Founded & Grounded
Tired of startup hype? So are we.
Ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally and a top 5 startup podcast in Europe, Founded & Grounded gives unseen founders the mic, where real stories rise above the noise.
Our unique 3-part format blends founder interviews, co-host reflections, and actionable takeaways you can use right now. We go beyond the highlight reel to explore the human, unvarnished side of building a business, from emotional well-being strategies to exploring the paradoxes of entrepreneurship.
If you’re an early-stage founder, welcome home. You’ve found your people.
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- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 90
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Tapestry - How start-ups are getting crafty
Episode 10 - we chat with Calum Doutch & Dan Snow, founders of Tapestry Brewery. They discuss their journey from being Brewery employees to owning their own Brewery, with a taphouse and pizza oven. L…
Tapmydata - The entrepreneurs who can't stop starting
Episode 9 - we speak with serial entrepreneurs Tom Holder and Gilbert Hill, co-founders of TapMyData. In today's digital age, we're constantly being bombarded with advertising and our data is being u…
Genesis - How to define your vision, purpose and values
Episode 8 - we catch up with Darrell Irwin, founder of Cre8ion, a brand marketing agency in Bristol. The business had an unusual beginning, it was actually part of a charity, but this element of the …
ORCA - How to go into business with a friend
Episode 7 - we get chatting with James Ewin and Joel Rosen, who have been long-standing friends since their school years. Both took different routes into design. In 2011 they took the decision to go …
BUNK - Disrupting the rental sector
Episode 6 - we chat to Tom Willard and Jack Widnell, co-founders of BUNK. Tom, Jack (and friends) were studying at University of the West of England (UWE), when they were about to lose the majority o…
Fitbakes - How to get in and out of large retailers
Episode 5 - we catch up with Ella Rauen-Prestes, founder of Fitbakes. Ella moved to the UK from Rio de Janeiro. Ella was shocked that there weren't any healthy cake options when she moved to the UK! …
Rockit - Bringing innovation into the babysleep market
Episode 4 - we get chatting with Matt Dyson, one of three co-founders of Rockit. Rockit was born following a conversation around the Christmas dinner table and provides a much need solution for new p…
Street2Boardroom - 'It’s not where you’re from that counts, it’s where you’re going'
Episode 3 - we speak with Street2Boardroom founder, Clayton Planter. Taking strength from the position of underdog, being ‘the 2%’, and calling upon the most extraordinary network, Clayton says ‘I al…
KINGS - Empowering men to live healthier and happier lives
Episode 2 - we chat with KINGS grooming founder, Blué O'Connor. KINGS is an ethical vegan aftershave, fragrance and grooming brand. We dive into the world of crowdfunding, offering advice & tips on h…
Zero Green - Pioneering plastic free shopping
Episode 1 - we speak with Zero Green co-founders, Stacey Fordham & Lidia Rueda Losada, who pioneered plastic-free shopping in Bristol. We discuss the challenges that come with being a first time star…