SuperConnector Show - entrepreneurs, startups & business growth stories

In this interview originally recorded on Day 3 ('Funding & Finance') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster interviews Richard Blakesley (CEO, Capital Pilot - 'The Investability Rating Agency') about the difficulties of finding investment for your business & how they are levelling the playing field by helping startups outside of London find the funding & investors...

In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Cindy Moy (Founder & CEO, mySysters) talks about how she came from Minnesota, USA to Newcastle upon Tyne for our very first Newcastle Startup Week festival in 2017, fell in love with the North East of England region & found the support she needed to turn her idea into mySysters - the #1 app since 2017 for...

In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Alan Hodgkiss (Director, Business Doctors) interviews Paul Lancaster (Founder, Newcastle Startup Week) about how to build a valuable business, the coaching he was given & strategic plan they developed together to take his business forward. To learn more about Business Doctors & how they can help you, go to...

In this interview originally recorded on Day 1 ('Inspiration') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster talks to the wonderfully talented singer songwriter Luna Bec about creativity, where inspiration comes from (& how to find it again when it is lost), love, relationships, spirituality & more! Learn more about Luna & listen to her music at https://www.lunabec.com I...

In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster & Andrew Esson discuss coping with unexpected events, disaster recovery & growing your business through leadership & innovation. Andrew also talks about how since COVID-19, businesses seem to have split into 3 types - Innovation, Hibernation & Liquidation & how even when things g...

Having worked in sales for major enterprise software companies like Oracle & SAP in London & Dublin, Hali-ma now wants to bring her knowledge, skills, expertise & network back to Newcastle where she was born & raised. Her business, MARKETAI, uses technology ‘intelligently’ to enable sales staff & executives to focus on closures & human-centric sales excellence. The MARKETAI...

In this interview, Teresa & Paul discuss the differences between a consultant, a mentor, a therapist & a coach, when & why you might want to receive some coaching in your personal or professional life & how Teresa helped Paul get a clearer understanding of himself & where he wanted to be after some major changes in hi life at the start of 2020. If you're interested in working w...

In this interview originally recorded during Day 1 ('Inspiration') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster talks to Dr Maurice Duffy - a high-performance coach, motivational speaker & best selling author about the impact of COVID on individuals & businesses & how best to cope with massive change. With a client roster that includes Olympic athletes & world top p...

In this episode, Christina Lord (http://www.authenticactioncoaching.com) & Paul Lancaster discuss 'The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream' which has been read by over 62 million people & topped bestseller lists in 74 countries worldwide! They talk about how the story of a young shepherd finding the courage to follow his dreams in far off lands can be related to our own personal...

Hilary has worked in the events industry for over 25 years project managing & delivering everything from children's birthday parties to some of the UK's biggest & best conferences & awards ceremonies. During this time she has developed an enviable network of experts including business leaders, entrepreneurs, sports pro’s, adventurers, explorers, military personnel, media & ordinary...

Simon is a professional trainer, coach & public speaker on the science behind creating & delivering highly effective presentations & talks in business meetings or at major events. In this podcast, Paul & Simon discuss the dos & don'ts of public speaking & share some practical things you can start doing today to communicate better tomorrow! In addition to being Host of the S...

Victoria Fleming is an Energetic Sales Trainer, Dynamic Speaker, Sales Success Consultant & Super Sales Coach based in the North East of England! Whether you're new to sales or just want to improve what you're doing, this interview is jam-packed with top tips & advice on how to 'Spark up your Sales' & grow your business. In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Pau...

Ideas that spread win. In this episode, Paul chats to Varun Singh, Head of Marketing for Zoho Books at Indian tech giant Zoho Corporation about how & why they decided to support business startup activities in Newcastle upon Tyne, England & the importance of taking your time when forging new partnerships & exploring new international markets. In addition to being Host of the SuperConnec...

Ideas that spread win. Lizzy is an award-winning entrepreneur & public speaker. She set up Texan inspired condiments company The Sweet Beet which has gone on to be stocked in over 100 stores, including Wholefoods and Ocado. You may have even seen her on a recent episode of Dragon’s Den! More recently she co-founded Myndr to offer a better solution to mental health self-care and goal setting by...

Ideas that spread win. In this episode, Paul chats to his good friend & business partner Michael Owen (Always Wear Wear / ANGELFYSH / 50odd) about his career to date, the link between creativity & confidence, plus how to live life to the full. In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM ev...

Ideas that spread win. Paul Lancaster is a 'SuperConnector' who has spent his whole career discovering, helping, signposting, matchmaking & promoting innovative new ideas, products, services & people. Listen & subscribe if you want to do the same! In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLA...