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Extraordinary Entrepreneurs Together

Gary Fletcher and Guy Remond

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The Extraordinary Entrepreneurs Together Podcasts is an informal, informative discussion on entrepreneurial and funding subjects. As well as leaning on Guy & Gary's experience in building, funding and selling a number of companies we bring in guests from our amazing entrepreneurial community and share their experience.
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding, the podcast demystifying AI investments for forward-thinking investors. With tech investments getting more complicated, investors need to go to the races with someone who knows what to bet on. Join host Ivan Meakins and the EHE Ventures team as they demystify investing in opportunities that harness AI. We cut through the hype and help you enjoy the journey of investing in fast-growth ventures. Using their unique blend of commercial and technical expertise, the ...
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Programmable World is a podcast all about tech ventures, the stories behind them and the wisdom gleaned from lessons learned. My name is Dan Ilett - I’m an ex-tech journalist and today I help tech companies go to market, raise their commercial value and win more business. I’ve worked with some of the biggest brands in the world on storytelling, brand, launches and sales - and I've launched a few tech companies of my own too. I love hearing people’s stories about how they contributed to their ...
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, host Georgia Kirke is joined by Guy Remond and Carl Castledine , Founder at Away Resorts to discuss valuable insights from the 2024 Abundance360 conference. Together, we explore the transformative potential of AI technology, from generating a year’s worth of marketing content in hours to creating per…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, host Georgia Kirke is joined by Guy Remond and Charlotte Ashton. Charlotte is the founder of Implicit, where she provides strategic support to business owners to help them prepare for exit from day one. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore why early-stage founders need to think about exit pl…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, Ivan Meakins welcomes Guy Remond and a very special guest – Georgia Kirke. Georgia is the founder of Write Business Results and Clio, a new AI-assisted tool that helps non-fiction authors “speak their books into existence.” In this episode, we delve deeper into how Clio is shaking up the publishing w…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, we’re reflecting on some of the lightbulb moments we’ve had so far, including some nuggets for forward-thinking investors. Tune in to discover the future of AI-led investing, why collaborating with “techies” can help investors make informed decisions, and why tech startups need to start thinking abou…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, host Georgia Kirke is joined by Guy Remond and Katie Street. Katie is the founder of Street Agency, a firm that helps businesses grow by building scalable, marketing-led sales programmes. Together, they discuss what a go-to-market (GTM) strategy should look like, why early-stage startups have a bette…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, Ivan Meakins is joined by Guy Remond and David Hunter, the CEO of Shot Scope Technologies. Shot Scope is on a mission to improve the way both amateur and professional golfers collect and analyse statistics from their games. During this conversation, the trio explore Shot Scope’s investment journey, h…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, Ivan Meakins is joined by Simon Landi, Fractional CMO at EHE Ventures, and Ben Mott, Co-founder of FutureKings. This conversation focuses on the impact of branding on a startup’s success – particularly when it comes to tech and AI-driven businesses. Tune in to find out how FutureKings helps tech comp…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, Ivan Meakins is joined by Guy Remond and Keegan Caldwell, Founder of Caldwell. Caldwell is a multi-disciplinary law firm serving high-growth technology and life sciences companies and is America’s No.1 fastest-growing IP firm. Together, they discuss how an IP strategy can help mitigate risks for inve…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, Ivan Meakins is joined by Guy Remond and a very special guest – Simon Booth. Simon is a Chartered Financial Planner and the CEO of Foresight Wealth Strategists. Together, they break down the ins and outs of investing in AI funds – from a financial advisor’s perspective. Join the conversation to get r…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. This episode features a podcast regular, Guy Remond, and a very special guest – Mark Hartley, Founder of BankiFI. BankiFI is a financial technology provider on a mission to help banks and traditional financial institutions build better relationships with their small business customers. In this episode, Guy and Mark e…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, Ivan Meakins is joined by Guy Remond and Gordon Bateman, Founder of Investor Ladder. Investor Ladder is one of the UK’s largest investor ecosystems, created to help improve the entire investment and innovation landscape across the UK. In this wide-ranging conversation, we get into the building blocks…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this week’s episode, Ivan Meakins is joined by Pete Evison and Neil Vose from the EHE team. Together, they do some jargon-busting, breaking down some of the terms you’ll probably hear a lot of as a new investor. Find out what “AI-first” truly means from an investor’s perspective, how to mitigate risk when backing …
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this week’s episode, Gary Fletcher returns to the show after a brief hiatus, joined by Guy Remond. They share their collective experience of building and investing in high-growth businesses as well as some actionable tips for entrepreneurs turned investors. Tune in to discover how to find profitable investment opp…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, Ivan Meakins is joined by two podcast regulars – Guy Remond and Aleksa Vukotic, CTO of thestartupfactory.tech. Together, they explore some tenets of AI investing, especially for non-tech investors. Discover what makes an AI startup truly investable. The key metrics to look at when vetting startups fo…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding! In this trailer episode, Ivan Meakins is joined by Guy Remond and Neil Vose from the EHE team. They look back on the previous season, EHE’s history, and provide a teaser of what you can expect from the rest of the show. Tune in to find out the future of tech investing, why every company needs an AI strategy to surviv…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this intermediary episode, host Ivan Meakins reflects on some of the lightbulb moments from last season, including some nuggets for growth-focused founders. Listen in to discover what due diligence looks like from an entrepreneur’s perspective, the hygiene factors VC investors want to see in early-stage businesses…
