Connie was inspired by childhood memories to create something different in the stale high street jewellery space. She's since built an iconic brand, beloved by an ever growing community of admirers and - importantly - customers.

💐 Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events possible.

Recorded at: Virgin StartUp Changemakers, Virgin HQ, London

Hosted by Natalie Pearce.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

The podcast is produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

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Colette’s story is one of bold moves and big learnings. She shares how a failed pitch to ASOS taught her the power of selling the dream, how Reddit inspired The INKEY List’s entire approach, and what it really takes to scale a business at speed while staying true to your purpose.

From burnout and imposter syndrome to billion-view TikToks and retail deals with Sephora, Colette doesn’t hold back. This is a masterclass in building a brand with integrity, grit and heart.

Whether you’re a skincare obsessive, early-stage founder, or just someone who needs a reminder to back themselves – this one’s for you.

🎧 Subscribe now and listen wherever you get your podcasts.

💐 Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events possible.

Recorded at: Virgin StartUp Changemakers, Virgin HQ, London

Hosted by Natalie Pearce.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

The podcast is produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Freddie’s story starts with a milk float and a dream. From door-to-door sales and DIY Excel Gantt charts, to building a beloved household brand, his journey is anything but ordinary. He shares openly about the pressures of startup life, the power of simplicity, and how he’s finally stepping into the spotlight ten years on.

Whether you’re a founder, florist, or fan of floral joy, this conversation is full of lessons in resilience, creativity, and staying grounded while growing something special.

🎧 Subscribe now and listen wherever you get your podcasts.

💐 Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events possible.

Recorded at: Virgin StartUp Changemakers, Virgin HQ, London

Hosted by Natalie Pearce.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

The podcast is produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Harriet shares how her entrepreneurial leap came after stepping away from a successful career in publishing and PR, seeking greater control and flexibility as a mother of four. Starting Biscuiteers in her husband’s catering kitchen, Harriet spotted a gap in the market for stylish, personalised gifts and turned it into a business now icing nearly three million biscuits each year.

Key insights include:

• The power of storytelling and organic PR in building a brand.
• How Harriet strategically leveraged corporate partnerships with global brands like Dior, Cartier, and Emma Bridgewater.
• Her experience navigating challenges in manufacturing, scaling operations, and managing multi-channel sales strategies.
• Advocacy for female founders through her initiative “Buy Women Built,” tackling systemic funding issues and championing women-led businesses.

Hosted by Natalie Pearce.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

The podcast is produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Find out how Simon went from homeless to selling his business for millions to PWC, and why he's dedicating his time to making other founders' dreams come true.

Want more of Simon? Book an exclusive spot on our AMA with Simon only on the Virgin StartUp Community. Spaces are strictly limited and open to Virign StartUp Premium members only. Once you've had your membership approved, head over to Premium events to sign up. Visit community.virginstartup.org

Hosted by Natalie Pearce.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

The podcast is produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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After losing her mother and facing a period of uncertainty during the pandemic, Olivia poured her energy into creating something meaningful. With zero industry experience and just a gut instinct, she bootstrapped D.LOUISE into a fast-growing business rooted in bravery, simplicity, and joy.

We talk about turning grief into purpose, building confidence as a first-time founder, and why sustainable growth—not overnight success—is the mindset shift more entrepreneurs need to hear. Olivia also opens up about mentorship, mental health, and how showing up authentically fuels both community and commercial growth.

If you’re building a product-based brand or need a nudge of inspiration to get started, this one’s for you.

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Hosted by Luke Johnstone, founder of PACK’D, Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner and Startup Mentor.

Luke started and scaled his disruptive food business, generating over £15M in sales delivering impactful products to more than 1 million customers. 

PACK'D originally launched with support and funding from Virgin StartUp and now Luke returns to support the next generation of founders as a Virgin StartUp Mentor.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by David Abrahamovitch, founder and CEO of Grind – from turning his Dad’s old phone shop into a go to coffee come cocktail destination, he’s since built a brilliant D2C brand. Today the company is a certified B Corp, they have 14 locations across London and sell millions of coffees every year through their home delivery service.

