Startup Sensations

S3 Ep4 - Prepare to be inspired as we sit down with the remarkable Faris Aranki, Founder and CEO of Shiageto Consulting. With a diverse career spanning continents, from teaching in El Salvador to coaching in London, Faris is a true global visionary. In this episode, we delve into the art of strategy and team dynamics, exploring the profound impact of emotional intelligence, the transformative 'pla...

S3 Ep3 - Join us for an illuminating discussion with Jamie Roberts, Partner at YFM Equity Partners, as he takes us behind the scenes of venture capital trusts and explores the dynamic realm of early-stage investments. With a remarkable £700 million in assets under management, YFM specialises in identifying and nurturing emerging businesses, particularly in the ever-evolving B2B enterprise SaaS sec...

S3 Ep2 - Join us for this enlightening episode as we dive deep into the dynamic world of food sustainability with Jamie Crummie, the visionary co-founder behind Too Good To Go. Prepare to be inspired as we explore how this groundbreaking social impact company is not only rescuing food from wastage throughout the entire supply chain but also significantly reducing global carbon emissions. Jamie's e...

S3 Ep1 - Jack Green is not just a double Olympian; he is a performance coach, a thriving figure in the wellbeing tech space and now embarking on the journey of parenthood.  In this inspiring conversation, Jack delve’s into his riveting personal narrative — from childhood dreams of zookeeping and archaeology, hurtling through to the highs and lows of representing Great Britain on the global stage i...

In the second of two bonus episodes, listen to more golden nuggets of entrepreneurial wisdom from the stars of this year’s London Business Show. Your host, Bulent Osman, engages in-the-moment with keynote speakers, exhibitors and the show’s organisers, who offer their insights and advice to all entrepreneurs and business owners. In this episode, Bulent speaks with: Daniela Tabor - Head of SMB Sale...

S2 Ep12 - Discover the transformative journey of Matt Jonns, entrepreneur and the force behind Founder & Lightning, the venture studio redefining tech startups. Matt's insights shine as he guides non-technical founders into the tech industry, prioritising the digitisation of traditional businesses. 🚀 Join us to explore Matt's unique approach to startups, uncovering success criteria for founder in...

S2 Ep11 - Embark on a thrilling journey with Jorge Hansen & Paula Espana as they unveil the captivating tale of transplanting their company HQ from vibrant Argentina, right to the heart of the UK in London. In this episode, dive into the fusion of cultures that ignited their business success. Join Jorge and Paula as they unravel the intricacies of embracing cultural differences, navigating the emo...

In the first of two bonus episodes, listen to the golden nuggets of entrepreneurial wisdom from the stars of this year’s London Business Show. Your host, Bulent Osman, engages in the moment with keynote speakers, exhibitors and the show’s organisers, who offer their insights and advice to all entrepreneurs and business owners. In this episode, Bulent speaks with: Harmony Murphy - Head of Retail UK...

S2 Ep10 - Jean-Philippe Couturier is the founder of Whoz, a rapidly growing company rearchitecting how companies manage staffing and ultimately optimize performance. This is his third venture. In this episode, Jean-Philippe highlights important values that underpin successful companies: team trust, direct and honest feedback channels, making hard things simple, and navigating the sometimes complex...

S2 Ep9 - Unlock the secrets of a successful exit strategy with Rich Goold, Partner and international Mergers & Acquisitions expert at the renowned Silicon Valley law firm, Wilson Sonsini. In this episode, Rich points out that it’s never too early to think about an exit and dives into the critical elements of early planning, good housekeeping and strategic advisors. With a wealth of experience oper...

S2 Ep8 - Gilly Regev is co-founder and Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer of SaNOtize, an exciting young pharmaceutical company based in Vancouver, Canada. The company has developed a disruptive, first-in-class technology that delivers the antimicrobial benefits of Nitric Oxide to treat a variety of infectious conditions. In this episode, Gilly revisits her early experiences as a sommelier, share...

