Founder's Voyage

Dr. Orlando Wright  is the founder and chief clinician at Halcyon Clinical Services LLC, a mental health practice dedicated to serving working professionals of color. With a master's in Social Work and a PhD in Behavioral Science, Dr. Wright combines his extensive knowledge in behavioral health with a deep-seeded entrepreneurial spirit, having navigated various industries including healthcare and...

In this discussion on Founders Voyage , we sat down with Jacques Amatcha —a program manager and IoT innovator using technology to tackle one of Africa’s deadliest challenges: road traffic injuries. From his early days in Cote D’Ivoire to leading smart city and road safety projects, Jacques ' story is a powerful reminder that tech, when driven by purpose, saves lives . 💡 What You’ll Learn from Jac...

Alex is an accomplished automotive engineer and designer with a passion for innovation in the automotive industry. With a background in finance and mechanical engineering, he has successfully led student teams in racing competitions and has worked on various projects for major automotive companies, including Volkswagen. His unique blend of technical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit has allowed...

Jonathan Dalton is the the visionary founder of Viridis and co-founder of Helios Solutions and LAROS Technologies . Jonathan has played a pivotal role in shaping nonprofit organizations such as the Australian Passive House Association and Common Ground Queensland . His journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of sustainability. 💡 What You’ll Learn from Jonathan...

This discussion is with our very own Spencer Walker-Fooks. Co-founder of Founder's Voyage, robotics engineer, and wannabe ninja, Spencer has pursued entrepreneurship in various forms and avidly brings his enthusiasm to any situation he finds himself in. He wants to share the following key lessons with any aspiring entrepreneurs. 💡 What You’ll Learn from Spencer's Journey: 🔸 Long Term Ded...

Co-founder of a mental wellness service organization in India, for this discussion we welcome back Kratika Agarwal. Kratika shares her entrepreneurial journey, strategies for success in the mental health industry, and the difficulties that entrepreneurs face with their own mental well-being. Kratika shares thoughtful insights about her experiences, the mental health industry, and the future of her...

How does a founder engage on key opportunities as they present themselves. This discussion with Luca Fabbricotti dives into his experience from aerospace to defence to business development. We highlight Luca's transition to the private sector and his view on the value of holistic business development. Many of Luca's insights would guide entrepreneurs in their journeys. 💡 What You’ll Learn...

How can aspiring entrepreneurs find success in their journey? This discussion with Ingrid Toppelberg, MIT Bootcamps Head Coach, Global EVP at ThriveDX and Founding Partner at Kanda Growth Consulting, gives a great deal of insight into the decisions that can guide entrepreneurs. These lessons can be taken from Ingrid's founder journey. 💡 What You’ll Learn from Ingrid's Journey: 🔸 Find Key...

Bec Baigent shares her journey in this discussion. She has a lead career between two sides, her structured management work and her creative innovative work. She uses both sides to create intrepreneurial solutions greater than the either individual perspective. Aspiring intrepreneurs can learn a great deal from this discussion with Bec. 💡 What You’ll Learn from Bec's Journey: 🔸 Embrace Creati...

We discuss her journey with Lindsay Rawitscher on this episode of Founder's Voyage, an AI customer engineer, healthcare enthusiast and passionate believer in strong team cultures. Lindsay shares many insights founder's can benefit from in this discussion. 💡 What You’ll Learn from Lindsay's Journey: 🔸 Interpersonal Skills in Leadership : Lindsay emphasises the critical role of interpe...

During this episode Nancy and Spencer discuss the importance of consistency and one key tool in becoming consistent, building habits. By utilising the right habits and habit building tools entrepreneurs can get a significant advantage in creating the companies they wish to create. 📌 Key Takeaways: 🔸 Consistency is Key : To grow a business a founder must be able to show up day after day, week aft...

During this discussion Nancy Nash and Matthew Ray discuss the importance of constant curiosity and learning in Entrepreneurship. It's a in-built requirement of entrepreneurship to be curious and willing to learn during the Founder's Voyage. 📌 Key Takeaways: 🔸 Education as Priority : A significant piece in entrepreneurship is the disruption of pre-existing industries. This requires a foun...

