Founder to Founder
Founder to Founder
Podcast Description
Welcome to “Founder to Founder,” the brand-new podcast series from Virgin StartUp. This is where real conversations happen – founder to founder – as we dive into the crucial role that mentorship and community play in the journey of building a business.Each episode, we sit down with inspiring founders to uncover the lessons they’ve learned, the guidance that shaped them, and the people who helped them along the way.Brought to you by Virgin StartUp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as mentorship, business growth, and resilience. Episodes delve into topics like community-building strategies and the impact of mentoring on startup success, with examples including conversations with founders like David Abrahamovitch discussing scaling businesses and Pip Murray sharing insights on navigating early-stage challenges.
Welcome to “Founder to Founder,” the brand-new podcast series from Virgin StartUp.
This is where real conversations happen – founder to founder – as we dive into the crucial role that mentorship and community play in the journey of building a business.
Each episode, we sit down with inspiring founders to uncover the lessons they’ve learned, the guidance that shaped them, and the people who helped them along the way.
Join our host, Luke Johnstone, founder of PACK’D, Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner and Startup Mentor.
Luke started and scaled his disruptive food business, generating over £15M in sales delivering impactful products to more than 1 million customers.
PACK’D originally launched with support and funding from Virgin StartUp and now Luke returns to support the next generation of founders as a Virgin StartUp Mentor.
Brought to you by Virgin StartUp.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Abi Selbey grew a £36m business built on inclusivity, purpose, and mission to change an industry
This week, we’re joined by Abi Selby, the founder of Spabreaks.com — the UK’s leading spa booking platform, sending over 16,000 people to spas every week.
Abi shares the full story of how she spotted a gap in the market, made wellness more accessible, and grew her business through sheer grit, strong relationships, and a commitment to purpose.
We talk about:
- Her lightbulb moment (on a golf buggy, no less)
- Making spa and wellness inclusive for people with cancer, disabilities and beyond
- Surviving COVID as a founder — and bouncing back stronger
- The role of mentorship and surrounding yourself with the right people
- Why founders need to celebrate the small wins — and protect their own wellbeing, too
If you’re looking for an honest, inspiring conversation with a founder who’s been through it all and kept her mission front and centre — this one’s for you.
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Hosted by Luke Johnstone, founder of PACK’D, Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner and Startup Mentor.
Luke started and scaled his disruptive food business, generating over £15M in sales delivering impactful products to more than 1 million customers.
PACK’D originally launched with support and funding from Virgin StartUp and now Luke returns to support the next generation of founders as a Virgin StartUp Mentor.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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