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Impact

Mark Beaumont

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Welcome the Impact podcast. Through my career as an athlete, broadcaster, business advisor and investor I get to meet a huge amount of people, from all walks of life. There are so many private conversations that I think are worth making public, putting a spotlight on people and organisations that have a pioneering spirit, and are motivated to make positive change. Having a catalogue of these conversations also appeals to the documentarian in me, so we can look back in years to come and see w ...
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Endurance

Mark Beaumont

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Welcome to the first series of the Endurance podcast with myself Mark Beaumont. I’m joined on many of the episodes by my friend and performance manager Laura Penhaul. We started recording these conversations as a research project for my new book, also called ‘Endurance’ & published by Global Cycling Network – so you can find many of these conversations written up in the ‘Wise Words’ sections of the book. The Endurance podcast is focussed on meeting the sports scientists, the support staff, t ...
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Introducing Nick Layzell, Customer Success Director at Telehouse as the host for this series, with over 25 years’ experience in the IT industry. Each episode he’ll be joined by a pioneer in their field covering cutting edge subjects in the connectivity landscape.
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Dial F for Football

Furious Styles Productions / Keep It Light Media

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A comedy series that goes behind the scenes of the most popular fictional sport radio station in the country - Totalsport FM. Starring Lolly Adefope, Fergus Craig, Jessica Fostekew & Helen Cripps Featuring cameos from: Alan Davies, Ed Gamble, James Acaster, Lou Sanders, Ben Bailey-Smith, Rick Edwards, Ivo Graham, Lucy Beaumont & Phil Wang and many more Created by Tayo Popoola for Furious Styles Productions Written by Rhys James & Mark G Smith Directed by Mark G Smith Engineered, produced and ...
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The EIS Navigator

