Virgin StartUp Changemakers
Hello and nice to see you again! You may have noticed we've changed things up a bit. Our MeetUps podcast is now Virgin StartUp Changemakers. The same inspirational founder interviews but now with added impact.
Join our host Natalie Pearce, co-founder of The Future Kind Collective as we uncover what it takes to start-up with purpose.
Visit VirginStartup.org for more.
Thanks to Virgin Money for making these podcasts available free for founders everywhere.
This podcast is produced by Goldfish for Virgin StartUp.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 50
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Changemakers: Canopey
This week Host Natalie Pearce was joined by Hugo Douglas-Deane and Thomas Panton, co-founders of home of buying better, Canopey.
The pair discussed how all of us can shop better, and what it takes to …
Changemakers: Ella Goldner, co-founder of Zinc VC
This week's guest is Ella Goldner, co-founder of ZINC VC.
ZINC VC changed the Venture Capital game when they launched their platform for purpose-first founders looking to partner with investors who s…
Changemakers: Farah Kabir, co-founder of Hanx
This week Natalie met the changemaker championing unapologetic sexual and intimate health for everyone.
In 2017, best friends Farah Kabir and Dr Sarah Welsh were both equally frustrated with the limi…
Changemakers: Alex Wright, co-foudner of DASH
This week Natalie interviews Alex Wright, the co-founder behind DASH, the drinks brand reducing waste and making delicious drinks at the same time.
Apologies for the sound quality in this episode, we …
Changemakers: Dan Kieran
This week Ben Keene interviews Dan Kieran, co-founder of Unbound and now author, most recently of Do Start - How to create and run a business (that doesn't run you).
Apologies for the sound quality in…
Changemakers: Cemal Ezel, founder of Change Please
“Keep your change, I want change please”
These words changed the life of Cemal Ezel, and consequently, thousands more.
Former City trader Cemal founded Change Please to transform the lives of the ho…
In Conversation with Brixton Brewery
Co-founder relationships can make or break a business. Whether it’s overcoming challenges or celebrating success together, the common goal to pursue your shared passion is what keeps founders going.
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How to start and scale a food and drink brand
The food and drink industry is very crowded, so how do you get customers to reach for your products and get on the shelves in the first place?
From rumbling up recipes to picking the perfect brand nam…
In Conversation With Paynter Jacket Co.
Meet the founders behind a cult brand revolutionising the fashion industry, one garment at a time.
Paynter Jackets began as an experiment over a long-distance relationship. The first jacket they ever …
How to Build your Team and Culture
As a founder, how do you stay true to your values and find partners and staff who share them? How do you help new team members create new working cultures which compliment yours? And what do you do w…
In Conversation With Pip Murray from Pip & Nut
Multi-award winning founder, Pip Murray, joins Virgin StartUp for an evening of conversation to crack open the secret to creating a successful food brand.
This is a recording of an interview which to…
How to smash social media
How can you make social media work for your startup?
This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in April 2022. Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.
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The Jump: Episode 6: Change Please
We're bringing you the final episode of our exclusive series, The Jump, available wherever you get your podcasts.
The final episode of Series 1! Meet Cemal Ezel, the inspirational founder of Change P…
Introducing...The Jump - a brand new limited series from Virgin StartUp
We interrupt your MeetUps so bring you an exciting new series from Virgin StartUp and give you exclusive access to the first episode. *click here to subscribe to the new feed to hear the rest of the …
How to start a business in 2022
How to start a business in 2022
Will this be the year you startup?
There has never been a better time to start a business. Amidst the challenges of the past 2 years, a record number of new startups hav…
In Conversation With Dan Murray-Serter
We were thrilled to be joined at our December MeetUp for an in-depth and unfiltered conversation with Heights founder and podcasting legend, Dan Murray-Serter.
Dan is a multi-award winning serial foun…
Beyond Profit: How to Build Better Businesses
This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in November 2021. Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.
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To celebrate the launch of Virgin StartUp signin…
How to build a sustainable fashion brand
With a shift in consumer attitude and a focus on sustainability, being a fashion brand today comes with new challenges and more scrutiny. In an industry known for using natural resources and encourag…
How to Start and Scale a Food and Drink Business
Ben Branson, founder of trailblazing drinks brand Seedlip, leads the lineup of our MeetUp on how to start and scale a food and drink brand, supported by Virgin Money.
Food and drink startups are beco…
How to get results from social media
Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.
Social media is no longer just a trend that founders have to follow, it’s a key marketing channel for any business. As a small and ne…