We’re talking to David about what it really takes to scale a business, how mentorship has played a role in his journey, and why surrounding yourself with the right people can make all the difference.

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Hosted by Luke Johnstone, founder of PACK’D, Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner and Startup Mentor.

Luke started and scaled his disruptive food business, generating over £15M in sales delivering impactful products to more than 1 million customers. 

PACK'D originally launched with support and funding from Virgin StartUp and now Luke returns to support the next generation of founders as a Virgin StartUp Mentor.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this powerful episode of Founder to Founder, we’re joined by Alex Partridge, founder, mental health advocate, host of the ADHD chatter podcast and co-founder of the viral media brands UNILAD and LADbible, and now Virgin StartUp Mentor.

After being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 34, Alex is now a massive advocate for mental health and neurodiversity in the workplace, alongside that has authored his memoir ‘Now it all makes sense: how an ADHD diagnosis brought clarity to my life’.

Alex has truly experienced the full spectrum of entrepreneurship and we’re diving into his rollercoaster journey and how his experiences have helped shape his success today.

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See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

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Take a look at our lineup for our new podcast launching next week!

We’ve been behind the scenes with some of the UK’s boldest business minds - who all happen to be Virgin StartUp Mentors — David Abrahamovitch (GRIND), Pip Murray (Pip & Nut), Olivia Jenkins (D. Louise), Andy McNulty (Touch Stay), Abi Selby (Spabreaks.com), and Alex Partridge (UniLad & LADBible) — to talk growth, grit, and the power that mentoring has had on their startup successes. 

The first episode drops this Wednesday, featuring viral media pioneer and host of the ADHD Chatter podcast, Alex Partridge. Subscribe to our new feed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

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Tiwa's hosting our International Women's Day panel event alongside Grace Andrews and Michelle Feeney. Grab your ticket now at: https://www.virginstartup.org/events/leading-with-confidence-women-making-moves/

Follow Tiwa and Confident And Killing It on Instagram.

The brand Tiwa mentioned is Kai Collective: https://kaicollective.com/

The book and video Tiwa mentioned are by John Maxwell.

This podcast is produced for Virgin StartUp by Goldfish

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We're going out with a bang though, with the co-founder of Too Good To Go, Jamie Crummie, who's helping millions of us reduce food waste with their tech platform built around a strong purpose.

See you in 2025 for more inspiring conversations with founders creating sustainable impact across the UK.

Are you a new or aspiring founder? Our Community has launched, providing a new home for founders in the UK. Explore membership options here.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

The podcast is produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

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Find out how Olivia and co-founder Dan have build the UK's 4th fastest growing company, helping millions of people along their wellness journeys.

Are you a new or aspiring founder? Our Community has launched, providing a new home for founders in the UK. Explore membership options here.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

The podcast is produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

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Find out more about Olivia here: https://www.instagram.com/oliviarubin/

Are you a new or aspiring founder? Our Community has launched, providing a new home for founders in the UK. Explore membership options here.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

The podcast is produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a new or aspiring founder? Our Community has launched, providing a new home for founders in the UK. Explore membership options here.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

Produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Recorded at our 10th birthday celebrations in London, Holly sat down with eternal optimist and Ted Talk sensation, Simon Sinek, to recognise the impact that you as founders all have on our society. 

Holly and Simon break down the barriers to uncovering your purpose, and share stories of hope at a time we all need it the most. 🤞🏼

Here's to the next 10 years of helping purpose-driven founders start-up and thrive. 🎉

Are you a new or aspiring founder? Our Community has launched, providing a new home for founders in the UK. Explore membership options here.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

Produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are you a new or aspiring founder? Our Community has launched, providing a new home for founders in the UK. Explore membership options here.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

Produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a new or aspiring founder? Our Community has launched, providing a new home for founders in the UK. Explore membership options here.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

Produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

Produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

Produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

Produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

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The pair discussed how all of us can shop better, and what it takes to build a business taking on the likes of Amazon.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

Produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

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ZINC VC changed the Venture Capital game when they launched their platform for purpose-first founders looking to partner with investors who shared their vision for a better world.

