Lost in Founderland Ico Design
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Being a founder means navigating the unknown. And in turbulent times like these, it’s easy to take a wrong turn. This is a podcast where two brand founders come together to talk about the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship – the mistakes they’ve made and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
A podcast by Ico Design, join Amaia Alcalde and Vivek Bhatia as they bring together founders, makers, and creators from all walks of life to share their stories.
Welcome to Lost In Founderland.
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Episode 4: Facing Down Failure and the Power of Perseverance.
For our fourth episode, we’re joined by Chris Hobson from Rare Beauty and Roger Philby from The Chemistry Group – two founders who’ve been there, done that and bought the entrepreneurial t-shirt. Despite being highly successful in their respective fields, we discuss what it’s like to have your established business come crashing down around you, and why you should never treat failure as final.
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Episode 3: Imposter Syndrome and Facing The Unknown
Defiantly inclusive skincare meets culture-blending bubble tea in our third episode of Lost In Founderland. We’re joined by Karen Lee Thompson from Wo Beauty and Nick from Biju Bubble Tea – two very different founders on very different journeys, but with a common problem: navigating a fledgling business through a global pandemic.
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Episode 2: Finding the Balance Between Ethics and Profits
In our second episode, we’re joined by Allessandro Di Trapani – the founder of insect-based pet food brand Grub Club – and Fatima Zora, the founder of an ultra-ethical chocolate brand called Zora. Both on a mission to disrupt their respective industries, this wide-ranging conversation covers the importance of mental health, learning from your mistakes, and resolving the tension between ethics and profits.
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Episode 1: The Importance of Self Belief and Having a Point of View
In our first ever episode, we’re joined by Vicken Arslanian and Drew Martin – two entrepreneurs pushing boundaries in the worlds of perfume and cannabis. In this wide-ranging discussion, hear about coping with stress, the importance of self-belief, and the need to have a point of view.
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Some things in life are simple, but building a brand isn’t one of them. This is a podcast where two brand founders come together to talk about the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship – the ups, the downs, and everything in between.
Welcome to Lost in Founderland.