The Start & Scale Podcast

Start & Scale
The Start & Scale Podcast

Welcome to The Start & Scale Podcast, the ultimate knowledge-sharing platform for tech enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs. At the heart of Start & Scale is Jack, your host with an insatiable curiosity for innovation. Jack explores with each guest the intricacies of entrepreneurial experiences that define the start-up landscape. We believe in the power of storytelling, and each episode is a unique opportunity to delve into the minds of tech pioneers. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a start-up enthusiast, or someone who just loves a good success story, S&S is the podcast for you!

  1. NOV 14

    Grow First, Fund Later: The Case for Bootstrapping with Juan Miguel Pérez Rosas | S3 Ep 16

    On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from the CEO and Co-founder of Finboot, Juan Miguel Pérez Rosas! Juan's episode discusses the challenge of establishing product-market fit in emerging markets, first-hand fundraising advice and the key things you need to balance to be a successful founder. We also explore leveraging feedback to make gradual improvements that enable you to achieve your vision, embracing both soft and hard pivots throughout the journey, the clearest example of customer validation in Juan's experience and Juan's biased and unpopular opinion... 👀 If you’re a founder or early-stage entrepreneur, this is a must-listen! 🚀 Finboot Juan Miguel Pérez Rosas #Founder #TechContent #FounderContent #TechEntrepreneurs #Blockchain

    46 min

  2. OCT 16

    Problem, Passion, Action with Mark Kuhillow | S3 Ep15

    On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from 4x Founder, Successful Exiter, Entrepreneur in Residence and Founder of his latest venture Trimontium.io, Mark Kuhillow! Mark's jam-packed episode discusses product-market fit and how to find it, the metrics you should be measuring, what to do if you don't know how to sell and the positive impact of neurodivergence. We also discuss using data to validate every decision, leaning into strengths in strategy and delivery, the importance of continuous iteration, Mark's scepticism around some founders and why neurodivergence is common amongst entrepreneurs. If you’re a founder or early-stage entrepreneur, this is a must-listen! 🚀

    52 min

  3. SEP 4

    Why Community Is The Most Overused Word In Marketing with Ben Davies | S3 Ep14

    On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can hear from Ben Davies, Group Marketing Director at Praetura Group.   We explore the biggest mistakes startups make when marketing, how to build a community and where to start with your marketing strategy. Together we also unpack companies' tendency to focus too heavily on channels rather than messaging, the true cost of customer acquisition through paid marketing and what it takes to have a solvent company. Plus, why businesses should boycott focusing purely on benefits to stand out in the market, the importance of trying and failing fast and why simplicity is key. And we’ve said it before but honestly, SO much more! A must-listen for all startup founders, entrepreneurs and CEOs navigating both brand and growth marketing, with budgets of varying sizes. Ben Davies Praetura Group #Marketing #StartupMarketing #FounderContent #GrowthMarketing #Entrepreneurs

    1 hr

  4. AUG 14

    Why Habits Set You Free with Erik Nicolai | S3 Ep13

    On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from the very successful Founder & CEO at Workspace 365, Erik Nicolai. Erik’s jam-packed episode explores how different cultures buy, the importance of personal development as your business grows and what’s more important. The problem or the solution? 🤔 We also unpack how hiring more people doesn’t equate to growth, why the solution you’re offering will inevitably evolve and why your ability to listen to customers and adapt is critical for success. Plus SO much more!   A must-listen for all startup founders and aspiring tech entrepreneurs navigating the development, launch and iteration of a SaaS product as well as international expansion. 🚀 Erik Nicolai - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eriknicolai/ Workspace 365 - https://www.linkedin.com/company/workspace-365/ #SaaS #TechContent #FounderContent #TechEntrepreneurs #PersonalDevelopment

    41 min

  5. JUL 24

    Launch Too Late And Risk Losing It All with Holly Donohue | S3 Ep12

    On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from former Head of Product at Co-op and Fractional CPO at Product Rebel, Holly Donohue. Holly’s jam-packed episode explores the number one thing businesses get wrong when it comes to product, traction vs validation and the grave importance of customer feedback. We also unpack the detrimental and sometimes (very!) costly impact founders can have on a business. From unvalidated assumptions and ignoring evidence to being wedded to a solution rather than building a product designed to fulfil a customer need, Holly reveals the common product pitfalls experienced by organisations of all sizes. A must-listen for all startup founders and aspiring tech entrepreneurs navigating the development, iteration and launch of a product. 🚀

