Robin Ferris is the CEO and Founder of Bankuet. With the cost of living crisis and inflation, food poverty in the UK is at it’s worst . This year 9.3 million people in the UK will experience food insecurity and in the last year 1 million people have used food banks for the first time. Volunteering in his local food bank, Robin saw firsthand the challenges that food banks face and how they would struggle to meet the continued increasing demand. Robin wanted to build a tech platform that would mak...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Philipp von Lamezan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Squake. Travel and transport are responsible for 20% of emissions worldwide , with the global population growing, this footprint is only going to increase in the next decade unless we do something about it now. Squake are advocating for short and long term change , by building a platform that makes sustainable travel and transport accessible to everyone. They do this by focusing on three main steps: 1. Working with businesses to accurately calcula...
Aug 08, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Elena Rueda is the CEO and Co-Founder of Dama Health. 900 million people around the world use contraception , yet 80% of women report experiencing side effects that decrease their quality of life, and on average women try 4 different contraceptive methods before finding the right fit! Pretty shocking right! Elena explains why the lack of data and research in this field combined with pressures on the NHS, results in a v ery poor patient experience and can lead to serious side effects in women inc...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Dan Garrett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Farewill. For everyone, losing a loved one is one of the hardest things you’ll need to deal with . Trying to process your emotions, whilst having the pressure of deciding on funeral plans and dealing with probate. Most people end up turning to their local high street provider, who costs thousands of pounds, and they often don’t reflect the wishes of the family or deceased. Dan recognised the opportunity to innovate an industry that hasn’t changed for 100’...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Vese Aghoghovbia is the Founder of Philly & Friends . Philly & Friends is an iconic children’s lifestyle business with p urpose, representation and diversity at its core. In this episode we cover: The importance of representation Is diversity and representation in child’s toys improving? Actions we need to task as parents Want to listen to the full interview, click below: https://www.foundersforgood.io/episodes/vese-aghoghovbia-philly-friends-adding-a-drop-of-colour-and-diversity-to-the-...
Jul 20, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Felix Atkin is the CEO and Founder of Sharesy. During COVID Felix started to explore why local schools weren’t renting out their unused spaces to generate much needed additional income . Most still took bookings via pen and paper, on average requiring 30 interactions before a booking was completed. This was frustrating for both the venue and the booker. Felix recognised this was a much wider problem with community spaces– church halls, scout huts, community centres – they all had unused spaces t...
Jul 18, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Bex Hay is the Co-Founder and CTO of Organise . Organise have supported over 3000 worker-led actions by providing a safe trusted space where people can anonymously discuss topics with colleagues and peers, get access to expert advice, and use tools purpose-built for running effective campaigns. In this episode we cover: How can people take action relating to workplace issues Common workplace issues and the most vulnerable workers The barriers stopping people from taking action How to take meanin...
Jul 13, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Sir Peter Wanless is the CEO of NSPCC. One of the largest and longest standing charities in the UK , the NSPCC have spent over 130 years delivering on their mission to prevent cruelty to children. Peter has recently celebrated 10 years as their CEO, where he has helped modernise the charity to meet the everchanging and complex world of child abuse and neglect. The NSPCC break down their mission into three impact goals: 1. Everyone plays their part to prevent child abuse. 2. Every child is safe o...
Jul 11, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Morgan Fitzsimons is the Co-Founder and CXO of Perci Health . Perci have the largest network of cancer experts in the UK. Perci assign each person with their own specialist cancer nurse to build a personalised care plan and ensure they get the support they need to improve their quality of life. In this episode we cover: The state of cancer today The focus on cancer diagnosis and treatment The issues with typical post-treatment support Perci Health overview Pivot from B2C to B2B The user journey ...
Jul 06, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Peter Briffett is the Co-Founder and CEO of Wagestream. After coming across an article about predatory finance , Peter started to explore the financial support offered to low income workers and he was shocked by the lack of fair financial services available . The common practice being pay day loan companies targeting people in need with ridiculous repayment terms. So Peter co-founded Wagestream with a vision of providing fair financial services to frontline workers , starting with flexible pay, ...
