Disruptive by Barclays Eagle Labs
Disruptive by Barclays Eagle Labs
Welcome to Disruptive, a dynamic podcast designed to empower business founders and entrepreneurs. Each episode of Disruptive dives deep into the realms of business strategy, emerging trends, technology, and the high and lows of building a business offering a wealth of content tailored to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you're an aspiring startup founder or a seasoned entrepreneur seeking fresh perspectives, Disruptive delivers thought-provoking conversations with industry leaders, expert advice and actionable strategies. Join us on this exciting journey as we provide you with the too...
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Jun 18, 2026
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#18: Co-founding a business in order to create a solution 31.07.2024 30:27
Join us for this episode as we welcome Dr Nikhit Anilbhai and Sonakshi Senthil, co-founders of Your Cue, an innovative healthcare software solution that continuously tracks a patient’s vital statistics and provides in-depth analysis. Hear how Nikhit and Sonakshi met while studying their Masters at University, how this set them on their journey to create Your Cue, and how combining their areas of e...
#17: Gen Z Entrepreneurship and innovation in social media 26.06.2024 23:57
Join us for this episode as we welcome Junior Makame, the 18-year-old co-founder and CEO of Social Pro. Hear about Junior’s journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of Social Pro in his teens. At just 14, he was a rapper with big ambitions and started his own record label, managing fifty artists and hitting 4 million streams on Spotify after just two years. Then at 16 he founde...
#16: Driving supplier diversity in business 13.06.2024 34:16
Join us as we welcome Harvey Butler, the Global Head of Supplier Diversity at Barclays, and the Co-Chair of Race at Work Client Pillar. Harvey sees himself as a talent scout looking for diverse suppliers with the intention to match SMEs to demand. He discusses how he set up his team, why there’s a need to create a level playing field for everyone, and who his team helps support. Hear about Harvey’...
A discussion on being neurodivergent in entrepreneurship 29.04.2024 30:52
Roei Samuel, founder of Connectd sat down with Katherine Morgan, to talk about the topic of neurodiversity in entrepreneurship. Katherine is our Head of High Growth and Entrepreneurs and also a Business Banking DE&I lead. Roei Samuel founded two companies, RealSport (acquired) and Connectd, which is his current venture. In 2014, at the young age of 23, Roei launched RealSport, an eSports platform...
#15: From corporate life to supporting entrepreneurship in education 20.03.2024 31:03
For this episode, we’re joined by Professor Ross Tuffee, technology entrepreneur and scale-up consultant. He’ll discuss the flourishing tech ecosystem in Scotland and what he’s doing to help it grow. Ross shares his journey from studying at Durham University and joining a large corporate organisation, working in management and consultancy, to becoming an entrepreneur. He explains how twenty years...
#14: Inspiring inclusion on International Women’s Day 08.03.2024 38:18
Join us as we welcome Dr Poonam Malik, Co-Founder, Director and Chair of Microplate DX, a multi-award-winning platform, and technology diagnostics company. Microplate DX specialises in developing solutions to tackle the global health threat of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR). Hear from Poonam as she discusses how the business started as a spinout from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, and ha...
#13: Evolving storytelling with augmented reality 14.02.2024 27:07
In this episode, we're joined by Pamela Aculey. She’s the CEO of MIXD reality and Just Like Me books – a picture book series that champions diversity and inclusivity while using augmented reality (AR) technology to tell the whole story. Pamela tells us all about the incredible journey she’s been on that started when she was looking for more diverse children’s books to share with her son. In this d...
#12: Growing a business through collaboration 31.01.2024 29:35
In this episode, we’re joined by Robert Keeling, Managing Director of AirPure, a company disrupting the fragrance industry through collaborations and unique marketing. Rob discusses how AirPure began, their approach to continuously developing innovative products, and the impact of securing a licence with a leading global brand. You’ll hear about Rob’s business journey. He began forming close relat...
#11: A view of the UK’s economic landscape for entrepreneurs 18.01.2024 27:14
We’re joined by Will Hobbs, Head of UK Multi-Asset Wealth at Barclays, who provides a lens on the UK economy and what entrepreneurs can expect over the next 12 months. Will shares his thoughts on why there’s reason to be optimistic and what can be done to help drive economic growth. He discusses the roles that banks and the financial sector can play this year, provides useful tips for businesses c...
#10: Harnessing the insights of Gen Z 22.11.2023 28:08
Join us as we welcome Jay Richards, co-founder and CEO of Imagen Insights – a Gen Z market research platform that enables agencies and brands to rapidly crowdsource feedback, ideas and insights. Jay’s mission has always been to help people satisfy their curiosity. This led him on a fascinating journey – from getting entrepreneurial inspiration from his mother at 13 years old, to setting up his own...
#9: The power of community 08.11.2023 28:03
In this episode, we’re joined by Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of Peanut, a social network that connects women across different life stages. Peanut provides women with a community to share wisdom and comfort in the face of major life changes – such as fertility journeys, adoption, or trying to conceive. Michelle shares the influences that led to where she is today – from her experiences workin...
