Chin-wag Business Show

What happens when the software your entire business runs on suddenly becomes inaccessible? That’s where Evan Lever comes in. He’s the founder of The Escrow Company — a global leader in digital escrow for software, cloud infrastructure, and IP.After a successful exit during the Israeli tech boom, Evan moved to London and started again — bootstrapping his new venture from scratch and landing clients...

What if the most important social platform of the next decade isn’t about content, but connection? Jason Iliffe and Nicola Gunby are the co-founders of CLIQ, the app reconnecting people in real life by giving community leaders the tools to build movements, not audiences. After exiting their first startup, they flew home early from a trip to Bali to launch CLIQ in just five weeks. Within days, they...

What if the next generation of CEOs, engineers, and policymakers are already out there, but just need someone to believe in them? Joe Seddon is the founder and CEO of Zero Gravity, the UK’s leading platform for social mobility. Starting from his bedroom with £0 in funding, Joe has built a tech-for-good company that’s supported over 8,000 low-income students into top universities and is now helping...

What if the only thing standing between your startup and success… was clarity? Phil Keaney-Bolland is the co-founder of YaYa — the UK’s Best Start-Up Consultancy and one of the fastest-growing companies in its space, as listed on the 2024 Fast Growth Index. With over $1.2M in revenue and clients ranging from cybersecurity to AI, YaYa helps early-stage founders cut through noise and build brands th...

What if you could turn a dream idea into a national experience brand, without investors, a fancy office, or startup funding? Adam Chaudri and Eloise Frank are the founders of The Big Bakes, the UK’s first live baking competition experience. From a marquee in a pub garden to four venues and 100+ team members, they built the brand from scratch, relying on gut instinct, great marketing, and obsession...

What if you could grow a business to 3,000 customers - without funding, investors, or even ads? Elston Baretto is the founder of Tiiny Host, a no-code platform that lets anyone instantly publish and share websites, portfolios, and presentations. He bootstrapped Tiiny Host from a solo side project into a thriving subscription business with 3,000+ paying customers and 150,000 monthly visitors, all w...

This week, we’re joined by Cressida Granger, owner and CEO of Mathmos , the iconic brand behind the original lava lamp. In the 1990s, Cressida bought the company from its inventor, Edward Craven Walker, and has since transformed it into a thriving D2C powerhouse. What’s inside this episode:🔥 Keeping the Legacy Alive: How Cressida took over from the original inventor and built on Mathmos’ rich her...

Inventing a New Protein – Felix Collins on Full Circle, Soy, and the "Bill Gates Bug Conspiracy" 🎙️ This week, we’re joined by Felix Collins, founder of Full Circle Bio-technology, the trailblazing startup behind a brand-new category of sustainable protein. Recently recognised in the SVG Ventures | THRIVE Top 100 as one of the Top 30 most innovative firms in Food Security, Full Circle is tackling...

This week, we bring you our biggest episode yet, featuring Ben Dando, who at the time of recording was the Managing Director of International for Liquid Death, the groundbreaking water brand disrupting the beverage industry. Since then, Ben has launched his own venture, Unchartered Territory, an agency helping drinks brands expand internationally. What’s inside this unmissable episode: - ⚡ The Li...

This week, we’re joined by Hannah Chappatte, the inspiring founder and CEO of Hybr, a platform reshaping the rental market for students and young renters. Starting her entrepreneurial journey while still at university, Hannah has achieved incredible milestones at a young age. What’s inside this episode: 🌟 From University to CEO: How Hannah turned a student side project into a thriving business....

This week, we’re joined by Christian Theil, founder and CEO of TurfCoach, the innovative platform revolutionising pitch management for professional football. From elite clubs to grassroots insights, Christian explains how understanding the turf can provide the ultimate edge in a game of inches. What’s on the pitch: ⚽ The Science of Turf: Discover how pitch conditions influence tactics, with top m...

This week, we speak with Amelia and Lydia Miller, the dynamic sisters behind Ivee, a platform dedicated to helping women return to the workforce after career breaks. Inspired by their mother’s journey, the Millers are tackling systemic challenges and reshaping workplace norms. What you’ll discover: - 💡 The Inspiration Behind Ivee: How their personal story led to creating a platform focused on emp...