Apologies for the sound quality in this episode, we had some tech problems on the night. We'll do better next time.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

Produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

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In 2017, best friends Farah Kabir and Dr Sarah Welsh were both equally frustrated with the limited variety and their experience in the condom and lube aisle.

They created HANX with the purpose to start a sex-positive and sustainable brand with gynae-backed sexual wellness products everyone would love, with no harsh chemicals.

Their attitude to challenge the status quo and misconceptions about our bodies is a step in the right direction to get rid of the days where you are left blushing at the till or embarrassed about buying sexual wellness and intimate health products.

After putting their life savings into this startup, their story is all about taking the leap and trusting your ambition. Join us in-person and online on 23rd August to meet co-founder Farah to ask her all the questions you want to know about starting up and challenging taboo subjects.

Apologies for the sound quality in this episode, we had some tech problems on the night. We'll do better next time.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive. You can access Start Up Loan funding and free Business Advice to get your new business off the ground.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apologies for the sound quality in this episode, we had some tech problems on the night. We'll do better next time.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apologies for the sound quality in this episode, we had some tech problems on the night. We'll do better next time.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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These words changed the life of Cemal Ezel, and consequently, thousands more. 

Former City trader Cemal founded Change Please to transform the lives of the homeless community by providing people experiencing homelessness a living wage job, housing, training and opportunities.

Visit https://changeplease.org/ to find out more about the Change Please mission.

Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and thrive.

Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events free for founders everywhere.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

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At this special In Conversation With MeetUp, our host Ben Keene joins Brixton Brewery co-founders Mike Ross and Xochitl Benjamin to uncover how their chance encounter at the pub brewed up a successful business.

The pair will discuss how having no experience in brewing beer or business didn’t stop them from starting up and how they managed to grow an iconic beer brand in south London.

If you’re building a food and drink brand, this candid chat will give you insights from their own launch to show you what steps could help your journey.

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Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Thanks to the support from Virgin Money , we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginstartup #funding #bootstrapping #crowdfunding #startuploans

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

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From rumbling up recipes to picking the perfect brand name, our panel of award-winning food and drink founders give you a taste on what life is really like starting and scaling up.

In this MeetUp, our host Ben Keene has a feast of fantastic founder stories, insights and advice for up and coming startup leaders.

Featuring:

• Fabian Clark, co-founder of Quarter
• Dominique Woolf, founder of The Woolf’s Kitchen
• Andy Young, Business Manager of Black Milk

This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in August 2022. Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.

Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Thanks to the support from Virgin Money , we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginstartup #funding #foodanddrink #foodiefounders

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

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Paynter Jackets began as an experiment over a long-distance relationship. The first jacket they ever produced sold out in 86 seconds, so as experiments go, this wasn't too bad.

Becky Thomas and her husband Huw Thomas, created an innovative clothing brand by taking the traditional models of the fashion industry and turning them on their head.

Today, if you want to get your hands on a Paynter piece, you'll have to be nimble-thumbed on release day and hit that refresh button.

This isn't some marketing trick, or a celebrity-endorsed must-have, the simple but poignant ethos behind Paynter is that they only produce a strictly limited run of each of the pieces they sell every year.

In a world of over-consumption and fast fashion, Paynter are showing you can be be slow, limited, and still create a thriving business.

Thanks to our partnership with Virgin Money, we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions, they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#sustainability #fashion #virgin #virginmoney

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

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Without its people, our businesses aren’t anything. As founders of new startups, you’re the beating heart and soul of your business, and how you build it will reflect your culture, values, practices and design. 

At our MeetUp we met 3 founders to talk about how they create and maintain their company culture as they grow.

Featuring:

Molly Johnson-Jones from Flexa Careers

Hector Hughes from Unplugged

Jim Woods from Betterspace UK

This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in May 2022.

Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.

Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Thanks to the support from Virgin Money, we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginmoney #team #culture

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is a recording of an interview which took place in March 2022. To get your ticket to our next MeetUp, visit virginstartup.org/events.

We welcomed self-confessed ‘head squirrel’ Pip to our digital MeetUp stage to find out more about her mouthwatering nut butter brand, Pip & Nut, that has taken the UK shelves by storm.

