BluSky Podcast

Two Pints of lager and a spreadsheet

Every entrepreneur, business owner and businessperson has a back story. Join us as we chat with inspiring individuals and successful business owners who tell us theirs.

Ep.45 Jacob Wedderburn-Day, turning adversity into an opportunity

We chat through Jacob’s journey and what it takes to develop an idea into a company with a global presence.

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Ep.44 Tristan Watson, accelerators and adventure

Co-founder of Field Trip Supplies and chairman of Ignite Accelerator, Tristan Watson talks us through his journey as an entrepreneur, accelerators and adventure.

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Ep.43 Jae Chalfin, getting the right people onboard

You’ll hear us cover what life is like as a repeat entrepreneur and the importance of getting the right people onboard.

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Ep.42 Sarat Pediredla, becoming an authentic leader

Hear Sarat reflect on his journey, from starting out with a small team and big ideas, to being a global consultancy.

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Ep.41 Tatseng Chiam, profit and greater purpose

Why when starting out as founders, it’s important to leave egos at the door, everyone has to muck in and do the unglamorous.

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Ep.40 Billy Webber part two, VC vs angel investors

Hear about XR Therapeutics investment journey and what it’s like to work with venture capitalists vs angel investors.

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Ep.39 Oliver Deacon, Finding your Ikigai

Oli talks us through his journey, from working at Microsoft, finding his Ikigai and travelling back to the UK to become a finance coach.

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Ep.38 Ellen Hedley, staying true to yourself

You'll hear from Ellen Hedley, who quit her job and started a business from the back of a camper van while travelling around Europe.

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Ep.37 Michael McCabe, risk and resilience

You’ll hear about Mike’s journey, joining the army, door security, working for the Saudi royal family and launching his own business.

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Ep.36 Jo York, swords, daggers and start-ups

Find out about Jo’s journey, she has worn many hats including designer, developer, start-up co-founder and now CEO of Ignite.

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Ep.35 Paula Harrison, the best decisions should scare you

We're joined by Paula Harrison. You'll hear us discuss many topics including why the best decisions should scare you a little bit.

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Ep.34 Ron Ashtiani, learning when to let go

We're joined by Ron Ashtiani. You'll hear us discuss the rollercoaster ride that's stating, growing and exiting a business.

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