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Founded & Grounded
Ollie Tiramuragan Collard & Dr Becky Sage
90 episodes
2 weeks ago
Tired of startup hype? So are we. Ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally and a top 5 startup podcast in Europe, Founded & Grounded gives unseen founders the mic, where real stories rise above the noise. Our unique 3-part format blends founder interviews, co-host analysis, and actionable takeaways you can use right now. We go beyond the highlight reel to explore the human, unvarnished side of building a business, from emotional well-being strategies to exploring the paradoxes of entrepreneurship. If you’re an early-stage founder, welcome home. You’ve found your people. Apply to feature: foundedandgrounded.com
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Tired of startup hype? So are we. Ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally and a top 5 startup podcast in Europe, Founded & Grounded gives unseen founders the mic, where real stories rise above the noise. Our unique 3-part format blends founder interviews, co-host analysis, and actionable takeaways you can use right now. We go beyond the highlight reel to explore the human, unvarnished side of building a business, from emotional well-being strategies to exploring the paradoxes of entrepreneurship. If you’re an early-stage founder, welcome home. You’ve found your people. Apply to feature: foundedandgrounded.com
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Entrepreneurship
Business,
Investing,
Management
Episodes (20/90)
Founded & Grounded
Jordan Schwarzenberger: The creator economy is a lie, here’s the model that works
7 billion views and counting: the growth secrets of Sidemen's creative mastermind, Jordan Schwarzenberger. The creator economy is dead. Jordan reveals why relying on brand deals is outdated and how the Sidemen have built entire business models through strategic partnerships and leveraging their audience.
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7 months ago
2 hours 9 minutes 27 seconds

Founded & Grounded
18Sixty: How to create standout podcasts that captivate and keep audiences hooked
What makes a podcast truly stand out? Gareth Evans, founder of 18Sixty, reveals the secrets behind high-quality audio storytelling, drawing from his experience with Virgin, BBC Radio, and beyond. Tune in as we uncover what it takes to engage listeners and build a podcast that cuts through the noise.
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7 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes 58 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Airtasker: From hustle to IPO – the truth about scaling a marketplace
Tim Fung of Airtasker shares his insights on resilience, business growth, and adapting strategies from a unique marketplace approach to international expansion and the evolving role of AI in business.
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8 months ago
1 hour 24 minutes 18 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Brilliant Labs: How AI glasses are shaping the future
Dive into the world of AI glasses with Bobak Tavangar from Brilliant Labs. Discover how they're turning sci-fi into reality with affordable, open-source tech. Don't miss it!
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8 months ago
1 hour 43 minutes

Founded & Grounded
Optimise AI: Spinout success uncovered, strategies that work!
Discover the remarkable journey of Nick Tune, from academia to entrepreneurship and the secrets of effectively converting university research into commercial success.
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9 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes 44 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Alfa Technology: From celebrity magician to startup founder
From performing magic for prime ministers and billionaires to gracing stages on shows like Britain's Got Talent. Alfie Whattam shares his unorthodox journey from entertainment to launching his own recruitment startup, Alfa Technology. Alfa builds software engineering teams for businesses operating in cutting-edge technologies like AI and Web3. Uncover Alfie's game-changing insights on cultivating a bulletproof mindset, building effective content strategies, and disrupting outdated...
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1 year ago
1 hour 13 minutes 46 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Connectd: Embracing delusion, neurodiversity, and self-awareness in startup success
How this entrepreneur overcame ADHD and dyslexia and used these diagnoses as his superpower to build two businesses worth millions. Hear the inspiring story of Roei Samuel, who discusses the importance of self-belief, transparency, and resilience in entrepreneurship. Roei got an exit with his first business, Real Sport, and has gone on to build the UK's fastest-growing startup community in Connectd. The platform has shaken the early-stage investment landscape by utilising data to ensure...
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1 year ago
1 hour 16 minutes 14 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Sooper Books: The £5 Dragons’ Den Deal that made history
Meet the power couple who quit their jobs and made Dragons' Den history, by giving away 5% of their business for £5. Introducing Charlene Mitchell-Hood and Simon Hood, the founders of Sooper Books. Hear their incredible journey, which started as a simple idea to aid their daughter’s bedtime routine, which quickly turned into the world's number one bedtime story streaming service and saw all five Dragons invest. Their journey will inspire you and arm you with valuable insights for ...
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1 year ago
1 hour 49 minutes 24 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Season 5 teaser
A teaser for Season 5. We deep dive into the minds of early-stage founders, who are only a couple of steps ahead. Our unique podcast format, blending interviews with analysis, brings you closer to the action. Our hosts, Dr Becky Sage and Ollie Tiramuragan Collard unpack the business lessons for you. Join us as we tackle taboo topics and feature a diverse range of guests, with over 1 in 3 being female founders and 1 in 4 being from an ethnic minority background since the podcast was launched i...
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1 year ago
14 minutes 58 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Clementine: Freeing millions of women to go from I can't to I can
The untold story of how one woman's mental health crisis led her to create a revolutionary mindset company for women. Meet Kim Palmer founder of Clementine, a company on a mission to free women from unhelpful thoughts, feelings & expectations. Kim's very personal crisis led her to champion mental well-being and create a movement for women. Clementine is reimagining mental health and paving the way for digital therapeutics. Kim risked it all as the main breadwinner, giving up her well-paid...
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1 year ago
1 hour 19 minutes 26 seconds

