Ideas to Impact

In this episode of Ideas to Impact, Charlotte sits down with Craig and Geoff, the co-founders of WITR (WITR – “Who’s In The Room”), a simple but powerful networking tool designed to make in-person events less awkward and more intentional. They talk about how an introvert’s frustration at traditional networking sparked the idea, how WITR helps attendees see who’s in the room and why they’re there,...

In this episode of Ideas to Impact , host Hannah speaks with Olivia Parkes , founder and CEO of Persi , a B2B personalisation tool for e-commerce retailers. Olivia shares how Persi is redefining the online shopping experience by recommending products based on what customers already own — not just what they’ve clicked. Together, they discuss the journey of turning an idea into a funded business, ta...

In this episode of Ideas to Impact , Ruth speaks with Maxwell Scott-Slade , founder of GLITCHERS , a games studio building health-focused games in partnership with scientists. Maxwell shares how his journey from entertainment games to neuroscience collaborations shaped Glitchers’ mission to become the “Fitbit for your brain.” He discusses projects on Alzheimer’s, mental health, and environmental i...

In this inspiring episode of Ideas to Impact , Sally chats with Natalie Garry , founder of DanceSing , a digital wellness platform transforming care for older adults through music and movement. From ballet beginnings to Silicon Valley breakthroughs, Natalie shares her remarkable journey as a founder, mother, and wellness advocate scaling an award-winning business across the UK and US. DanceSing wo...

In this episode of the Ideas to Impact podcast, host Shona sits down with Andrew McGinley , an Entrepreneur in Residence at CodeBase and former founder of Care Sourcer. They explore Andrew’s journey from building a family-run care business to launching a tech-enabled care marketplace, scaling with millions in investment, navigating acquisition, and now helping other Scottish startups grow globally...

In the third episode of the Ideas to Impact , we sit down with Mohamed "Mo" Zamzam , co-founder of Neuron, an AI-powered startup transforming how businesses adopt agentic systems. Mo shares the highs and lows of launching Neuron, the importance of co-founder alignment, customer-led product development, and lessons from navigating the funding world. Whether you're an aspiring founder or just AI-cur...

In this episode, we sit down with  Rory Buchanan,  co-founder of  Ask Vinny , to explore how he’s transforming property management through AI and automation. What began as a simple WhatsApp service has evolved into a smart, scalable platform that’s reshaping the rental experience for landlords and tenants alike. We dive into the power of customer feedback, the realities of pivoting in sales strate...

In the episode, listeners explore the journey of Eilidh Mutch , the founder of Your Spin . The episode highlights her innovative use of gamification to revitalise the pub experience post-COVID, enhancing social interactions and re-engaging consumers. Eilidh shares her path from university to becoming a hospitality industry trailblazer, overcoming resistance with persistence and strategic partnersh...