Hacking Founders

Meet Adrian Avendaño: The Hardcore Coder with a Global Soul Adrian Avendaño is a tech entrepreneur, software engineer, and “global citizen” who has spent the last 17 years living at the intersection of code and community. Having founded six companies, lived in 27 countries, and explored over 90, Adrian possesses a unique “signal literacy”—the ability to pattern-match human systems, cultures, and t...

Susana is a global business strategist and the Founder & CEO of Harrington Blue & Partners and Harrington Verve. With a remarkable international journey that has taken her from her native Argentina to the forefront of international trade and investment in the UK, she has become a trusted advisor for companies navigating the complexities of cross-border expansion between the UK, EMEA, and L...

Unlocking Global Markets: A Masterclass in International Strategy with Juhi Naithani Juhi Naithani, a world-class strategist and founder of Just B-Global, to deconstruct the frameworks behind successful international expansion. She shares decades of experience on how to build the right relationships, navigate cultural complexities, and create lasting value across borders. Connect with Juhi LinkedI...

Russ Shaw CBE is s a highly influential global technology leader, Russ isn't just talking about scaling businesses and fostering international growth; he's literally written the blueprint. Honoured with a CBE in 2021 for his profound services to technology and business in London, Russ brings a rare blend of visionary leadership and gritty, real-world execution. In 2013, he founded Tech Lon...

Pedro Donati is a digital transformation innovator who moved from startups to corporate environments to champion innovation. He founded Round Pegs to help companies adopt "startup-way" solutions, and has since played key roles at Falconi Consulting and SuperBid. His expertise emphasises adaptable scaling, fostering psychological safety in leadership, avoiding "product vanity,"...

Ivar Lukk is a serial entrepreneur and seasoned leadership expert from Estonia with a self-diagnosed case of "chronic routine intolerance." This core trait has driven him through a dynamic career, from co-founding one of the first banks to introduce modem banking to leading and setting up numerous ventures across different sectors. With over a decade of experience as a leadership coach a...

Leading the AI Revolution: Roy Murphy on Demystifying Tech and the "Day One" Mindset🚀 With over 20 years of experience at the forefront of innovation, Roy Murphy is the co-founder of Generate, a leading AI consultancy dedicated to demystifying technology for modern businesses. His journey began with entrepreneurial ventures at London's Camden Market, where he mastered the fundamentals of sales, c...

Ken Valledy is a powerhouse in brand management and sustainable innovation, leveraging 15+ years of FMCG leadership (AB InBev) and startup ecosystem expertise (Anthesis, author of The Startup Lexicon ) to connect global giants with cutting-edge startups. He'll share vital insights on common pitching mistakes, the true importance of Q&A, overcoming jargon barriers, the unglamorous realities of...

Jamie Woodbridge, co-founder of The Inbox Club, is an email marketing leader and inspiring speaker dedicated to authentic B2B communication. With a strong sales and leadership background, he champions email as a powerful, trust-based channel, emphasising human-centric strategies and the importance of building genuine relationships. Jamie advises founders to niche down, network consistently, and un...

Breaking Barriers: Global Mindset, Adaptation, and Success in Latin America 🚀 Sandra Sinicco, the dynamic CEO of LatamScaleUp and founder of Brazil Tech Advocates. Sandra specializes in facilitating international expansion for European and Latin American companies, leading key initiatives like the LatamEdge Award and BrazilTech Award. As a vital connector between Latin American innovation and glo...

Spencer Gallagher is a pioneering figure in the digital agency landscape, having transformed his entrepreneurial vision into one of the UK's top digital agencies . By 2010, he successfully led his company to become the 8th largest in the country. After making a successful exit in 2011, he shifted his focus to empowering other agency leaders through Cactus, a global M&A and growth advisory firm...

How a Collaborative Mindset Fueled the Growth of a Shopify Agency 🚀 Nathan is the co-founder and director of Quickfire Digital, a thriving Shopify consultancy that helps ambitious brands scale. Starting his first agency at 18, Nathan has been recognised as a BIMA 100 Rising Star and earned accolades like the European Agency Awards’ Rising Star of 2020. Beyond his business achievements, Nathan men...

Insights on technology commercialisatio n 🚀 Pilar is an International Go-to-Market expert with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of i-Expand, she helps Health and Tech companies accelerate their market entry. Pilar also created the Healthcare Go-to-Market Academy©, aiding over 450 companies in building viable businesses. Pilar is a recognised authority in healthcare commercialisation, h...

🎙️ Introducing our first guest on the Hacking Founders Podcast: We're excited to have Ian Collins, Co-Founder of GTM Global, join us for an insightful conversation. With 30 years of experience in tech leadership, Ian has: - Taken part in building and scaling seven start-ups, led five fundraises, two acquisitions, an MBI, two corporate ventures, a disposal, and an exit. - Managed the legal and acco...