The Tech Spill

The Tech Spill

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The Tech Spill episodes

  • How I sold my uni founded biz for 8-figures

    How do you sell a business you started at uni for 8 figures? 💰The tea was spilt, and it was piping hot indeed!In this interview, we dove into:

    1. Are founders born or made?

    2. Is it better to be bootstrapped or receive VC funding?

    3. Is hard work enough to succeed in business?


    Let us know your thoughts in the comment section and please give Nova&Boba a follow to hear more candid entrepreneurial insights!

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    56 min
  • The Uni Students Revolutionising Breast Cancer Technology | Nova&Boba Ep 11

    🚀 On the podcast we discuss how the cofounders of DotPlot are building for impact... no sugar coating just real insights on how to go from idea ➡️ to prototype ➡️ to startup.

    DotPlot's mission? To revolutionise the early breast cancer detection. Their at-home breast monitoring tool, coupled with a user-friendly app, aims to increase survival rates by up to 93%.
    After meeting during their joint Masters at Imperial College London and Royal College of Art, Debra and Shefali racked up quite a list of achievements: winning the National James Dyson Award and being featured in publications like The Times and The BBC.
    On the Nova&Boba podcast, we discuss topics like:
    1. How to raise grant funding?
    2. What product design principles do the founders use to build novel solutions?
    3. How do you generate innovative ideas?
    AND MUCH MORE
    FYI: Shefali is drinking Nojito Bubble Tea. Debra is drinking Pomegranate Bubble Tea. Ama is drinking Matcha Bubble Tea.
    Thanks for watching! Please like, comment, and subscribe. Would love to hear your thoughts.
    To hear the stories of the UK's most innovative Gen Z Founders

    42 min
  • TRAILER The Uni Students Revolutionising Breast Cancer Technology I Nova&Boba Ep 11

    Trailer: DotPlot's Journey from Idea to Revolutionising Breast Cancer Detection 🎙️


    Tune in to Nova&Boba for real insights on grant funding, product design principles, and generating innovative ideas from the cofounders of DotPlot, pioneers in at-home breast monitoring tools. No sugar coating, just actionable strategies to go from concept ➡️ prototype ➡️ startup!

    2 min
  • the 25-year-old taking on whatsapp and linkedIn I Nova&Boba Ep 10

    🎙️ Diving into the entrepreneurial journey of Haz, the mastermind behind Pally – a revolutionary social OS platform reshaping digital interaction. Tune in to our latest episode as we explore the story behind building communities and connecting the world, one innovation at a time. 🚀 #FounderSpotlight #Pally #TechInnovation #PodcastEpisode"

    In this episode, you will hear about:
    - balancing personal struggles as a founder
    - how to raise funding from top investors
    - managing a team as a younger adult
    FYI: Haz is drinking Matcha Bubble Tea. Ama drinking Matcha Bubble Tea.
    Thanks for watching! Please like, comment, and subscribe. Would love to hear your thoughts.
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    - Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ama_the_entrepreneur/
    - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nova-boba/id1715996851

    - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@novaandboba

    - Email for enquiries: [email protected]
    #business #earlystage #youngfounder #youngentrepreneurs

    55 min
  • how a student turned his boba tea robot into a business I Nova&Boba Ep 9

    🚀 Introducing Kai Hussein and his groundbreaking invention, BubbleBot! 🤖 Join us in this exciting podcast episode as we delve into the journey of a young entrepreneur revolutionising the boba industry. From concept to creation, discover how Kai's innovative robot is shaking up the traditional boba-making process. Get ready for a sip of inspiration and innovation! 🌟

    In this episode, you will hear about:
    - being prepared to pitch your idea to stakeholders 💸
    - why passion is important for your business 👩‍🔧
    - why details matter 💃🏽
    FYI: Kai is drinking Dragonfruit Bubble Tea. Ama is drinking Matcha Bubble Tea.
    Thanks for watching! Please like, comment, and subscribe. I would love to hear your thoughts.
    Follow the Nova&Boba podcast on
    #business #earlystage #youngfounder #youngentrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #BubbleBot #BobaRevolution

    42 min
  • digitalising the 5 billion pound south asian wedding industry | Nova&Boba Ep 8

    Anshika is a founder you want to get excited about! She is on a mission to digitise the South Asian Wedding Industry - worth an estimated 5 BILLION POUNDS.