With a craving for less processed ingredients and no palm oil free options, Pip guided us through her journey from experimenting in her kitchen to becoming the fastest-growing nut butter brand in the UK. She gives us a behind the scenes look into the reality of being a founder, what the challenges were and how she overcame them, plus why finding a gap in the market was key to her success.

Our host, Virgin StartUp advisor and founder of Rebel Book Club, Ben Keene, uncovered Pip’s secrets to creating a brand filled with personality backed by conscious values that are consistent throughout the business. Together they discuss why connecting with your audience is just as important as making a killer product.

If you’re looking to crack this industry, don’t skip this recap!

Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Thanks to the support from Virgin Money, we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginstartup #startups #foodanddrinkbrands #foodscaleups #pipmurrray #pipandnut

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in April 2022. Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.

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If you’re building a startup then you already know that your social media game needs to be on point.

But in the days of 15 minute news cycles, influencers and saturated feeds, how can founders use social media in a way that works for them?

To grow your brands, reach new customers and build communities, our panel of seasoned social strategists and brand-building founders will uncover the secrets to smashing social media for your business, and what mistakes first-time founders should avoid.

Featuring:

Corrie Jones, founder of Untapped Digital

Henry Connell, co-founder of The Uncommon

Abi Oyepitan, co-founder of LIHA Beauty

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Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Thanks to the support from Virgin Money, we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginstartup #socialmedia

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The final episode of Series 1! Meet Cemal Ezel, the inspirational founder of Change Please, who went from City trader to changing the lives of homeless people one cup of coffee at a time. In this episode we find out what inspired Cemal to create change, and how he ended up sat next to George and Amal Clooney on Necker Island, being mentored by one Richard Branson.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Launching a travel startup just before Covid hits. Being inspired by your daughter to launch a business which ends up landing Beyonce as a client. Going from a kitchen table blog to a multimillion pound business.

These are just some of the stories we've uncovered in our new startup podcast series; The Jump, hosted by Ben Keene.

Shedding light on inspiring tales from the world of startups in the UK, The Jump gets unrivalled access to founders to hear the stories behind the brands.

See virginstartup.org for more.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will this be the year you startup?

There has never been a better time to start a business. Amidst the challenges of the past 2 years, a record number of new startups have flourished.

Virgin StartUp helped thousands to fund, start and grow the businesses they're passionate about - and now we want to help you.

If you're thinking of starting or growing a business in 2022, then you won't want to miss our first MeetUp of the year.

Start 2022 as you mean to go on. It's time to startup.

Who’s on our panel?

Rob Ford co-founder of Tooting-based plant business Box and Sprout, a digital-first plant business and growing a community of green-fingered Londoners who are on a mission to help anyone create their dream garden, without the fuss.

Jill Henry, co-founder of Meander Apparel, a Scottish clothing brand specialising in sustainable, versatile, technical clothing for everyday stylish adventures. Jill started Meander with her husband Steve after organizing a charity cycle from London to Paris and struggled to find performance clothing that was comfortable for cycling and stylish enough to be worn off the bike. Since its launch in 2018, Meander Apparel has been spotted on Sir Richard Branson, fashion designer Henry Holland and Olympic cycling gold-medallist Callum Skinner. Sustainability is at the heart of their brand, and they are proud members of 1% for the planet, carbon neutral and 95% of their cuts are 95% are made from natural or recycled materials.

Lysander Bickham, Co-Founder and CEO of Leo’s Box, Leo’s box is an Eco-friendly members club. Where customers are able to have access to a number of products hand-picked by Leo's Box, at a reduced price. Lysander chose to apply for B Corp as a priority making him the youngest B Corp CEO ever. 

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dan is a multi-award winning serial founder, who has talked openly about failure and overcoming mental health challenges, including suffering from depression, burnout, anxiety and insomnia. Dan co-founded braincare supplements company, Heights, and is the host of one of the UK's most popular podcasts, Secret Leaders.

Thanks to our friends at Virgin Money, we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo and want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. They provide a full range of founder friendly products and services to help people at every stage of their business journey.

