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Why is humility and managing the ego so important for entrepreneurial success? Why does one of the best 'brand makers' now believe in purpose-led brands? Join me as I chat with the outspoken Roger Wade, the founder of BoxFresh, BoxPark, BoxFund and Brands Associated. He's on a mission to make the world a little better than how he found it and given his track record, I'm guessing he's going to make more than a little difference. Tune in to episode 36.

Why is it so hard for female and other diverse founders to raise capital? What can they practically do to overcome the conscious and unconscious biases they face at an investment committee? Join me as I speak to the outspoken and incredibly resilient co-founder of Olio - a company addressing the biggest social and environmental issues we face. 10 years on, Tessa Clarke and her co-founder Saasha have build a company with 8.2M Users that have handled 4M pick-up transactions and have also made it to Sifted Top 100 UK fastest tech companies. Tune in to episode 35, available on your preferred podcast platform or at https://www.goodbusinesstalking.com/

Marxist Capitalism. What does that practically mean when running a 30yr old profitable and cash rich mid-sized business? Join me as I chat to Dr Simon Biltcliffe, founder of WebMartUK in how he has translates that oxymoron into operational and strategic business decisions. Tune in to episode 34, available on your preferred podcast platform or at https://www.goodbusinesstalking.com/

How do you stay people centred as your business doubles in size? Join me as I speak to Gavin Matthews, the founder of award the winning company Quiddity Health on how he has grown the company and the role being people centred has played in that success. Tune in to episode 33, available on your preferred podcast platform or at https://www.goodbusinesstalking.com/ #GoodBusinessTalking #HealthTech #Culture

How do successful leaders navigate periods of explosive growth while staying true to their mission? In this episode, we're diving deep into this crucial question with Rajiv Tanna, co-founder of Birdie, a B-Corp certified health-tech company revolutionising home care through innovative technology. Rajiv and his team have achieved remarkable success, raising $52 million to date and earning numerous accolades. These include Health Tech Start-up of the Year and Best Homecare Technology Provider. Birdie has also been recognised in Deloitte's top 50 fastest-growing UK tech companies, Tech Nation's Future Fifty, Sifted100 Leaderboard, and the Lazard T100 Venture Growth Index 2024. Join me for episode 32 as we explore how Rajiv and his team navigate rapid growth while maintaining their core values.

How do you get your impact message out to as many people in the world as possible? You embed that message into a product that's accessible to as many people as you can, that's how. In episode 31, I interview the co-founders of Monkey Sox in how they are raising awareness of multiple sclerosis ... through socks! I also speak to the husband and wife team about the challenges of holding down 2 jobs, raising a family of four, dealing with multiple sclerosis (MS) ... and still having the energy to build a business which gives away 50% of profits to MS charities. Tune in to this rather open and vulnerable episode. Available on your preferred podcast platform or at https://www.goodbusinesstalking.com/ #GoodBusinessTalking #CIC #MultipleSclerosis #MS-UK #MSSociety

What does it take to stay focused on your higher purpose once being acquired by a big industry player? In episode 30, I interview Lina Chan, the co-founder of Parla on what she experienced before, during and after being acquired by the high street giant Holland and Barrett. Tune in to get an injection of Lina's energy, focus and commitment to the impact she wants to make on women's health. Available on your preferred podcast platform or at https://www.goodbusinesstalking.com/#womenshealth #hollandandbarrett #femtech

How can business contracts drive decarbonisation? In episode 29, we explore this crucial question in an interview with Matt Gingell, founder of The Chancery Lane Project, the world's largest network of legal experts focused on climate contracting to facilitate rapid and equitable decarbonization. Matt's "crazy idea" has blossomed into a remarkable force for positive change. The Chancery Lane Project now boasts 700 solicitors, barristers, and academics from over 163 organizations worldwide. Their climate-aligned contract clauses have been downloaded more than 63,000 times across 70+ countries, simplifying the process for businesses to reduce their environmental impact. Tune in to discover how legal innovation is reshaping business practices and accelerating the journey towards a sustainable future.

How important is looking after one's mental health in running a business? What are the implications of neurodivergency in leadership? How do you reset from crisis to be able to move forward again? Join me as I look in to see what's inside the mind and heart of RICHARD HAGAN, the CEO of Crystal Doors, a multi-award winning UK sustainability leader in manufacturing.

How can businesses implement genuine inclusivity while avoiding tokenism? Who better to ask than Coralie Rose, founder of Road Casting agency and winner of the Entrepreneur of Excellence at the National Diversity Awards. Join us as we get candid about identity and ‘otherness’, uncover the parallels between representation in the media and hiring in business, and provide actionable insights around authenticity, inclusivity and nurturing diverse talent.

How do you stay resolute to your mission when customer incentives work against the impact you are trying to make in the world? Join me as I speak with Dr Mohammad Al-Ubaydli from Patient Knows Best (https://patientsknowbest.com/) on how he is building the worlds biggest patient record company, despite the challenges he faces head on within the healthcare systems across the world. #GoodBusinessTalking #BCorp #ImpactBusiness

Can financial services genuinely do good and not be extractive? Join me as I speak with Robert Hayward from GoodFX (https://www.goodfx.co.uk/) on how he is shaking up FS, starting with foreign exchange to fund refugee upskilling and the start to shift inclusion metrics within the industry. #GoodBusinessTalking #BCorp #ImpactBusiness @theconduit @voyagers @ewor @greenangelsyndicate

What challenges and opportunities lie in businesses cleaning up their environmental impact? Join me and Matt Hill, Founder of Evolve MHDE & Anode.ltd, as we discuss why and how he has pivoted his business toward Engineering for a Sustainable Future and all of the benefits and costs associated with that intentional move. Join me for Series 2, Episode 5 on your favourite Podcast platform or here: https://lnkd.in/diBXpGf #GoodBusinessTalking #BCorp #ImpactBusiness

How does a Founder exit the business without selling out? Join me and @Alan Birch, Founder of Nationwide Air-Conditioning as we discuss the merits of using Employee Ownership Trust as a way for a Founder to transition out of a business yet keep the integrity, culture and performance intact for the longer term. Join me for season 2, episode 4 on your favourite Podcast platform or here: https://lnkd.in/diBXpGf #GoodBusinessTalking #ImpactBusiness #EmployeeOwnership

What questions do Founders need to ask themselves to ensure their energy, attention and resources are used to best effect to make impact? Join me and Liam Black, the "Gloves-off Mentor", as we discuss the internal and external challenges of being a Purpose-driven entrepreneur.