Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517   Richard Hadler is the 3x exited co-founder of Founders Capital, angel investor in 20 companies (including Spacegoods, Odin, Freja) and author of 'Marketing: The Bottom Line.'    In this episode, Steph and Rich discuss:   ? Hiring strategies ? Lessons from a D2C cocktail brand ? The role of boards and gaining diverse perspectives  ? Rich's role as an advisor, helping to provide a helicopter view to gain perspective ? Leaning into your entrepreneurial gut instinct   Learn more about Founders ..read more

Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 Ziv Reichert is a VC Partner at LocalGlobe, the seed stage venture capital firm behind the likes of Citymapper, Wise and Zoopla.   In this episode, Steph and Ziv discuss:   ? Top tips on getting a busy investor's attention ? A VC’s perspective on the fundraising environment ("we’re an easy scapegoat") ? What gets Ziv excited as an investor (top themes and specific breakdown of favourite companies) ? How Ziv tries to stay ahead of the curve and cultivate a futurist "crystal ball" mindset ? The key ingredients f ..read more

Norma Cassius is a Money Management Consultant and Psychotherapist with 20+ years' experience in the financial Sector and 17+ years' as a qualified Psychotherapist in Harley Street, London.   Our finances and mindset are so intertwined that it makes perfect sense that Norma has combined her financial and psychotherapy expertise with her mission to help people manage both their money and their mindset.   Norma has successfully helped hundreds of people and delivered financial education talks to over 16,000 individuals in 2024 alone.   In this episode, Steph and Norma discuss: &nb ..read more

Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517   Vanessa Jacobs is the exited Co-Founder of The Restory, a luxury aftercare service named as one of Walpole’s Brands of Tomorrow in 2019. She is now on her third venture with Circulo, harnessing her passion & expertise in the circular economy space to deliver her mission of reducing fashion waste. In this episode, you'll learn about: ? Converting a personal pain point into a viable business ? Putting the customer first via a concierge MVP (think "mechanical turk") ? Startup pivots and increasing success with ..read more

Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517   Daniel Hegarty is the Founder & ex-CEO of Habito, the proptech scale-up which raised <$90M in venture capital, and now Founder & CEO of Communion, the mobile-first fintech on a mission to help people build a financial buffer against the world and fix their relationship with money.   In this episode, Steph and Daniel discuss:   ? The power of brand & the importance of storytelling ? Having the balls to take big, brave bets ? Founder mental health, especially as an introvert  ..read more

Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517   In this special solo episode I wanted to reflect on the different conversations I’ve had with entrepreneurs over the past 20 episodes, and share with you the most common themes and top lessons learnt that have come up on the show so far… Tune into to find out what they are!   -   Want more?   Follow Steph: ? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ ? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemelodia/   ? Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephmelodia/videos ..read more

Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517   Anu Obe is the Founder of To All My Black Girls, a D2C ecomm business that specialises in naturally textured hair extensions for Afro-Caribbean hair types.   In this episode, Steph and Anu discuss:   ??‍? The importance of self-belief and optimism - your reality is not your identity! ? Having a clear mission, identifying a gap in the market, and solving one fatal customer problem ??‍? The idea of whether or not entrepreneurship is for everyone?!  ? The power of self-confidence, and where that came f ..read more

Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517   Emmie Faust is the 3X exited entrepreneur-turned-angel-investor, now Founder of Female Founders Rise - the supportive and inspiring resource for female founders to help them succeed with their businesses.   Emmie invests exclusively in female founders and her portfolio includes ONEWAYX, RunYourself, and Mamma Wellbeing among others, as well as her role with Ventures Together.   In this episode, Steph and Emmie discuss:   ✊ The impact of motherhood on self-confidence ✊  Female role models, inclu ..read more

Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517   Mona Tiesler is an investor at tokentus, a leading VC firm in the German blockchain ecosystem, where she invests in startups that leverage blockchain technology globally.  She has several years of experience in venture capital, and has been involved in pre-seed to Series A deals across Europe, USA, UAE and Asia.   With a background in strategy consulting, venture building, and entrepreneurship, Mona has a passion for supporting innovators who are building the decentralized future of the internet. She has ..read more

Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517   Nick Telson-Sillett is the exited Co-Founder of DesignMyNight (acquired for $30M) and now Co-Founder of Trumpet, a buyer enablement tool that enables sales teams to drive revenue.   In this episode, Steph and Nick discuss: ?  Founder journey from leaving the day job to growing a $30m biz ?  Exactly when and why he raised external funding (plus comparisons between VCs vs angels vs bootstrapping) ?  The importance of your first 10 hires as you grow ?  What worked for DesignMyNight 10+ yrs ag ..read more