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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/ Canopy Community The place for founders, start ups and entrepreneurs. For more episodes, or to access coaching, events, advice, networks, education and more, visit… https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity

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 Canopy Community The place for founders, start ups and entrepreneurs. For more episodes, or to access coaching, events, advice, networks, education and more, visit… https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity

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 #neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribe See more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity Damia Group Portugal Tech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happy Idea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Portugal Ventures Growing global Boardroom Advisors Real world advisors for scale-ups and SMEs #TRIBE The friends of Canopy membership group Damia Group Portugal Tech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community #TRIBE The friends of Canopy membership groupPortugal Ventures Growing globalBoardroom Advisors Real world advisors for scale-ups and SMEs

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. #neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribe See more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://www.joinit.org/o/canopy-community  #TRIBE The friends of Canopy membership groupCore Angels We make angel investing professional and global, improving outcomes, while enjoying the journeyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Damia Group Portugal Tech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happy

In Series 2, Episode #4 we hear from Fabio Rodrigues, Founding Partner & CEO of U5 Marketing and author of the book Na Dúvida Não Empreenda. Website: https://naoempreenda.com/en/should-you-startup/ https://u5marketing.com.br/ LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiorod001/ In this episode we cover Fabio's journey from Senior executive at Microsoft and Nokia, to setting up his Marketing agency U5 marketing, to  writing his book 'Na Dúvida Não Empreenda' which is all about what you need to consider when creating your start up business. We discuss Fabio's simple concepts of the challenges that the novice entrepreneur will face and that can bankrupt any new company.   His message is clear - you have a lot to lose - so think carefully before you make the jump into starting up a business! Join us in this invaluable episode which I'm sure you will learn so much from!  Host:  Biraj Nakarja Co Hosts: Tijana Momirov & Pedro Guimarães #neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribe See more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity Damia Group Portugal Tech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happy Idea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Portugal Ventures Growing global Boardroom Advisors Real world advisors for scale-ups and SMEs #TRIBE The friends of Canopy membership group Damia Group Portugal Tech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community #TRIBE The friends of Canopy membership groupPortugal Ventures Growing globalBoardroom Advisors Real world advisors for scale-ups and SMEs

Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series.  In Episode #5 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Brittany McDonough who is the senior director of global partnerships for ​MassChallenge  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanymcdonough/  Boston as a home. Working with early stage startups Building a global accelerator program From State Government to Startup Accelerator Building on a background of music 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​, ​Sofia Fernandes, Ani Gupta Note: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in May 2020 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens. #neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribe  See more about Canopy events and Membership at: https://www.joinit.org/o/canopy-community #TRIBE The friends of Canopy membership groupCore Angels We make angel investing professional and global, improving outcomes, while enjoying the journeyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Damia Group Portugal Tech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happy

In Series 2, Episode #3 we hear from Charity Wilson founder and CEO of Beam Education  Website: https://www.beam-education.co.uk LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charity-wilson-6502789b/ In this episode we cover Charity's journey from school teacher to entrepreneur: How Charity saw a problem first hand and felt there was a validated need to find a solutionThe trials and tribulations of starting your own businessHer views on the future of educationJoin us and share in Charity's experiences and learnings as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick. Host:  Biraj Nakarja Co Hosts: Tijana Momirov & Pedro Guimarães #neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribe See more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity Damia Group Portugal Tech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happy Idea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Portugal Ventures Growing global Boardroom Advisors Real world advisors for scale-ups and SMEs #TRIBE The friends of Canopy membership group

Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series. In Episode #4 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Oana Manolache who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Introvoke.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/oana-m-manolache/   Developing a live streaming events platform from scratchTaking the leap of faith from the safety of corporate to startup lifeFrom Europe to  Boston and beyondLearning to just start, rather than wait for perfection. 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, Tijana Momirov, Pedro Guimaraes   Note: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in January 2020 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens. #neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribe See more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://www.joinit.org/o/canopy-community Damia Group Portugal Tech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Core Angels We make angel investing professional and global, improving outcomes, while enjoying the journey#TRIBE The friends of Canopy membership group

In Series 2, Episode #2 we hear from Robert Baldock founder of https://www.clustre.net/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbaldock/ In this episode we cover his journey including: What Innovation means to RobertBeing a partner at AccentureThe power of networks and relationshipsLove of Formula 1 Share in his gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick. Host:  Biraj Nakarja Co Hosts: Tijana Momirov & Pedro Guimarães Note: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in Feb 2021 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens. #neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribe See more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity Damia Group Portugal Tech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Portugal Ventures Growing globalBoardroom Advisors Real world advisors for scale-ups and SMEs#TRIBE The friends of Canopy membership group

Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series. In Episode #3 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Gabi Champagne who is the CEO and Co-Founder of EDIS Fashion. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabi-champagne-88427252/ Bringing an idea to life through the Demium programBonding with a co-founderSustainable fashion and where it's goingRaising investment for a new ideaThe experience of Canopy Demo NightShare in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick. Guest co-hosts: Fernando Batista, John Gale Note: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in November 2019 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens. #neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribe #Founder #Investor #Investing #madeoflisboa See more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://www.joinit.org/o/canopy-community Damia Group Portugal Tech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Core Angels We make angel investing professional and global, improving outcomes, while enjoying the journey#TRIBE The friends of Canopy membership group

Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday Podcast Series In Series 2, Episode #1 we interview Biraj Nakarja founder of https://www.innatecompass.com who is  now also the host of the Founder Friday series this year. https://www.linkedin.com/in/biraj-nakarja-41a4047  In this episode we cover his journey including: What are your core strengthsMoving from the corporate world into entrepreneurshipStarting a coding school franchiseGive without an expectation of receiving.Share in his gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick. Co Hosts: Pedro Guimarães, Tijana Momirov, Stewart Noakes Note: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in Jan 2021 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens. #neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribe See more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://www.joinit.org/o/canopy-community Damia Group Portugal Tech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Core Angels We make angel investing professional and global, improving outcomes, while enjoying the journeyPortugal Ventures Growing globalBoardroom Advisors Real world advisors for scale-ups and SMEs#TRIBE The friends of Canopy membership group

Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series In Episode #2 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Sofia Fernandes who is the head of marketing and projects at Building Global Innovators (BGI) in Portugal. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-fernandes/ Surround yourself with people who are doers and that ‘want to make it happen’What to look for in startupsMoving careers from academia to innovationOpen innovation - working with both corporate and startup culturesWhat makes a good investorShare in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick. Guest Co Hosts: Pedro Guimarães, 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. #neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribe See more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://www.joinit.org/o/canopy-community Damia Group Portugal Tech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Core Angels We make angel investing professional and global, improving outcomes, while enjoying the journey#TRIBE The friends of Canopy membership group