Jul 04, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Anya Roy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Syrona Health. Syrona Health is an all-in-one healthcare platform that provides personalised and inclusive support to people for all of their gynaecological needs. Syrona’s aim is to democratise healthcare in the workplace and give everyone access to the help they need. In this episode we cover: What is gynaecological health Challenges with diagnosis and treatment Why the current system is failing people What needs to change – government, NHS, employers? Syr...
Jun 29, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Charlotte Guzzo is the COO and Co-Founder of Sano Genetics. Whilst studying for her PhD, Charlotte witnessed first-hand the challenges with finding the right patients for medical research. After further exploration it was apparent the whole system was flawed. Due to issues with patient recruitment and engagement, 80% of clinical trials fail. This means potentially life saving drugs and treatments will never reach the market. It’s a poor situation for everyone, researchers and scientists are unab...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Ally Fekaiki is the Founder of Juno. Juno are redesigning the employee benefits and wellbeing space by helping companies to put the power in their employee’s hands. Using Juno workers can choose from a wide range of top tier benefits and design a benefits package that works for them. In this episode we cover: The problem Ally spotted which led him to creating Juno The “traditional” approach to benefits packages Why are companies focusing more now on employee wellbeing How Juno are solving this p...
Jun 22, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Sam Lathey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bippit. To use Sam’s own words, he went from being a “complete financial screw up” to becoming a “trusted financial” advisor. On this journey Sam realised that most people have no or very limited knowledge and support when it comes to managing their finances. Did you know that money is the number one cause of stress for 60% of people? Sam explains that young people receive no financial education in school, most people start their professional careers in de...
Jun 20, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Alex Stephany is the Founder and CEO of Beam . Beam is an award-winning Tech for Good start-up and crowdfunding platform that supports homeless people and refugees into stable jobs and homes. In this episode we cover: The story of Beam and how it came to be Their unique crowdfunding model, partnering with government and charities The state of homelessness in the UK Want to listen to the full interview, click below: https://www.foundersforgood.io/episodes/alex-stephany-beam-creating-a-long-term-s...
Jun 15, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Asad Hamir is the CEO and Founder of Klyk. Growing up his family always focused on getting more out of less, alongside his dad who worked in IT, Asad grew up with a passion for tech and sustainability. The idea of Klyk came to Asad when he was looking for a more sustainable solution for managing his IT for one of his other businesses. When he further explored the market and understood the impact electronic waste (e-waste) was having on the planet , he set out to provide a better solution. Klyk i...
Jun 13, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Youssef Darwich is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nosso. Nosso bring your family's financial accounts into one secure app, making it easier than ever to track net worth and grow your savings as a household. In this episode we cover: How do most families typically save for their children’s future Making your money work smarter for you Financial literacy in the UK Saving vs investing How Nosso approaching investing for your kid’s future Want to listen to the full interview, click below: https://www.fou...
Jun 08, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Somayeh Taheri is the Founder and CEO of UrbanChain. Whilst working as a research scientist on climate change and fuel poverty, Somayeh discovered that the wholesale energy market was dated and broken, with wholesalers inflating prices by up to 5x which was stopping most people moving to renewable energy. To fix this she founded UrbanChain, building a new peer to peer marketplace which was totally separate to the wholesale market. Here energy generators can sell directly to consumers, cutting ou...
Jun 06, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Sançar Sahin is the Co-Founder and CMO of Oliva. Oliva is the employee mental wellbeing platform for companies who want to help their people show up feeling their best—and do their best work. In this episode we cover: Sançar’s view on the state of mental health The struggles of getting mental health support The challenges that therapists face The biggest opportunity to positively impact peoples’ mental health Want to listen to the full interview, click below: https://www.foundersforgood.io/episo...
Jun 01, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Kameese Davis is the Founder of Nylah’s Naturals. Kam is a very inspiring individual on a personal mission to empower black people to love their hair and feel confident and happy in who they are. When Kam’s daughter had severe eczema at an early age, Kam was shocked by the lack of products that were safe and suitable for afro hair. So she created Nylah’s Naturals that offers a range of hair products that are science backed, using the highest quality-plant based ingredients and tailored for those...
