Supercharge your startup

OVHcloud

The ‘Supercharge your startup’ podcast from the OVHcloud Startup Program features host Juliette Otterburn Hall, Entrepreneur and Startup Consultant from Value Squared talking to our network of exciting enablers and startups. They will both be sharing expert advice, practical tips and insights for listeners to take away and apply to their own businesses to accelerate their growth and take them to the next level.   About OVHcloud:  OVHcloud provide data sovereign cloud solutions to 1.6 million customers worldwide. Whether you are a startup or a scaleup we are with you every step of the way to accelerate your business with a specialist range of member initiatives. For more details about our startup program and to start your accompanied journey onto our cloud today (with up to €100k in free cloud credits and technical consultation) find us now at startup.ovhcloud.com (http://startup.ovhcloud.com/) Your success is our success. Together we are stronger and faster!   Credits:  Host & Exec Producer: Juliette Otterburn Hall (www.valuesquared.io)  Exec Producer: Rachel Oakes  Production Company: Value Squared  Sound MixerLisa Hack Music:‘Innovation Technology’ by EDRECORDS  Studio: Another Tongue   Feedback:  We would love to hear from our listeners. Please get in touch with us on startup@ovhcloud.com if you would like to comment on the series or suggest a future guest or indeed appear yourself.   Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  1. 7 THG 4

    Underrepresented founders, fundraising and flourishing in the startup ecosystem with Hotbed

    Struggling to raise funds for your startup? Wondering why underrepresented founders face unique challenges in the investment world? In this episode, we sit down with the creators of Hotbed, Perdie Alder and M Coyle, a virtual accelerator tackling the funding gap for early-stage founders. We dive into their unique approach to selecting and supporting startups, the biases female founders encounter in fundraising, and how soft skills can make or break an investment deal. Plus, we explore success stories, key partnerships, and what’s next for Hotbed as they continue to shake up the startup ecosystem. Don’t miss this insightful conversation! About our guests in this episode: Perdie: Perdie is a two-time entrepreneur who has 8+ years of experience in the startup ecosystem, supporting thousands of founders and investors. Before co-founding Hotbed, Perdie designed programmes for entrepreneurs in London, Greece, and Ghana. Prior to working directly with startups, she worked for one, at Reward Gateway, which went through an exit when she was there. Perdie has a Bachelors in Business and Management with Psychology and a Masters in Entrepreneurship. M Coyle: M has 6+ years supporting thousands of founders with Hotbed, Spice Startups, and as a Programme Lead for a tech community. M is also building Hotbed's product, and has a Bachelor's in Entrepreneurship from University of Westminster. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    32 phút
  2. 25 THG 2

    How to secure game-changing connections with investors, corporates, and media

    How do startups secure game-changing connections with investors, corporates, and media? In this episode, we explore how Empact Ventures and OVHcloud act as super connectors — helping founders gain visibility, funding, and key partnerships. Chatting to founder and CEO of Empact Ventures, Kosta Mavroulakis, we dive into how pitching events, thought leadership opportunities, and tailored introductions can accelerate a startup’s journey. Plus, we discuss the role of Tech for Good, strategies for scaling impact-driven businesses, and the power of asking for help. If you're looking to expand your network and grow your startup, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!   About our guest in this episode: Kosta Mavroulakis is an award-winning global super connector for tech startups and the CEO of Empact Ventures based in the UK. Empact Ventures brings people, tech startups and larger organisations together based on mutual need to make an aggregate social or economic impact through its initiatives and curated super connections. These include the global Super Connect for Good Competition, the Super Connect Series and its many MedTech events. He was recently appointed as a South West Regional Ambassador for Young Enterprise UK and as the Chair of the Global Industry Advisory Board of Albion Business School. Prior to this, Kosta was one of the founding members and the Digital Development Director of the National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE), a non-profit organisation supporting the development of student-led enterprise societies in 100 UK universities and 200 further education colleges which went on to secure £3.5m from the UK Government’s Department of Business, Innovation and Skills. In 2015 – 2017, he was the Campaign Manager of StartUp Britain, the UK’s leading campaign for small business launched at Downing Street with then Prime Minister David Cameron and Buckingham Palace before touring the UK to 90 UK cities and towns providing 15,000 people with free business advice. He also held roles with the Global Entrepreneurship Network UK as its National Director for England, UK Vice Chair of the Europe-India Centre for Business and Industry and as the Global Vice Chair of the I-COM Global Data Startup Challenge. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    20 phút
  3. 09/11/2023

    Increase your company valuation with a compelling narrative

    This episode features Cedric Torossian, Entrepreneur, Fundraiser and Startup advisor (www.pollenise.com). This show explores the critical topic of how a compelling narrative is absolutely key during idea generation, building of a team, first investment, through to scalability and exit. It influences, strongly and at low cost, both the value creation and value perception of an organisation in a way that significantly affects the company valuation and its exit.     About our guest in this episode:  Cedric Torossian is a serial entrepreneur, fund and startup advisor specialised in ESG, the digital economy, innovation, and strategy. Cedric has a broad range of experience in growing start-ups from founder, non-exec board member/NED, advisor/coach and mentor building on 15+ years’ experience as an analyst for Wall Street investors working on investment strategies and performance projections of top listed retail, consumer and TMT companies. He works with founders and leaders to boost the value of their businesses and brands from startups, scaleups, SMEs to corporations in order to outperform the market, increasing valuation and profit. He recently joined as a cofounder Cordoba, a private equity fund to integrate new technology in media production companies both to boost their scalability & profitability as well as their sustainability. He also teaches entrepreneurship to Oxford University students.   Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    29 phút

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The ‘Supercharge your startup’ podcast from the OVHcloud Startup Program features host Juliette Otterburn Hall, Entrepreneur and Startup Consultant from Value Squared talking to our network of exciting enablers and startups. They will both be sharing expert advice, practical tips and insights for listeners to take away and apply to their own businesses to accelerate their growth and take them to the next level.   About OVHcloud:  OVHcloud provide data sovereign cloud solutions to 1.6 million customers worldwide. Whether you are a startup or a scaleup we are with you every step of the way to accelerate your business with a specialist range of member initiatives. For more details about our startup program and to start your accompanied journey onto our cloud today (with up to €100k in free cloud credits and technical consultation) find us now at startup.ovhcloud.com (http://startup.ovhcloud.com/) Your success is our success. Together we are stronger and faster!   Credits:  Host & Exec Producer: Juliette Otterburn Hall (www.valuesquared.io)  Exec Producer: Rachel Oakes  Production Company: Value Squared  Sound MixerLisa Hack Music:‘Innovation Technology’ by EDRECORDS  Studio: Another Tongue   Feedback:  We would love to hear from our listeners. Please get in touch with us on startup@ovhcloud.com if you would like to comment on the series or suggest a future guest or indeed appear yourself.   Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.