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Startups of London
SOL Labs
106 episodes
7 months ago
We cover the startups of London and tell their unseen stories through founder interviews, office tours, look at their work culture and their biggest challenges.

Each startup coverage (especially those after August) come with a video. To watch; search "Startups of London" in Youtube or visit our website www.startupsoflondon.com (which even includes a startups of London map!)


Core of our focus lies in scaleups rather than very early or enterprise companies. We work to bring out key lessons, bits of wisdom and insight that can be helpful for entrepreneurs.

Hosted by https://twitter.com/ozandagdeviren

If you are interested to becoming a guest, write to us at hello@startupsoflondon.com

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We cover the startups of London and tell their unseen stories through founder interviews, office tours, look at their work culture and their biggest challenges.

Each startup coverage (especially those after August) come with a video. To watch; search "Startups of London" in Youtube or visit our website www.startupsoflondon.com (which even includes a startups of London map!)


Core of our focus lies in scaleups rather than very early or enterprise companies. We work to bring out key lessons, bits of wisdom and insight that can be helpful for entrepreneurs.

Hosted by https://twitter.com/ozandagdeviren

If you are interested to becoming a guest, write to us at hello@startupsoflondon.com

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Startups of London
The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Navigating Challenges and Building a Strong Brand
Looking for insights and inspiration from successful entrepreneurs?

Tune in to the latest episode of our podcast featuring Dennis Helderman, the co-founder of easyToolHire. In this episode, with over a decade of experience in the industry, Dennis has a wealth of knowledge to share about his wisdom on building a thriving business in the tool hire industry and offers valuable advices for aspiring entrepreneurs.

From humble beginnings to a highly successful enterprise, Dennis and his team have navigated the challenges of scaling a business, building a strong brand, and staying ahead of the competition. Listen to his unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and the power of persistence. Whether you're just starting out in business or looking to take your existing venture to the next level, this episode is a must-listen.

So don't miss out! Subscribe to our podcast today and join the conversation with Dennis Helderman.
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2 years ago
31 minutes

Startups of London
Genetic Innovation: Better seeds to feed the world
This week on the SOL Podcast we had Gilad Gershon, Co-Founder of Tropic, a dynamic and visionary entrepreneur, with a proven track record of success in the world of business. As the co-founder of Tropic, which is a sustainable and ethical AI Biotechnology Research brand, he has demonstrated his commitment to creating positive change in the world. One of Gilad's key insights is the importance of transparency in business. He believes that consumers have the right to know where their products come from, how they are made, and the impact that they have on the environment and society.

Tune in to hear about Gilad's experiences and his journey with Tropic which uses cutting-edge gene editing techniques to develop healthier, hardier and more sustainable crop varieties.

We addressed issues like business growth, global warming, sustainable agricultural production, the future of building technological solutions according to the current needs and adjusting to the market. Our discussion revolved around their company culture, vision and growth story.
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2 years ago
31 minutes

Startups of London
How Artificial Intelligence Is Sculpting the Future of the Startup Ecosystem
In this episode of the SOL Podcast, we are having Eric Landau who is the highly accomplished co-founder of Encord. With years of experience in the Tech industry, Eric has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation through his expertise in product development, marketing, and business strategy.

Tune in to the SOL Podcast to hear about Eric's journey with Encord which is an active learning platform for computer vision which offers a range of services including software development, web design, mobile app development, and digital marketing with a team of experienced developers, designers, and digital marketers
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2 years ago
31 minutes

Startups of London
A new category of Insurance for Freelancers
This week on the SOL Podcast we welcome Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, Founder & CEO of Tapoly. Tune in to hear about Janthana's experiences and her journey with Tapoly which is a business insurance for sole traders, freelancers, the self-employed and small businesses.

We addressed issues like business growth, ways of solving problems while scaling up, the future of working in gig economy, building technological solutions according to current needs, adjusting to the market, the importance of insurance for small businesses and startups, how the UK Landscape looks like in general and how the UK ecosystem is divided.

