Best overbeingunderfunded Podcasts (2024)

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Championing the Investing in Women Code, with Claire & Sarah 11:49

1y ago11:49

11:49

This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the groundbreaking Investing in Women Code – what it is, why we’re proud to be signatories, what this year’s report reveals, and what we’re doing here at Obu to move the key stats forward. We’re exploring the power of allyship and collaboration, the importance of empathy in design and the reason why und…

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Going live! Launching our platform, with Sarah and Claire 10:20

1+ y ago10:20

10:20

This week’s a big one for everyone at Obu. Our groundbreaking, women-focused investment platform is here, it’s live, and it’s set to change the face of investment, for good. So, to celebrate this massive Obu milestone, our co-founders Sarah and Claire are looking back at the twists and turns that got them here, laying out the problems they can’t wa…

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Designing with a new audience in mind, with Claire and Sarah 13:34

1+ y ago13:34

13:34

This week, we’re bringing you the next instalment of our co-founder mini-series, as Claire and Sarah count down to our investment platform – and angel collective! – going live. They’re talking about the shocking stats that get us out of bed every morning, the way we’re designing with women in mind, the work we’re doing to bring legitimacy to angel …

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Changing the face of financial services, with Sarah and Claire 14:15

1+ y ago14:15

14:15

In this week's episode, Sarah and Claire celebrate and champion other women-led businesses who are out there trailblazing in the financial sector; all with the collective mission to close the gender financial gap. These businesses, like Obu, serve to empower and educate women with tools that inform their financial decisions. Each of them have the a…

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Closing the knowledge gap, with Sarah King and Claire Dunn 9:48

1+ y ago9:48

9:48

This week’s episode is the second in our co-founder mini series, recorded right here at Obu HQ as we count down to our game-changing investment platform going live. Today, Sarah and Claire take you behind the scenes to talk about three words you’ll see a lot in the investment world – subject to eligibility. They’re discussing what those words mean …

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Building real change, right now, with Claire and Sarah 22:29

1+ y ago22:29

22:29

The countdown is on at Obu HQ. With just a few weeks to go before our investment platform goes live, co-founders Claire and Sarah take you behind the scenes, as they get ready to disrupt the investment sector for good. They talk about why they’ve designed the platform with women in mind, how they’re driving diversity, and what it feels like to be t…

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Navigating transitions with Roland Harwood 45:52

1+ y ago45:52

45:52

In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by Roland Harwood, an entrepreneur, compulsive connector, podcast host and author of On The Edge – a hugely inspiring book which explores navigating transitions and how we can thrive in our increasingly connected world. Roland delves into the thinking behind the book and shares with us how the future is built…

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Building an inclusive ecosystem, with Dr Lorna Treanor 37:04

1+ y ago37:04

37:04

In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by Dr Lorna Treanor, Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Nottingham University Business School and co-author of the newly launched Charter for Inclusive Entrepreneurship. Lorna talks about how and why the charter was created, what an inclusive ecosystem really means – and what busin…

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Busting investment jargon, with Sarah King and Claire Dunn 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

30:22

In today’s episode, Sarah and Claire take a no-nonsense look at investment jargon, crunching through some of the most commonly used terms with clear, straight-talking explanations. So, if you’ve ever wondered what an angel investor really is, or what on earth your ticket size might be, they’ve got you. Grab a cuppa, get beyond the mystery and count…

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Bringing new perspectives to investing, with Ramat Tejani 48:40

1+ y ago48:40

48:40

This week, Claire and Sarah get together with founder, investor, trustee, board member, tech diversity champion and chief encouragement officer Ramat Tejani, for a lively episode full of shared experiences, honest insights and wearing different hats. Ramat opens up about what it means to her to be an investor, what diverse founders and funders brin…

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Exploring the impact of SEIS changes on real women founders 44:54

1+ y ago44:54

44:54

This week on the podcast, Sarah and Claire talk purpose, investment and the impact of the SEIS changes with two brilliant, early-stage women entrepreneurs: Lara Senbanjo of The Cornrow and Lesley So of So Good Kombucha. From celebrating Black culture to empowering marginalised people, Lara and Lesley share their big ambitions – getting honest about…

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SEIS updates go live! What’s changed, with Claire and Sarah 20:44

1+ y ago20:44

20:44

This week, the SEIS changes we campaigned for go live. They’re going to help thousands of women entrepreneurs and angels build and back businesses they love – and we couldn’t be prouder. So in today’s special episode, Claire and Sarah dive into what’s changing and what that could mean for you. They break down how SEIS works, share the journey they’…