Visit https://www.virginstartup.org to find out how Virgin StartUp can help you startup and thrive.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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To celebrate the launch of Virgin StartUp signing up to the Better Business Act, our November MeetUp focussed on how we can all build better businesses and have a positive impact on society and the environment.

The drive towards more conscientious business has never been stronger, with consumers and investors looking for more purposeful brands to engage with. We know the world is changing, and that fundamentally, businesses need to change with it. But how?

The potential for creating lasting impact is great, surpassed only by the urgency to act. In this MeetUp, our guests explain how founders can start and scale businesses which go beyond greenwashing and create a purposeful yet profitable business.

Plus, Holly Branson, Virgin’s Chief Purpose and Vision Officer, also joins us for a Q&A about purpose-led businesses and how the Better Business Act will make an impact.

Featuring:

Victoria Stoyanova, founder of the Institute of Belonging

Chris Turner, Campaign Director of the Better Business Act

Dama Sathianathan, Partner at Bethnal Green Ventures

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Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events, delivered in partnership with Virgin Money, are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs.

Virgin Money is here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginstartup #startups #socialmedia #onlinecommunities

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Covering everything from production, supply chains and packaging, watch to find out how you can do it in your own startup too.

Our panelists reflect on their own experiences in the industry, and how they’ve innovated to create planet-friendly products that don’t cost the earth and have longer lifespans.

If you’re building a business for our changing world, find out how to create real impact and build a sustainable startup.

Featuring:

Arabella Turek, COO of Petit Pli

Mandeep Soor, co-founder of Bendi

Andrew and Elizaveta Bennett, founders of Arkdefo

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Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events, delivered in partnership with Virgin Money, are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Virgin Money is here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Food and drink startups are becoming ever more popular. The appeal and relevance of great products in the foodie world means more and more founders are vying for consumer attention and supermarket shelf space. In a saturated market, how do you stand out? And if you manage to break through, how do you grow your business and operations to ensure you can keep your customers happy? Join Virgin StartUp in July as we find out how to start and scale a food and drink brand at our next MeetUp.

Ben Branson - no relation to Richard, but clearly sharing the same entrepreneurial gene - started the category-defining Seedlip: the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs drinks brand. Not satisfied with being the non-alcoholic alternative to traditional spirits, Ben set out to create an aspirational brand which people would want to experience regardless of whether they were looking for something alcoholic or not. Touted as one of the Top 50 most influential people in food and drink by The Telegraph, Ben has racked up extensive knowledge on the food and drink sphere, which he’s excited to share with founders at our MeetUp. 

Joining Ben is Vivien Wong, co-founder of Little Moons, which, after launching in 2010, went viral on TikTok and Instagram during the pandemic after rebranding in 2018.

Our final speaker is co-founder and COO of The Vurger Co., Neil Potts. Vegan comfort food is now big news, but Neil’s one the pioneers you have to thank for it.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Social media is no longer just a trend that founders have to follow, it’s a key marketing channel for any business. As a small and new startup, how do you stand out?

And if you manage to build strong connections, how do you keep your content relevant and exciting to continue making customers happy and stay loyal to your brand?

Our social media experts dive into their own experiences online and how they used their platforms to create successful foundations for their businesses through social media, plus what techniques they used to manage it to accelerate their growth and get results.

Featuring:

Montana Brown, influencer and founder of Swim Society

Lucy Wright, co-founder of Nice Drinks

Pilar Nalwimba, producer, presenter and podcaster

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Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events, delivered in partnership with Virgin Money, are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at

virginstartup.org

Virgin Money is here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginstartup #startups #socialmedia #onlinecommunities

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in August 2020. Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.

It’s time to tell the story of narrative in business. Featuring James Hurst, Global Head of Creative at Pinterest, we want to help you tell your brand story.

The brands you love all have a story behind them. Think of 16-year-old Richard Branson launching Student magazine, and every chapter that has followed. Our favourite brands mean something to us because we have a shared narrative with them - we’ve joined their journey and have invited them to be part of ours.

At this MeetUp we find out why putting founding stories at the heart of your brand give a startup a bigger edge over the competition, and how can you tell your story through your brand, and build an engaged customer base.

