu

In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by Dr Lorna Treanor, Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Nottingham University Business School and co-author of the newly launched Charter for Inclusive Entrepreneurship. Lorna talks about how and why the charter was created, what an inclusive ecosystem really means – and what businesses can do to become more inclusive, empowering organisations.

Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.

For more on Lorna’s story, follow her on LinkedIn.

Chapter timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.42] Introducing Lorna and the charter 

[02.12] Lorna’s journey into academic research

[06.33] What inclusive entrepreneurship means

[17.12] The experience of co-authoring the charter

[23.38] How the charter can help you drive change

[34.06] Lorna’s ambitions for the project’s future

[36.30] Where to find out more about the charter

In today’s episode, Sarah and Claire take a no-nonsense look at investment jargon, crunching through some of the most commonly used terms with clear, straight-talking explanations. So, if you’ve ever wondered what an angel investor really is, or what on earth your ticket size might be, they’ve got you. Grab a cuppa, get beyond the mystery and count yourself in…

Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. And to bust even more investment jargon, don’t miss our full Obu A to Z.

Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.41] Jargon busting and why it matters

[01.24] What does ‘angel investing’ mean?

[04.32] What kind of angel could you be?

[06.59] Why angel networks are a great way in

[09.42] What’s ‘advanced assurance’ all about?

[13.29] What’s a ‘cap table’ and who’s on it?

[16.37] What does ‘ticket size’ mean?

[20.35] What’s ‘due diligence’ and how does it work?

[26.22] A speedy recap of those gnarly terms

[28.32] Where to find our A to Z of investing

[29.09] How to get even more from Obu

This week, Claire and Sarah get together with founder, investor, trustee, board member, tech diversity champion and chief encouragement officer Ramat Tejani, for a lively episode full of shared experiences, honest insights and wearing different hats. Ramat opens up about what it means to her to be an investor, what diverse founders and funders bring to the table, and why it’s so important to keep on being curious.

Like to find out more about Ramat? You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn @ramat_tejani or @theinspirationbox. And don’t forget, if you’d like to connect on LinkedIn, tell Ramat where you found her!

Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. 

Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.41] Introducing our guest, Ramat Tejani 

[01.34] Diving into Ramat’s many roles

[06.27] The value in being true to yourself

[09.55] Struggling to identify as an investor   

[19.34] Diversity and the power of new perspectives

[34.38] Why Ramat made her investment choices

[39.59] How her support goes beyond just capital

[45.54] Where to find and reach out to Ramat

[47.28] How to get even more from Obu