Our discussion revolved around their company culture, vision, the value of interaction, growth story and "What is the conversion rate?", "How important the style of leadership is: combining the experience of working and personal value."
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2 years ago
24 minutes

Startups of London
How Founders' Traumas Shape Their Startup Culture
In this episode of the SOL Podcast, we are having Samreen McGregor, founder of Turmeric Group, an Executive Coach who aims to create the conditions that leaders need to stretch beyond their existing capabilities and simultaneously preserve well-being. She also desires to inspire leaders, teams and organisations to embrace adversity as a catalyst for empowerment and well-being while rigorously expanding her clients' rational, emotional, and intuitive capacity.

We addressed issues like the relationship between trauma, leaders and the business, paying attention to workplace culture, coaching, trauma's effect on leaders and identity, cultural differences, pros and cons of it on leaders, startup growth, coaches and the role that coaches and advisors can play in all of these issues.

Our discussion revolved around the difference between coaching and mentoring, the demand for consultancy coaching executive leadership, and the role of leadership coaching in the start-up world.
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2 years ago
34 minutes

Startups of London
How Can a Startup be Successful Even if It Fails with Choco, Reducing Food Waste.
This week on the SOL Podcast we welcome Alex Kiely General Manager at Choco, UK, representing their company, their products and the UK team.

We addressed issues like the possibility of decreasing the food waste issue with a better system, the future of the UK ecosystem, according to current needs, business growth, ways of solving problems while scaling up.

Our discussion revolved around how to make a sustainable working product, how to understand who your customer is and who your users are, the key turning point for Choco and the importance of balanced use of hierarchy and having a great team that works together in harmony.
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2 years ago
29 minutes

Startups of London
Seizing the Opportunity to Learn from Your Mistakes
This week on the SOL Podcast we welcome Jordan Palmer, co-founder of Lixir Drinks,
also representing their co-founder, Matt Mahatme, their company, their products and the whole team.

We addressed issues like business growth, ways of solving problems while starting the business and scaling up, the future of the startup ecosystem, according to current needs, adjusting to the market, and impacts of past experiences in terms of assets of a company.

Our discussion revolved around their company culture, vision, the value of interaction, growth story and the importance of identifying the gap in the market before starting a business and seizing the opportunity to learn from mistakes.
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2 years ago
28 minutes

Startups of London
How to Think About Building Your Brand
This week on the SOL Podcast we welcome Eric Fulwiler - Co-Founder & CEO of Rival, representing co-founders, their company, and the whole team.

Tune in to the SOL Podcast to hear about Eric's entrepreneurial experience and his journey with Rival.

Our discussion revolved around their company culture, vision, the value of interaction, growth story and the importance of branding, marketing, and product-market fit.
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2 years ago
43 minutes

Startups of London
Building a paid marketplace for video creators
In this episode of the SOL Podcast, we are having Scott Green, Founder & CEO of Lounges.tv, representing the whole team and the whole company.

Tune in to the SOL Podcast to hear about Scott’s entrepreneurial experience and his journey with Lounges.tv which is a streaming platform.

We addressed issues like business growth, pros and cons of running a streaming platform and being in the market, developing technology according to current needs, adjusting to the market, and impacts of past experiences in terms of assets of a company. Listen to our insightful chat with Scott Green to broaden your horizons about entrepreneurship through the experiences of another startup and learn more about their journey.
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2 years ago
30 minutes

Startups of London
How to execute the service to product shift for scaling
This week on the SOL Podcast we welcome Giovanni Luperti the CEO and Co-founder of Humaans, representing his co-founder, their company, and the whole team.

Tune in to the SOL Podcast to hear the insightful conversation with Giovanni about his experience and journey with Humaans which was created to help you to turn complex processes like employee onboarding, offboarding, and compensation management into simple workflows by integrating with other point solutions.