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In this episode of the Programmable World podcast, host Dan Ilett talks to Guy Remond, serial successful entrepreneur and Founder of EHE, thestartupfactory.tech, and Guidr. They discuss various topics, including: the untapped tech opportunities of the North; the journey from basic websites to complex back-end systems; and the importance of embracin…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Stories with EHE Capital. In today's episode, host Nyree Trimbel is joined by Sean Brown, Founder of Versori. Sean gives us a whistle-stop tour of his funding journey and offers some key advice for founders thinking about fundraising. Learn why innovation can sometimes be a curse for startup founders. The need for a pragmatic…
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In this episode of the Programmable World podcast, host Dan Ilett talks to Joel Blake, Founder of The GFA Exchange, a multi-award-winning B2B fintech startup. They discuss various topics, including: why the Midlands is such a fervent bed of creativity within fintech; the central role data plays within the industry; and the intriguing story behind J…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Stories with EHE Capital. In today's episode, host Nyree Trimbel is joined by a special guest - Kiran Mehta from Mercia Asset Management Plc. Together, they explore the world of funding from an investor's perspective. Kiran highlights some of the hygiene factors VC investors expect to see in early-stage tech businesses, the c…
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In this episode of the Programmable World podcast, host Dan Ilett talks to Gigabit Networks Co-Founder David Yates and expert Telecoms Consultant Jonny Rae. They discuss various topics, including: the state of ISPs around the world and how ISPs overseas compare with the UK; how the industry is being disrupted in the UK and the reasons behind that; …
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Welcome to Fast Growth Stories with EHE Capital. In today's episode, host Nyree Trimbel is joined by regular Guy Remond and they welcome a special guest - Dan Illet, MD of Tollejo. Dan takes us through some of the most prevalent issues facing start-ups; he highlights an exercise that can help get everyone in the company singing from the same hymn s…
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In this episode of the Programmable World podcast, host Dan Ilett talks to Amar Nandha. Amar is the Founder of Hortium, an innovative organisation helping businesses to regain control of their technological and service investments. They discuss various topics, including: what is so intriguing about the organic adoption of various technologies; the …
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Welcome to Fast Growth Stories with EHE Capital. In today's episode, host Nyree Trimbel is joined by a special guest - Joe Averill from Level. They discuss the current landscape for office space; how Joe spotted a potential gap in the market which he sought to fill; and why Manchester is such a thriving place for entrepreneurs. --------------------…
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Matt Sims. Matt is the Founder and Managing Director of HATCH, an inclusive business design consultancy. They discuss various topics, including: how Matt helps businesses come up with a design process that can reinvent multiple aspects of an organisation or bring a unique focus to fruition; why employees fre…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Stories with EHE Capital. In today's episode, host Nyree Trimbel is joined by regular Guy Remond and they welcome back a special guest - Nigel Lombard, Founder and CEO of Peppercorn. Nigel gives us an update on Peppercorn and how it has been performing since going live; how the journey has progressed behind the scenes from th…
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In this episode, host Dan Illet talks to Steve O'Donell. Steve is a renowned technology expert, investor, and the author of What Every CIO Wants: A Guide for Global Technology Salespeople. They discuss various topics, including: how Steve helped to reduce BT's carbon footprint by over 90%; the inner workings of the smart grid and various sources of…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Stories with EHE Capital. In today's episode, host Nyree Trimbel is joined by regular Guy Remond and they welcome back a special guest - Ian Brookes from thestartupfactory.tech. They discuss some of their shared history from the Cake Solutions days, as well as some of the lessons learned; why a company should respect itself a…
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Tomás O'Leary. Tomás is the Founder and CEO of Origina, a leading independent third-party software support provider for IBM software. They discuss various topics, including: how Tomás connected the dots and saw a space within his industry by always staying one chapter ahead; why networking and community are …
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Welcome to Fast Growth Stories with EHE Capital. In today's episode, host Nyree Trimbel is joined by regular Elliot Smith and they welcome a special guest - Antony Hunt, Managing Director of Ivyleague UK. They discuss Antony's rich and storied history in the clothing industry, as well as some of the lessons he has learned along the way; how manufac…
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to a pair of experienced and internationally renowned experts within the field of cybersecurity, Todd Wade and Jason Hart. They discuss various topics, including: the current state of cybersecurity and why it pays to stay on top of this ever-changing landscape; the growing threat of AI and deepfake attacks in v…
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In today's episode, we sit down with Emma Cassidy, Investment Executive at DSW Ventures, for an eye-opening conversation about winning pitch decks. Together, we explore some of the "Dos and Don'ts" of pitch decks - from the perspective of someone who looks at hundreds every month. Discover why certain intangible elements can make the difference whe…
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Daniel Cawrey. Daniel is a cryptocurrency expert, journalist and the author of Mastering Blockchain: Unlocking the Power of Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts, and Decentralized Applications. They discuss various topics, including: what drew Daniel to crypto in the first place; why he joined CoinDesk; and why…
