Winning At Work with Alex Wood

For our final episode, we're speaking with Check Warner Co-Founder of Diversity VC.

She’s on a mission to fix venture capital - by making it better represent the world we live in today. Don’t miss this final episode of Season 1 of Winning at Work, where you can learn the secrets to building a better business and a more diverse team.

This podcast was sponsored by Barclays High Growth & Entrepreneurs. For innovative banking, visit Barclays Entrepreneurs.

This week we’re with Jo Morrell, one of the founding team behind The Pool, a fresh take on a women’s magazine, for the digital age. But getting any idea off the ground takes more than just grit - you need cash to take it somewhere. Raising funds is tough - but it’s essential, and with The Pool recently taking its third round of cash, we’re speaking with Jo today to find out what it's really like - the highs, the lows and the honest truth behind funding.

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This podcast was sponsored Barclays High Growth & Entrepreneurs. For innovative banking, visit Barclays Entrepreneurs.

It’s never been more important to think about your security online - both at work and at home. If feels like a week doesn’t go by without another leak or a hack. But how can you keep yourself safe? And separate the hype from what really matters? This week we’re talking to Freddie Shirley, a leading expert in online security at Avast.

This podcast was sponsored Barclays High Growth & Entrepreneurs. For innovative banking, visit Barclays Entrepreneurs

Ever wanted to get rid of your manager? That’s exactly what Smarkets is doing. Founder Jason Trost explains about how he’s experimenting with a flat, rather than top down, organizational model - which has even raised eyebrows with his investors.

This podcast was sponsored Barclays High Growth & Entrepreneurs. For innovative banking, visit Barclays Entrepreneurs.

Ever wanted to get rid of your manager? That’s exactly what Smarkets is doing. Founder Jason Trost explains about how he’s experimenting with a flat, rather than top down, organizational model - which has even raised eyebrows with his investors.

This podcast was sponsored Barclays High Growth & Entrepreneurs. For innovative banking, visit Barclays Entrepreneurs.

After our last episode on taking a break - we bring you the story of another startup that has its roots in a family holiday. Except this one, was definitely, NOT, relaxing. Justine Roberts is the CEO and founder of Mumsnet, the company that not only revolutionized connecting parents – but is also leading the way with flexible office hours.

This podcast was sponsored Barclays High Growth & Entrepreneurs. For innovative banking, visit Entrepreneurs.Barclays.com

A couple years after launching his business, James Gill was close to burn out. In this episode we find out how he ‘discovered’ holidays and how taking a break changed his whole approach to work.

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This podcast was sponsored Barclays High Growth & Entrepreneurs. For innovative banking, visit Barclays Entrepreneurs.

Let’s face it. HR can feel like a desirable - but unreachable pipe dream for all of us. In this episode we hear from Rob O’Donovan, the problem solver who helps leaders look after their teams. Find out how anyone can crack the HR game. If you love the show, share it with a friend and leave us a rating and review.

This podcast was sponsored Barclays High Growth & Entrepreneurs. For innovative banking, visit Entrepreneurs.Barclays.com

We sit down with serial entrepreneur Alex Depledge to chat about something we all need to be more open about - our mental health. In this pilot episode you’ll hear the raw truths behind what it's really like to start your own business.

Coming soon!