
16 episodes

Talking to #LeadHers Podcast CMS
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Talking to #LeadHers by CMS is a podcast where we extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship beyond the challenges and instead focus on positivity and the actions we can each take to drive change. Featuring members of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and showcasing the work of inspirational female founders, we provide an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey and the developments taking place across their industries.
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S2 Episode 6: Emma Loedel, Startup Grind and novosound
In this episode, CMS Corporate Partner Bruce Harvie is joined by Emma Loedel, Glasgow Chapter Director at Startup Grind and Business Development Manager for novosound.
We discuss:
The value of communities in the start-up space
Plans Startup Grind Glasgow are making to support and grow the ecosystem
Supporting female founders -
S2 Episode 5: Andrea Sommer, Co-founder and CEO of Hive Founders
In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Andrea Sommer, Co-founder and CEO of Hive Founders.
We discuss:
Investment readiness
How founders can best communicate their brand story, and
Using difference as an advantage -
S2 Episode 4: Aimee Nisbet and Kenan Packman from The Hearst Corporation
In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Aimee Nisbet and Kenan Packman from The Hearst Corporation.
We discuss:
How The Hearst Corporation supports female-founded businesses
The launch of HearstLab in Europe, and
The 100k Pitch Day
Aimee and Kenan also share an exclusive update regarding the programme in London. -
S2 Episode 3: Layla White, CEO & Founder of TechPassport
In this episode, CMS Associate Gemma Hall is joined by Layla White, CEO & Founder of TechPassport.
We discuss how TechPassport has curated a strong advisory board and the ways it has created greater engagement between investors and the business. -
S2 Episode 2: Dr Ruth Faram, Chief Scientific Officer at Higher Steaks
In this episode, CMS Partner Jane Hollywood is joined by Dr Ruth Faram, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Higher Steaks.
We discuss how Higher Steaks has built a purpose-driven food start-up, ensuring sustainability at every stage in the process.
Dr Ruth also shares her experience of scaling a start-up business and pivoting from academia to business. -
S2 Episode 1: Cindy van Niekerk, Founder & CEO of Umazi
In this episode, CMS Trainee Solicitor David Blanga is joined by Cindy van Niekerk, Founder & CEO of Umazi. We discuss the acceleration of digital services adoption and the role of blockchain in the changing digital landscape.