Our host, Virgin StartUp advisor and founder of Rebel Book Club, Ben Keene, spoke to our expert panelists to find out how your story can cut through the noise and reach a new audience.

Featuring:

James Hurst, Global Creative Director Pinterest

Alice Rhodes, co-founder of disruptive beauty brand, Depixym

Corrie Jones, founder at social media agency, Untapped Digital

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Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Thanks to the support from Virgin Money, we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginstartup #virginmoney #ukbusiness #startups

#virgin #virginstartup #ukbusiness #startups #branding

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a challenging time to start a business. But in challenging times, opportunities arise for founders wanting to make a difference. Opportunities to fix problems, innovate, adapt and grow.

If you’re thinking of starting up, or are working hard to pivot your business, this MeetUp is for you.

Our host, Virgin StartUp advisor and founder of Rebel Book Club, Ben Keene, spoke to three lockdown entrepreneurs to set out a clear plan of action for would-be founders contemplating starting up, and established founders looking to pivot.

Featuring:

• Ayesha Pakravan, founder of custom hospitality business, The Plattery, and not-for-profit tackling food poverty, Vital Meals
• Hannah Adams, founder of launched in lockdown Pieces of the Puzzle, a sustainable, wellbeing-first puzzle company
• Roshanne Dorsett, founder of health and eco-conscious skincare startup, The Glowcery

Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Thanks to the support from Virgin Money , we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginstartup #startups #lockdown #coronavirus

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Being a startup founder can be vitalising, rewarding, and ultimately fulfilling - but the job comes with incredible responsibility, long hours, isolation and stress. We all need support in managing our mental wellbeing - and this starts with an honest conversation about it.

At this MeetUp, our host, Virgin StartUp advisor and founder of Rebel Book Club, Ben Keene, spoke honestly with our panellists about their experience balancing their well-being with flourishing founder careers.

Featuring:

• Pip Jamieson, founder of professional online network for creatives, The Dots
• James Routledge, founder of Sanctus, a brand on a mission to help employers tackle mental health in the workplace better
• Sandra de Monte, founder of technology platform for psychotherapy, counselling and coaching, MindBerry

Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Thanks to the support from @Virgin Money , we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginstartup #startups #mentalhealth #worklifebalance

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting a business means taking on risk and creating value – but the nature of this value - and crucially why we create it – is fundamentally changing. At this Virgin StartUp MeetUp, we explored the role that small business might play in the future.

The world has seemingly changed overnight, encompassing all areas of how we do business, how we live and how we work. But how many of the changes we’re experiencing were already on the cards before the pandemic? What trends in our social lives, the climate, technology and consumerism were already in motion, and will continue long into the next decade?

Joining host Ben Keene, founder of Rebel Book Club and Virgin StartUp mentor, on the panel:

• Tracey Follows, noted futurist and founder of Futuremade
• Bruce Walker, CEO & Cofounder at innovation community FutureX, and
• James Ghaffari, Director of B Corp Certification at B Lab UK,

We took a look into the coming decade and beyond, to try and chart our predictions for what comes next. What comes next for founders, for consumers, for business and for the planet.

As we uncovered at our recent MeetUps, business “success” is being redefined in front of our eyes. The ways consumers behave and respond to brands has evolved, and brands which show inauthenticity or maligned interests will be exposed at lightning speed online. Traditional business models which have been relied upon for decades are starting to look stale; the rise of adblocking software and decline of outdoor advertising are forcing brands big and small to vie for consumer attention elsewhere on social media and new audio formats.

Sustainability has become not only a watchword for societies at large, but a sign of intent in consumers. Younger generations have grown to not only seek sustainable products and brands, but openly state that they are willing to pay more for them. A Forbes report notes that 62 % of Generation Z, who will begin entering the workforce this year, prefer to buy from sustainable brands, on par with our findings for Millennials.

If purpose is going to be at the heart of the future of business, what does this mean for how we, as founders, design startups, brands and companies which can thrive?

Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Thanks to the support from Virgin Money, we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginstartup #startups #futurism #sustainability #BCorp

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you thinking of packing in the day job and going full-time on your startup? How do you know when the right time to go all-in is? It’s time to find out.