#8: Bridging skill gaps with Extended Reality 25.10.2023 25:49
Join us as we welcome Jason Holt, co-founder and CEO of Metaverse Learning, a business at the forefront of transforming education with Extended Reality (ER) – which combines elements of virtual and augmented reality. Jason discusses the skill-building ambitions of Metaverse Learning and how a range of businesses, from higher education and healthcare to engineering, can benefit. He also tells the s...
#7: Breaking in to international markets 11.10.2023 24:53
In this episode, we’re joined by Anthony Rawlinson, CFO of Papier – a multi-channel international stationery brand on a mission to redefine the industry. We discuss how businesses can gain access to new international markets, with a focus on how Papier have achieved this. The conversation will cover the key factors businesses must consider when embarking on this exciting journey. Anthony tells the...
#6: Creating a data-led solution that matches businesses with talent 27.09.2023 26:55
For this episode, we’re joined by Kufa Matiya, Founder and CEO of Future Match, a talent acquisition platform that manages the end-to-end hiring process for organisations looking to hire early-career talent. Future Match combines machine learning, AI, and data with human expertise and knowledge, to help companies attract people who are the right fit for the role. Hear from Kufa as he takes us thro...
#5: The importance of a high-performance leadership team 13.09.2023 27:01
In this episode, we’re joined by Kusia Pell, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Elevayte. Their platform provides coaching and people development that helps to create high-performance leadership teams. Kusia, a leadership development expert, shares hints and tips that can help businesses scale faster by laying solid foundations. The discussion covers the importance of strategy, values, and...
#4: Scaling a business with the potential to disrupt an industry 30.08.2023 21:10
In this episode, we’re joined by Carolyn Hicks, Co-founder, CFO, and COO of Brill Power to dive into the inspiring story of this innovative business that aims to revolutionise the energy industry. Formed in 2016, Brill Power is a founder-run startup with roots in the engineering department at the University of Oxford. Brill Power’s Battery Intelligence Platform is positioned to bring transformatio...
#3: Empowering black women In tech 16.08.2023 27:31
In this podcast, we’re thrilled to be joined by Oyin Adebayo, the visionary CEO and founder behind the multi-award-winning Niyo Group. They specialise in using technology to empower black women in the tech industry economically. Oyin shares her fascinating journey, which traces her evolution from an economist-in-training to a successful entrepreneur. Alongside being a founder and director, Oyin is...
#2: Stepping into the world of an angel investor 02.08.2023 32:55
In this episode, we’re joined by Jurek Sikorski, Head of Entrepreneurship at Henley Business School and Director of Henley Business Angel Group. He’ll share his inspiring journey – from his remarkable early life to his triumphs and challenges as an angel investor. Jurek discusses valuable insights into the key characteristics he seeks in businesses and founders, plus his views on the current inves...
#1: Unlocking growth through employee wellbeing 19.07.2023 29:46
In our first episode, our host Katherine Morgan is joined by Gethin Nadin, Chief Innovation Officer at Benefex, an award-winning psychologist, writer, and speaker on employee experience and wellbeing. More recently Gethin has been named one of the world's most influential thinkers in HR and UK mental health campaigner of the year. Gethin joins us to share his success story of scaling the business,...
In The Know - Future Of The Internet Part 2 21.09.2022 31:37
It’s difficult to know everything when you’re starting or running your business and entrepreneurs have to wear many hats. In this series, we hear from experts on a variety of topics to educate and support founders with some of the challenges they may come up against. The internet has given us the largest market square imaginable; businesses that once thought along the lines of developing for their...
In The Know - Future Of The Internet 08.03.2022 33:04
It’s difficult to know everything when you’re starting or running your business and entrepreneurs have to wear many hats. In this series, we hear from experts on a variety of topics to educate and support founders with some of the challenges they may come up against. It’s undeniable that the internet has changed the way we work, learn and play. From 4 connected computers at its inception over 50 y...
Been There Done That With The Anfield Wrap 21.01.2022 37:43
Everyone started somewhere and will have a story to tell with highs and lows and hopefully a ‘happy ever after’! In our ‘Been There, Done That’ series, experienced entrepreneurs share their journeys with us to inspire you to start or continue your own journey. The Anfield Wrap (TAW) was set up to share the experiences of supporting Liverpool Football Club from the heart of the city, through podcas...
In The Know - Leading With Motivational Intelligence With The Power Within 18.01.2022 37:15
It’s difficult to know everything when you’re starting or running your business and entrepreneurs have to wear many hats. In this series, we hear from experts on a variety of topics to educate and support founders with some of the challenges they may come up against. What is Motivational Intelligence (MQ) and why is it so important for you as a leader? What impact does MQ have on you, your teams,...
In The Know With James Gayle 05.01.2022 33:37
It’s difficult to know everything when you’re starting or running your business and entrepreneurs have to wear many hats. In this series, we hear from experts on a variety of topics to educate and support founders with some of the challenges they may come up against. Shogun Social helps businesses to post like content creators. They are organic social specialists and can help you create a meaningf...
Diversify - The Journey Of A Black Founder With TreasureTress 05.01.2022 43:04
At Eagle Labs we celebrate a diverse founder community and champion founders from all backgrounds. In this series we will be shining a spotlight on our diverse founder network and hearing their stories. Jamelia Donaldson is the founder and CEO of TreasureTress — a monthly product subscription service for girls and women with kinky-curly hair and also the co-creator of The Teen Experience, a monthl...
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