In this engaging episode, Elisabetta, an Italian entrepreneur thriving in the UK, shares her insightful journey from moving to London to founding a recruitment agency dedicated to startups. Elisabetta discusses her initial challenges in sourcing talent for her own startup, inspiring her to aid fellow founders. She highlights the importance of embracing one's cultural background and accent to enhance relationship building in sales. Elisabetta also reflects on her viral success on LinkedIn, emphasizing authenticity and the power of sharing personal experiences. Join us as she provides valuable t ..read more

Join host Greg McCallum in part two of this enlightening episode of Founders Unplugged as he continues his conversation with Eisha Armstrong, co-founder and executive chair of Vecteris. Not seen Part One? Catch it here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gregory-mccallum/episodes/Mastering-Productization-Strategies-for-B2B-Service-Providers-w-Eisha-Armstrong---S3-E6-P1-e2nsa42 In this segment, they dive into the challenges and strategies of building a strong company culture in a remote world, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and adaptability. Eisha shares her insights on how t ..read more

Join host Greg McCallum in part two of this engaging episode of Founders Unplugged as he continues his conversation with Gareth Hawkins, investor and co-founder of BizCrunch. Dive deeper into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship through acquisition and gain insights into the due diligence process that can make or break a deal. In this segment, Gareth discusses the common pitfalls in due diligence, the importance of a well-structured data room, and how BizCrunch is preparing business owners for successful exits. Learn about the challenges of succession planning and the innovative solutions Bi ..read more

Founders Unplugged: Part Two with Ollie Tiramuragan Collard Check out part One here: https://youtu.be/qcGxs7IjnKI Welcome back to Part Two of this insightful episode of Founders Unplugged! Our host, Greg McCallum, continues his deep dive with the inspiring Ollie Tiramuragan Collard, an experienced entrepreneur and podcaster. In this segment, they explore more about Ollie's journey, the realities of entrepreneurship, and valuable insights for founders. Episode Breakdown and Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - The Evolution of Founded and Grounded 05:00 - The Challenges of Entrepreneurship 0 ..read more

Founders Unplugged: Part One with Ollie Tiramuragan Collard Welcome to Part One of this exciting episode of Founders Unplugged! In this series, our charismatic host, Greg McCallum, dives deep into the journeys of inspiring entrepreneurs, uncovering the raw and unfiltered realities of startup life. This episode features the dynamic Ollie Tiramuragan Collard, a seasoned entrepreneur and podcaster with over 14 years of experience in the startup ecosystem. Episode Breakdown and Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Ollie's Background 04:00 - Early Influences 06:30 - The Podcasting Journey 10:00 ..read more

Founders Unplugged - Part Two with Paul Hetherington Check out Part One of this conversation here: https://youtu.be/a6CNZariEVY Welcome to Part Two of this episode of Founders Unplugged! Join our host, Greg McCallum, as he continues his engaging conversation with Paul Hetherington, a seasoned Vistage Chair and non-executive director. Founders Unplugged is a podcast where we explore the journeys and insights of successful founders and business leaders, providing listeners with valuable lessons and inspiration. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Paul's Journey and Role at Vistage ..read more

Founders Unplugged - Part One with Paul Hetherington Welcome to Part One of this episode of Founders Unplugged! Join our host, Greg McCallum, as he sits down with Paul Hetherington, a seasoned Vistage Chair and non-executive director, to dive into the world of leadership, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. Founders Unplugged is a podcast where we explore the journeys and insights of successful founders and business leaders, providing listeners with valuable lessons and inspiration. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Walking Meetings and Personal Growth 03:36 - Paul's Journ ..read more

FounderCatalyst is delighted to offer a 10% discount for listeners of Founders Unplugged. Get your discount here: https://2ly.link/1zDIJ Welcome to Founders Unplugged, the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of successful entrepreneurs and investors. In this episode, host Greg McCallum sits down with Phil McSweeney, a seasoned angel investor and startup advisor, to discuss his journey, insights, and advice for aspiring founders. Tune in to hear Phil's thoughts on the startup ecosystem, the importance of finding the right advisors, and the challenges of raising funds. In this second part ..read more

FounderCatalyst is delighted to offer a 10% discount for listeners of Founders Unplugged. Get your discount here: https://2ly.link/1zDIJ In this episode of Founders Unplugged, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Phil McSweeney, an accomplished Angel Investor and the Founder of AngelThink. AngelThink is Phil's initiative aimed at helping more founders raise funds and succeed in their entrepreneurial journeys. Through his book, "Angel Think," and his mentorship, Phil shares valuable insights and strategies for navigating the investment landscape. In Part 1 of our conversation, we delve in ..read more

FounderCatalyst is delighted to offer a 10% discount for listeners of Founders Unplugged. Get your discount here: https://2ly.link/1zDIJ Join us for part two of our insightful conversation with Barney Durrant, founder of Bluebell Marketing and former Google employee. In this episode, Barney delves deeper into the world of digital marketing, AI, and the future of technology. Timestamps: 0:00 - Recap and introduction to part two 2:15 - The impact of AI on search engines and digital marketing 18:30 - The future of AI in marketing and potential challenges 33:45 - Digital poverty and technological ..read more