SuperConnector Show - entrepreneurs, startups & business growth stories

Paul Lancaster
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Hosted by Paul Lancaster, the SuperConnector Show features candid interviews with some of the UK’s most interesting entrepreneurs, startup founders, business leaders and creators plus some from the US and other parts of the world. From starting and scaling a business to mastering the art of entrepreneur networking, sales and effective marketing, each episode includes actionable insights and proven growth strategies you can use in your business today. Bridging the gap between inspiration and execution, the SuperConnector Show offers listeners masterclasses in building community and fostering genuine connection. If you’re looking for a creative entrepreneur podcast that goes beyond the surface to explore the tools, tactics and mindset needed to start and grow a successful business, you’re in the right place. Whether you are launching a startup or looking to scale, this podcast will help you follow in the footsteps of the industry leaders who are defining the future of business.

  1. 13 hr ago

    The importance of PR & Sales with Michael Grahamslaw (Northern Insight Magazine)

    The Northern Insight Magazine is one of the leading publications in the North East of England, providing a vital & much-loved source of information about business, property, media, technology, education, motors, arts & leisure in the region. As Founder & Managing Director, Michael Grahamslaw has been at the heart of regional news not only since the magazine was launched in 2015 but for almost 30yrs when working for some of the region's other leading magazine & newspaper titles! If you love the North East of England & want to know more, watch this interview with Michael which was originally broadcast on Wednesday 17th June 2026 & visit https://northern-insight.co.uk ⭐️ In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com

    1hr 3min

  2. 1 Jun

    How to get unstuck through yoga & coaching with Gillian Dodd

    Are you feeling stuck? Has something changed & you need to make some decisions or make some adjustments? Maybe you just know that you’re not performing at your best or living your best life? Gillian Dodd is passionate about helping individuals & businesses to flourish & thrive in the face of change & has over 25 years' experience as a coach & trainer for UK-based SMEs & Global Brands in industries including Airlines, Tourism, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Finance, FMCG, Third Sector, Local Government & Healthcare. She's also a qualified yoga therapist & educator of yoga teachers, committed to dispelling the myth that you need to be slim, bendy & flexible to access the benefits of yoga for a pain free & functional body. Find out more by listening to this 1hr interview, connecting with Gillian on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilliandodd & visiting her website's https://gilliandodd.com & https://www.yogafbyi.com In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com

    1 hr

  3. 18 May

    What makes the North East of England so special with David Simpson (englandsnortheast.co.uk)

    Love the North East of England & proud to call it your home? Or new to the region & want to learn more about the North East's rich & wonderful history, culture & business? In this episode, David Simpson (Founder & Owner, englandsnortheast.co.uk & tangledworm.com) & I discuss what makes the North East of England such a unique & special place to live, work & run a business, regional identity & pride & how the geographical landscape, historical trade routes, industrial & football rivalry still influences the current & future prospects of its people! In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com

    1hr 1min

  4. 12 May

    Building a premium, sustainable hair care brand with Kate Assaraf (Founder & CEO, Dip)

    Can you build a profitable & sustainable small hair care business on the High Street / Main Street in 2026? Kate Assaraf (Founder & CEO, Dip) believes you can (& so do I)! If you'd like to know how & the importance of buying more sustainable, ethical products, listen to this interview & visit https://dipalready.com In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com

    1hr 1min

  5. 11 May

    Rock’n’ Roll, robots & reinventing British dining with Simon Woodroffe (Founder of YO! Sushi & YOTEL)

    Many of you will love YO! Sushi but do you know the man behind the brand? Simon Woodroffe started YO! Sushi at the age of 45, after a career in the music business working on staging for rock bands like Queen, Rod Stewart & Ozzy Osbourne. A chance meeting & subsequent trip to Japan introduced him to the idea of conveyor-belt sushi & he became fascinated by the theatre of it. In 1997, Simon opened the first YO! Sushi in Poland Street, Soho, bringing something entirely new to London’s restaurant scene. What began as a slightly mad (& he would say risky) idea went on to become the world’s number one conveyor-belt sushi brand! After selling his controlling interest in YO! Sushi in 2003, while retaining a stake for a number of years before eventually exiting the business on a royalty, he joined BBC Dragons' Den launched YOTEL (inspired by Japanese capsule hotels) & continued to embark on a range of entrepreneurial ventures. Simon is now focused on sharing what he's learned along the way so we're excited to share this SuperConnector Show podcast with him ahead of his new autobiography 'YO! Man' released on 4th June! Listen here & find out more at https://yo.co.uk In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com

    1hr 2min

  6. 8 May

    How to build a business community in your city with Paul Lancaster & Jyoti Kishnani

    In this interview with Jyoti Kishnani (Organisation & Delivery Effectiveness - Advisory, Resolved Group), Paul Lancaster (Founder & Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup & Scaleup Week) shares how he has used his events to help connect, support, promote & champion business startups & scaleups in the North East of England & Teesside (& across the UK) for over 10yrs (since 2016). He also shares his thoughts on the value & importance of human connection & networks in this increasingly AI-powered world & how his experience as a DJ, producer, club night promoter & label owner in the 1990s & early 2000s still influences his approach to events & business to this day. In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com

    59 min

  7. 20 Apr

    How to improve male mental health with Anthony Hutton (Never Throw In The Towel Project)

    Mental ill health costs the UK economy £300 billion annually, highlighting a massive, critical need for corporate & public sector wellbeing services. After winning Big Brother 2005, Anthony Hutton has gone on to become Founder & CEO of the Never Throw In The Towel Project - a grassroots initiative focused on tackling male suicide & encouraging open conversations around men’s mental health via the barber's chair & in workplace or outdoor environments! Find out more in this interview with Paul Lancaster that was originally broadcast live on Monday 20th April 2026 & Follow Anthony on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-hutton-9b5440102/ ⭐️ In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com

    1hr 13min

  8. 13 Apr

    How writing helps you think clearly & communicate better with Dr Susan Mandala

    It's often said that 'the pen is mightier than the sword' but is your writing as clear & sharp as it could be to have the most impact? If you need to collate information from multiple sources & share it with others in a usable format, the words you choose to include & exclude are so important! Good writing also leads to increased understanding (for yourself & for others) & so shouldn't just be abdicated to an AI tool. If you'd like to know more, watch this LinkedIn Live / SuperConnector Show podcast interview with Dr Susan Mandala (Independent Writing & Language Consultant & Founder, Writing Works Consulting) that was originally broadcast live at 11am (UK time) on Monday 13th April. You may also like to Follow / connect with Susan on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/susan-mandala-phd-6a94b7290 visit her website www.writingworksconsulting.co.uk, check out her blog 'Literature Reviews: A Blog for the Exasperated' at https://litreviewsfortheexasperated.blogspot.com & book onto one of her upcoming events at www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/susan-mandala-113624989001 In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com

    1hr 12min
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Hosted by Paul Lancaster, the SuperConnector Show features candid interviews with some of the UK’s most interesting entrepreneurs, startup founders, business leaders and creators plus some from the US and other parts of the world. From starting and scaling a business to mastering the art of entrepreneur networking, sales and effective marketing, each episode includes actionable insights and proven growth strategies you can use in your business today. Bridging the gap between inspiration and execution, the SuperConnector Show offers listeners masterclasses in building community and fostering genuine connection. If you’re looking for a creative entrepreneur podcast that goes beyond the surface to explore the tools, tactics and mindset needed to start and grow a successful business, you’re in the right place. Whether you are launching a startup or looking to scale, this podcast will help you follow in the footsteps of the industry leaders who are defining the future of business.

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