    After struggles organising her sister's wedding during the pandemic, she discovered there was no centralised platform to organise all tasks related to planning a wedding. Since Anshika could not find one suited to the South Asian Industry, SO she built one herself!
    In this episode, you will hear about:
    - the challenges of raising Angel investment as a female founder 💸
    - building a tech platform without any technical experience 👩‍🔧
    - starting a biz as a solo founder 💃🏽
    "Hope you’re not listening, but if you are… please keep this to yourself 😉"
    FYI: Anshika is drinking Passion Fruit Bubble Tea. Ama drinking Matcha Bubble Tea.
    Thanks for watching! Please like, comment, and subscribe. Would love to hear your thoughts.
    Follow the Nova&Boba podcast on
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novaandboba...
    - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Qrh5Bb...
    - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...
    - Email for enquiries: [email protected]

    26 min
  • TRAILER digitalising the £5 bn South Asian wedding industry | Nova&Boba Ep 8

    Anshika is a founder you want to get excited about! She is on a mission to digitise the South Asian Wedding Industry - worth an estimated 5 BILLION POUNDS.

    After struggles organising her sister's wedding during the pandemic, she discovered there was no centralised platform to organise all tasks related to planning a wedding. Since Anshika could not find one suited to the South Asian Industry, SO she built one herself!
    In this episode, you will hear about:
    - the challenges of raising Angel investment as a female founder 💸
    - building a tech platform without any technical experience 👩‍🔧
    - starting a biz as a solo founder 💃🏽
    "Hope you’re not listening, but if you are… please keep this to yourself 😉"
    FYI: Anshika is drinking Passion Fruit Bubble Tea. Ama drinking Matcha Bubble Tea.
    Thanks for watching! Please like, comment, and subscribe. Would love to hear your thoughts.
    Follow the Nova&Boba podcast on
    - Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/novaandboba...⁠
    - Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1Qrh5Bb...⁠
    - Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...⁠
    - Email for enquiries: [email protected]

    2 min
  • how a 21-year-old is revolutionising the travel industry I nova&boba ep 7

    So excited about this episode! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nico, cofounder at Fuego. Nico dropped out of Imperial when he met an investor who said he would invest in the idea - every startup founder's dream.


    In this episode, we hear the true reality about founding a startup:


    * The tech skills you need to build an AI company

    * Leadership style at 21

    * Taking little breaks

    * Losing friends


    And much more…


    Anyone thinking of starting a startup, this one's for you!


    FOLLOW the pod on Spotify to be the first to be notified when this episode drops!

    44 min
  • TRAILER how a 21-year-old is revolutionising the travel industry

    Had so much fun talking with Nico for this episode! Sit down with your favourite boba order and listen to how Nico co-founded an AI travel that is set to change the way people organise their city trips at just 21 years old.

    - His all-or-nothing approach to life
    - Why his investor told him to quit uni
    - His approach to leading a company
    Do you want to be a founder but don't know how? Nico details his steps for you to follow and start your own business!
    PLEASE FOLLOW to the podcast to hear about the playbook for other Gen Z founders.

    2 min
  • why this student is taking on tripadvisor I nova&boba ep 6

    In today's episode, we have the pleasure of sitting with the incredible Isabella Mandich, Co-Founder of LocalMeal and the proud recipient of the 2022 Young Innovator Award!

    LocalMeal, a startup born out of innovation, and a personal problem when she and her co-founder found it difficult to find an affordable and authentic Portuguese restaurant while travelling in Lisbon.
    Join us as we dive into the LocalMeal journey, exploring the challenges, victories, and delicious discoveries that lie ahead. Whether you're a food lover, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the startup world, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration!
    Are you a young entrepreneur ready to start a business? Don’t let this podcast put you off.
    ‘hope you’re not listening but if you are … please keep this to yourself 😉’
    FYI: Isabella is drinking Matcha Tea without the Boba
    Want to hear more stories and insights from inspirational founders like Isabella? Please subscribe to the pod
    Follow the podcast on
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novaandbobapod/
    - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Qrh5Bbs6Ss92Y1ujsS0uH
    - Email for enquiries: [email protected]
    Connect with Isabella and LocalMeal
    - Instagram: @Trylocalmeal
    - Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/at/app/localmeal/id1670507284?l=en-GB
    - Website: www.localmeal.com
    - Isabella LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabellamandich/
    Connect with Ama:
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ama_the_entrepreneur/
    - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaoa/

    40 min

About The Tech Spill

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Welcome to The Tech Spill! The podcast for young founders, aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone curious about what really goes on inside the startup world.