We addressed issues like business growth, ways of solving problems while scaling up, the future of HR/People management, developing technology according to current needs, adjusting to the market, and impacts of past experiences in terms of assets of a company.
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2 years ago
32 minutes

Startups of London
How Experienced Founders Think Differently
In this episode of the SOL Podcast, we are having Kelly Klifa, Founder & CEO of Ally Health, representing co-founders, their company, and the whole team.

Tune in to the SOL Podcast to hear about Kelly's entrepreneurial experience and her journey with Ally Health which helps people of all ages with their healthcare needs by addressing the UK's healthcare system problems.

Our discussion revolved around their company culture, vision, the value of interaction, growth story, helping society, and the use of tools and technology in healthcare. Click below to learn more about another founder’s insights into the startup ecosystem.
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2 years ago
30 minutes

Startups of London
Why You Should Build What You Know
In this episode of the SOL Podcast, our guest is Manfred Olbrich, Founder & CEO of LessonWise.

Tune in to the SOL Podcast to hear about Manfred's entrepreneurial experience and his journey with LessonWise which helps students by providing them with affordable access to the expertise they need, delivered by tutors of their choice.

Our discussion revolved around his company culture, vision, the value of interaction, growth story, helping society, and the use of tools and technology in education. Click below to learn more about another founder’s insights into the startup ecosystem.
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3 years ago
31 minutes

Startups of London
How Best Founders Work 'on' Their Business Not 'in' It
Tune in to this week’s SOL Podcast for our incredibly insightful chat with Alexis Kingsbury, Co-Founder of AirManual.

Founded in 2021, AirManual’s aim is to streamline the routine and time-consuming processes businesses have by clearing them. With their guided checklists AirManual provides a practical and scalable way to create and upkeep documentation as well as accelerate onboarding and other processes.

We asked, and he answered: the thinking process of an entrepreneur, how to say no or pivot, creating/adjusting the tools and technology for gaps in the market, startups’ impact on society and the importance of having a greater purpose, hardships whilst hiring, when to do or when to delegate as a founder, skillsets to acquire to reduce dependence and overall, how Alexis and his co-founder Paddy founded AirManual to help businesses de-stress through clear processes. Listen to our podcast if you want to learn more about and get inspired by another London startup’s journey.
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3 years ago
30 minutes

Startups of London
Genius of Using Commercial Real Estate as Platform
In this episode of the SOL Podcast, our guest is Steve Coulson, Founder & CEO of Kitt.

Founded in 2018, Kitt is a full-service office platform that helps companies with their office journey from start to finish. Their services extend not only to finding office spaces that are suitable for your brand but also to designing and managing them.

We discussed the reality of limited office solutions for larger companies, the importance of boundaries when it comes to working remotely, the effects of COVID on social life and commercial real estate, make-or-break points for businesses, pivoting at the right time, value to investors, anxieties of being an entrepreneur, post-market-product fit stage of a startup, and creating an environment for your team to grow. Listen to our insightful chat with Steve Coulson to broaden your horizons about entrepreneurship through the experiences of another startup.
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3 years ago
31 minutes

Startups of London
Why Meaning-Driven Startups Win
In this episode of the SOL Podcast, our guest is Joshua Sprigg, Founder & CEO of Enferm.

Founded in 2015, Enferm is a Total Healthcare Workforce Solution. They are a nursing and healthcare staffing agency that works with NHS Trusts, third sector and private sector organisations. Their candidate-first approach coupled with their expertise and extensive knowledge aims to disrupt the healthcare industry for the better.

Joshua says, “We solve problems together, not in isolation,” and we had a deeply insightful chat about characteristics of company culture, teamwork, vision, designing a team around company culture and values, impacts of past experiences whilst becoming an entrepreneur, developing solutions and technologies according to the current needs, the intricacies of being self-funded vs investment. Listen to our podcast if you want to learn more about and get inspired by another London startup’s journey.
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3 years ago
29 minutes

Startups of London
Second Time's the Charm: How Pivoting Raised Dogiz from Its Ashes After COVID
In this episode of the SOL Podcast, our guest is Danny Djanogly, Co-Founder of Dogiz.

