START UP. START NOW.

Sep 02 2024 69 ep. 55 mins 15
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Welcome to the START UP. START NOW. podcast with your host Sharena Shiv. START UP. START NOW. publishes a new episode EVERY WEEK, showcasing the journeys of inspirational entrepreneurs, side hustlers and their mentors. We discuss their successes, challenges and how they overcame setbacks. Focusing mainly on what they wish they had known when starting out. The podcast aims to give aspiring entrepreneurs the confidence to START UP. and START NOW. by showcasing real and relatable entrepreneurs. After all, seeing is believing! Join the conversation using #startupstartnow and tagging us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Don't forget to leave a review as it really helps us reach those who need it and allows us to get the best guests for you! Connect with START UP. START NOW. and to nominate a guest please visit: www.startupstartnow.co.uk. To connect with Sharena Shiv please visit: www.sharena.co.uk.

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#67: Pip Organic: From Market Stall to Market Leader with Karen & Patrick O'Flaherty (co-founders)

Sep 02 2024 64 mins  
Send us a textKaren and Patrick O'Flaherty are the dynamic husband and wife duo at the helm of Pip Organic, a brand dedicated to crafting 100% organic food and drink for the whole family to enjoy. Karen and Patrick’s business journey began when they opened their own organic juice stall in London’s Borough Market. Their passion and drive has since led them on to create Pip Organ

#66: Navigating London's Real Estate Landscape: Insights from Alex Gibbs (co-founder of Built Asset Management)

May 22 2024 49 mins  
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#65: GoHenry: Empowering Kids & Teens with Money Education with Louise Hill (co-founder & CEO)

Mar 22 2024 60 mins  
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#64: Building Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) & Crosstown Doughnuts with Adam Wills (co-founder)

Feb 11 2024 74 mins  
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#63: Joseph Joseph: Twin Brothers & Designer-Makers with a Passion for Invention with Richard Joseph (co-founder)

Jan 21 2024 58 mins  
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#62: Chai Guys: How to Start a Business with a Friend. Abhilash Jobanputra and Gabriel Unge's (co-founders) story

Dec 05 2023 75 mins  
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#61: Humble Crumble: How the World's First Crumble Bakery is now a Multi-million Pound Business with Kim Innes (founder)

Nov 19 2023 56 mins  
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#60: BOXRAW: Coventry-based Founder ​​Merges his Passion for Boxing with his Business Acumen with Ben Amanna (founder)

Nov 08 2023 67 mins  
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#59: Soapsmith: Pawning Her Wedding Rings to Launch a Handcrafted Soap Brand with Samantha Jameson (Founder)

Oct 30 2023 61 mins  
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#58: Ella's Kitchen Founder: On Why Thinking Like A Toddler Holds The Key To Success with Paul Lindley OBE

Oct 23 2023 75 mins  
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