Founded & Grounded
SCVC: College dropout to IPO - the journey from cofounder to deeptech investor
Get a rare insight into one entrepreneur's remarkable journey to a $1.5B market cap. Discover John Williams's insider strategies and personal challenges as he co-founded and scaled Kudan from startup through to IPO. John's next chapter is building SCVC, a deep tech VC he and partner Harry Destecroix wished they had as founders. This episode is a must-listen for every entrepreneur and tech enthusiast. Key Takeaways- Insider IPO Strategies: from leading Kudan through to a historic IPO, Jo...
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1 year ago
1 hour 28 minutes 20 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Mr Bug - From music to mealworms
Meet Conal Cunningham, a music industry veteran turned pet food innovator, and discover his remarkable business journey of perseverance and innovation.We deep-dive into the origins of Mr Bug, a company redefining pet nutrition through sustainably bred insect protein. This startup story has everything from kitchen experiments to funding struggles and scaling triumphs. Whether you're a founder, an eco-conscious individual, or simply curious about the intersection of sustainability and...
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1 year ago
58 minutes 14 seconds

Founded & Grounded
SOS Dance Global: Choreographing change and empowering a generation
Entrepreneurship is a lot like dancing; both require resilience, adaptability, and the courage to step outside your comfort zone.Find out how one startup, SOS Dance Global, is combining these elements to reach the top of the industry. This is a story of empowerment, resilience, and defying the odds.Bonnie Parsons, shares her remarkable journey from professional dancer to pioneering entrepreneur, and how she's empowering a generation of women through the universal language of dance.Key Takeawa...
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1 year ago
1 hour 35 minutes 36 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Rare Founders: How one entrepreneur turned his failed startup into a community empowering platform
Experiencing the collapse of a startup can be devastating, yet for Vasily Alekseenko, it was the catalyst for change. After witnessing the dark side of fundraising, Vasily took matters into his own hands. Rare Founders was born with a simple mission to connect founders and investors. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of networking, pitching, investment, and the magic that happens when founders come together to uplift one another.We discuss the importance o...
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1 year ago
1 hour 17 minutes 5 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Sharesy - Growing communities one local authority at a time
The innovator turning forgotten spaces into thriving community hubs. Meet Felix Atkin, founder of tech startup Sharsey - the Airbnb for community spaces. What stemmed from a personal problem of trying to book a local venue for his kids' birthday party has blossomed into a business that has already generated over £1million in bookings. Felix delves deep into his journey, unveils the strategic steps behind Sharesy's considered growth, and shares invaluable insights on coping with the demands ...
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1 year ago
1 hour 28 minutes 24 seconds

Founded & Grounded
envoPAP: Turning waste into sustainable wealth
Meet Kaushal Shah, the impact entrepreneur behind envoPap, who is on a mission to help save the planet while making a profit. He turns agricultural waste into sustainable paper and packaging, and in this conversation, he shares his secrets to success in business and beyond.Key takeaways- Sustainable Innovation: Learn how Kaushal has built out an end-to-end sustainable business model focused on both community development and economic growth- Smart scaling: We peel back the layers to unpick how...
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1 year ago
1 hour 12 minutes 30 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Rival: The man who gave Gary Vee the "jab, jab, jab, right hook"
The former MD of Gary Vee's Vayner Media left everything behind to pursue his dream, and the results will leave you inspired. Tune into a thought-provoking journey with Eric Fulwiler, the visionary co-founder behind the growth marketing consultancy Rival. What was the tipping point that compelled him to take the plunge? In reality, there wasn't one...Eric pulls back the glitzy entrepreneurial curtain and reveals the unfiltered realities of day-to-day startup life. Key Takeaways- Define ...
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1 year ago
1 hour 21 minutes 54 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Phasecraft: Leap into the future with Quantum Algorithms
What comes to mind when you think of the future? Flying cars, human-like robots, time travel? But what about quantum computing? Prepare to have your mind blown. Join us for an exhilarating journey into the future with Phasecraft, a groundbreaking startup that is pushing the boundaries of algorithmic innovation in the quantum realm.Get an insider view from Ashley Montanaro - co-founder & CEO - as he unravels the mysteries of quantum computingKey Takeaways- Explore the Infinite: Discover th...
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1 year ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Founded & Grounded
SRSLY Low Carb: why we need to STOP sugar coating the truth
We are currently facing a public health crisis. In this episode, you'll hear the story of Andy Welsh, the ambitious founder of SRSLY Low Carb. After a wake-up call, he left the corporate world to enter the challenging world of health-focused entrepreneurship. Picture this: You're trying to offer healthier food options in a market that is dominated by six conglomerates producing ultra-processed food. Quite a challenge, right? What's his secret weapon? It's listening to his cus...
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1 year ago
1 hour 34 minutes 4 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Greenworkx: Small Steps, Big Impact: Building 10 Million Green Jobs
From advising UK Prime Ministers to spearheading green innovation. Mat Ilic takes us from the corridors of Whitehall to the frontlines of green innovation.Discover his journey from Belgrade to becoming a UK visionary. Mat spent his career advising the likes of Boris Johnson and Theresa May. Now, he’s on a mission with Greenworkx to foster environmental change and generate 10 million green jobs Key Takeaways- How can small steps lead to massive impact? This conversation holds the answers. ...
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1 year ago
1 hour 21 minutes 24 seconds

Founded & Grounded
Tired of startup hype? So are we. Ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally and a top 5 startup podcast in Europe, Founded & Grounded gives unseen founders the mic, where real stories rise above the noise. Our unique 3-part format blends founder interviews, co-host analysis, and actionable takeaways you can use right now. We go beyond the highlight reel to explore the human, unvarnished side of building a business, from emotional well-being strategies to exploring the paradoxes of entrepreneurship. If you’re an early-stage founder, welcome home. You’ve found your people. Apply to feature: foundedandgrounded.com