AccelerateHER’s CEO, Elizabeth Pirrie, talks to founders, business leaders, and investors about entrepreneurship. Covering the highs, the lows, and all the moments in between, Elizabeth and guests talk about what it means to be a female founder and what’s currently happening in Scotland to turn the dial for gender parity in entrepreneurship.
This podcast is brought to you by AccelerateHER – an organisation that accelerates and amplifies the success of female founders, up and down the UK. Find out more at www.accelerateher.co.uk.
Host Kayla-Megan Burns shares their journey from biomedical student to non-binary founder navigating tech and purpose in the startup world.
8 Aug 2025
Alison Gray
Alison Gray, founder of Skillfluence, discusses her journey from mental health care to empowering researchers with entrepreneurial skills in an interview with Elizabeth, offering insights on building a mission-driven business.
25 Jul 2025
Fiona Gillies & Christine Hartland
Fiona Gillies and Christine Hartland discuss their platform My SMASH Media, which aims to revolutionize film and TV matchmaking, and share insights on building a startup as co-founders in this interview.
11 Jul 2025
Nicole Christie
Nicole Christie shares her unconventional journey from aspiring farmer to tech-savvy accountancy founder, discussing neurodiversity, fintech startups, and AI-powered finance teams in an interview with Elizabeth.
27 Jun 2025
Caroline Barelle and Vicki Hazley
Elizabeth Pirrie interviews Caroline Barelle, CEO of Elasmogen, and Vicki Hasley from the Scottish National Investment Bank, who discuss their careers in science and investment, offering insights into drug development, mission-driven funding, and balancing motherhood with ambition.
13 Jun 2025
Kate Cameron
Kate Cameron, CEO of Cytochroma, discusses creating genetically diverse mini organs from stem cells to revolutionize drug testing with Elizabeth, offering insights into replacing animal models with inclusive data in this interview.
30 May 2025
Danae Shell
Founder Danae Shell discusses her journey from Tennessee to Scotland's tech scene and launching legal tech startup Valla to address workplace injustices in an interview with Elizabeth Pirrie.
16 May 2025
The AccelerateHER Podcast – Alison Grieve
Inventor, founder, and editor Alison Grieve shares how a hospitality mishap led to the creation of the Safe Tray — and how that sparked a global journey with G-Hold. We talk raising investment, protecting your ideas, and why data matters in driving change for female founders. Packed with insights, wit, and practical advice.
2 May 2025
Evelyn McDonald and Gemma Stuart
In this episode, we explore the entrepreneurial journeys of Evelyn McDonald and Gemma Stuart. Evelyn reflects on her career, from a love for advertising to 35 years of helping small businesses. Gemma shares how personal struggles with gut health led her to create Gutsy Health Limited, helping others with digestive issues.
We discuss key topics like the importance of mentorship for women entrepreneurs, the challenges of funding, and the entrepreneurial mindset. Evelyn and Gemma offer practical advice for early-stage founders, including how to build strong relationships with clients and seek support when starting a business.
Tune in for insights and inspiration from two remarkable women who have turned their passions into thriving businesses.
11 Mar 2025
Julie Grieve and Genna Masterton
Elizabeth is joined by founders Julie Grieve and Genna Masterton. At two different points in their entrepreneurial journeys, the group talk about learning curves, entrepreneurial qualities, and the ups and downs of founding a business.
Founded over a decade ago to accelerate and amplify the success of female founders, AccelerateHER delivers learning and networking events for women entrepreneurs across the UK and acts as a supportive network for founders who are on a journey to scale their businesses.
Links of interest:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieagrieve (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieagrieve)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gennajodiemasterton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gennajodiemasterton)
“jobs to be done” theory: https://jobs-to-be-done.com/what-is-jobs-to-be-done-fea59c8e39eb
11 Mar 2025
Dr Poonam Malik
Elizabeth chats to Dr Poonam Malik – Award-winning entrepreneur and investor - alongside her many, many other accomplishments. Poonam and Elizabeth spoke about growing up in India, moving to Scotland, Academia, Co-founding Microplate DX, University spinouts – and all the emotions and challenges faced on the journey.
Founded over a decade ago to accelerate and amplify the success of female founders, AccelerateHER delivers learning and networking events for women entrepreneurs across the UK and acts as a supportive network for founders who are on a journey to scale their businesses.
Links of interest:
www.linkedin.com/in/dr-poonam-malik
www.microplatedx.com
11 Mar 2025
Isla Traquair
Joining us on the first ever AccelerateHER Podcast episode, is award-winning podcaster, Journalist, TV Presenter, and founder in her own right, Isla Traquair. Elizabeth and Isla talk about her education, interests, career, and experiences that led to Isla’s eventual creation and production of #1 true crime podcast, ‘The Storyteller Podcast’.
Founded over a decade ago to accelerate and amplify the success of female founders, AccelerateHER delivers learning and networking events for women entrepreneurs across the UK and acts as a supportive network for founders who are on a journey to scale their businesses.
Links of interest:
www.islatraquair.com
https://www.instagram.com/islatraquair (https://www.instagram.com/islatraquair)
https://www.instagram.com/thestorytellernakedvillainy (https://www.instagram.com/thestorytellernakedvillainy)
28 Feb 2025
The AccelerateHER Podcast Intro
CEO Elizabeth Pirrie introduces the AccelerateHER podcast, which explores the experiences of female founders and the push for gender parity in Scottish entrepreneurship through conversations with business leaders.
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Alison Gray
Fiona Gillies
Christine Hartland
Nicole Christie
Caroline Barelle
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YouTube views
2,953
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100
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4
Social presence
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YouTube
68
Engagement
32
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