This week, we’re joined by Sam Holmes, co-founder of Prime Time Lager, the award-winning, lower-calorie, lower-carb beer that’s taking the UK by storm. Sam shares the story of turning a bold idea into a thriving brand. What’s on tap in this episode: 🍻 From Jets to Brewing: Hear how Sam’s journey from private jet brokerage led him to co-found a beer brand with a mission to make beer better. 📺 A M...

In this episode, we speak with David Ellis, the former Chief Executive of Harlequins Rugby and founder of Maikai, a transformative initiative helping athletes transition to careers beyond sport. Whether through injury, retirement, or missed professional opportunities, David is on a mission to empower the sports community with new skills and career paths. This episode has a bit for everyone: 🏉 For...

In this episode, we’re joined by Sam Matanle, the co-founder of Batch LDN, a brand redefining suits with sustainability and versatility at its core. Sam shares how Batch LDN is challenging fast fashion and reshaping the idea of what a suit can be. Here’s what you’ll discover: 🌱 Sustainability Meets Style: Learn how Batch LDN balances made-to-order production with a commitment to reducing waste an...

In this episode, we’re joined by Alex Wulff, a powerhouse entrepreneur behind ScaleUp Finance – the Danish startup making waves with its record-breaking funding and rapid expansion. Alex shares his journey from student innovator to scaling one of Denmark's fastest-growing finance platforms. What to expect: - Turning a University Patent into a Business: Discover how Alex convinced his university to...

In our latest episode, we’re joined by Anthony Rose, a tech pioneer who changed the game with BBC iPlayer and is now transforming the startup ecosystem with SeedLegals. Before SeedLegals became the essential tool that supports a third of all UK startup investments, Anthony was in the trenches, building iPlayer from the ground up. He even went as far as buying testers boxes of chocolates to make su...

In our first episode of the season, we’re joined by the unstoppable Lottie Whyte, founder and CEO of MyoMaster - a pioneering recovery brand shaking up the wellness industry. Lottie shares the rollercoaster story of how MyoMaster was born, from her husband Joe, a former Harlequins rugby player, building the first MyoMaster massage gun with nothing but a drill, to scaling a standout brand in a fier...

In our latest episode, we sit down with Laura Riches, co-founder of Laylo, the award-winning boxed wine brand with a cult following among both critics and everyday wine lovers. Laura shares her journey from working at one of the UK’s largest wine companies to discovering the untapped potential of boxed wine. Laylo is redefining boxed wine as a luxury good, boasting benefits such as a vastly superi...

Holistic Living: Rediscovering Nature with Ossa Organic, Fierce Nature & The Kinetic Blueprint In our latest episode of Chin-wag, we chat with Catherine Farrant, the founder and CEO of Ossa Organic and a long-time proponent of biohacking. At Ossa, they believe in the restorative, healing properties of grass-fed beef tallow, bone broth and real food. Their products are made from the highest qua...

Transforming Digital Interaction with Tim Levy, CEO of TWYN In this episode, we discover the future of digital interaction with Tim Levy, a visionary serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of TWYN. Tim has an impressive track record of innovation across entertainment, technology, and finance. TWYN, his latest venture, is an AI-enabled educational and entertainment content platform that unique...

In our latest episode of Chin-wag, we sit down with Bianca Errigo, the Co-founder of HumanOS, a revolutionary 360° integrative wellness platform. HumanOS combines human coaching with advanced technology to help employees harness their health, while providing organizations with key data insights to better support their teams and optimise business performance. By maximizing analytics obtained from i...

In this episode of Chin-wag, we sit down with Sachin Deshpande, the founder of Tech Amigos, to explore their role in accelerating cloud adoption and optimising existing cloud solutions for businesses. Tech Amigos specialises in building, deploying, and monitoring microservices on the cloud, enabling companies to create scalable and modern technology stacks. Sachin shares valuable insights into why...

In today's competitive business landscape, sales teams are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their processes and drive results. Enter OneShot.ai, a pioneering company at the forefront of the AI revolution in sales development. Join us in this episode as we sit down with Gautam Rishi, Co-Founder of OneShot.ai, to delve into the exciting world of AI-powered sales tools. Disco...

In this episode, join us as we delve into the innovative world of Tend Legal and how they're revolutionizing legal services with their unique subscription model. From answering the fundamental question of "What is Tend Legal?" to exploring the intricacies of their all-inclusive fee structure, we uncover how Tend Legal is breaking down barriers and making legal support accessible to s...