Whilst there’s no ‘perfect time’ to quit the day job and go it alone, what are the options when your startup is gaining traction, and how do you find the confidence in yourself and your business to take the leap?

At this MeetUp, our host, Virgin StartUp advisor and founder of Rebel Book Club, Ben Keene, spoke to our panellists to find out exactly how they went full-time with their startups to hopefully inspire you to do the same.

Featuring:

• Ed Currie and Andy Coxon, co-founders of sustainable deodorant brand, Akt
• Daisy Tinker, co-founder of independent marketplace, A South London Makers Market
• Steph Giordano, founder of cake business, Baked by Steph

Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Thanks to the support from Virgin Money, we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginstartup #startups #founder

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since 2020, the world of business has been dealing with unprecedented levels of uncertainty. But does that mean we should wait until things feel more stable before getting a startup off the ground?

This MeetUp explored what we can learn from businesses that started up in previous recessions, what new opportunities there might be now, and whether there is ever a ‘right time’ to start a business.

Our host, Virgin StartUp Business Advisor and founder of Rebel Cook Club, Ben Keene, was joined by three founders to find out if not now, then when to start up.

On the panel:

• Gabriela Hersham, founder of co-working environment, Huckltree
• Lucas London, founder of home decor brand, Lick
• Lucy Standing, Chartered Occupational Psychologist and founder at career change and job shadowing service, Brave Starts

Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org.

Thanks to the support from Virgin Money, we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginstartup #virginmoney #ukbusiness #startups #coronavirus

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Susie was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30, and Tropic Skincare was one of the fastest growing UK companies in 2018. Find out how she got here, and her advice for founders just starting out.

Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Thanks to the support from Virgin Money , we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to build a business that has impact? If so, you’ve landed on the right podcast.

At this MeetUp, our host, Virgin StartUp advisor and founder of Rebel Book Club, Ben Keene, spoke to our expert panellists to uncover how you can build a business which can make a positive impact on society.

Featuring:

• Emilie Vanpopheringhe, co-founder of popular fruit and veg subscription box, Oddbox.
• Eshita Kabra-Davies, founder of fashion rental platform, By Rotation
• Richard Johnson, independent consultant who formerly worked at Volans, the first B Corp in the UK, advising on business model innovation and the link between sustainability and entrepreneurship

Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events, delivered in partnership with Virgin Money, are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

#virgin #virginstartup #startups #founder #sustainability

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For 50 years, Virgin has built business after business off the back of an irresistible brand - and at this MeetUp, we uncovered what it takes to build a brand that people love.

Maybe you’re at the start of your founder journey and are seeking some inspiration to get the creative juices flowing. Or you know what you want, but aren’t sure how to get there. It could be that you’re thinking about rebranding your business, but you don’t know where to begin.

Our host, Virgin StartUp advisor and founder of Rebel Book Club, Ben Keene, quizzed our panellists on exactly how they built knockout brands, so you can build yours too.

Featuring:

• Celia Pool, co-founder of disruptive sustainable period product brand, DAME
• Nathan Perry, co-founder of healthy dog snack startup, Denzel’s
• Tom Tapper, CEO and co-founder of creative agency to some of the world’s biggest global brands, Nice and Serious

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Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events, delivered in partnership with Virgin Money, are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

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This is a recording of an interview which took place in September 2020. To get your ticket to our next MeetUp, visit virginstartup.org/events.

In a rare and intimate setting, we welcomed Simon to our digital MeetUp stage to find out his ‘why’. 28 million people have tuned in to watch Simon’s TED Talk, the third most popular TED Talk of all time, based on his sell-out book, Start With Why. His thinking has inspired countless founders to build businesses that hold purpose at their core.

Our host, Virgin StartUp advisor and founder of Rebel Book Club, Ben Keene, uncovered Simon’s insights on how to build and lead effective teams, what drives consumer behaviour, and why we should all feel optimistic about the future of business.

Virgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org

Thanks to the support from Virgin Money, we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.

Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.

See virginstartup.org for more.

We're bringing you this podcast in partnership with our friends at Virgin Money - the home of brighter business banking.

The Jump is produced by Goldfish Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.