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What did your childhood give you, peers? For today’s guest, Liam Hardey, his unique childhood spent in elite football gave him skills in discipline, grit, and consistency. Now, Liam is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cellfion, a Swedish start-up company that’s working to transition Earth to clean energy. In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Liam shares why your past path can help your fut...

While some people have a clear vision for their entrepreneurial journey, many others tend to fall into it. This was certainly the case for today’s guest, Alexandra Rico-Lloyd who claims to be an “accidental” entrepreneur. And while Alexandra started her business with an aim to help children, the Bike Club has now raised over $17 million from investors.  In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered...

You know what they say, peers, you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Whether that’s true or not, there’s no denying that who you’re around can either drain or fill your metaphorical cup. In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, the Founder and CEO of Bell Solar & Electrical Systems Alexia Cooper shares why being around the right people is so important, how she’s lifting...

Today’s ambitious guest wanted a career on Wall Street. Or so he thought. After growing up seeing his grandmother not receive the opportunities she deserved, Donte Miller was aiming high. It wasn’t until he entered the world of old-school finance that he realised that when the system doesn’t work for everyone  – it means it’s not working.  In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopi...

How do you come up with business ideas, peers? Is it from sitting in a quiet room ​​— waiting for the moment to come to fruition? Or, is it from finding a solution to an issue you’ve experienced yourself? There’s no right or wrong answers, peers. However, for this week’s guest, Lynn Greenberg, it was through moving to a new city and starting  from  scratch that led her to found the Pivt...

While the early months of 2020 feels like a lifetime ago, it was in fact, just two years ago (crazy, right?). And how much has changed since then? For today’s guest, Carly Mednick, the pandemic proved an opportunity to build something of her own.  Carly is a Partner and Founder at Monday Talent, a recruitment company that specialises in building diverse teams and achieving equal and inclusive...

What is your ‘why’, peers? For today’s guest, her ‘why’ has been her whole life. Growing up in a rural Kenyan village, Nelly Cheboi dreamt of a better life for herself and her community. After witnessing the dehumanising effects of poverty, Nelly worked hard to earn a full scholarship to America. Now, she is the Founder of non-profit organisation, Techlit Africa but according to Nelly, her greates...

It’s one thing to be a woman in business and another to be a young woman in business. From being underestimated to people patronising you, it’s safe to say that you’ve got to develop thick skin – fast.  After building a profile and growing a following as a teenager, Diem Founder, Emma Bates has experienced the highs and lows of building your own brand and business at a young age. In this epis...

It’s an exciting episode, peers. Today, we are releasing our 200th episode. That’s right. 200 interviews, 200 guests, 200 chances to hear from the best young entrepreneurs around the globe.  In this week’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Host and Founder Michelle Akhidenor celebrates just how far we’ve come. You won’t want to miss this short but sweet episode, peers. Discover more...

While many people believe entrepreneurship is all bright lights, networking events, and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists, the reality couldn’t be further from the truth.  Although only in her early twenties, Eno Oduok has already discovered that entrepreneurship is a marathon – not a sprint. In this episode, the CEO of Naija Comm, an online space that’s showcasing Nigerian creatives, shares her advic...

What have you done to make your dreams a reality, peers? For today’s guest it began with a ‘living room-bedroom’. By sub-letting her one bedroom apartment and literally living in her lounge room,  Stephanie Wisner was able to fund biotech startup, Centivax. Now?  She’s on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for her contribution to the healthcare industry. In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered...

Sometimes, a moment comes along that changes the way we think about life. For today’s guest, it was a near-death birthing experience and being tens of thousands of dollars in debt (despite having a stable job) that made her reevaluate everything .  Amy Schultz is the Co-Founder and Head Money Coach at Bolder, a financial coaching business that’s dedicated to changing the way you think about m...

