Thomas Plantenga on taking Vinted from near bankruptcy to a €5 billion valuation

“I’ve been rejected by every ideal university I imagined I wanted to go to, at least 50 jobs I interviewed for and by 130 VC funds in fundraising so far.” In this 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joine...

2 Marras 202259min

“Within 24 hours, we said goodbye to all our corporate partners and set off on a new path.”  In this week’s bite-sized 40 Minute Mentor episode, we chat more about the pivot that turned JBM into the s...

31 Loka 202211min

“Even CEOs have those moments of doubt and vulnerability. I continually have to work on making sure that I'm balancing the journey with enjoying the journey.”  This week’s 40 Minute Mentor episode fea...

26 Loka 202251min

“There is nothing wrong with doubting yourself. Having a bit of self doubt is good, because it means you’re constantly trying to improve, grow and evolve.”  In this week’s bite-sized 40 Minute Mentor ...

24 Loka 20225min

“If you're not in a situation where you can safely take a year or two to start your own business, you probably shouldn't do it.” In this week’s 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joined by the brilliant ...

19 Loka 202247min

“When your values are so set and embedded in what you do, then anything that doesn’t line up with them, is a ‘No’.”  This 40 Minute Mentor episode, is the live recording we were honoured to host at th...

17 Loka 202253min

“There's a very long list of these iconic companies that actually weren't started by first time Founders.” In this week’s 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Ian Hogarth, a hugely ...

12 Loka 202247min

“The more we talk about mental health, the more we normalise it and hopefully help save lives.”   This year’s World Mental Health Day theme is ‘making mental health and wellbeing a global priority for...

10 Loka 20226min