Now We Build
Now We Build in a podcast hosted by Sam Marchant, an entrepreneur turned investor. Sam's conversations with seasoned company founders and operators will give you unique insights, wisdom and practical guidance on how to build your startup for success.
Now We Build is proudly sponsored by Google Cloud, Carta, Fuelled Insurance, and Seven Legal.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Ep 30 - Alex Dirdin on being a x4 intrapreneur whose products have generated billions of dollars of revenue across the globe, and why we need more intrapreneurs.
In this conversation, Alex Dirdin shares his journey from launching the e-commerce vertical at GeoPost to his role at AmmanPost. He discusses the challenges of navigating corporate politics, the impo…
Ep 29 - Yuri Misnik on leading tech teams as the Global CIO of HSBC, National Australia Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank, and why software engineers not using AI won't survive
In this conversation, Yuri Misnik shares his extensive career journey from Microsoft to AWS and then to HSBC, discussing the evolution of technology, project management best practices, and the cultur…
Ep 28 - Santi Rasanayagam on allocating a +$100m acquisition war chest, leading 800 people and why CFOs need to spend more time with customers.
In this conversation, Santi Rasanayagam shares his journey from CFO to CEO of the Sahara Group, discussing the challenges and insights gained along the way. He emphasizes the importance of adapting t…
Ep 27 - Jing Ouyang on scaling Patchwork Health to save the NHS over £100m annually, and how medical students and practitioners can find their entrepreneurial spark.
In this conversation, Jing Ouyang shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his first business, Podlearn, which aimed to democratize medical education. He discusses the challenges faced in tr…
Ep 26 - Eli Frank on being Chief of Staff at Samsung, exiting two startups, and what why the Chief of Staff role is better than an MBA.
In this conversation, Eli shares his unique journey from a high school tragedy that sparked his entrepreneurial spirit to his experiences in the music industry and the Web3 space. He discusses the tr…
Ep 25 - Denis Konoplev on exiting and building four startups, why founders should obsess over product, and how to build successful companies in the Middle East.
In this conversation, Denis Konoplev shares his experiences navigating different startup ecosystems, particularly contrasting the UK, UAE, and US markets. He discusses the unique challenges and oppor…
Ep 24 - Nelio Leone on being part of the founding team at Careem, why Careem's culture allowed it to win, and how startups should think about growth in 2025.
In this conversation, Nelio shares his journey from corporate life at L'Oreal to the startup ecosystem with Careem. He discusses the insights gained from understanding consumer behavior in emerging m…
Ep 23 - Tara Sakhuja on building product at Facebook and Bumble, how AI is changing the way we build products, and why big tech culture can make or break you.
In this conversation, Tara Sakhuja shares her insights on the differences in business culture between the US and UK, the transition from corporate roles at Facebook and Bumble to founding her own sta…
Ep 22 - Steve James on leading ecommerce and marketing at GiffGaff, Virgin Mobile and Property Finder, and how to use behavioural marketing
In this conversation, Sam Marchant interviews Steve, a prominent figure in e-commerce and marketing, discussing his journey from EE to GiffGaff. Steve shares insights on online transformation, custom…
Ep 21 - Dhruv Ghulati on AI & ML at Uber, exiting Factmata and how to build AI products people actually want
In this conversation, Dhruv Ghulati shares his unique journey from finance to the tech startup world, detailing his experiences at various companies, including Import IO and Weave AI. He discusses th…
Ep 20 - Sammy Ennebt on leading growth at Revolut, launching Wio Bank and Thirday, and why more founders should consider building in Saudi Arabia.
In this conversation, Sammy Ennebt shares his experiences building in the Australian banking ecosystem before 2008, the rise of digital banking, and his journey with Revolut and WIO in the GCC. He di…
Ep 19 - Hubert Behaghel on leading tech at Sky, Marks & Spencer, Typeform and Veriff, how to build winning tech teams, and why startup CTOs need to be hands-on.
In this conversation, Hubert Behaghel shares his journey from a young coder to a prominent tech leader, discussing his experiences at Sky, Marks and Spencer, and Typeform. He emphasizes the importanc…
Ep 18 - Ziyaad Ahmed on exiting, re-acquiring, and exiting again the first BNPL platform in MENA, and why most investors don't understand co-founder relationships.
In this conversation, Ziyaad Ahmed shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing the founding of Spotii, a FinTech company in the UAE, and the challenges faced in building a startup in a developing e…
Ep 17 - Paul Staples on building a $1.3bn revenue fintech, what makes great fintech founders great, and the future of fintech
In this conversation, Sam Marchant interviews Paul, exploring his journey from launching his first business in the oil and gas sector in 1999 to creating one of the world's first carbon credit platfo…
Ep 16 - Andy Shovel on scaling THIS, the biggest mistakes consumer product founders make, and why the future is vegan.
Andy and Sam discuss the founding journey of Andy's meat alternative brand and the flash of insight that led to its creation. They explore the process of developing the product and the challenges of …
Ep 15 - Naomi Fitzpatrick on leading product at Typeform, why great products are all about details, and how non-product founders can build highly valuable products
In this conversation, Sam Marchant and Naomi Fitzpatrick delve into the intricacies of product management, particularly focusing on the integration of AI in product development. Naomi shares her expe…
Ep 14 - Adam Spector on launching and exiting LiftIgniter before anyone cared about machine learning, lessons from over 200 angel investments, and why contentment as a founder is key.
In this conversation, Adam Spector shares his extensive experience as a four-time founder and angel investor, discussing the evolution of AI and machine learning, the challenges of building startups,…
Ep 13 - Chris Wickson on building and exiting Akkroo, why launching a business as a student is a great decision, and the future of B2B SaaS.
In this conversation, Chris Wickson shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with the launch of his first business, RMP, during university. He discusses the challenges and successes of scaling th…
Ep 12 - Mike Soutar on scaling Shortlist Media, saving the Evening Standard and what makes resilient entrepreneurs.
Mike Soutar discusses the challenges of building a founding team and the importance of complementary skills. He shares his experience as the CEO of the Evening Standard, a business that was losing 30…
Ep 11 - Mark Walker on leading growth at Eventbrite, how to build a content first GTM strategy and why creating winning content is becoming easier
Mark, the former head of growth at Eventbrite, shares insights on his experience and strategies for driving growth. He emphasizes the importance of building a great product as the ultimate moat and b…