May 30, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Beckie Taylor is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tech Returners. Tech Returners remove the barriers for people returning to tech after career breaks by giving them the support, confidence and skills they need. In this episode we cover: Why people take career breaks and the barriers The untapped talent pool of tech returners The current stage of diversity in tech Being an inclusive employer How Tech Returners works Want to listen to the full interview, click below: https://www.foundersforgood.io/episod...
May 25, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Hector Hughes is the Co-Founder of Unplugged. After working in a high growth startup and experiencing burnout, Hector booked himself on a retreat in the Himalayas where he spent 10 days cut off from the outside world with no access to his phone. When he returned to the UK, he realised how over-reliant we all are on our phones and the negative impact this has on our health and relationships. So he set up Unplugged, they provide 72 hour, off-grid digital detoxes in beautiful cabins in the countrys...
May 23, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Ari Last is the Founder of Bubble . Bubble is the UK’s largest on-demand in-home childcare platform, with over 200,000 families and 100,000 carers on the app. In this episode we cover: Childcare options in the UK Out-of-home vs in-home childcare options The challenges with in-home childcare Should employers be doing more to support working parents? Want to listen to the full interview, click below: https://www.foundersforgood.io/episodes/ari-last-building-the-uk-s-largest-on-demand-in-home-child...
May 18, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Jim Lovett is the CEO of Advetec. Advetec focus on tackling the problem of black bag waste. This is the waste created by businesses, that cannot be recycled and is difficult to process as it typically contains a mix of organic and inorganic material that is impossible to separate out. The impact this has on the planet is shocking. In the UK last year, 11 million tons of black bag waste ended up in landfill and 17 million tons ended up being burnt, which significantly contributes to greenhouse ga...
May 16, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Emilia Molimpakis is the Co-Founder and CEO of Thymia. Thymia use voice, movement and behavioural data to identify conditions and symptoms of mental illness, and support clinicians in triaging, diagnosing and treating mental illness. In this episode we cover: Is people’s mental health getting better or worse? The current way of assessing mental health The flawed, broken system and how it’s failing those who need help the most How Thymia are offering a better solution Want to listen to the full i...
May 11, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Katy Cottam, is the Founder of Luna Daily. At 19 years old, Katy was given antibiotics that changed her gut and skin microbiome which meant she could no longer use traditional body care products. She was forced to use “feminine hygiene” products that left her feeling ashamed and embarrassed. After that experience she created Luna Daily to fight the stigma attached to intimate skincare. A big part of this is education, people better understand their body and needs as well as what a healthy skinca...
May 09, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Daniel George is the Founder and CEO of StepEx. StepEx enable the less wealthy majority to access the best qualifications in exchange for an affordable share of their future earnings. In this episode we cover: The current routes to financing further education and associated issues The need for a fairer system so everyone can realise their potential StepEx’s revolutionary way of financing education Want to listen to the full interview, click below: https://www.foundersforgood.io/episodes/daniel-g...
May 04, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Tom McGillycuddy is the Co-Founder and CEO of CIRCA5000. After starting his career in finance Tom quickly realised there was more to life than just making money, but he also saw the potential for using investments to build a better world for everyone. So Tom left job security to found CIRCA5000, a company solely focused on impact investing. This form of investing is where on top of risk and return, they look at a third factor which is how does company make money, i.e. does their product or servi...
May 02, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Khyati Sundaram is the CEO of Applied . Applied is a tech platform that enables employers to build bespoke debiased hiring processes , so companies get access to a larger and more diverse pool of talent. In this episode we cover: What is bias? Where does it come from? Where is bias most likely in hiring processes The benefits of de-biasing your recruitment Can humans train bias out of their thinking How is Applied solving this problem Want to listen to the full interview, click below: https://ww...
Apr 27, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Dr Anas Nader is the Co-Founder and CEO of Patchwork Health. From working in the NHS, Anas witnessed first-hand the challenges with over-reliance on temporary agency staff costing the NHS millions of pounds each year. As well as the lack of flexible working, with NHS workers having very little say in their shift patterns and huge barriers existing to people working across multiple NHS sites. Seeing an obvious problem Anas left the NHS to build Patchwork Health, an end-to-end solution that helps ...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 1
