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It is a great blessing to be able to Follow Your Dreams! To be offered the moment in time where you get to build something of your vision and take it to the world.Not everyone gets that opportunity and not everyone who does so succeeds, in fact many of us fail, many times over, and we know ahead of starting out that the dangerous rocks of the journey are most likely to get us on the way.So what makes us take that leap of faith? What spurs us to back our endeavours with our time, our energy, our money and our life force? What kind of mental and emotional make up is needed not only to start, but to survive and thrive on such a voyage of discovery?In seeking the answer to that question we look to the failures, the examples of success and the many ‘works in progress’ from which we can learn and this is what brings us to the drive behind Founder Friday.More information at https://canopycommunity.substack.com/p/founderfridaywhat-is-it-all-about

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It is a great blessing to be able to Follow Your Dreams! To be offered the moment in time where you get to build something of your vision and take it to the world.Not everyone gets that opportunity and not everyone who does so succeeds, in fact many of us fail, many times over, and we know ahead of starting out that the dangerous rocks of the journey are most likely to get us on the way.So what makes us take that leap of faith? What spurs us to back our endeavours with our time, our energy, our money and our life force? What kind of mental and emotional make up is needed not only to start, but to survive and thrive on such a voyage of discovery?In seeking the answer to that question we look to the failures, the examples of success and the many ‘works in progress’ from which we can learn and this is what brings us to the drive behind Founder Friday.More information at https://canopycommunity.substack.com/p/founderfridaywhat-is-it-all-about

    May and Camilla of Beta100.co

    May and Camilla of Beta100.co

    BETA100™ is a project-based network of talent that startups can use to build up their teams and grow their businesses.  The platform challenges you to change your mindset and test-drive your relationships before committing to a fixed role.
    Contributions to projects are remunerated through equity, pay or a mixture of both.
    In this edition of Founder Friday the co-founders of Beta 100 share their experience of building, as non technical founders, a tech product to help other founders.
    They reflect on their experiences of the journey to become co-founders & the commitment it takes as well as the faith in each other, to get a startup of the ground.
    Beta100.co is at the stage of proving product market fit, and raising their seed round.
    Based in Cornwall, Beta100 and has been formed as part of the Falmouth University Launchpad program.
    Key highlights 
    1:26 What Beta 100  is all about8:08 The inspiration for May and Camilla in building this idea 18:46 Lessons learned from the journey so far 23:33 Why May and Camilla chose to be Founders (not just Employees)26:53 [Godparent style] Advice for first time foundersTotal run time : 32 mins
    Host: Stewart Noakes
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartnoakes/ 
    Guest: May Ireland
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayireland/ 
    Guest: Camilla Carrapatso 
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillacarrapatoso/
    Falmouth Launchpad program
    https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/launchpad
    Beta 100
    https://www.beta100.co  
    Watch May talk about Beta 100 at Canopy Demo Night in Lisbon - Nov 2022 - https://youtu.be/wq4w7zp0-bE 






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    • 32 min
    Founder Friday with Michael Calver of Amutri.com

    Founder Friday with Michael Calver of Amutri.com

    Amutri is the Canva.com of the 3d visualisation world.  
    It democratises the ability to render 3D visualisations in seconds, empowering architects and designers to understand and explore their spaces, engage with stakeholders and respond to the needs of their customers in a different way.
    In this first episode of the new series our guest today is Michael Calver, the sole Founder and CEO of Amutri.  He perceives his journey is to build a unicorn company.  At this stage the company is releasing the MVP and seeing it in the hands of real users.
    Amutri.com is also in the process of raising a seed round of GBP1.5M.
    Based in Cornwall, Amutri and has been formed as part of the Falmouth University Launchpad program.
    Michael shares his thoughts on motivation, finding a co-founder and reflects on the trials of the journey to date.
    Key highlights 
    1:45 What amutri.com is all about5:35 The inspiration for Michael in building this idea10:35 Lessons learned from his journey15:20 Why Michael chose to be a Founder22:20 The journey to find a co-founder29:15 Advice for first time foundersTotal run time : 32 mins
    This episode was recorded in November 2022
    Host: Stewart Noakes
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartnoakes/ 
    Guest: Michael Calver 
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcalver/
    https://www.amutri.com/ 
    https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/launchpad
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    • 31 min
    Series 3, Episode 2 - David Harris, Entrepreneur and Serial Investor

