Founders Unplugged

This episode is proudly sponsored by AppUnite. The right dev partner can make or break your product. AppUnite embeds with your team to build apps that scale. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3FCHQlm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this insightful conversation with Jonathan Keeling (JK), we explore his journey from CrowdCube ex...

This episode is proudly sponsored by FounderCatalyst. Get 5% off their services by clicking this link: https://2ly.link/1zDIJ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How does the UK’s most active pre-seed investor actually evaluate startups? In Part Two of this conversation, Joseph Zipfel, Chief Investment Officer at SFC Capital, lif...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Peer. Get started today with a free discovery audit + 20% off your first audit. 👉 Click the link to secure your offer: https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/peeraudits -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode, Greg sits down with Joseph Zipfel, Chief Investment Officer at SFC C...

This episode is proudly sponsored by FounderCatalyst. Get 5% off their services by clicking this link: https://2ly.link/1zDIJ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Part Two of our conversation with Yuru, founder of Hey! Food Is Ready, we dive into the realities of building a startup alone—from the struggles of fundraising to the...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Peer. Get started today with a free discovery audit + 20% off your first audit. 👉 Click the link to secure your offer: https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/peeraudits -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of Founders Unplugged, we sit down with Yuru, founder of Hey! Food Is...

This episode is proudly sponsored by FounderCatalyst. Get 5% off their services by clicking this link: https://2ly.link/1zDIJ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Part Two of our conversation with Alex Neill, co-founder of Consumer Voice, we dive into the legal battles brewing against AI companies, Big Tech, and Web3 scams. Thi...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Peer. Get started today with a free discovery audit + 20% off your first audit. 👉 Click the link to secure your offer: https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/peeraudits -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of Founders Unplugged, Greg Mccallum sits down with Alex Neill, co-fo...

This episode is proudly sponsored by FounderCatalyst. Get 5% off their services by clicking this link: https://2ly.link/1zDIJ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inside an Angel Investor’s Playbook In Part Two of my conversation with Jed, we dive deep into how he spots billion-dollar startups, builds investor networks, and naviga...

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This episode is proudly sponsored by FounderCatalyst. Get 5% off their services by clicking this link: https://2ly.link/1zDIJ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this conversation, Greg McCallum and Ben Beavers break down the realities of launching and scaling a startup, from raising £140K on Kickstarter to the challenges of h...

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This episode is proudly sponsored by FounderCatalyst. Get 5% off their services by clicking this link: https://2ly.link/1zDIJ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Nick Telson-Sillett on Trumpet, Angel Investing, and Finding Purpose | Founders Unplugged After exiting DesignMyNight, Nick Telson-Sillett found himself at a crossroads—what comes next after a successful st...

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Peer. AI is reshaping industries, and the biggest risk for businesses isn’t adopting AI—it’s not having the right data to power it. Workforce skills are a black box for most organisations, making it impossible to train AI models or automate decision-making confidently. PeerAudits solves this by transforming human-to-human skills assessments into structured, AI-...

This episode is proudly sponsored by PeerAudits. AI is reshaping industries, and the biggest risk for businesses isn’t adopting AI—it’s not having the right data to power it. Workforce skills are a black box for most organisations, making it impossible to train AI models or automate decision-making confidently. PeerAudits solves this by transforming human-to-human skills assessments into structure...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Block Dojo: Block Dojo is a Web3 and AI-focused venture builder in London, offering a 12-week intensive program that transforms raw ideas into investor-ready startups—acting as the first funder and co-founder—while providing expert support, resources like Google Cloud and Vestd, and a proven structure for success. Apply for the next Cohort starting May 2025 to...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Block Dojo: Block Dojo is a Web3 and AI-focused venture builder in London, offering a 12-week intensive program that transforms raw ideas into investor-ready startups—acting as the first funder and co-founder—while providing expert support, resources like Google Cloud and Vestd, and a proven structure for success. Apply for the next Cohort starting May 2025 to...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Block Dojo: Block Dojo is a Web3 and AI-focused venture builder in London, offering a 12-week intensive program that transforms raw ideas into investor-ready startups—acting as the first funder and co-founder—while providing expert support, resources like Google Cloud and Vestd, and a proven structure for success. Apply for the next Cohort starting May 2025 to...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Block Dojo: Block Dojo is a Web3 and AI-focused venture builder in London, offering a 12-week intensive program that transforms raw ideas into investor-ready startups—acting as the first funder and co-founder—while providing expert support, resources like Google Cloud and Vestd, and a proven structure for success. Apply for the next Cohort starting May 2025 to...

James shares how overcoming brain cancer reshaped his perspective on entrepreneurship and resilience. He and Greg discuss community, team culture, and technology’s role in efficiency. They explore the challenges of founder loneliness, embedding lessons into company culture, and the evolving impact of diversity and DEI. The conversation also touches on education, inspiring girls in STEM, AI’s poten...

James Mayes shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur, from early failures to a multimillion-dollar exit. He dives into the power of community, the challenges of product development, and the realities of selling a business. James also opens up about facing a life-altering health diagnosis and the resilience it took to push forward. A must-watch for founders navigating startups, exits, and person...

Greg McCallum and Gorish explore the challenges of scaling a startup at Series A, from team dynamics and cultural shifts to AI's role in internal communication. They discuss the advantages of being in Silicon Valley, the value of Y Combinator, and strategic decisions in product development and sales tech. The conversation highlights the need to humanize sales, the impact of AI on hiring, and t...

Gorish, CEO of Sybill.ai, shares his journey from academia to building an AI-driven sales assistant. He discusses pivoting from his initial idea, the role of AI in sales, and the balance between automation and human oversight. Greg and Gorish explore AI’s limitations, the evolving sales landscape, the future of procurement, and the impact of automation on careers. They also discuss shifting talent...

Check out Part One of this conversation with Gavin here: https://youtu.be/56GWp9cRkKE Gavin Johnson explores real estate tokenization, enabling individuals to invest in properties tied to their passions, like sports teams or community projects. He highlights blockchain’s role in making real estate finance more efficient and accessible, along with challenges in scaling and competition. The discussi...

Gavin Johnson shares his journey as the founder of Irealise, a startup focused on real estate tokenization. He and Greg McCallum discuss the intersection of law and technology, blockchain’s role in community investment, and the challenges lawyers face transitioning to entrepreneurship. They explore B2B vs. B2C dynamics, user-centric communication in tech, and shifting perceptions of blockchain and...