In this conversation, Ziyaad Ahmed shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing the founding of Spotii, a FinTech company in the UAE, and the challenges faced in building a startup in a developing ecosystem.
In this conversation, Sam Marchant interviews Paul, exploring his journey from launching his first business in the oil and gas sector in 1999 to creating one of the world's first carbon credit platforms.
Andy and Sam discuss the founding journey of Andy's meat alternative brand and the flash of insight that led to its creation.
In this conversation, Sam Marchant and Naomi Fitzpatrick delve into the intricacies of product management, particularly focusing on the integration of AI in product development.
In this conversation, Hector Mason, a partner at Episode 1 Ventures, shares valuable insights into early-stage fundraising, misconceptions founders have, and what excites investors about startups.
In this conversation, Adam Spector shares his extensive experience as a four-time founder and angel investor, discussing the evolution of AI and machine learning, the challenges of building startups, and the importance of focus and delegation.
In this episode, Sriram Gollapalli, a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor, shares insights into the world of angel investing.
In this conversation, Chris Wickson shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with the launch of his first business, RMP, during university.
In this conversation, Nick Telson-Sillett interviews Marcus Lang, a partner at Speedinvest, who shares insights from his unique journey as an operator-turned-investor in the SaaS space.
In this conversation, Jason Kirby, co-founder and CEO of Thunder VC, shares his insights on the venture capital landscape, the importance of understanding what it means to be a venture-backable business, and the various funding options available to startups.
Mike Soutar discusses the challenges of building a founding team and the importance of complementary skills.
Mark, the former head of growth at Eventbrite, shares insights on his experience and strategies for driving growth.
Tom Bradley, a partner at Salica Investments, discusses the importance of nurturing startups and specializing in specific sectors.
Mark Ryan, co-founder of Pavlov, shares insights on being a founder and the importance of curiosity in product development.
Paul Lahare, Investment Director at Albion VC, discusses the key factors they look for when investing in startups, including product-market fit, revenue potential, and differentiation from competitors.
Tamara McMillen shares her journey into sales roles and discusses whether salespeople are born or trained.
Mike Soutar, a media entrepreneur and angel investor, discusses his approach to angel investing and what he looks for in founders and startups.
Dan, co-founder and partner at SuperSeed, shares insights on early-stage investments and what founders can do to differentiate their businesses.
Dhiraj Mukherjee, co-founder of Shazam, shares the founding story of the music identification app and discusses the challenges and successes of building a tech startup.
Sarah Drinkwater, an influential pre-seed angel investor and founder of Common Magic, discusses the importance of community in technology companies.
Simon Duffy, co-founder of Bulldog Skincare, shares his insights on scaling a consumer brand and the challenges faced by founders.
Andrea Pacini, a renowned presentation coach and Head of Ideas on Stage UK, shares tips on how to improve your pitching skills.
Erin Anderson shares her journey of joining the launch team at Lyft and the strategies they used to successfully enter new markets.
David Pakman, Managing Partner at CoinFund, discusses his experience at Apple and the impact of the company on the music industry.
Heikki Haldre, a serial entrepreneur with four exits, shares his insights on building successful startups and achieving product-market fit.
Annelie Ajami, founder of Anamcara Ventures, shares insights on what she looks for in pre-seed startups and how founders can impress investors.
In this episode of Pitch Deck, Nick Telson-Sillett, founder of trumpet, interviews Peter Nixey, an operator, investor, and AI expert.
Tommy Mermelshtayn, the former Chief of Strategy at Zip, discusses his career journey and the expansion of Zip into new markets.
In discussion with Nick Telson-Sillett, founder of trumpet, with Fred Soneya, an operator turned VC, discusses his approach to pre-seed investing and what he looks for in early-stage companies.
Ann Hiatt, former chief of staff to Google and Amazon, discusses the role of a chief of staff and the different approaches to innovation taken by Jeff Bezos, Marissa Mayer, and Eric Schmidt.
Kirsten Connell, an investor at Octopus Ventures, shares insights on pre-seed investing and what investors look for in startups.
Anthony Thomson, the founder of Metro Bank and Atom Bank, discusses his journey in the fintech industry. He shares insights on the founding of Metro Bank, the importance of customer service and convenience, and the recruitment of the right team
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