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The Invested Podcast interviews CEOs and founders at the helm of some of the UK’s fastest growing businesses.
Join Laura Boyd, Television and Entertainment Reporter, as she chats to these entrepreneurs about the successes and the inevitable struggles they have faced when growing their business.
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Welcome to our new podcast, Invested, by Maven Capital Partners, where we interview CEOs and founders from our portfolio companies to share their experiences in honest accounts of struggle and success when growing their business. Guests will provide real insight into the advantages and encounters of working with a private equity investor and the importance of that relationship when partnering with an external funder to achieve growth. Before you go, don’t forget to follow or subscribe...
In the sixth episode of the Invested Podcast, we interview Federico Charosky, the founding CEO of Quorum Cyber, an award-winning cyber security business which has developed advanced solutions to protect organisations against security attacks and breaches. Federico's journey into the world of computing began in his early teens, fuelled by his passion for gaming, sci-fi, and the limitless possibilities of technology. His love for computers and coding isn't just a hobby, for him it’s been a real...
Invested interviews business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators who are at the helm of some of the UK’s fastest growing companies. Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur so we explore what motivates and drives them, and how they have got to where they are today. We will hear their inspirational stories in honest accounts of their struggles and successes when growing their business. In our pilot episode we caught up with Andrew Avanessian, CEO of technology ...
In the second episode of Invested we caught up with Liz Ashall-Payne, founding CEO of (ORCHA), a global leader in health app accreditation and distribution. Liz is now at the forefront of healthcare transformation programs in the NHS, Europe, and North America, but starting from more humble beginnings she set out with an admirable aim to help people. Previously a Speech and Language Therapist for the NHS, she recognised a problem in our healthcare system and identified a solution. Pass...
In the third episode of the Invested Podcast, we sit down with Luke Parteger, the founding CEO of iAM Compliant, a revolutionary web-based compliance tool for schools. Luke shares his entertaining journey into the world of entrepreneurship, which began when he was just five years old, and how he went from working in facilities management to creating an innovative software solution that is taking the education sector by storm. His infectious enthusiasm for his product, his industry, and his cu...
In the fourth episode of the Invested Podcast, we interviewed Tom Dunlop, the founding CEO of Summize, a software specialist transforming contract management for the legal industry. Tom shares his journey from teenage sports star to accomplished commercial and technology lawyer, establishing a revolutionary software business. From badminton courts to the boardroom, the life skills Tom has developed as a rising athlete have helped him navigate his way as a business leader and CEO of a technolo...
In the fifth episode of the Invested podcast, we sit down with CEO Virraj Jatania of Pockit, a fintech platform on a mission to revolutionise financial inclusion. Born into an entrepreneurial family, Virraj’s passion for business was cultivated from a young age. It was his time spent growing up in India, Russia, & the Middle East, and witnessing first hand the challenges many people faced in accessing mainstream banking, which led him to set up Pockit. The company offers a digital accoun...
In the seventh episode of the Invested Podcast, Laura sat down with Tom Eggleston, Co-founder and CEO of ProofID, an award winning provider of Identity and Access Management solutions, operating at the forefront of global cyber security and utilised across multiple markets. Tom's passion for leveraging technology to solve real-world problems has been pivotal in transforming ProofID into a market leading provider of identity and access solutions. As a regular speaker at industry events ...
In the latest episode of Invested, Laura sits down with Neil Morris, Co-Founder and CEO of Kelpi, an innovative company at the forefront of sustainable packaging solutions. Kelpi develops compostable and recyclable packaging made from seaweed, offering a vital alternative to traditional plastics. Neil has had a fascinating career to date. As a serial entrepreneur, he has founded and scaled multiple successful ventures across technology, media, and marketing sectors, launching his first...
How does a career in finance lead to pioneering the green energy revolution? In the ninth episode of Invested, Laura sits down with Neil Spann, CEO of Power Roll, to chat through his unexpected and inspiring journey. Neil, the first in his family to attend university, began his career with EY and quickly rose through the ranks. His drive and talent paved the way for senior roles, including Director of Group Finance and Investor Relations at Eaga PLC and Carillion. However, a series of ‘Slidi...