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Breaking boardroom rules, with Natalie Gasson-McKinley 40:40

1+ y ago40:40

40:40

This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by Natalie Gasson-McKinley MBE MBA, newly appointed chair of the Obu board. Natalie’s a genuine trailblazer, passionate about using her voice to champion more equitable, inclusive spaces, and we’re immensely proud she’s joined our team. She talks about why disruptive businesses need disruptive boards, why brea…

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Pitching, power and poor behaviour, with Claire and Sarah 18:03

1+ y ago18:03

18:03

In this week’s episode, Claire and Sarah share the frustrating, often shocking practices that women encounter day in, day out in the world of investment and entrepreneurship. They’ve wrapped them up into their three Ps – pitching, power and poor behaviour – and they’re calling them out on behalf of all the women who feel they can’t. Because change …

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Talking about women and wealth, with Sophia Lerche-Thomsen 46:19

1+ y ago46:19

46:19

In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by award-winning wealth manager, financial adviser and investor, Sophia Lerche-Thomsen. Sophia talks about women’s relationship with wealth, why she’s on a mission to close the gender wealth gap, and why more of us need to talk about money. She also shares simple, doable advice on how to organise your fi…

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Rose Review 2023 special, with Sarah King and Claire Dunn 34:37

1+ y ago34:37

34:37

It’s a Rose Review special! Since its launch back in 2019, the Alison Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship, led by NatWest CEO Alison Rose, has been one of Obu’s biggest anchors and inspirations. Every annual update continues to fuel and focus our fight – and this year we’re absolutely bowled over to be part of it. To celebrate, we’re sharing a s…

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Achieving financial wellness, with Laura Pomfret 38:34

1+ y ago38:34

38:34

In this episode, Claire and Sarah sit down with Laura Pomfret, co-founder of Financielle, the female-focused financial wellness app that’s helped women increase their wealth by over £1 million. Laura talks about how to take control of your finances step by step, why we need to tell it straight when it comes to women’s wealth and the importance of f…

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Fighting investment injustice, with Erika Brodnock 47:17

1+ y ago47:17

47:17

In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by the incredible, inspiring Erika Brodnock, co-founder of Extend Ventures and Kinhub. Erika talks about exposing the sheer scale of inequality in the investment world, why we need action – not more evidence, how she’s creating more inclusive workplaces and why capital, contracts and connection are the k…

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Rebranding and revolutionising, with Sarah King & Claire Dunn 18:16

1+ y ago18:16

18:16

In episode two of The Obu Podcast, Claire and Sarah dive into the story behind their new brand. They talk about how changing government legislation changed their business, why they’re joining the 3% of fintech founders who are women, and how their disruptive new investment platform is revolutionising the investment ecosystem for women, and allies, …

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Coming back stronger, with Sarah King & Claire Dunn 24:58

1+ y ago24:58

24:58

Sarah and Claire are back, with a new name, a new brand and the same rock-solid determination to bring equality to the world of entrepreneurship and investment. This week, they open up about the toughest moments they’ve been through – and the exciting times ahead. They talk about how to find your founding principles, why failure’s part of the journ…

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Scaling a jammy-good brand, with Rachel Kettlewell 32:11

2+ y ago32:11

32:11

This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by Rachel Kettlewell, founder of Fearne & Rosie, a high-fruit, low-sugar jam brand that’s taking the supermarkets by storm. Rachel talks about how to build a pitch deck that’s full of personality, how to put a value on your growing business and how Dragons’ Den helped her realise what her business really neede…

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Building a first-to-market brand, with Clare Kimeze 27:23

3y ago27:23

27:23

This week, Claire and Sarah are joined by Clare Kimeze, co-founder of Kimeze, the world’s first eyewear brand made specifically for Black and brown facial features. Clare talks about creating a first-to-market brand with a unique purpose. She shares her experience of finding investors, working with manufacturers, and constantly evolving that all-im…

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Landing first-time funding, with three trailblazing founders 49:17

3y ago49:17

49:17

This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by Nicola Telford, Sally Coulden and Suzanne Mahoney, three trailblazing, mould-breaking women founders who’ve recently been raising their first round of investor funding. It’s The Obu Podcast’s first panel discussion and it’s full of practical advice on what entrepreneurs need from investors, what makes a gre…

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Our investment journey, with Sarah King and Claire Dunn 45:07

