37 episodes

n 2018 I was struggling with burnout and chronic stress so I decided to take some time out from my career. During a short break I focussed on my health, family and building new skills and relationships. Now I have founded one of the UK’s most exciting tech start-ups and have never been healthier and happier. First Time Founder is a collection of bi-weekly episodes that include interviews with the founders that inspired me. I hope you enjoy the show!

First Time Founder by Rich Wilson Rich Wilson

    • Business

n 2018 I was struggling with burnout and chronic stress so I decided to take some time out from my career. During a short break I focussed on my health, family and building new skills and relationships. Now I have founded one of the UK’s most exciting tech start-ups and have never been healthier and happier. First Time Founder is a collection of bi-weekly episodes that include interviews with the founders that inspired me. I hope you enjoy the show!

    The Power of Curiosity and Continuous Learning for First-Time Founders

    The Power of Curiosity and Continuous Learning for First-Time Founders

    Michael Brennan has a truly unique story.
    He started a business staright from school with no prior industry experience. His ability to learn, fail and learn some more is inspiring.
    A nust-listen episode.

    • 38 min
    Accelerating Success with Outsourced MVP Development: Insights from Wes Beard

    Accelerating Success with Outsourced MVP Development: Insights from Wes Beard

    Wes Beard has an incredible story taht will resonate with many people. He had an idea while working his 9-5.
    He then had the drive to turn that idea into a business. By building an MVP and early customer adoption he built konversable, a glagow start-up doing big things.

    • 35 min
    Navigating Success through Startup Pivots: Insights from James Church

    Navigating Success through Startup Pivots: Insights from James Church

    James wrote the book on raising start-up funding. Literally.
    James share shis story of how a pivot created success for Robot Mascot. James also shares amazing insight into raising funding as a tech start-up in the UK.
    A must listen episode for any founder looking to raise money.
     

    • 43 min
    Mastering Founder-Led Sales: Tips from Adam Gordon

    Mastering Founder-Led Sales: Tips from Adam Gordon

    Adam Gordon is a truly inspiring founder and is a fascinating to listen to.
    Adam has founded many succesful businesses with the most prominent being Candidate.ID which was aquired last year. Adam share his experiejnce in building an MVP, brand building and much more.
    If you listen to one podcast on start-ups, make it this one!

    • 29 min
    Building Your Dream Company as a Side-Hustle: Tips from Conor McKenna

    Building Your Dream Company as a Side-Hustle: Tips from Conor McKenna

    GoSwag are disrupting a mult-billion dollar industry all from Glasgow in Scotland!
    Conor McKenna share the amazing story of bootrstapping GoSwag as a side-hustle into a thriving business. Conor had a product background prior to GoSwag so it is no surprise he built a very effective MVP super early and then refined further.
    This episode will wlak through building an MVP, winning huge clients and growing without external funding.
    Hope you enjoy.
     
     

    • 47 min
    Building a Thriving User Community: Insights from Daniel Cocking

    Building a Thriving User Community: Insights from Daniel Cocking

    Daniel Cocking shares his brilliant story of being involved in designing some of the most famous trainers that you are probably wearing right now!
    Daniel started Laceless as a community on Instagram as a side-hustle and became a thriving business.
    Daniel talks MVP's, marketplaces, funding and much more in this episode, well worth a listen.

    • 43 min

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