Laura Bartlett: 'Dragons' Den rejection led me to building a successful media brand'

2/20/2025

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The popular TV show for aspiring entrepreneurs tore a lifestyle magazine business pitch to shreds 12 years ago. But the young founder used the feedback to create a better publication, which she recently sold for a sum that set her up for life

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Laura Bartlett: 'Dragons' Den rejection led me to building a successful media brand'
2/20/2025
The popular TV show for aspiring entrepreneurs tore a lifestyle magazine business pitch to shreds 12 years ago. But the young founder used the feedback to create a better publication, which she recently sold for a sum that set her up for life

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Laura Bartlett: 'Dragons' Den rejection led me to building a successful media brand'

Journalism.co.uk podcast

More episodes from "Journalism.co.uk podcast"

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How journalists can cover LGBTQ+ stories, with Enrique Anarte Lazo of Context

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Laura Bartlett: 'Dragons' Den rejection led me to building a successful media brand'