Beyond StArtups

About Beyond StArtups

In "Beyond StArtups," the podcast hosted by the University of St Andrews’ Entrepreneurship Centre, we dive into the stories of various individuals who have incorporated an entrepreneurial and creative spirit into their journey, whether it be students, academics, staff, or non-University members. Each episode delves into the experiences and insights of individuals who have embarked on the path of entrepreneurship in their own way, offering valuable lessons and perspectives in candid conversations.

Publisher

Entrepreneurship Centre

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Apr 2024

Latest episode

30 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Oct 2026

   (LIVE) Adeel Shafi, Business Development Lead at Scottish Brain Sciences

   What makes a good idea worth pursuing, and what does it take to turn it into something that creates real-world impact? In this episode of Beyond StArtups, recorded live as part of The Idea Sprint, we’re joined by Adeel Shafi, Business Development Lead at Scottish Brain Sciences, to explore the journey from scientific research to innovation, commercialisation and entrepreneurship. Drawing on his experience across science, healthcare innovation and his time at St Andrews Innovation, Adeel shares why entrepreneurial thinking goes beyond founding a company. From intrapreneurship and creating change within existing organisations to distinguishing technical merit from commercial value, we explore how to recognise opportunities, test ideas and learn from the reality of building something new. Whether you’re a student, researcher or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers practical insights into finding problems worth solving, navigating uncertainty and discovering where an idea might lead. 💡 Have an idea you’re thinking about developing? Or considering entering our What’s The Big Idea? competition? (Apply Here: https://st-andrews.startuptree.co/event/s/n7DtuQzAWBePAfSXpAopYi/What%2527s-the-Big-Idea%253F (https://st-andrews.startuptree.co/event/s/n7DtuQzAWBePAfSXpAopYi/What%2527s-the-Big-Idea%253F)) Tune in to start exploring what makes an idea worth pursuing.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Abtin Aghagolian, Pikd.

   Host [Host Name] interviews Abtin Aghagolian, Founder of Pikd., about building an AI platform that prioritizes privacy and scaling ventures across technology and advertising.

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Tracey Aitken & David Carboni, HairTracker

   Co-Founders Tracey Aitken and David Carboni of HairTracker discuss their innovative digital record card app empowering salon professionals in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Beyond StArtups

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Abtin Aghagolian
• Tracey Aitken
• David Carboni
• Brian Baglow
• Carol Clark

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100

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Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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