From planning to pivoting, to going nationwide, Shabbir has done it all, and he’s here to give us a whirlwind tour on making tough decisions and why you might want to redirect your business, even when you're already on track.
From revealing the big secrets advertisers don’t want you to know, to the most common pitfalls, he’s here to shake up all you thought you knew about advertising.
Investors need to understand exactly what they are investing in, and customers need to see the USP. You can have all the passion in the world, but if your mission isn’t clear, your product won’t sell!
A startup is fuelled by founder passion, and it often feels like that is the only thing moving it along. It’s a big pressure, but we’re hearing how George is driven by conviction.
Nearly 1,000 investors have used the platform since its public launch a few months ago. Where some might worry about the market in the current UK economy, Rob has confidence in the company’s timing.
With a background in insurance, Marino brought his corporate brain to his startup and when paired with his passion for his work, it’s proving to be a winning combination.
George and Sebastian founded YourBusinessNumber because they spotted something missing in an already successful business. It's niche, but it has become their USP, making them stand out from the crowd!
Green genie magic: getting a million users as a startup
Roberto Amerighi
Co-Founder
GreenJinn
Roberto and his co-founder, Giuseppe had their lightbulb moment and an idea was born: to enable shoppers to save money on grocery bills, without having to cut down on the things they love.
The girls are back in town: monetising passion, representing talent
Sophia Ukor
Founder
Violet Simon
Driven by the personal dedication and commitment of a woman who cares, ‘Violet Simon’ is a testimony to all that Sophia stands for, and we’re on the edge of our seats waiting to hear exactly what makes her tick!
As founders, we're all used to 'knocking on a few doors' to get results. In fact, when you're seeking investment, that's imperative. But this founder has taken this strategy to a whole new (and very literal) level...!!
Co-founders and long-time friends, John Stubbs and Emma Bestley may be new to startup land, but they've got tons of advice to share, and our notebooks are ready.
We’re picking Charlie’s brains to find out how he’s uniting his investment expertise with his passion for change. It’s not always been straightforward, but it wouldn’t be a startup if it was, would it?
"85% of the world's population needs orthodontic dental treatment, but only 1% can actually get it." Imagine if you could tap into this colossal market and provide dentists with more opportunity, whilst also boosting their personal revenue potential...?
There’s no one better to talk about startups than investment experts with a startup of their own, so this week we’re bringing you all the pro tips and lightbulb moments from BETA100 founders, Camilla Carrapatoso and May Ireland. They believe you can build anything into a business; are you ready to hear how?
Born from making mixology videos in a homemade bar during covid, CreativeAF is all about showcasing every business’ unique story through personalised videos and soundtracks. There is nothing more important than the message you give to the world, and Adam knows this. It’s what gets his creative brain ticking!
We’re learning more about the wonderful world of DNA and how using its insights can make us healthier and happier. Kate and Vicki have the skills and the drive, and now they’re sharing their knowledge and experiences on how to turn this enthusiasm into a business. There is always more to learn in the world of startups!
Ollie is entering the crowded market of London tourism. It's competitive, but Ping Culture knows that nothing worthwhile comes easily. We'll hear about how their app recommends the right places for the right people, and learn that the right USP can get you noticed. Ping Culture values quality over quantity: does their approach work?
Susan is the confident visionary behind this smart community membership platform, and her team are ready to get hands-on, to offer customers a personalised solution.
Alfie is the creative brains behind this forward-thinking agency, that's on a mission to offer a collaborative approach to website design and development.
Bootstrapping their growth, managing over 500 global freelancers, controlling their clients' entire reputations, and trying to be sustainable and personable - that's an awful amount of pressure to handle!
Giuseppe's mastered the art of brand exposure, and is capitalising on a gap in the networking market. Business cards are a dying breed and the events space is changing, and he's the guy who has a bold solution!
Leah's got something that a lot of young entrepreneurs don't: brains, passion and heart. And she'll need big helpings of all three if she can succeed in creating a supportive community to eradicate global loneliness.
It's pretty clear that this tight-knit team are switched on and ready to take the world by storm. They've done their research, they understand the process, and they confess "we have a lot of fun together!".
One thing's for certain: this is 'not just a dating app'. He's got plans to create a full-scale lifestyle destination for fitness fanatics across the globe.
If there's one thing we love, it's coming across a founder who understands the challenge facing them, looks at it directly in the face, and finds a way to overcome it.
Nikki and co-founder Simon Scriver have first-hand experience about the highs and lows of fundraising and what was needed to make virtual events an all-round better experience.