In the tenth episode of Invested, we bring the spotlight closer to home for a conversation with Bill Nixon, Managing Partner at Maven Capital Partners. With a career built on strategic decision making, strong leadership and resilience, Bill shares his experiences and the lessons he has learned along the way. Bill’s career spans over four decades in financial services, starting as a junior bank clerk and progressing to senior roles at Clydesdale Bank and Aberdeen Asset Management. In 2009, du...
Welcome to the first episode of Scaling for Success, a special five-part mini-series hosted by Maven Investment Manager Rebecca MacDermid to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025. Supporting this year's theme, 'Accelerate Action', this special series interviews inspiring female leaders who are breaking down barriers in finance and investment. We'll discuss their journeys of scaling businesses and driving change, addressing the challenges women-led enterprises face in securing finance, talk...
Welcome to the second episode of ‘Scaling for Success,’ a special mini-series of the Maven Capital Partners’ podcast ‘Invested’, hosted by our Investment Manager Rebecca MacDermid. In this series, we're interviewing inspiring female leaders who are breaking down barriers in finance and investment. We'll discuss their journeys of scaling businesses and driving change, addressing the challenges women-led enterprises face in securing finance, talking about lessons learnt, and the strategi...
Welcome to the third episode of ‘Scaling for Success,’ a special mini-series of the Maven Capital Partners’ podcast ‘Invested,’ hosted by our Investment Manager Rebecca MacDermid. In this series, we interview inspiring female leaders about their journeys in scaling businesses and driving change, sharing the lessons they’ve learned and the strategies that have propelled them to success. In this episode, Rebecca is joined by Alex Longton, Founding CEO of Tiba Tempeh, a certified B-Corp plant-b...
This series explores the journeys of inspiring female leaders who have successfully scaled businesses and driven meaningful change. Through their stories, we uncover the lessons, strategies, and mindset that have propelled them to success. Rebecca is joined by Elaine Warburton OBE, Chair and Co-Founder, of medical device business, ReadyGo Diagnostics. A seasoned healthcare entrepreneur with over 30 years’ experience, she has an impressive background spanning nursing, genetics, accounting, an...
Welcome to the final episode of Scaling for Success, our special mini-series of the Maven Capital Partners’ Invested Podcast, hosted by our Investment Manager, Rebecca MacDermid. This series explores the journeys of inspiring female leaders who have successfully scaled businesses and driven meaningful change. Through their stories, we uncover the lessons, strategies, and mindsets that have propelled them to success. This time, we bring the spotlight closer to home with a conversation fe...
The Maven Invested Podcast is back, interviewing CEOs, entrepreneurs and innovators who are at the helm of some of the UK’s fastest growing smaller companies. In episode 1 of the new series Laura speaks with Mark Taylor, Founder and CEO of Automated Analytics, a technology business helping organisations around the world unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence. Mark talks openly about the moments that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, from early challenges that sparked his determination ...
In the second episode of Invested, Laura Boyd sits down with Steve Bennington, entrepreneur and CEO of Q5D, a company pioneering robotic additive manufacturing, to explore a remarkable career journey that bridges world class science and cutting edge innovation. Steve began his career in nuclear physics, helping to establish leading research facilities and advising governments on scientific policy. But it was a bold leap from academia into entrepreneurship that defined the next chapter of his...
In the third episode of Invested Season 2, Laura Boyd sits down with Elaine Penhaul, Founder and Managing Director of Lemon and Lime, the UK’s largest property staging company outside London. Elaine’s story is one of reinvention, resilience, and relentless optimism. She talks openly about her unconventional career path, from studying maths and training as an actuary, to teaching sailing in Greece, and eventually building a multi-award-winning interiors business. What began as a favour ...
In the fourth episode of Invested Season 2, Laura Boyd sits down with James Uffindell, Founder and Exec Chair of Bright Network, the UK’s leading platform connecting ambitious young people with top career opportunities. James shares his journey from growing up on a farm to launching his first business at 20, turning a university idea into a tech-driven company that now supports over 1.4 million students. He recalls how a single teacher’s belief in him changed the course of his life, inspiring...
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