Charlotte Van Reyk (Lightspeed) & Leah Sutton (Balderton Capital): The Impact & Value of VC Platform Roles
“People think VC is about chasing the next big thing…but actually, it’s not about making quick money. It’s about the long game and deep relationships.” We often talk to Investors on 40 Minute Mentor...
6 Nov 202458min
Eshita Kabra-Davies: Building By Rotation, the Instagram for Fashion Rental saving textile waste from landfill
“I have more than 70% of equity in the business. Unfortunately, female Founders are actually encouraged to give up more equity in the early stages, which I would have never agreed with…” The fashion...
30 Okt 202443min
Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen: From the verge of bankruptcy to Forbes 30 Under 30 with Female Invest
“Something that’s often quite misunderstood in mission-driven companies is that you don’t change the world between 9 and 5.” Today’s 40-Minute Mentor is Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, a Sunday Times Best-S...
23 Okt 202440min
Mary Bekhait: Breaking down barriers as CEO of YMU & working with stars like Simon Cowell & Davina McCall
“There are so many limitations put on women in this industry and you have to adopt a mindset where you’re going to challenge that as you move forward.” Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is the brilliant Mary...
16 Okt 202445min
Clare Jones: From scaling what3words to Series C and taking over as CEO at TravelTech, Polarsteps
“It’s easy to look from the outside in and think ‘wow, what an adventure’ and it is an adventure, but if you’re thinking about going on a startup joinery you need to ask yourself: am I okay if this fa...
9 Okt 202449min
Season 12 Trailer
We’re officially DAYS away from launching Season 12 of our 40 Minute Mentor podcast. And this might be one of our best seasons yet. We have an amazing line-up of 40 Minute Mentors sharing the high...
7 Okt 20245min
Replay: LIVE at Sifted Summit with Nikki Wicks (The Body Coach), Emma Steele (Ascension) and Amali De Alwis (ex Subak)
“Everyone needs different things, but if we’re going to spend so much time going to work, at least do something where you feel that you matter and that you make a difference here.” As we’re approach...
2 Okt 202448min
Replay: Claire Valoti on becoming one of Business Insider’s most powerful women in Tech
“Being a mum is my superpower. If a company doesn’t want my superpower, then I don’t want to be in that company.” Whether you’re an aspiring GM, leader in Tech or are navigating the workplace after ...
25 Sep 202444min