Dogiz is a mobile app that helps dog owners to get a better understanding of their dogs’ health and gives rewards for keeping their dogs active. Dog owners can track their dogs' fitness activity and health and by doing so earn coins to spend on Dogiz shop where they can find services and products for their dogs. With their technology, Dogiz aims to help dogs live longer, healthier and happier lives.

Our discussion revolved impacts of past experiences and one’s own pain points whilst becoming an entrepreneur, bouncing back from the negative effects of a global pandemic, pivoting a business based on the changing market, the ways in which being an entrepreneur affects the daily lives, teaching power of mistakes, the perception around startups, and especially failure, within London’s startup ecosystem. Click below to learn more about another startup’s journey and its founders’ insights about the startup ecosystem.
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3 years ago
32 minutes

Startups of London
Open Data Is the Greatest Movement You Have Been Missing
This week on the SOL Podcast, we welcome Camille Lehujeur, Co-Founder and CTO of Work With Data.

With their motto “for people building the future on open data,” Work With Data is aiming to transform the way people handle data. They gather complicated data from reliable sources and turn them into comprehensible knowledge graphs which users can seamlessly access through their easy-to-use interface for free. They also provide other upgraded services that involve AI and machine learning with affordable subscriptions.

Our discussion revolved around open data, vision, developing technology according to current needs, making data more accessible to individuals and organisations, financing and monetisation, teaching power of entrepreneurship, roles founders assume when needed and the struggles that can come with it. Listen to our insightful chat with Camille Lehujeur to broaden your horizons about entrepreneurship through the experiences of another startup.
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3 years ago
32 minutes

Startups of London
Big Win Potentials in B2B Cloud Transition
This week on the SOL Podcast we welcome Mahdi Yahya, Founder & CEO at Ori.

The B2B solution Ori is a distributed cloud platform that aims to help large enterprises manage and deploy their applications across multi-cloud. By serving as a bridge between your application portfolio and your distributed infrastructure, Ori Global Cloud enables you to accelerate your journey to cloud transformation.

We addressed issues such as investment, hardships during the early stages of a startup, identifying an opportunity and building a business around it through research, finding the right people for your team, developing technology according to current needs, and differences between the UK and US startup ecosystems. Listen to our insightful chat with Mahdi Yahya to broaden your horizons about entrepreneurship through the experiences of another startup.
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3 years ago
27 minutes

Startups of London
What Does Local Community Mean for Flexible Working: Are Large Co-Working Spaces Really Answering the Needs?
In this episode of the SOL Podcast, our guest is Georgie Randon, Head of Marketing & Customer Experience of HomeWork.

HomeWork is a coworking space that prides itself on its locality. They provide all one needs from an office space while remaining as cosy as a coffee shop. With its small community and plans that can fit all, they aim to make working as flexible as possible. They currently operate in Putney, Southfields, and Fulham and plan to expand nationwide.

We discussed how HomeWork sets itself apart from other coworking spaces in the market, their vision of local coworking space and how the idea of community comes into play, their growth journey and the impact of the pandemic on the coworking business, and whether/how their customer demographic has changed since they started, and how they create/adjust the tools and technology they require for their niche needs. Listen to our podcast if you want to learn more about and get inspired by another London startup’s journey.
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3 years ago
26 minutes

Startups of London
Losing Sight of Your Foundations Can Hinder Your Company's Growth
This week on SOL Podcast we welcome Sid Baveja, Founder and CEO of Humanery.
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3 years ago
26 minutes

Startups of London
We cover the startups of London and tell their unseen stories through founder interviews, office tours, look at their work culture and their biggest challenges.

Each startup coverage (especially those after August) come with a video. To watch; search "Startups of London" in Youtube or visit our website www.startupsoflondon.com (which even includes a startups of London map!)


Core of our focus lies in scaleups rather than very early or enterprise companies. We work to bring out key lessons, bits of wisdom and insight that can be helpful for entrepreneurs.

Hosted by https://twitter.com/ozandagdeviren

If you are interested to becoming a guest, write to us at hello@startupsoflondon.com

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