Talking to #LeadHers Podcast

In this episode discuss: Untap Health’s journey from COVID and beyond How the perception of illness has changed Recent achievements and upcoming opportunities, and The benefits of a founder peer network You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here. About the Talking to #LeadHers series ​​​​Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship. In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity. Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups. Find out more about #LeadHers

Bryony Williams is the Founder of The Glass Female, coaching & leadership consultancy providing HR/talent advice, leadership coaching and support to startups and SMEs.  We discuss: Breaking the proverbial glass ceiling and recognising the value of conventionally masculine and feminine traits in the workplace The importance of communication and intuitive listening when words go unspoken How to build strong networks and communities before you need them Top tips for integrating daily wellbeing practises into your founder journey About the Talking to #LeadHers series ​​​​Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship. In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity. Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups. Find out more about #LeadHers

Talking to #Leadhers Season 2 Episode 9 In this episode, CMS Associate Will Holder is joined by Gabrielle Bourret-Sicotte, Co-founder and CEO of Greenr. We discuss: The challenges alongside the rapid growth that the ClimateTech world is facing; Greenr’s plans to bring sustainability to the masses, and The support Gabrielle has felt from other women and men in her entrepreneurial journey.   You can find this episode and all previous episodes on the usual podcast channels and via your web browser here. About the Talking to #LeadHers series ​​​​Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship. In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity. Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups. Find out more about #LeadHers

In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Ruby Pillai, Co-founder and CEO of iWarranty. We discuss: how Warranty Management is a key component in decarbonisation; the wide-reaching impacts of developing a Green Repair Network, and how sustainability has played a part in iWarranty's fundraising journey You can find this episode, and all previous episodes, on all the usual podcast channels and via your web browser. About the Talking to #LeadHers series ​​​​​Talking to #LeadHers is a podcast series featuring inspirational founders from the CMS equIP programme and aims to extend the conversation around female entrepreneurship. In each episode we focus on the actions that we can each take to drive change and promote diversity. Each episode is chaired by a member of the CMS equIP accelerator programme and provides an in-depth view of the entrepreneurial journey. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The #LeadHers campaign was established back in April 2019, in response to findings that, compared with male counterparts, female entrepreneurs face additional challenges when founding start-ups. Find out more about #LeadHers

In this episode, CMS Associate Will Holder is joined by Jo Eckersley, Founder and CEO of Bubbl. We discuss: Trends and predictions in advertising and marketing for the year ahead How the business has evolved through challenging times, and The core skills it takes to thrive as a sole founder and single parent

In this episode, CMS Corporate Partner Bruce Harvie is joined by Emma Loedel, Glasgow Chapter Director at Startup Grind and Business Development Manager for novosound. We discuss: The value of communities in the start-up space Plans Startup Grind Glasgow are making to support and grow the ecosystem Supporting female founders

In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Andrea Sommer, Co-founder and CEO of Hive Founders. We discuss: Investment readiness How founders can best communicate their brand story, and Using difference as an advantage

In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Aimee Nisbet and Kenan Packman from The Hearst Corporation. We discuss: How The Hearst Corporation supports female-founded businesses The launch of HearstLab in Europe, and The 100k Pitch Day Aimee and Kenan also share an exclusive update regarding the programme in London. 

In this episode, CMS Associate Gemma Hall is joined by Layla White, CEO & Founder of TechPassport.   We discuss how TechPassport has curated a strong advisory board and the ways it has created greater engagement between investors and the business.  

In this episode, CMS Partner Jane Hollywood is joined by Dr Ruth Faram, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Higher Steaks. We discuss how Higher Steaks has built a purpose-driven food start-up, ensuring sustainability at every stage in the process. Dr Ruth also shares her experience of scaling a start-up business and pivoting from academia to business. 

In this episode, CMS Trainee Solicitor David Blanga is joined by Cindy van Niekerk, Founder & CEO of Umazi. We discuss the acceleration of digital services adoption and the role of blockchain in the changing digital landscape.

In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Rosie Wainwright, Regional Manager of Career Ready. We discuss the role of mentoring in empowering young adults and how the network effect plays a key role in social mobility. We also hear from some of our previous podcast guests who share their experiences of mentoring.

In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon is joined by Alex Harris, Founder of Adadot and Gabriela Hersham, Co-Founder of Huckletree. We discuss the importance of prioritising employee wellbeing and opportunities for collaboration when building a thriving start-up culture.

In the eighth episode, CMS Partner Elliot Cowan is joined by Rikke Rosenlund, Founder and CEO of BorrowMyDoggy. We discuss the effects of the pandemic on their business and how employee wellbeing is taking priority as they launch new solutions.

In the seventh episode, CMS Associate Katharine Lammiman is joined by Marta Palmeiro, Co-Founder and CFO of StudentFinance and Jess Houlgrave, Chief of Staff at Checkout.com. We discuss their transitions from corporate to start-up, promoting financial inclusion using open banking and the importance of utilising your network when fundraising.

In this episode, we are joined by Liliana Reasor, Founder and CEO of SupraFin. We discuss how decentralised finance is impacting the future of financial services, how the digital assets space has changed during the pandemic and what the long-term impacts of these developments will be.

In this episode, we are joined by Felicia Meyerowitz Singh, Founder and CEO of Akoni. We discuss Open Finance , the gender data gap and creating a founder support network.

In this episode, we are joined by Mikela Druckman, CEO and Co-Founder of Greyparrot. We discuss building a mission-led business, the benefits of developing a remote team and lessons learnt whilst fundraising.

In this episode, we are joined by Anya Roy and Chantelle Bell, Co-Founders of Syrona Health. We explore the technology which is being developed to reframe the conversation around gynaecological health and discuss why ‘FemTech’ can be an unhelpful label. 

In this episode, we are joined by Hannah Burrow, CEO & Co-Founder of Kiroku to discuss how establishing strong foundations can be critical for building and scaling a successful start-up.