Startup Sensations
Welcome to The Startup Sensations Podcast, the weekly transatlantic business podcast that takes you on a journey into the world of startups from Both Sides of The Pond. Join us as we explore the stories, strategies, and successes from the most innovative startup founders, industry experts and active investors in North America, the UK and from around the world.
The show is hosted from the UK by Bulent Osman, exited tech founder, and from the US by Shelley Bays, founder of three international advisory firms. From Silicon Valley to London's tech scene, they will bring you interviews with inspiring founders, investors and experts who are making waves in the startup world.
Whether you're a serial entrepreneur or just starting out, an investor, a sector service provider, or someone who is fascinated to learn more, The Startup Sensations Podcast has something informative and motivational for you.
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Funding Female Founders and Scaling Small Busin...
David Horne has had a distinguished and varied career as, among other things, an entrepreneur, a corporate CFO, an award-winning author and a prominent speaker on diversity.
38 min
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Learn About Cryptocurrency from a Market Struct...
Following a distinguished corporate career in financial services Niki Beattie is now a sought-after consultant on financial market structure in the UK. She is also a subject matter expert in cryptocurrency and Chair of Clear Token, a clearing house for digital asset trading.
37 min
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How Do The Best Founders Secure VC Investment?
Dr Reuben Wilcox, Head of Ventures at Blackfinch, a UK based VC, shares his advice for all startup leaders to ensure they pitch effectively for investment, avoiding typical mistakes.
40 min
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How to Hire The Best People You Can Afford
In this episode, we discuss the importance of working closely with HR or talent acquisition to create accurate job profiles and attract quality people.
36 min
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How to Navigate the Opportunities of Angel Inve...
In this episode, Sarah Turner discusses the key issues faced by women founders and early stage investors, offering practical advice for both.
35 min
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How to Unlock Success with a Portfolio Career
In this episode, we explore the rise of the portfolio career, the evolution of the Future of Work and the power of community in navigating today's fast-changing business landscape.
33 min
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Startup Sensations Season 2 Trailer
Bulent & Shelley are returning for another series of the Startup Sensations podcast.
2 min
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What is the Future of Entrepreneurship?
Kevin Monserrat, CEO of Consilience Group, chats with Bulent & Shelley about the value of human capital, collaboration and knowledge sharing which is changing the entrepreneurial landscape.
31 min
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Predicting The Impact of AI on VC Investment
Tom Meyer is Managing Partner at Nassau Street Ventures in Boston in the US. He is responsible for allocating capital across various sectors, stages, and geographies worldwide.
33 min
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Using Technology To Be Part of a Startup Community
Penny Power believes in creating a community-first culture that provides a sense of love, significance, and belonging to both staff and clients. This belief led to her creating a business social network site in the very early days of the internet.
39 min
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The Importance of Sales Skills in Business
Scott Kaplan is a born salesperson, with a natural instinct for the art of selling.
39 min
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Launching Your Business Overseas - What Do You ...
Helen McBreen is a successful entrepreneur and investor from Ireland. Today, she uses her knowledge and experience to identify promising businesses and help them succeed.
35 min
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Early Stage Investor Gives His Top Tips to Gain...
Michael Blakey, a successful early-stage investor, talks with Bulent and Shelley about his long-term enthusiasm for the startup world, what works and what doesn’t as startups pitch for funding, and how the best investors and founders learn from mistakes along the way.
40 min
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Trusting Your Staff as a Startup Founder
In this episode Shelley and Bulent talk with Claire Woodthorpe, a former tax accountant turned MedTech start-up executive, about her journey and important lessons learned.
33 min
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Overcoming Challenges as a Business Owner
Simon Billsberry is a board member and Chief Commercial Officer at Occy, a recruitment technology startup that has just undergone a rebranding to launch a new product.
39 min
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Creating a Startup Community
Phill Robinson is the founder of Boardwave, a networking community connecting CEOs and founders of software companies across Europe.
41 min
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All About Being a Woman In Business
Vicki Farrar, CEO of Light Line Medical, Inc., discuss her journey and the challenges she faces, and women continue to face, in business today.
37 min
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What Do Investors Look For In You?
Raj Singh, Managing Partner at JLL Spark, shares his insights with Bulent & Shelley about what investors are looking for in you as a founder of a startup company.
38 min
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Crossing the Pond: Introducing your British and...
In this first episode of the Startup Sensations transatlantic business podcast, Bulent Osman & Shelley Bays share their excitement about the launch of the show. They discuss interviewing amazing guests from the startup world, offering a sneak preview of upcoming guests from Both Sides of the Pond.
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Welcome to Startup Sensations
Welcome to Startup Sensations, the transatlantic podcast that takes you on a journey into the world of startups from Both Sides of The Pond.
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