From the Centre

When we look at the most highly valued businesses around, it's often easy to see what the recipe that made them the success that they are. One often overlooked aspect however is B2B tech. It's arguably the secret ingredient that takes many businesses to the next level. This special live podcast recording took place at London Metropolitan University and featured three guests who are all founders of new, up and coming B2B tech businesses. We were joined by Will Read, the founder and CEO of Sideways 6, a company that helps companies bring their own employees' ideas to life. Hosted by Tim Barnes, CEO of the Centre for Entrepreneurs. We also spoke with Chukwudi Anyiam-Osigwe, the Co-Founder of Safiyo, who enable organisations with intelligent consumer insights from emerginy markets around the world. Our third speaker was Ian Makgill, the founder of Spend Network, providing procurement data for businesses at scale. Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the show. You can learn more about Centre for Entrepreneurs at https://centreforentrepreneurs.org 

Health and wellness is a topic that affects every one of us, so it makes sense that it's one of the busiest areas for new startups. A new health product or organisation has the power to change the world for the better so it's no wonder they're so popular. This special live podcast recording took place at London Metropolitan University and featured three guests who are all founders of new, up and coming health and wellness businesses or charities. Hosted by Tim Barnes, CEO of the Centre for Entrepreneurs. We were joined by Jo Barrow, the CEO and Co-Founder of Curb, helping people who suffer from addictions. We also spoke with Rebecca Donnelly, the CEO of Fight 4 Change, giving young people an outlet through sport. Last but not least was Alexandra Swanepoel, the founder of Mouthy, an company that makes getting a dental cleaning almost as simple as using an app to order a takeaway. Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the show. You can learn more about Centre for Entrepreneurs at https://centreforentrepreneurs.org 

From the Centre is back for a second series! Food and drink is one of the most exciting and consistently thriving areas within the startup space. There are always new innovations to be made and people are always excited to try new things to eat and drink. This special live podcast recording took place at London Metropolitan University and featured three guests who are all founders of new, up and coming food businesses. Hosted by Tim Barnes, CEO of the Centre for Entrepreneurs. We were joined by Lucy Adams, the CEO and Founder of Martee's, providing healthy options in unmanned spaces previously only catered to by traditional vending machines. We also spoke with Simon Carty, the CEO and Founder of Amino Drinks, designed to quite literally fuel your fitness. Rounding out the panel was Lou Dillon, the Founder of Twisted Kambucha, a fermented tea brand that aims to bring fermented products and their health benefits into the mainstream. Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the show. You can learn more about Centre for Entrepreneurs at https://centreforentrepreneurs.org 

When it comes to growing a new venture, things are easier said than done. Fortunately, there are numerous options for kickstarting a business and then getting the support you need to help it grow. Incubators, pre-accelerators, accelerators and venture builders are all there to help. Saalim Chowdhury (Managing Director of Techstars London) is behind one of the biggest and most prestigious accelerators in the world. Harish Malhi (Founder of Goodspeed) has experienced the other side of the coin as a user of programmes like this. It's difficult to know where to start as a young entrepreneur looking to grow their venture, so that's what we're digging into today. We at the Centre for Entrepreneurs have been researching the support programmes available to UK entrepreneurs and have launched our report 'Incubation Nation', including the largest, free online directory of UK accelerator and incubator programmes. To download the report and access the directory, click here. Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the show. You can learn more about Centre for Entrepreneurs at https://centreforentrepreneurs.org 

The phrase "diversity in startups and investment" probably already means something to you, but today, we'd like to explore the nature of diversity itself through the individual experiences of our guests: Kike Oniwinde Agoro (Founder and CEO of BYP Network) and Nikita Thakrar (Co-Founder and CEO of Included VC). One of the most important investments a business ever makes is in its people: the founders, the investors, the partners, the guiding spirits, the mentors, the advisors, everybody that's involved. Ensuring diversity at this level is incredibly important, but how do we get there? Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the show. You can learn more about Centre for Entrepreneurs at https://centreforentrepreneurs.org 

Getting your founding team right is one of the most important aspects of starting a business. But while finding the right co-founder to build something with is critical, it's also incredibly hard. Where are you supposed to find a co-founder and how are you supposed to know what you're looking for? Today, our guests are Kiran Thadhani (Co-Founder and Partner of SANTALUM) and Farah Kanji (Chief People Officer at Founders Factory). Between the two of them, they know a thing or two about what it takes to find the co-founder that's right for your business and for you. Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the show. You can learn more about Centre for Entrepreneurs at https://centreforentrepreneurs.org 

It might sound obvious or cliched, but a business is only as strong as the team it’s made up of, so growing a team the right way is absolutely paramount to creating something successful. Today's guests, Claire Rampen (Co-Founder and CEO of Reath) and Eliot Brooks (Co-Founder of Thriva) know a thing of two about growing a team, so let's find out what they can teach us about how to identify and harness the amazing talent that's out there in order to take our businesses to the next level. Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the show. You can learn more about Centre for Entrepreneurs at https://centreforentrepreneurs.org 

A business won’t last long if it doesn’t bring in customers. Making sales is easy enough when you’re an established brand, but how are you supposed to reach that point when you're starting from nothing? There are numerous ways to create a name for yourself, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. That’s why we're talking to today's guests, James Ker-Reid & Patrick Thorp (Co-Founders of Founder Revenue Academy) and Rachael Twumasi-Corson (Founder and CEO of Afrocenchix). Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the show. You can learn more about Centre for Entrepreneurs at https://centreforentrepreneurs.org 

A business can’t operate without money. Buying stock, paying wages, getting a product ready to launch… it all requires you to spend -- and, more often than not, it requires it before you have money coming in. Loans, angel investment, crowdsourcing, grants and full-on venture capital: there a wide variety of options to solve this problem, but how are you supposed to know where to start? Today's guests, Yang Liu (Co-Founder and CEO of JustWears) and Ashley Staines (Founder and CEO of Volunteero) weigh in with their thoughts. Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the show. You can learn more about Centre for Entrepreneurs at https://centreforentrepreneurs.org 

From the Centre highlights entrepreneurs' experiences from starting and developing their high-growth businesses. Tune in to these real-world stories curated by the Centre for Entrepreneurs, UK's leading entrepreneurship foundation and home of the NEF+ programme. Find out more here: https://centreforentrepreneurs.org  Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the show.