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In today's episode,we are joined by Ryan Lawrence, the Founder of Betmate for a deep dive into his background and the journey so far. Join the conversation to discover how Ryan joined forces with trusted allies to create a more socially conscious betting app. The lessons he learned from looking for angel investors. And the valuable insights gained …
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Carlton Hopper. Carlton is the Managing Director (UK) of GFT Group, a digital engineering company that works specifically in financial services. They discuss various topics, including: the intersection between traditional banking, neobanks and digital transformation; why younger generations are moving toward…
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As an entrepreneur, you probably know that sustainability should be at the top of your list. But where do you begin? In today's episode, we are joined by Hannah Cox of Better Not Stop. We discuss why sustainability is increasingly becoming a more important factor for entrepreneurs and businesses. Discover the many ways sustainability can reveal its…
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Entrepreneurs, are you fully prepared for due diligence? In today's episode of Fast Growth Stories, we are joined by James Brookes and Rupert Rutledge from thestartupfactory.tech. Together, we explore what due diligence entails from an entrepreneur's point of view. Join us as we delve into the three phases of technology-based due diligence. How it …
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Robin Block - the Founder and CEO of CreatorVC. They discuss various topics, including: how Robin channeled his frustration into a last roll of the dice, resulting in the hugely successful crowdfunding juggernaut CreatorVC; why Kickstarter provided the roadmap for autonomy that he unknowingly craved; and how…
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In today's episode, we are joined by Amy Lawson, an experienced CMO and growth adviser. Together, we unpack the vital role marketing plays in any business and why it shouldn't be dismissed as a mere sideline activity. Learn how marketing plays into fast growth. How it can help identify solutions within your organisation. And why marketing can help …
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Irene Sandler - the Global VP of Marketing Strategy and Portfolio Marketing for Cognizant. Together they discuss some important lessons the tech industry has learnt during the biggest crisis of the 21st century and how creativity can help businesses move on. She explains that, if leveraged correctly, creativ…
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Dean Curtis - the CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group, Data Services at RELX. From football coach to CEO, discover how Dean applies sports leadership techniques to the corporate world, the secret sauce driving the highest achievers in any field, and why making career decisions based on money alone isn't a…
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Welcome to Fast Growth Stories with EHE Capital. In today's episode, host Nyree Trimbel is joined by Gary Fletcher and Ross Faith. They discuss Ross and Gary's experience taking Forest Holidays from loss-making to multimillion-pound profit levels; some of the most valuable lessons they learned from the whole experience, including the importance of …
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In today's episode, host Nyree Trimbel is joined by David Levine. David is an Entrepreneur, Investor, Founder and the Principal of the Manchester Angels Network. They discuss David's background in corporate life and entrepreneurship; the growing importance of diversity with angel investment; and he explains why the appetite for risk from investors …
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Welcome to Fast Growth Stories! In this trailer episode, host Nyree Trimbel is joined by Guy Remond as they give you a taste of what's coming up on this exciting new season. Find out what 'fast growth' means, and why it might not be suitable for everybody. How having the right mindset is vital for growing quickly. And what to expect in future episo…
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Welcome to the Programmable World podcast. In this introductory episode, Dan Ilett (Managing Partner of Tollejo) gives a fascinating introduction to his background and mission to highlight what matters most in the intersecting worlds of technology and disruption. Dan explains how sustainable technology got the ball rolling and forged a pathway to t…
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In this episode, host Dan Ilett talks to Michael Winterson - the Managing Director of Equinix and Chairperson of the EUDCA. Discover some of the key services data centres provide. Why public perception of data centres has gradually shifted over time. And how sustainability has to be factored into the future outlook within the industry. Stay tuned f…
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In this episode Nyree is joined by Neil Vose from the EHE team as they talk to Steve White and Febien Brandy from Skouted. Skouted is a tech platform which aims to connect football talent to scouts, giving you the opportunity to have your game footage viewed by hundreds of scouts. We talk about how Skouted came about, the investment opportunity and…
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This week we're joined by Ian Brookes from thestartupfactory.tech as we talk to you about the Due Diligence service they offer to Investors. As Ian says 'handpicking a business that will succeed is one of the most challenging tasks you'll undertake.' Effective Due Diligence helps to lift the lid on your proposed investments, highlighting things tha…
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In today's episode, Nyree is joined by regular Pete Evison and a special guest, Cammy Sharif. Cammy is the CEO and Founder of Dream Drivers, a delivery driver network solution. Nyree talks to Cammy about the how the idea for Dream Drivers came about, as well as the evolution of the service and company over the past few years; and Pete explains the …
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In today's episode, Nyree is joined by regular Elliot Smith and a special guest, David Agar. David is the CEO and Founder of BankAbility, a banking app aimed at helping society's most vulnerable people who may otherwise struggle to use traditional banking services. Nyree talks to David about the issues that BankAbility aims to solve; how he has nav…
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