S2 Ep07 - Charles Avens is Head of Immigration at Collyer Bristow, a major London law firm working with medium size businesses, family offices and entrepreneurs. Charles discusses the important topic of relocation, with specific advice for Americans considering a move to the UK.   In this episode, Charles provides 'need to know' information about relocation, as well as examples of what can go wron...

David Horne has had a distinguished and varied career as, among other things, an entrepreneur, a corporate CFO, an award-winning author and a prominent speaker on diversity. His book (Funded Female Founders) provides a fascinating perspective on the issues faced by women as they continue to make inroads in the startup ecosystem. An additional book (Add Then Multiply) advises on how small businesse...

Following a distinguished corporate career in financial services Niki Beattie is now a sought-after consultant on financial market structure in the UK. She is also a subject matter expert in cryptocurrency and Chair of Clear Token, a clearing house for digital asset trading. In this episode, Niki helps listeners understand the important aspects of cryptocurrency by defining key terms, sharing her...

Managing a funding raising process is challenging, stressful and time consuming for all founders and CEOs. Dr Reuben Wilcock, Head of Ventures at Blackfinch, a UK based VC, shares his advice for all startup leaders to ensure they pitch effectively for investment, avoiding typical mistakes.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of having the right team characteristics and the best approach to...

Hiring expensive people is a critical task for all startup business to get right. Mistakes can prove be very costly.  Paul Rayner shares his advice for all startup leaders to ensure they hire the best people they can afford.  Paul is a highly experienced recruitment expert, working with high growth tech businesses across Europe and North America.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of crea...

Sarah Turner founded Angel Academe 10 years ago to make a real difference. She has built this successful angel investor network into a supportive and empowering environment to encourage more women to join the startup ecosystem.  In this episode, Sarah discusses the key issues faced by women founders and early stage investors, offering practical advice for both. Key points include: The qualities in...

S2 Ep1 - Ben Legg is the founder of The Portfolio Collective, a global community of portfolio professionals. These professionals collaborate, learn and land work to develop their portfolio careers.  In this episode, we explore the rise of the portfolio career, the evolution of the Future of Work and the power of community in navigating today's fast-changing business landscape. Ben Legg - https://w...

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S1 E12 - Kevin Monserrat, CEO of Consilience Group, chats with Bulent & Shelley about the value of human capital, collaboration and knowledge sharing which is changing the entrepreneurial landscape.  In this conversation, Kevin shares his insights with Bulent and Shelley on the future of entrepreneurship. Follow Startup Sensations on LinkedIn & YouTube. Send us a message on WhatsApp - +44 7418 610...

S1 E11 - Tom Meyer is Managing Partner at Nassau Street Ventures in Boston in the US. He is responsible for allocating capital across various sectors, stages, and geographies worldwide.  In this conversation with Bulent and Shelley, he discusses what he looks for when investing in startups and the potential of AI. He says AI has a transformative impact on businesses and personal lives and cautions...

S1 Ep10 - Penny Power believes in creating a community-first culture that provides a sense of love, significance, and belonging to both staff and clients. This belief led to her creating a business social network site in the very early days of the internet. Speaking with Bulent and Shelley, Penny describes what makes community so important to startups around the world and how technology can be bot...

S1 Ep9 - Scott Kaplan is a born salesperson, with a natural instinct for the art of selling. From a young age, he was already honing his skills, with his first foray into sales at the age of six. However, he understands that training and processes are also important in the world of sales. Having spoken to numerous salespeople, he recognizes the difference between those who have a natural talent an...

S1 Ep8 - Helen McBreen is a successful entrepreneur and investor from Ireland. Today, she uses her knowledge and experience to identify promising businesses and help them succeed.  In this conversation Helen explains what you need in order to launch your business overseas and how important the right investors can be for you. Follow Startup Sensations on LinkedIn & YouTube. Send us a message on Wha...

S1 Ep7 - Michael Blakey, a successful early-stage investor, talks with Bulent and Shelley about his long-term enthusiasm for the startup world, what works and what doesn’t as startups pitch for funding, and how the best investors and founders learn from mistakes along the way.  In this conversation he discusses what he looks for in founders that are looking for his investment. Follow Startup Sensa...