If you’re lucky enough to have stable accommodation, it may take a moment to think about the fact that housing is a privilege. No-one knows that better than Co-Founders of online managed monthly accommodation marketplace, Guesthouse. After her life and business partner Shane V. Charles grew up in unstable housing in Chicago, Gabriela Chapa realised that they could make a difference in their c...

When was the last time you owned a mistake, peers? In our society of perfectionism, mistakes are seen as something to be avoided – at all costs. But what if there’s power in them?  In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Becca Stern, one of the Co-Founders of homeware brand, Mustard Made. What began as a small seed has grown into a global brand that sells colourful lo...

There’s no denying it. Content is everything in 2022, peers. And no-one saw that more clearly than Annie Hwang.  In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from the Co-Founder of Jemi, a platform that helps creators to build an online storefront and monetise their content. By empowering the next generation of creators to become entrepreneurs, Annie is assisting up-and-comi...

If you’re a woman or a minority, you’ll know how hard it is to just get in the room. Add in a heavily male-dominated industry like fishing and it could be easy to feel disheartened. Today’s guest, Nima Tisdall, the Founder of sustainable fishing platform, Blue Lobster had to quickly build resilience in order to be taken seriously as a female entrepreneur.  In this episode of Peers2Peers, powe...

Most of us will remember a time where we’ve tried to fit in. From the school yard to the office, figuring out where you belong can be challenging. Throw in class differences and privilege and it’s a whole different level of ‘Keeping Up With The Joneses’. In this illuminating episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Kieran Mathew, General Manager of Equip Foods and the Founder of Ge...

Immigrating to follow your dreams can be scary. Amazing, yet scary. Today’s guest, Vikhyat Chaudhry left his upbringing in New Delhi to chase his dreams at the prestigious Stanford University.  From barely being able to speak up in class to now public speaking and DJing, Vikhyat, the Founder, CTO and COO of Buzz Solutions, Inc. shares how he built up his confidence over the years, how long it...

Have you ever had a teacher who inspired you, peers? What about one who tore you down?  The latter was the experience of Macy Schmidt whose drama teacher restricted her wings instead of helping her to open doors. Luckily, Macy found her way through another door and into the world of broadway.  In this open episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Macy, the Founder of orchestral collec...

As entrepreneurs, we’re constantly thinking about the future. The next quarter, the next goal. But how often do we stop and think about death?  Today’s guest, Maika Isogawa had to think about it at a young age when her cousin tragically passed whilst in the prime of his life. As a result, Maika founded Webacy, a platform that helps to manage digital assets such as social media and crypto curr...

You know the old saying, peers. You’re the product of the people you spend the most time with.  But as an entrepreneur, it can be hard to find others with the same drive, passion, and routine. How do we ensure we’re staying connected to our community? Our people?  In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Jacqueline Basulto, the Founder and CEO of SeedX, Inc. a...

What did your upbringing teach you about the world, peers? For today’s guest, Akil Alvin, growing up in the city of Detroit as an African American man meant constantly pressing up against ceilings. Ceilings of race, of socio-economic status, of familial expectations. Whilst respecting the life choices of his community, Akil knew that he was destined for something bigger than the four blocks of his...

What have you discovered about yourself when you travel, move to a new city, or start a new job?  Do you find different parts that you didn’t know were there?  Someone who knows this feeling all too well is Sahir Zaveri, the CEO and Co-Founder of sustainable technology platform, King Children.  In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Sahir shares how he reconciles his di...

What did you want to be when you grew up? A doctor? A firefighter? An athlete?  While those visions may have changed over time, sometimes it can be hard to let go of the “perfect plan” you had for your life. In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Kenan Saleh, an American entrepreneur and Head of Lyft Media.  The Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient shares why giving up...

Did you know that by the age of 7 we have inbuilt sets of beliefs that become increasingly difficult to change? That’s right, before you’re even a teenager you’re already programmed to see the world in a certain way. But there are ways you can change it.  Today’s guest, Jessica Williamson describes it as “stepping off the path”. In today’s episode powered by Shopify, the entrepreneur and busi...