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Startups Magazine: The Cereal Entrepreneur

Grab a bowl & dig into this! Startups Magazine interviews the most innovative startups of the moment. Stirring in some startup lessons & failure fables as well as a sprinkling of inspirational advice.
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Episodes

Special Episode: Let's Talk Diversity

Tina Charisma, Dionne Jude, Anna Flockett & Steph Melodia have an open and honest discussion about what it's like to be a black woman in the startups industry

Jul 03, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 16: Joe Gray and Lottie Whyte, MyoMaster

Anna talks to the founders of MyoMaster about their range of products and the inspiration behind their sports-tech startup. They produce a range of massage & fitness products designed to aid in recovery and training. As an early stage startup, Joe & Lottie discuss how their focus has shifted away from their physical presence at events & gyms and into e-commerce and digital opportunities to enhance their business...

May 15, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 15: Micah Hollingworth, BroadwAI

Anna speaks to CEO & Founder of BroadwAI, Micah Hollingworth about how Broadway and theatre is coping in the current climate, the realities of the current state with the lights out and how they have evolved their own digital platform for ticket sales during the current climate. Their technology solutions help Broadway customers navigate and seamlessly plan their experiences during live events, creating a high-value exchange between guests and the Broadway community.

May 15, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 14: Leo Scott Smith, Tended

Leo Scott Smith is the founder of Tended, a safety-tech startup who have just launched a social-distancing solution for those working in construction. Using wearables, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, they help detect and prevent accidents for both businesses and consumers. Shifting focus to the COVID-19 outbreak, they are creating 'Minimum Separation Distance' technology, and it works by automatically notifying workers if they come within a minimum distance of each other...

May 15, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 13: Andrew Thornton, Sparqa Legal

Sparqa Legal is an online legal platform providing expert guidance & auto-generated documents for businesses. Anna Flockett & Andrew Thornton, founder of Sparqa legal, discuss how they have adapted their business to support SMEs at this time, including offering free legal documents & support for the big questions they might have around the changes from COVID-19. They have also introduced Sparka Post, which provides daily updates to SMEs regarding the legal questions SMEs will have ar...

May 15, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 12: Adam Ewart, Send My Bag

Seeing demand like never-before and facing challenges such as remote-working, Adam Ewart, CEO & Founder of sendmybags.com, discussed with Anna how they handled the changes with immediate effect. Consistently supporting those who are trying to travel home still, and as restrictions start to lift Anna & Adam look at how the last three months will be shaping the travel industry for the future.

May 15, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 11: Shehzad Najib, Kinteract

'A connected world needs connected learning.' Anna & Shehzad get into the details of Kinteract's journey as a startup. Helping schools transition to remote learning , Kinteract can meet school's remote learning needs, from communication and parental engagement to homework settings. During this time they are also offering full access for free until the end of July to support schools during the COVID-19 crisis.

May 15, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 10: Sam Jones, Gener8 Ads

Sam Jones is the founder of Gener8, a free browser extension, giving value back to the human behind the data. Anna and Sam look at how data is being used and exploited every time we use the internet, and the future of data privacy. During the COVID-19 crisis, Gener8 have shown over 2 Million NHS / Public Health England ads, raised thousands of pounds for charities through ads & provided invaluable content to businesses who are struggling...

May 15, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 9: Brendan Kiely, Thinscale Technology

Anna and Brendan get into the details of how COVID-19 will affect remote-working at the moment and the exit strategy of going back to offices. Will we have to be more flexible in future? How will employers need to adapt? Thinscale are specialists in remote-working software and optimising virtual work environments, through Thinscale technology, employees can access their usual work desktop, while companies can manage and access enhanced security within minutes, Thinscale are also the creators of ...

May 15, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 8: Sherezade Ruano, RhythmiaBreath

Anna speaks to the founder & CEO of RhythmiaBreath Sherezade Ruano, who has a Masters of Science in cardiac nursing. RhythmiaBreath is holistic evidence-based programmes in cardiac rehab and secondary prevention. They work closely with highly renowned consultant cardiologists, psychiatrists, psychologist, psychotherapists, personal trainers, sport rehabilitation specialists and holistic therapists to develop methods that will support patients. Sherezade goes into the details of breaking into...

May 01, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 7: Piperis Filippaios, YourLocal.Delivery

Piperis Filippaios founded Digitalbeans & in the last month, YourLocal.Delivery, a platform to get their favourite local stores ready for delivery in a short space of time, without the need for creating individual websites. Anna & Piperis dig into how small businesses are adapting to the changes and how Piperis' team are using their skills to support short-term and long-term goals for these businesses, and what consumers will expect once the lockdown is over.

May 01, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 6: Andrew Gibbon, Epos Hybrid

Andrew gets into the growth of Epos Hybrid and how they have expanded their business since he joined the team last year. Epos Hybrid is a range of products that supports businesses in the hospitality sector and provides software tools for POS, staff management, kitchen management, kiosks & customised full solutions. Currently supporting their customers by transitioning into delivery systems, Epos Hybrid is working to feed the nation in lockdown & prepare restaurants for when we are event...

May 01, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 5: Alan Holland, Keelvar

In this episode, Anna Flockett interviews Alan Holland, the founder of Keelvar. Sitting behind the supply chains serving many of the larger companies supporting the NHS, supermarkets etc. is Keevlar - a SaaS vendor leading a new category of Sourcing Automation for Procurement and working with the world's largest enterprises in achieving best practice at scale. They will discuss how COVID-19 has affected the supply chain, and how it has pushed Keelvar to rapidly develop and minimise lead times. L...

May 01, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 4: Dr Anas Nader, Patchwork health

Anna chats with Dr. Anas Nader, CEO & cofounder from Patchwork Health. A solution helping fill hundreds of thousands of vacant shifts within the NHS faster, easier, and cheaper. Empowering clinicians to work flexibly, and employers to manage safe staffing how they choose. With a background in healthcare, Anas gets into the beginning of the company and how the idea came into being.

May 01, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 3: Charles Armitage, Florence

Florence is a platform that aims to revolutionise working within healthcare, it is a marketplace for nurses and carers to find shifts in the care sector - 10% of which comes from flexible working. In this podcast Anna & Charles will shine a light on flexible staffing, and how this works with the NHS. Having a background as a doctor & looking into multiple sectors, Charles provides insightful knowledge on the problems currently facing the health sector & how we can work to provide car...

May 01, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 2: James Flint, Hospify

Getting to the nitty gritty of developing as a health tech startup in the UK, Anna Flockett interviews co-founder & CEO of Hospify, the 'whatsapp' for the health sector. A compliant and secure mobile chat platform designed specifically for use in UK & EU healthcare. Digging into the importance of data security, how COVID-19 has accelerated their plans and important advice for fellow health tech startups, click play and join us for this insightful chat!

May 01, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 1 : Amin Hasani, Blue Heart Hero

Originally from Iran, Amin came to New York to become an entrepreneur and went on to become the founder of Blue Heart Hero, a mission-driven design company based in Brooklyn, New York. A team of passionate engineers and designers ambitious to help create and provide solutions for people who struggle with upper body amputations & limb differences. Anna will be asking how the idea for the company first came into being, digging into Amin's personal journey to how he founded the startup, and loo...

May 01, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Cereal Entrepreneur: Introduction

Welcome to The Cereal Entrepreneur! Grab your cup of tea and join us as we dig in to the startups who are changing the world. Kicking things off we will be shining a light on all those startups who have adapted to support the COVID-19 crisis. Sit back, listen & enjoy!

Apr 29, 202055 secSeason 1Ep. 1
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