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Climb is a podcast that showcases entrepreneurial innovation and the captivating stories behind it.
Born out of the Climb23 event – the UK’s innovation festival for startups and scaleups – this podcast takes a look at the journey founders often go through on their way to figuring out their mission, securing funding and inspiring positive change.
Join us as we chat with some founders and investors from across a host of different industries who have dedicated their lives to adding value to people's lives.
We’ll explore the world of impact-led entrepreneurship, demystifying what it truly means to be a founder in today's fast-paced environment, and over the weeks, glean insights from these serial entrepreneurs on how to build a purpose-led business without sacrificing profitability.
So, are you ready to Climb?
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This week on Climb, Ivan Meakins welcomes Dan Lyons to the show. Dan is a tech journalist and the bestselling author of STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World.In this episode, Dan gives us an insider glimpse into how Silicon Valley and its leaders have changed over the years. He also explains the current shift in leadership expectations and shares why keeping your mouth shut can be one of your greatest strengths as a business leader.Stay tuned for future episod...
This week on the Climb podcast, Ivan Meakins is joined by Ian Fishwick, serial entrepreneur and author of The Street-Smart MBA - Mastering Business Acumen Without Going To School.Ian’s story is a shining example of what it means to consistently win in business. After starting a small company in a spare bedroom, he successfully completed over 40 mergers and acquisitions and finally exited his business in a £100 million pound deal.In this episode, Ian shares some of the key traits you need to a...
In this episode of the Climb podcast, Ivan Meakins welcomes a very special guest to the show – Evan Maindonald. Evan is the Founder and CEO of Hyperlight Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in businesses generating positive social and environmental impact.During this insightful conversation, Evan breaks down the core practices he looks out for in businesses seeking investment, how businesses can implement positive change while still maintaining profitability, and why sustainability ...
This week on the Climb podcast, Ivan Meakins is joined by Isaac Lockett and Freja Petrie. Isaac and Freja are two young entrepreneurs on a mission to use video games as a platform to spread awareness about brain injuries in sport.In this episode, Isaac and Freja dive into the real meaning and impact of concussions. Why there needs to be a call to change. And how gaming can help change the narrative around brain injuries across both professional and grassroots levels.Stay tuned for future epis...
In this episode of the Climb podcast, Ivan Meakins welcomes a very special guest to the show – Dan Kirby. Dan is the co-founder of The Tech Dept and the host of the raw and real podcast, Honey I Blew Up The Business.During this candid conversation, Dan gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lowest moment of his career. He talks about how his business blew up in 2017, how he turned it around, and why founders need to balance ego and self-belief with accountability.This is a story about ...
This week on the Climb podcast, Ivan Meakins is joined by Stevie Ward, Founder of Mantality, an organisation that helps men live their lives with more purpose, resilience and peace of mind.At 26, Stevie was named the youngest captain of Leeds Rhinos and was destined for a promising, trophy-laden career. But then, he had a brain injury and was forced into early retirement.This is the story of how a pro rugby athlete became a pioneer for men’s mental health.In this episode, Stevie talks about a...
Welcome to the Climb podcast.This week, host Ivan Meakins welcomes James Church to the podcast. James is the co-founder of Robot Mascot, and bestselling author of Investable Entrepreneur: How To Convince Investors Your Business Is The One To Back.In this episode, Ivan and James delve deep into the biggest mistakes founders make when building a pitch deck and how to avoid them. Learn how to find your “pitch perfect.” Why you need a proper communication structure. And how to become 40 times mor...
In this episode of the Climb podcast, Ivan Meakins is joined by a very special guest – Dr Gary Crotaz. Gary is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and host of the hit podcast, The Unlock Moment.During this insightful conversation, Gary explains what an “unlock moment” is, including why they occur, how they occur, and why they’re so important. Learn why you need to live a life that’s aligned with your purpose, and how recognising your unlock moment can be the greatest catalyst for positi...
This week on Climb, Ivan Meakins talks to Gabriel Jarrosson, a serial entrepreneur and investor in more than 100 startups.Gabriel’s story is a shining example of how consistent content creation can transform your career, albeit not overnight! Learn how being consistent and setting no expectations with content is the key to success and why niching down can lead to a more profitable investment portfolio.Stay tuned for future episodes of the Climb podcast.-------------------------------------- T...
In this episode of Climb, Ivan Meakins welcomes Tony Mallett to the show. Tony is the Founder of Inspirational Leads, a program supporting the resilience of young people in education and work.In this passion-fuelled conversation, Tony shares his journey from teaching in a classroom to building creative solutions for a thriving workplace.He explains why imagination is the single most important asset we have as humans. Why “meaning intelligence” underpins and supersedes all other forms of intel...
Welcome to the Climb podcast.This week, host Ivan Meakins is joined by Justin Breen, a serial entrepreneur and the bestselling author of Epic Life: How to Build Collaborative Global Companies While Putting Your Loved Ones First.Justin delves deep into what lies at the heart of entrepreneurship and innovation, sharing his own experiences, from working as a journalist for 20 years to building a successful global company.In this episode, you’ll discover the defining traits of a true entrepreneur...
Welcome to the Climb podcast.In this intro episode, host Ivan Meakins gives us a glimpse into the podcast itself, the lineup of guests, and what to expect from the rest of the show.Stay tuned for future episodes of the Climb podcast.-------------------------------------- To learn more about how to get involved with the Climb event next year, please find us online here: InvestorLadder Events CRSI Climb23 For more information about Write Business Results and how to share your message with exper...
In this pilot episode, we hear from the mind behind the event that brought this podcast to life: Climb23Gordon is a serial entrepreneur, CEO of CRSI and Founder of Investor Ladder: A non-commercial entity geared to help break down geography borders for investors and companies looking for capital. In this pilot episode, we learn about how Climb23 started and get a glimpse into what you can expect from our incredible line of guests. -------------------------------------- To learn more...
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