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.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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Ep.33 Jim Mawdsley, the magic behind a gig
Jim Mawdsley chats us through all things culture and music. Learn about gigs, festivals and what's next for the North East.
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Episode 32: Jon Leighton, you have to make mistakes
We’re joined by Jon Leighton, Director at Land Digital. We’re discussing how you have to make mistakes in order to grow.
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Episode 31: Jamie Hardesty, small steps equal big steps
Find out about the highs and lows of Jamie's recovery journey. Along with how he got into journalism after graduating with a history degree.
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Episode 30: Gary Turner, the world’s okayest programmer
Find out how Gary got into tech, starting out as the world’s okayest programmer, to establishing and leading the UK arm of Xero.
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