Founded & Grounded

Ollie Collard & Dr Becky Sage
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Founded & Grounded

Grappling with startup uncertainty? Welcome home, early-stage founders; this podcast is for you. Bringing you the honest realities of startup life since 2019 from those a couple of steps ahead – UK’s No.2 startup podcast. Why listen? 1.     Innovative Format: Our unique three-part format combines insightful interviews, thoughtful analysis, and actionable advice for your business. Where guests speak more than the hosts.   2.     Real Stories, Real Struggles: We delve into the gritty realities of startup life, exploring the emotional rollercoaster, resilience, and mental battles that founders face. We discuss issues rarely addressed elsewhere.  3.     Diverse Voices, Genuine Impact: We champion women and underrepresented founders driving global change, amplifying voices often unheard in the startup world. Get ready to be understood, motivated, and part of a supportive community. https://foundedandgrounded.com

  1. 10 JUN

    Alfa Technology: From celebrity magician to startup founder

    From performing magic for prime ministers and billionaires to gracing stages on shows like Britain's Got Talent. Alfie Whattam shares his unorthodox journey from entertainment to launching his own recruitment startup, Alfa Technology. Alfa builds software engineering teams for businesses operating in cutting-edge technologies like AI and Web3. Uncover Alfie's game-changing insights on cultivating a bulletproof mindset, building effective content strategies, and disrupting outdated...

    1h 14m

  2. 27 MAY

    Connectd: Embracing delusion, neurodiversity, and self-awareness in startup success

    How this entrepreneur overcame ADHD and dyslexia and used these diagnoses as his superpower to build two businesses worth millions. Hear the inspiring story of Roei Samuel, who discusses the importance of self-belief, transparency, and resilience in entrepreneurship. Roei got an exit with his first business, Real Sport, and has gone on to build the UK's fastest-growing startup community in Connectd. The platform has shaken the early-stage investment landscape by utilising data to ensure...

    1h 16m

  3. 13 MAY

    Sooper Books: The £5 Dragons’ Den Deal that made history

    Meet the power couple who quit their jobs and made Dragons' Den history, by giving away 5% of their business for £5. Introducing Charlene Mitchell-Hood and Simon Hood, the founders of Sooper Books. Hear their incredible journey, which started as a simple idea to aid their daughter’s bedtime routine, which quickly turned into the world's number one bedtime story streaming service and saw all five Dragons invest. Their journey will inspire you and arm you with valuable insights for ...

    1h 49m

  4. 2 MAY

    Season 5 teaser

    A teaser for Season 5. We deep dive into the minds of early-stage founders, who are only a couple of steps ahead. Our unique podcast format, blending interviews with analysis, brings you closer to the action. Our hosts, Dr Becky Sage and Ollie Tiramuragan Collard unpack the business lessons for you. Join us as we tackle taboo topics and feature a diverse range of guests, with over 1 in 3 being female founders and 1 in 4 being from an ethnic minority background since the podcast was launched i...

    15 min

  5. 29 APR

    Clementine: Freeing millions of women to go from I can't to I can

    The untold story of how one woman's mental health crisis led her to create a revolutionary mindset company for women. Meet Kim Palmer founder of Clementine, a company on a mission to free women from unhelpful thoughts, feelings & expectations. Kim's very personal crisis led her to champion mental well-being and create a movement for women. Clementine is reimagining mental health and paving the way for digital therapeutics. Kim risked it all as the main breadwinner, giving up her well-paid...

    1h 19m

  6. 15 APR

    SCVC: College dropout to IPO - the journey from cofounder to deeptech investor

    Get a rare insight into one entrepreneur's remarkable journey to a $1.5B market cap. Discover John Williams's insider strategies and personal challenges as he co-founded and scaled Kudan from startup through to IPO. John's next chapter is building SCVC, a deep tech VC he and partner Harry Destecroix wished they had as founders. This episode is a must-listen for every entrepreneur and tech enthusiast. Key Takeaways- Insider IPO Strategies: from leading Kudan through to a historic IPO, Jo...

    1h 28m

  7. 1 APR

    Mr Bug - From music to mealworms

    Meet Conal Cunningham, a music industry veteran turned pet food innovator, and discover his remarkable business journey of perseverance and innovation.We deep-dive into the origins of Mr Bug, a company redefining pet nutrition through sustainably bred insect protein. This startup story has everything from kitchen experiments to funding struggles and scaling triumphs. Whether you're a founder, an eco-conscious individual, or simply curious about the intersection of sustainability and...

    58 min

  8. 18 MAR

    SOS Dance Global: Choreographing change and empowering a generation

    Entrepreneurship is a lot like dancing; both require resilience, adaptability, and the courage to step outside your comfort zone.Find out how one startup, SOS Dance Global, is combining these elements to reach the top of the industry. This is a story of empowerment, resilience, and defying the odds.Bonnie Parsons, shares her remarkable journey from professional dancer to pioneering entrepreneur, and how she's empowering a generation of women through the universal language of dance.Key Takeawa...

    1h 36m
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Grappling with startup uncertainty? Welcome home, early-stage founders; this podcast is for you. Bringing you the honest realities of startup life since 2019 from those a couple of steps ahead – UK’s No.2 startup podcast. Why listen? 1.     Innovative Format: Our unique three-part format combines insightful interviews, thoughtful analysis, and actionable advice for your business. Where guests speak more than the hosts.   2.     Real Stories, Real Struggles: We delve into the gritty realities of startup life, exploring the emotional rollercoaster, resilience, and mental battles that founders face. We discuss issues rarely addressed elsewhere.  3.     Diverse Voices, Genuine Impact: We champion women and underrepresented founders driving global change, amplifying voices often unheard in the startup world. Get ready to be understood, motivated, and part of a supportive community. https://foundedandgrounded.com

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  • Creator
    Ollie Collard & Dr Becky Sage
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Founded & Grounded
  • Show Website
    Founded & Grounded

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