Brian Moretta, Hardman & Co

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For those interested in the venture capital, particularly in the UK and investors through the Enterprise Investment Scheme, EIS, Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme, or SEIS, and Venture Capital Trusts. Guests are leading people in the industry, whether fund managers, company founders or experts from other service providers. The aim is to dig deeply into topics, getting away from the promotional material that predominates elsewhere. Venture capital investing is a long-term endeavour and we wil ...
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A podcast for Recruitment Business Owners, both current & future 🚀 Brought to you by Max Jones, an avid champion of all things recruitment startup. Talking with exceptional recruiters who have, at some stage or another, taken the leap to launch their own recruitment agencies across a variety of sectors 🔥
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Refreshing Chats with Commercial Lawyers is a brand-new podcast series from legal recruitment specialists Realm Recruit. Each week, director Duane and commercial law recruitment specialist Rebecca will be joined by a different commercial lawyer to learn more about their path into the legal progression, their jobs day-to-day, their career successes and much more.
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Welcome to the Grown UP Business Podcast, your ultimate resource for transforming your business into a professionally managed, scalable, and thriving enterprise. Hosted by industry veteran Paul Avins, this podcast delves deep into the strategies, challenges, and successes of business leaders who have mastered the art of scaling up. In-Depth Conversations: Each episode features insightful interviews with seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts who share their real-world experiences and pr ...
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Eos Advisory are rapidly building a solid reputation in science-based venture capital investing. In this episode, Partner Mark Beaumont discusses their roots, philosophy and how that translates into practice, with lots of real-life examples. In an in-depth discussion, Mark talks about: how the Eos investment philosophy developed the strengths of th…
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In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Scale UP Coach, Paul Avins interviews Piers Linney, a former dragon on BBC Two's Dragons' Den, about the power of AI and how to scale a business using AI. They discuss practical applications of AI, the potential for wealth creation, the future of AI regulation, and the importance of embracing and le…
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In this episode, Terry Fisher shares his experiences in the corporate world and as an angel investor. He discusses his time at Thomas Cook and the missed opportunity to buy the company. He also talks about his investment in a music app called Voicey and its eventual sale to Snapchat. Terry emphasizes the importance of having a clear exit strategy a…
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Gerald Ratner, former CEO of Ratners Group, shares his experiences in business and the lessons he learned from his successes and failures. He discusses the importance of acquisitions in scaling a business and the value of key individuals. Ratner also talks about the expansion into the American market and the strategies he used to succeed. He shares…
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In this insightful episode of The Grown UP Business Podcast, host Paul Avins sits down with Matthew Mills, the Chief Commercial Officer of The CFO Centre. They dive into the intricacies of scaling a business, highlighting the crucial role of financial visibility and cash flow management. Matthew shares valuable insights from his experience at The C…
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In this episode of the EIS Navigator we get a great founder story. Despite not having a medical background, Clare Brenner founded Myogenes which specialises in pharmocogenetic testing. She has a very personal story about her motivation for initially focusing on mental health to begin with, as well as her experiences in starting in a new area. In th…
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In this episode of the Grown Up Business podcast, Coach Paul Avins discusses how entrepreneurs can adapt to and navigate through changes in the business landscape. They explore the impact of political and regulatory changes, such as the recent UK election, on businesses and entrepreneurs. With guests, Guy Bartlett and Jeff Lermer, they also discuss…
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In this episode of The Grown UP Business Podcast, host Paul Avins welcomes Chris James, a prominent figure in the realm of personal branding and digital marketing. They dive deep into the significance of building and leveraging a personal brand in today's business landscape. Chris shares his journey from starting in sales to becoming a key influenc…
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In this episode of "Making Connections," host Nick Layzell, Customer Success Director at Telehouse, is joined by Marianne Toghill, Head of UK Real Estate Construction at law firm Clifford Chance, and Sarah Draper, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer at Telehouse. Together, they delve into the evolving regulations and AI’s impact on the data cent…
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In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, host Paul Avins sits down with sales expert David Angel to delve into the common challenges businesses face in their sales processes and how to overcome them. David brings his wealth of experience in helping entrepreneurs scale their sales and build effective sales teams. The discussion focuses on t…
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In this insightful episode of The Grown UP Business Podcast, host Paul Avins sits down with Jamie Beaumont, the CEO of Playter, a company revolutionizing the way small businesses manage their cash flow. Jamie shares his journey from the recruitment industry to founding Playter, highlighting the challenges and solutions small businesses face when de…
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In this episode of The Grown UP Business Podcast, host Paul Avins is joined by customer service expert and keynote speaker Geoff Ramm to delve into the critical role that customer service plays in business growth. Geoff, known for his groundbreaking work on "Celebrity Service," shares invaluable insights into how businesses can transform their cust…
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In this enlightening episode of The Grown UP Business Podcast, host Paul Avins sits down with Marianne Page, an expert in business systems and processes, and a former executive with over 27 years at McDonald's. Marianne shares her invaluable insights on how implementing effective systems can be a game-changer for businesses looking to scale up. Key…
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Nick Dimmock founded 350PPM as an incubator for various environmental businesses, but has followed a different path from many incubators. In this episode, he discusses how he developed the 350PPM business model, developing companies more generally and the state of environmental investing. Amongst other items, Nick discusses: how he developed 350PPM…
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In this episode of "Making Connections," host Nick Layzell, Customer Success Director at Telehouse, is joined by Chris Williams, Technical Director at Black & White Engineering, and Julian Hennessy, Project Director at Telehouse. Together, they delve into the intricacies of retrofitting existing buildings, focusing on a major project – Telehouse So…
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Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) founders rightly focus on their product and market, but sound finances underpin any success. Anthony Nitsos founded fractional CFO business SaaS Gurus after working in a couple of successful exits. He has seen the inside of many SaaS businesses so has lots of experience in developing good practice and seeing the mistake…
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How we fit EIS funds and VCTs in an advice process is something that the tax advantaged industry has got many different answers for. Rob Bell of Finova Money has been using these for clients for many years. In this episode we discuss their place in a financial plan, how he chooses between different products and investor perceptions of the industry.…
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Manufacturing and operations is an area that has been much neglected by venture capital, but has plenty of issues that can be address. Renan Devillieres of venture builder OSS Ventures focuses on this space, with distinct methods and successful results. In this episode we discuss how he goes about creating successful new businesses, with very good …
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Is it ok to have dubious, slightly tyrannical oil-state owners of your club, if it means winning a league cup? Des and Lisa don't think so, although the majority of Totalsport’s callers, like Billy (Alan Davies) don’t seem to mind. Elsewhere, controversial motivator Alexei Gold (Tom Stourton) is invited onto the station to plug his new, dubious, pr…
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Is mental health in sport actually important, or is it just trendy to say so? When a sports reporter joins the show to plug his new book and pushes the importance of player welfare, Des and Lisa expose his hypocrisy, and remind him of his on-air bullying from a previous show. Meanwhile, ex-pro Eddie Miller promotes his campaign to help footballers …
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Lisa ( Lolly Adefope) and Des ( Fergus Craig) address the issue of equality in football, although judging by some of the calls coming in, there’s still a long way to go. Bobby (Ben Bailey-Smith) suggests making it more like Love Island, Derek (Ed Gamble) explains why only the male body can be perfect for football, and Jordan Young ( Tom Rosenthal) …
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Totalsport FM attempts to modernise its output further, as station manager Jan(Helen Cripps) tells Des (Fergus Craig) that he is being replaced for today’s show by an AI robot called Beebo, who will sit in alongside Lisa (Lolly Adefope). Things go awry when Beebo’s machine learning sees him echoing the views of the station’s listeners and his popul…
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EP2 - Transfers Lisa (Lolly Adefope) and Des (Fergus Craig) prepare themselves for the transfer window SLAMMING SHUT, by inviting self-styled transfer guru Simon Steel (Edward Easton) onto Totalsport FM. Tired of his made-up rumours, the hosts take it upon themselves to set him up and prove he is talking nonsense. Elsewhere, caller Billy (James Aca…
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Dial F For Football - EP1: Changes Lisa ( Lolly Adefope) feels the pressure of her first day in the hot-seat alongside Des (Fergus Craig) on Totalsport FM’s most popular show, after her appointment angers the show’s legacy audience. Meanwhile an anonymous texter continually laments the departure of the man she has replaced. Starring: Lolly Adefope,…
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Governance is all too often seen in startup companies as a chore, or necessary evil when it can be a positive and enable success. Dermot Campbell, founder of CEEIO, is trying bring more of the latter to the venture world. In this episode, he discusses how startups can enable good governance without spending too much time on it and make it a means t…
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The brand new comedy going behind the scenes of the most popular fictional sport radio station in the country. Dial F For Football Starring Lolly Adefope, Fergus Craig, Jessica Fostekew & Helen Cripps Written by Rhys James, directed by Mark G Smith Featuring cameos from: Alan Davies, Ed Gamble, James Acaster, Lou Sanders, Ben Bailey-Smith, Rick Edw…
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Getting big returns in venture capital can involve stepping away from the mainstream and investing in opportunities that others won't. Will Gibbs of Octopus Ventures has a reputation for investing in areas others see as taboo. We ask him about being a contrarian investor, how to do it well and what needs to change to create a successful investment.…
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