Beyond The Raise

What does it take to scale a company without losing the culture that made it successful? In this insightful interview, Faye Haddadi, Head of HR at Zampla, shares her expertise on building resilient teams, maintaining company culture and navigating the challenges of growth after funding. Discover practical strategies for staying agile, aligning teams around shared values, and supporting leaders thr...

In this conversation, Tom Cox and Sally Sattery of Decent Energy discuss their journey building a startup focused on reducing energy costs and decarbonising the grid. They share insights into technical challenges, market strategy, team growth, and the lessons they've learned along the way.

In this insightful interview, Sarah Mackintosh, Director of Cleantech for UK, shares her expertise on the challenges and opportunities in scaling climate tech startups. Sarah discusses funding hurdles, operational complexities, the role of policy and what makes successful founders stand out, offering valuable advice for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

In this insightful interview, Nick Van Dyke, CEO of Oort Energy, shares his journey through the challenges of deep tech innovation, market shifts and strategic pivots. Discover how resilience, lean operations, and a clear vision drive success in the complex world of green hydrogen and chemicals.

In this in-depth interview, Stanley Wilson, co-founder of SOLR AI, shares his journey from ideation to building proprietary AI solutions for the renewable energy sector. Discover how strategic partnerships, technological innovation, and a relentless focus on solving real-world problems are shaping the future of sustainable energy deployment.

In this episode, Aakash Kapur, COO & Head of Business Development of Nossa Data, shares insights on ESG reporting, market evolution, strategic hiring, and navigating startup challenges. Discover how they carved a niche in non-financial data reporting and the lessons learned along the way.

In this episode of Beyond The Raise, we sit down with Nick Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO of Building Atlas, to explore how the company is helping organisations make buildings more energy efficient, lower costs, and reduce carbon emissions at scale. Nick shares lessons from leaving Google’s startup incubator, raising VC funding, finding product-market fit, building an early team, and navigating the...

Join us as we explore the innovative home automation company Tewke with co-founder Rowan Dixon. Discover how their advanced energy-saving devices are transforming smart homes, the journey from concept to award-winning product and insights into startup growth, funding and product design. In this interview, Rowan shares insights on startup challenges, sales strategies, hiring, and the UK tech scene,...

In this in-depth interview, Matthew Simmonds, co-founder of Entocycle, shares the journey of building a pioneering insect technology company that addresses food waste and sustainability. From technical innovation to scaling challenges, funding hurdles, and strategic partnerships, discover key lessons for founders navigating growth and industry disruption.