Shamyl Bin Mansoor and Faisal Laghari have come together to revolutionise STEM education for the modern age. For the latest discussion with Shamyl he has brought his co-founder Faisal. From the importance of shared interests to complimentary skills, it is a fascinating discussion with these co-founders about their entrepreneurial journeys. 💡 What You’ll Learn from Shamyl and Faisal's Journey:...

In this episode, we explore the journey of Alasdair Brenninkmeijer, the founder and creative director of a media creation company. Alasdair shares his transition from the film industry to entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of storytelling in video content. Alasdair's experiences highlight the significance of building client relationships, setting boundaries, and adapting to industry...

Few entrepreneurs have as broad and complex experience as Sharmin 'Tinni' Coudhury. She leverages her deep technical knowledge and entrepreneurial experience as a CTO for hire, joining established and start-ups companies which are not equipped to handle the technical challenges before them. There is a great deal of to be learnt by aspiring entrepreneurs from this discussion with her. 💡 Wh...

Neil is a seasoned product manager and enthusiastic community manager. He has worked in the crypto space, consumer products, orthopaedics and recently at Google. He was accepted into the Antler Incubator, and he runs a London-centric Tech Founder’s community ‘Silicon Masons’. 💡 What You’ll Learn from Neil's Journey: 🔸 Unique Vision : One thing which makes entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs is thei...

Zachary is the founder of We Feature You, a PR firm dedicated to building industry professionals as leaders and authorities in their respective fields. With a background in entrepreneurship that began with a simple lemonade stand, Zachary has successfully navigated the world of digital marketing and personal branding. He is also a contributing writer for Disruptor Magazine, USA Wire, and Kiva Dail...

This discussion with Jasper Mullarney, a strategic early-stage founder, is a great source of wisdom from a successful entrepreneur. Jasper founded Epigraph, a 3D and AR solutions supplier, has transitioned into the AI governance and compliance space. 💡 What You’ll Learn from Jasper's Journey: 🔸 Learn from Your Environment : Jasper describes himself as a global explorer. He has travelled reli...

This discussion with Andrea Mazariegos, a multipotentialite and entrepreneur with a rich background in chemical engineering and a strong commitment to humanitarian work. Andrea founded Pepita Labs, and has continued to pursue learning throughout her life. Here are some key lessons that aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from Andrea's experiences: 💡 What You’ll Learn from Andrea's Journey:...

How are economic, political, and societal changes interconnected, and what does this mean for the future of work and business? Brian Nash shares his economics and politics knowledge to help us shine a light on the close future. 💡 What You’ll Learn from Brian ' s Journey: 🔸  Engagement is Key : Stay connected with your community and the political landscape. Understanding the environment you o...

In this discussion, we explore the entrepreneurial journey of Maria, an entrepreneur and educator. Maria shares her experiences with her online supermarket business, 'Yellowman.dk', highlighting the challenges she faced and the lessons learned. She emphasises the importance of the discipline entrepreneurship method, which she now teaches to students. Aspiring entrepreneurs can learn a grea...

How can data analysis inform a founder's business strategy? In this discussion, we’re thrilled to host Mauricio, a dual degree candidate pursuing an MBA and an MS in Data Science at the Darden School of Business and the School of Data Science at the University of Virginia. Mauricio’s inspiring journey from a young entrepreneur in Peru to an accomplished consultant and data scientist is packed...

In this discussion, we sit down with Jerry Vance Aguzu, the founder and CEO of Everpesa Technologies, a fintech startup dedicated to enhancing financial inclusion and investment across Africa. His story is filled with valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs: 💡 What You’ll Learn from Jerry's Journey: 🔸  Resilience is Key : The entrepreneurial journey is fraught with challenges. Embrace th...

Mastering Market Segmentation Welcome to another discussion from Founder's Voyage! In this episode, we dive into Step 1 of the Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework —Market Segmentation. This critical step, developed by Bill Aulet at MIT, lays the foundation for successful entrepreneurial ventures by identifying and understanding target audiences. Market segmentation is the process of dividing a...

Anubhav is the co-founder of Deno Pi, a pioneering communications startup that leverages machine learning and AI technologies. With a background as a machine learning engineer and full-stack developer, Anubhav has a proven track record of building impactful software solutions, including a successful social network and innovative AI products. His journey from a young tech enthusiast to a recognised...