Talking to #LeadHers Podcast: Recent Episodes
CMS
Talking to #LeadHers by CMS is a podcast where we extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship beyond the challenges and instead focus on positivity and the actions we can each take to drive change. Featuring members of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and showcasing the work of inspirational female founders, we provide an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey and the developments taking place across their industries.
In this episode, CMS Senior Associate Caroline Walker speaks to Dr Rebecca Allam, CEO and Co-founder of PreActiv about her journey from being a senior NHS doctor to become a health tech startup co-founder, creating a wider impact on patient pre-surgery optimisation and post-surgery outcomes.
They discuss:
- The motivation behind setting up a tech startup that will create a wider impact on patient outcomes and supporting the NHS
- How a “never give-up” mindset especially when it comes to fundraising can help you find the right “angels” and backers for your business
- The conscious choice of being a mother, a professional and a co-founder of a new tech company.
- Having at least 50% women in the company and continue to support mothers in the workplace.
You can find this episode and all previous episodes here, or on your usual podcast channel.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Find out more about #LeadHers
In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon speaks to Izzy Obeng , the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Foundervine, one of the largest and most active accelerator ecosystems in the UK. Foundervine has supported the acceleration of 663 businesses, empowered 1,932 leaders, and helped raise £75 million in funding, creating 1,353 new jobs.
They discuss:
- Her journey from being a management consultant to female founder of a start-up accelerator programme
- Her insight into the secret of being a successful founder
- Importance of creating space to connect with others and building a network that will root for you
- How Foundervine’s research hold stakeholders of the entrepreneur ecosystem accountable to removing the unconscious biases to towards female founders as highlighted in the Rose Review.
You can find this episode and all previous episodes here, or on your usual podcast channel.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Find out more about #LeadHers
Bryony Williams is the Founder of The Glass Female, coaching & leadership consultancy providing HR/talent advice, leadership coaching and support to startups and SMEs.
We discuss:
- Breaking the proverbial glass ceiling and recognising the value of conventionally masculine and feminine traits in the workplace
- The importance of communication and intuitive listening when words go unspoken
- How to build strong networks and communities before you need them
- Top tips for integrating daily wellbeing practises into your founder journey
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Find out more about #LeadHers
In this episode, CMS Finance Associate, Tycho Orton, speaks to Natalija Karpichina, COO of Matlogica.
Natalija reveals her interesting and trailblazing journey from a teenager learning to code at age 14, to becoming a female COO at Matlogica.
They discuss:
- her passion for coding and software development from a young age
- having others doubt her abilities and how she overcomes self-doubt in the male-dominated industry, and
- the journey that led to her being a true disrupter who is part of something transformative
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Find out more about #LeadHers
In this episode we discuss:
- The opportunities artificial intelligence can offer women in their careers and everyday lives
- How to tackle the gender skills-gap in knowledge and understanding of AI
- Supporting founders to empower their teams to become confident users of AI
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Find out more about #LeadHers
In this episode we discuss:
- the purpose of the Invest in Women Hub and why it was set up
- the importance of mentoring for founders
- and the challenges in the industry itself
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Find out more about #LeadHers
In this episode we discuss:
- What inspired her to delve into the realm of decentralised identify platforms
- The advantage of their use of blockchain technology, and
- Her experience as a female founder whilst building and scaling her company in the blockchain industry
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Find out more about #LeadHers
We discuss:
- Untap Health’s journey from COVID and beyond,
- How the perception of illness has changed,
- Recent achievements and upcoming opportunities,
- and the benefits of a founder peer network.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The role of medical technology to deliver voice banking solutions
- Growth journey from spinout to startup, and
- An interview with Bill Gates!
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Find out more about #LeadHers
In this episode, we discuss:
- Women’s Enterprise Scotland’s role in supporting and growing the ecosystem
- The range of support from early-stage idea creation to leadership and scale-up, and
- Their latest crowdfunding platform
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Find out more about #LeadHers
In this episode, CMS Partner Catriona Aldridge is joined by Dagmara Aldridge, Chief People and Culture Officer, Zumo.
We discuss:
- the importance of Zumo’s people and culture in its growth journey
- how to grow and maintain a diverse & inclusive workplace culture whilst supporting the company’s growth
- ways to empower talent to have a positive impact on the wider industry, financial inclusion and the environment
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Find out more about #LeadHers
Talking to #Leadhers Season 2 Episode 9
In this episode, CMS Associate Will Holder is joined by Gabrielle Bourret-Sicotte, Co-founder and CEO of Greenr.
We discuss:
- The challenges alongside the rapid growth that the ClimateTech world is facing;
- Greenr’s plans to bring sustainability to the masses, and
- The support Gabrielle has felt from other women and men in her entrepreneurial journey.
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship.
In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Find out more about #LeadHers
In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Ruby Pillai, Co-founder and CEO of iWarranty.
We discuss:
- how Warranty Management is a key component in decarbonisation;
- the wide-reaching impacts of developing a Green Repair Network, and
- how sustainability has played a part in iWarranty's fundraising journey
You can find this episode, and all previous episodes, on all the usual podcast channels and via your web browser.
About the Talking to #LeadHers series
Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship. In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity.
Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey.
The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups.
Find out more about #LeadHers
In this episode, CMS Associate Will Holder is joined by Jo Eckersley, Founder and CEO of Bubbl.
We discuss:
- Trends and predictions in advertising and marketing for the year ahead
- How the business has evolved through challenging times, and
- The core skills it takes to thrive as a sole founder and single parent
In this episode, CMS Corporate Partner Bruce Harvie is joined by Emma Loedel, Glasgow Chapter Director at Startup Grind and Business Development Manager for novosound.
We discuss:
- The value of communities in the start-up space
- Plans Startup Grind Glasgow are making to support and grow the ecosystem
- Supporting female founders
In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Andrea Sommer, Co-founder and CEO of Hive Founders.
We discuss:
- Investment readiness
- How founders can best communicate their brand story, and
- Using difference as an advantage
In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Aimee Nisbet and Kenan Packman from The Hearst Corporation.
We discuss:
- How The Hearst Corporation supports female-founded businesses
- The launch of HearstLab in Europe, and
- The 100k Pitch Day
Aimee and Kenan also share an exclusive update regarding the programme in London.
In this episode, CMS associate Gemma Hall is joined by Layla White, CEO & founder of TechPassport.
We discuss how TechPassport has curated a strong advisory board and the ways it has created greater engagement between investors and the business.
In this episode, CMS partner Jane Hollywood is joined by Dr Ruth Faram, co-founder and chief scientific officer of Higher Steaks.
We discuss how Higher Steaks has built a purpose-driven food start-up, insuring sustainability at every stage in the process. Dr Ruth also shares her experience of scaling a start-up business and pivoting from academia to business.
In this episode, CMS partner Jane Hollywood is joined by Dr Ruth Faram, co-founder and chief scientific officer of Higher Steaks.
We discuss how Higher Steaks has built a purpose-driven food start-up, insuring sustainability at every stage in the process. Dr Ruth also shares her experience of scaling a start-up business and pivoting from academia to business.
In this episode, CMS Trainee Solicitor David Blanga is joined by Cindy van Niekerk, Founder & CEO of Umazi. We discuss the acceleration of digital services adoption and the role of blockchain in the changing digital landscape.
In this episode, CMS Trainee Solicitor David Blanga is joined by Cindy van Niekerk, Founder & CEO of Umazi. We discuss the acceleration of digital services adoption and the role of blockchain in the changing digital landscape.
In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Rosie Wainwright, Regional Manager of Career Ready.
We discuss the role of mentoring in empowering young adults and how the network effect plays a key role in social mobility. We also hear from some of our previous podcast guests who share their experiences of mentoring.
In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Rosie Wainwright, Regional Manager of Career Ready.
We discuss the role of mentoring in empowering young adults and how the network effect plays a key role in social mobility. We also hear from some of our previous podcast guests who share their experiences of mentoring.
In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Alex Harris, Founder of Adadot and Gabriela Hersham, Co-Founder of Huckletree.
We discuss the importance of prioritising employee wellbeing and opportunities for collaboration when building a thriving start-up culture.
In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Alex Harris, Founder of Adadot and Gabriela Hersham, Co-Founder of Huckletree. We discuss the importance of prioritising employee wellbeing and opportunities for collaboration when building a thriving start-up culture.
In the eighth episode, CMS Partner Elliot Cowan is joined by Rikke Rosenlund, Founder and CEO of BorrowMyDoggy. We discuss the effects of the pandemic on their business and how employee wellbeing is taking priority as they launch new solutions.
In the seventh episode, CMS Associate Katharine Lammiman is joined by Marta Palmeiro, Co-Founder and CFO of StudentFinance and Jess Houlgrave, Chief of Staff at Checkout.com. We discuss their transitions from corporate to start-up, promoting financial inclusion using open banking and the importance of utilising your network when fundraising.
In this episode, we are joined by Liliana Reasor, Founder and CEO of SupraFin. We discuss how decentralised finance is impacting the future of financial services, how the digital assets space has changed during the pandemic and what the long-term impacts of these developments will be.
In this episode, we are joined by Felicia Meyerowitz Singh, Founder and CEO of Akoni. We discuss Open Finance , the gender data gap and creating a founder support network.
In this episode, we are joined by Mikela Druckman, CEO and Co-Founder of Greyparrot. We discuss building a mission-led business, the benefits of developing a remote team and lessons learnt whilst fundraising.
In this episode, we are joined by Anya Roy and Chantelle Bell, Co-Founders of Syrona Health. We explore the technology which is being developed to reframe the conversation around gynaecological health and discuss why ‘FemTech’ can be an unhelpful label.
In this episode, we are joined by Hannah Burrow, CEO & Co-Founder of Kiroku to discuss how establishing strong foundations can be critical for building and scaling a successful start-up.
In this episode, we are joined by Caroline Hughes from Lifetise and Julie Baker from NatWest. We look at the progress which has been made in helping female founders secure funding since the launch of the Rose Review. We are joined by Caroline Hughes, Co-Founder of Lifetise and Julie Baker, Head of Enterprise and Climate Engagement at NatWest to discuss democratising personal finance and the initiatives closing the gap on funding female founders