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The Good Growth Podcast delves into the world of scaleup businesses, offering insights into seizing strategic opportunities and navigating growth hurdles. Join us as we uncover the secrets to sustainable business expansion with the entrepreneurs who are leading them. 

  1. 04/01/2025

    Rethinking resilience in the modern workplace — with Bruce Daisley

    In this episode of The Good Growth Podcast, we sit down with Bruce Daisley — workplace culture expert, bestselling author, and former VP at Twitter and YouTube — for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, resilience, and the realities of scaling fast-growing businesses. Bruce shares his personal lessons from leading Twitter through hypergrowth, introduces a powerful framework for understanding resilience, and explores the changing nature of work in a hybrid world, discussing new data from BGF’s portfolio. Bruce offers practical insights for founders and leaders on how to maintain culture, focus, and connection in an environment that rarely slows down. Whether you're scaling a startup, leading a team, or navigating the complexity of modern work, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

    35 min

  2. 03/19/2025

    Smarter marketing for sustainable growth — with Maya Moufarek

    In this episode of The Good Growth Podcast, we sit down with Maya Moufarek, founder of Marketing Cube and former CMO of Pharmacy2U, to uncover the key ingredients for sustainable growth—and why founders should rethink their approach to marketing post-investment. Maya shares how she helped shape Pharmacy2U’s rapid expansion, achieving the equivalent of opening an offline pharmacy every 2.5 days before a PE exit. She dives into the fundamentals of building a scalable growth engine, why customer insight is the most overlooked marketing tool, and how trust and segmentation played a crucial role in Pharmacy2U’s success. Plus, Maya explains why “channels come last”, the impact of AI on SEO, and why community-building will be more important than ever in the years ahead.

    46 min

  3. 03/04/2025

    The business case for accessibility, growth capital & cracking the US — with Ross Linnett

    In this episode of The Good Growth Podcast, we sit down with Ross Linnett, Founder & CEO of Recite Me to explore the challenges and opportunities of scaling a business internationally—and why accessibility is a game-changer for growth. Ross shares how his own experience with dyslexia led him to build a pioneering accessibility tech company, helping businesses unlock new customers and boost revenue. He dives into the challenges of breaking into the US market, why so many UK businesses struggle overseas, and the key cultural differences founders need to navigate. Plus, Ross reveals how partnering with BGF helped him scale at pace allowing him to remain focused on the business.

    34 min

  4. 02/26/2025

    How a family business became a national recycling leader — with Grant Keenan

    In this episode of The Good Growth Podcast, Grant Keenan, Founder of Keenan Recycling, reveals how he turned a humble composting operation into a national force with 21 depots, 140+ employees, culminating in its recent exit to BIFFA. Grant dives into the challenges of scaling sustainably, his lightbulb moment, and the strategic move to secure growth capital investment. He also shares practical tips for navigating an exit — knowing when the time is right to which financial metrics matter. Whether you're a founder considering investment, preparing for an exit, or simply looking to grow your business this episode is packed with insights to help you on your journey.

    40 min

  5. 02/19/2025

    How to build a high-impact board — with Sophie Birch

    In this episode of The Good Growth Podcast, we sit down with Sophie Birch, Head of Non-Executive Talent at BGF, to explore the true impact of non-execs and chairs in scaling businesses. She shares what sets standout NEDs apart (spoiler: culture fit matters), and how board composition should evolve as a business grows. We also dive into BGF’s thousand-strong talent network and the role of non-execs in strategy and exits, and how BGF is driving greater board diversity—with gender balance on shortlists. If you’re a founder looking for game-changing board support or an experienced leader considering a non-exec role, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

    33 min

  6. 02/12/2025

    The £30m journey of scaling Springfield — with Graeme Lee & Andy Gregory

    In this episode of The Good Growth Podcast, Graeme Lee, CEO of Springfield Healthcare Group, and Andy Gregory, CEO of BGF, reflect on a 12-year partnership and £30m investment that transformed the business and helped to create more than 700 new jobs. From an initial phone call to one of BGF’s biggest-ever exits, Graeme shares the highs and hurdles of scaling Springfield, securing the right buyer at the right time, and his advice for founders considering growth capital. BGF’s patient partnership approach meant Springfield was able to grow at the right pace for the business. Tune in for a candid conversation on ambition, investment, and what it really takes to scale!

    31 min

  7. 02/03/2025

    Lessons in Leadership: an NXC perspective — with Sharon Baylay Bell

    What does it really mean to be a Chair? In this episode, Sharon Baylay-Bell—former BBC CMO, Microsoft leader, and Chair of BGF-backed DriveWorks—shares her journey from executive roles to the boardroom. Sharon dives into the role of a Chair as a ‘critical friend’, strategic guide, and mentor, offering  advice on driving growth, managing differing views, and aligning with CEOs. She also reflects on helping DriveWorks expand globally and navigate a successful acquisition by tech giant Bechtle AG. This episode is packed with practical tips, career reflections, and inspiration for leaders at all levels.

    47 min

  8. 01/27/2025

    Inside Metric’s journey to 30% growth and US expansion — with Joe Jani & Andy McRae

    Welcome back to The Good Growth Podcast, brought to you by BGF—the most active equity investor in the UK and Ireland. We’re kicking off series two with Joe Jani, CEO and founder of Metric Search, and non-exec chair Andy McRae to explore what it takes to build a ‘one-in-a-million’ recruitment business. Joe takes us behind the scenes of launching Metric during the pandemic, riding the wave of the 2021 recruitment gold rush, and scaling to achieve a staggering 95% of revenues from the US market. We also hear how BGF’s introduction to Andy—a 30-year industry veteran—became a game-changing sounding board for Joe, turning the often-lonely entrepreneurial journey into a partnership focused on strong governance and long-term success.

    38 min
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