The Tech Spill

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  • from student to jp morgan and startup founder in one year! I Nova&Boba ep 5

    The Nova&Boba podcast is back with episode number 5!

    Do you want to be a founder but think you have to quit your day job to start a business? Well, Som’s story just might shock you!

    Tune in to learn how recent graduate Som balances her startup Nestwork and her corporate CTO position at J.P. Morgan! Navigating life throughout university is stressful, especially while looking for opportunities needed to start your adult work life. Learn about how Som handled this (and more!) and why she created Nestwork–a program that gives students access to possible opportunities–to make this process less intimidating. 

    47 min
  • how this entrepreneur raised £4m to get students to oxbridge I nova&boba ep 4

    Can one really build a business with just a couple of hundred pounds?


    On this Nova&Boba episode, Joe and I discuss:


    1. Joe's biggest mistake when he started Zero Gravity.

    2. What did Joe do to secure funding from a billionaire investor?

    3. Joe's decision to turn down a graduate role to make Zero Gravity a reality.

    This is a must-listen for any aspiring early-stage entrepreneurs thinking about starting a business!


    We're thrilled for you to hear this episode 💙🧋


    Are you ready to start a business? Don't let this podcast discourage you. 


    "Hope you're not listening, but if you are... please keep this to yourself 😉"


    Host LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaoa/

    Host IG and TikTok - @ama_the_entrepreneur

    Zero Gravity Website - https://www.zerogravity.co.uk/

    Joe Seddon LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeseddon/

    47 min
  • oxford student doesn't like facebook so builds app to replace it | nova&boba ep 3

    The Nova&Boba podcast is back with episode number 3!! Any students who are thinking of building a business - well this episode is for you.

    Georgia Gibson and team started Youni from their dorm rooms at the University of Oxford  🎓, a business origin story that holds true for a lot of young entrepreneurs just like Mark Zuckerberg. However, the Youni Team is creating a social platform to rival Facebook. 😱
    Take a listen about why Georgia thinks Facebook is dead and her mission to bring the SOCIAL back into social media. ✨

    23 min
  • school dropout to vogue featured business I nova&boba ep 2

    Get ready to be inspired by the incredible story of Harriet Neill in the latest episode of the Nova&Boba podcast! From dropping out of school at age 15 to founding the hottest fashion brand in London, THE SENSUALIST BRAND, Harriet's journey is one of perseverance and determination.

    Her brand has even been featured in top fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle, and Grazia, and worn by London's coolest celebrities. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to know that there is no one "right" path to success in business.

    The Nova&Boba podcast challenges society's expectations and shows that you can achieve your dreams no matter what obstacles you face. Whether you're a student or a seasoned entrepreneur, Harriet's story will motivate and inspire you to pursue your passions. Don't miss out on this amazing episode! Listen now and join the conversation about breaking the mould and making your own way in the world of business.


    35 min
  • 19 year old makes it BIG in the pandemic and then drops out of uni I nova&boba ep 21

    Charles Robinson dropped out of uni when he was 19 to found his first company during the pandemic, Gel Card. A premium hand sanitiser brand that has sold millions around the globe from Tokyo to Toronto and has even been used by supermodel Bella Hadid and Google. Gel Card is growing extensively and is completely self-funded and profitable.

    Not only this, but recently Charles has also spent the last two years investing in water technology at UCL to start another start-up!!! How exciting!

    Charles and his company Gel Card have been profiled by Business Insider, Evening Standard and BBC News and he has also been interviewed by Sky, Bloomberg Radio and BBC Radio One and now he’s here on the Nova and Boba podcast. We are so grateful to welcome Charles Robinson to the podcast wooohooooo.

    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: Charles is drinking Mango Boba Tea 

    42 min
  • The reason behind the Nova and Boba podcast

    The Nova&Boba Podcast is here 🎸 

    THE SECRET IS OUT! I’ve decided to create the FIRST ever podcast to explore the realities of Entrepreneurship as a young founder.   

    In our conversations I look to explore the Highs and Lows and everything in between about the journey of being a GenZ founder, while drinking one of my favourites: Boba Tea🧋   

    Are you 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 😉’

    1 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.