    Series 3, Episode 2 - David Harris, Entrepreneur and Serial Investor

    Considering embarking on an incubator program? Or pitching for investment? David Harris has been on both sides of the table and can shed a little light on setting the tone for a success.

    Co-founder, business mentor and investor, based in Bristol, UK, David tells us about his journey from struggling start up to extraordinary exit. He shares his insights about building the right team and what it looks like to be 'investor ready'.


    Host: Charity Wilson
    http://linkedin.com/in/charity-wilson-6502789b

    David Harris
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-harris-0ba569/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/bristol-private-equity-club/

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    • 45 min
    Series 3, Episode 1 - Rebecca Matthews and Brendan Sleeman. Co-Founders of Wed Magazine: print media in the ‘Destination Wedding’ industry.

    Series 3, Episode 1 - Rebecca Matthews and Brendan Sleeman. Co-Founders of Wed Magazine: print media in the ‘Destination Wedding’ industry.

    In this first episode of the new series, we hear from Rebecca Matthews and Brendan Sleeman, print media founders that have consistently followed their instincts and never veered from their principles around quality, community and sustainability.

    15 years into their journey, we find out how to achieve longevity in an industry that had been written off; how to stay afloat in times of global crisis; and how to separate work life and family life when you marry your co-founder!

    Wed Magazine’s success is a lesson in understanding your market, your revenue streams and the community you serve. As Brendan describes it, you have to “ditch the ego” and truly listen to your stake holders, if you want to stay relevant.

    Host: Charity Wilson
    http://linkedin.com/in/charity-wilson-6502789b

    Wed Magazine
    https://www.wedmagazine.co.uk
    https://www.facebook.com/wedmagazineuk

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    • 39 min
    Series 2, Episode 5 - Terry Hamill, Entrepreneur, 'Connector' and National Director of BNI Portugal

    Series 2, Episode 5 - Terry Hamill, Entrepreneur, 'Connector' and National Director of BNI Portugal

    In Series 2, Episode #5 we are delighted to be joined by Terry Hamill - serial entrepreneur, connector of people and National Director of BNI, Portugal, who shares with us his powerful journey and how a childhood experience has made him the person he is today.

    Website:
    http://www.bni.pt

    LinkedIn profile:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/terryhamill/

    In this episode we cover:
    - how a tragic experience as a child has now led Terry to want to help millions of people around the world.
    - How showing vulnerability is so important in helping others to speak out.
    - How as leaders its vital to understand the personalities and strengths of your team so that you can get the best out of them.
    I really enjoyed recording this episode - I'm sure you will gain so much from it! 

    Host:  Biraj Nakarja
    Co Hosts: Tijana Momirov & Stewart Noakes

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    • 1 hr 15 min
    Episode 6 - Mariana Bettencourt of Sparkl.pt #backcatalogue

    Episode 6 - Mariana Bettencourt of Sparkl.pt #backcatalogue

    Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series.

    In Episode #6 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Mariana Bettencourt who is founder and CEO of Sparkl.pt

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianabettencourt1/

    ● Moving from corporate life to startup 
    ● Winning the Lisbon Challenge and raising seed funds 
    ● Being a Founder and the pressures it can take on your personal life 
    ● Having a passion for beauty & building a brand 
    ● Being in business with your best friend 
    ● Dealing with Covid19 as a beauty on demand business

    Share in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick.

    Co hosts Stewart Noakes, Silvia Silva, Pedro Guimaraes, Prabha Rathinasabapathy, Tijana Momirov

    Note: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in April 2020 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens.

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    • 1 hr 1 min

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