Founded & Grounded

Elliott, our second entrepreneur for season 2 set up The Bunch whilst at university. He became frustrated with spending time sorting out bills for student accommodation, and often felt cheated. The Bunch allows its customers to tailor their student bills package to suit, and splits the bill between housemates.
Elliott is his own target market, and discusses his approach and business model for The Bunch. We discuss cash-flow and mental health challenges, and the goals and aspirations of Elliott.

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Hear from Mark Panay - Co-founder and MD of one of Bristol’s most prolific software agencies , Simpleweb.

Learn Mark's highs and lows of running a business, and how his natural curiosity and fascination for learning has shaped his career. Discover what Mark thinks makes a good start-up investment, and what he sees as the biggest challenges of being the boss.

Presented by Laura Rawlings, with analysis from Ollie Collard.

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From losing millions to founding a sustainable fashion brand, Responsible.
Hear from Mark Dowds about how to bounce back and find success.
Mark is a serial founder and super angel investor who knows the entrepreneurial rollercoaster like the back of his hand.
Mark shares his insights on investing in early-stage startups, overcoming entrepreneurial challenges, and the significance of an abundant mindset in business
Key Takeaways

- The problem you're solving with your startup should be crystal clear in your own mind; if it's not, it's worth reevaluating if it's the right venture to pursue.
- Being too early to market with an innovative product can be a disadvantage, so it's crucial to validate the market demand and timing before fully committing resources.
- Listening to your fears and treating them as feedback can lead to growth and learning, helping you become more resilient and adaptive as an entrepreneur.

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The untold story of how one woman's mental health crisis led her to create a revolutionary mindset company for women.
Meet Kim Palmer founder of Clementine, a company on a mission to free women from unhelpful thoughts, feelings & expectations.
Kim's very personal crisis led her to champion mental well-being and create a movement for women. Clementine is reimagining mental health and paving the way for digital therapeutics. Kim risked it all as the main breadwinner, giving up her well-paid job in strategy to follow her dreams.
Key Takeaways
- Expansion and growth: Explore Clementine's strategic shift from an App to a mindset company
- Founder well-being: Kim discusses the critical role of self-care, the power of trusting one's intuition, and maintaining emotional well-being amid the demands of startup life
- The Importance of Customer Discovery: How to effectively use customer insights to validate your business model, fuel growth and build an engaged community
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The incredible journey of Hexa Finance is not just a tale of success; it's a true story of how being bold and true to yourself can pay dividends.

From a simple idea in 2016 to launching amidst the global lockdown, co-founders Ben Davies and Stu Mason have navigated it all.
They dive deep into their journey, sharing the sacrifices made, the critical role of timing, and the essence of trust and understanding in their partnership.
Key takeaways
- Back yourself and go for it, as you've started something for a reason and should have complete confidence in your vision.

The Power of Teamwork: Ben and Stu stress the significance of a team that complements your skills and fosters mutual support.

The Art of Saying 'No': Learn the value of simplicity in complexity. Embracing your niche, the bravery in critical decisions, and the wisdom in choosing your battles.

Making Finance Relatable: Steering away from traditional corporate norms, Hexa Finance champions an open & comfortable environment, demystifying finance and making it accessible to all.

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