3y ago45:07

45:07

Claire and Sarah are on a mission – to disrupt the world of investment, to throw its doors wide open, and to close the gender funding gap by empowering more women to become angel investors and entrepreneurs. In this episode they explore why change is so desperately needed and look back on the highs and lows of their own funding journey. Dive in for…

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Launching a successful drinks brand, with Kerstin Robinson 32:55

3y ago32:55

32:55

This week, Sarah and Claire talk to Kerstin Robinson, who made the leap from big banking into building her own business, co-founding the award-winning, all-natural drinks brand Nix & Kix. Kerstin talks about how to build a healthy business with a co-founder, how to turn customers into investors and how to totally smash your funding goals. For more …

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Building a zero-waste clothing brand, with Priya Velusami 26:03

3y ago26:03

26:03

This week, Claire and Sarah talk to Priya Velusami, founder of Pri Pri, a purposeful brand turning pre-loved saris into beautiful children’s clothing, and empowering a community of underprivileged women. Priya talks about how to make the leap into a business you love, how to balance profit with purpose, planet and people – and how to change lives, …

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Transforming nutrition through tech, with Marie Farmer 27:39

3y ago27:39

27:39

This week, Sarah and Claire talk to Marie Farmer, founder of Mini Mealtimes, who set out to feed her son better and found herself building a user-friendly nutrition app that’s empowering parents everywhere. Marie talks about how to build an app from the ground up, how to get honest feedback from your target audience and how to persevere when the go…

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Rewriting the menopause narrative, with Pamela Windle 32:51

3y ago32:51

32:51

This week, Claire and Sarah sit down with Pamela Windle, who drew on her own health experiences to fuel a business that’s breaking down perimenopause and menopause taboos and blazing an incredible trail for women everywhere. Pamela talks about how to trust your instincts, how to take better care of your body, and how taking back control opens up a …

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Scaling an innovative global brand, with Chloe Sweden 36:58

3y ago36:58

36:58

This week, Sarah and Claire speak to Chloe Sweden, co-founder of The Green Shoot Institute – the world’s first plant-based wellbeing and perks portal, where companies can reward employees for making healthy, sustainable choices. Chloe talks about the importance of following your north star, the intricacies of attracting forward-thinking investors, …

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Launching a brand you love, with Claire Ramsay 28:33

3y ago28:33

28:33

This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by co-founder of Rockfall Rum, Claire Ramsay, who made the leap from serial job jumper to stay-at-home mum to rum entrepreneur. Claire talks about how to value the skills parenting gives you, how to seize the moment even if you’re not 100% ready, and how creating a product you’re proud of can make you feel mor…

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Being a rebel in your own industry, with Egbe Manton 32:06

3y ago32:06

32:06

This week, Claire and Sarah talk to Egbe Manton, who started her rebel legal consultancy, Manton Legal, at the height of the pandemic – despite a full-time job and raising two children. Egbe talks about how to make your expertise accessible, how to be disruptive when you know change is needed and how to create the all-important boundaries that keep…

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Building a strong creative business, with Sally Coulden 41:04

3y ago41:04

41:04

This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by artist and adventurer Sally Coulden, who grew up under huge Norfolk skies, delivered 400 babies, lived in a jungle, and had a 25-year global corporate career, all before starting her incredible creative design business. Sally talks about how to find resilience, how to get your business ready to scale, and h…

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Making the leap from corporate life, with Sara Christie 33:15

3y ago33:15

33:15

This week, Claire and Sarah are joined by designer Sara Christie, who left a high-flying career in high-street fashion to build a brand that represented her creativity, her influences and her values. Sara talks about how to avoid overwhelm, how to make a positive impact on the world around you and how keeping it simple can give you the clarity you …

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Driving an inclusion revolution, with Laura Johnson 31:54

3y ago31:54

31:54

This week, Sarah and Claire talk to Laura Johnson, co-founder of Zebedee Management, a specialist talent agency that’s driving an inclusion revolution by representing, advocating and creating opportunities for people with disabilities and visible differences. Laura talks about how to nurture a strong relationship with your co-founder, how outsourci…

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Time for change, with Sarah King and Claire Dunn 32:25

3y ago32:25

32:25

Getting a business off the ground takes guts and right from the get-go, Sarah and Claire are here to help you do it. To kick off The Obu Podcast, and help you get to know your hosts, this week they’re being interviewed by the insatiably curious Gemma Greaves, co-founder of Nurture and founder of Cabal. Gemma gets under the skin of the Obu story, as…

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