Episodes
Sir Richard Branson interviews top model turned entrepreneur Tyra Banks, alongside Sara Blakely the billionaire founder of Spanx in this fashion special. Host Nikki Bedi is also joined in the studio by José Neves, the entrepreneur behind luxury fashion retailer Farfetch, and Hall Watts, the co-founder of Unmade – an upcoming start-up using tech to revolutionise the knitting industry. Plus, we hear the winning pitches from the VOOM 2016 competition.
Published 07/07/16
Nikki Bedi is joined by Tim Westwell, the founder of Pukka Herbs - the UK-based organic herbal tea and supplement company that works with over 5000 growers across the world to produce a portfolio of over 30 teas and 75 food supplements using Fairtrade and FairWild certified ingredients that are sold in over 40 countries - and Dan Watson, the founder of SafetyNet Technologies - a company that design and build devices that use light to help fishermen catch the right fish and tackle some of the...
Published 06/23/16
On this episode, Nikki Bedi is joined by Elizabeth Varley, the Founder and CEO of TechHub - the global tech startup community with over 1000 members that creates spaces around the world for tech entrepreneurs to meet, work, learn and collaborate - and Richard Stephens, co-founder of Opto VR - a new kind of Virtual Reality Headset that lets anyone who owns a smartphone experience High-quality VR movies, videos and games wherever you are. They discuss the risks of being an innovator, how to...
Published 06/13/16
Nikki Bedi is joined by Sacha Zackariya, CEO of Change Group – a leading foreign currency exchange company serving around 2.5 million customers a year and Matthew Ford, entrepeneur and founder of Pariti – a new app that helps to manage personal finance by setting savings targets. They talk about the rapidly changing landscape of the finance industry, 'fintech disruptors', and top tips for new startups taking on the big banks.
Published 06/03/16
On this episode, Nikki Bedi is joined by Chris Barton, original founder and board member of Shazam – the music recognition app used by over 500 million people – and Russ Tannen, Head of Music at DICE – a revolutionary ticketing service featured in Apple's Best Apps of 2015. They share tips for success in the mobile apps industry, monetizing your idea, and overcoming technological hurdles to bring your service to life Plus, we hear the story of Anthony Eskinazi – winner of the 2015 VOOM...
Published 05/13/16
Nikki Bedi is joined by Paul Lindley, founder of Ella’s Kitchen – the UK’s number one baby food brand with a global turnover exceeding one hundred million dollars – and Gem Misa, founder of Cauli Rice – the first long life cauliflower rice brand to take the supermarket shelves by storm. They share tips for success in the food industry, pitching to supermarkets, and deciding whether to put your house on the line for a business idea you believe in. Plus, we hear the inspirational story of Jeff...
Published 04/28/16