    45 min

  6. JUL 10

    Why Being Unguarded Around Other CEOs & Founders Is Like Therapy with Ed Abis | S3 Ep11

    On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Ed Abis, CEO at Dizplai, the leading content sourcing and engagement platform for broadcasters, sports organisations and brands! 🚀 We dive into the impact and experience being part of the Comcast SportsTech accelerator programme has had on both Ed and Dizplai, why in Ed’s opinion you should never be selling, leaning into your network for soundboarding and support, and why there’s nothing wrong with showing vulnerability to your team as a leader. Plus, you can learn how Dizplai is empowering brands and broadcasters globally to connect with consumers through active and engaging content campaigns and solutions. 🌎 If you’re a founder considering accelerator programmes to support your growth goals or simply seeking guidance from a successful CEO, this is a must-listen! 🚀 Ed Abis Dizplai The jam-packed episode explores: 🏎 Being part of an accelerator programme and how that’s empowered Dizplai to scale 💦 The trickle-down effect of investors' attitudes 🗣 Being unguarded around other CEOs and Founders 🌀 A fail-fast mentality and embracing mistakes 🤝 Using your network to de-risk ideas 🪦 The graveyard of mistakes behind every success 💉 The impact that COVID has had on the production sector ❤️‍🔥 Audiences expectations in 2024 📲 The democratisation of content creation ✂️ Why realness is the content that’s cutting through And SO much more! #TechContent #TechEntrepreneurs #FounderContent #ContentCreation #EngagingContent

    48 min

  7. JUN 19

    How to Stop Spinning So Many Plates with Chris Roberts | S3 Ep10

    This week on Episode 10 of The Start and Scale Podcast, we were fortunate enough to sit down with Chris Roberts, Founder and CEO at Nimble Approach, a leading technology consultancy that enables organisations globally to create digital products and services greater than they thought possible 💻   In this episode, we dive into Nimble’s recent partnership with SCC. Having built the business from just himself to a team of 150 people and garnered significant interest from 25+ private equity firms over the years, Chris explains why joining forces with SCC felt like the right next step for the organisation thanks to cultural alignment and the exciting opportunities and projects their client base brought.   Plus, we discuss the importance of making inroads with new clients in a business’ early stages through networking and word-of-mouth referrals, how Chris’ consultancy is committed to working with its customers to ensure they’re actually agile and why Chris would delegate far sooner and hire a SLT far quicker if he were to start Nimble Approach again. 🗣   If you’re a founder in the early stages of growth looking for actionable insights on how to navigate challenging markets and take your business to the next level, this episode is not to be missed! 🚀

    31 min

  8. JUN 5

    Being Fearless and Paranoid as a Founder with Harry Panter | S3 Ep9

    On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Harry Neil Panter, Co-founder and CEO of Housr, the one-stop shop for every student’s housing needs. 🏘 We dive into the complexities of navigating a US expansion, the unequivocal importance of spending money on lawyers, overcoming age prejudice within the business world as a young founder and how Housr has scaled from a humble university dorm room to a global disruptor in the student housing market. Plus, you can learn how Housr is empowering students in the UK and US to streamline the entire student housing search process and offset their rent, from one convenient app. 📲 If you’re a founder considering entry into the US market or simply seeking guidance from a successful entrepreneur, this is a must-listen! 🚀 #TechContent #TechEntrepreneurs #FounderContent #StudentHousing #StudentAccommodation

    44 min
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Welcome to The Start & Scale Podcast, the ultimate knowledge-sharing platform for tech enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs. At the heart of Start & Scale is Jack, your host with an insatiable curiosity for innovation. Jack explores with each guest the intricacies of entrepreneurial experiences that define the start-up landscape. We believe in the power of storytelling, and each episode is a unique opportunity to delve into the minds of tech pioneers. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a start-up enthusiast, or someone who just loves a good success story, S&S is the podcast for you!

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  • Creator
    Start & Scale
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    58
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