Seed to Success is a podcast for early-stage tech & SaaS founders and CEOs. The show follows founders to share the highs, lows and hard lessons of building a tech business. Hear real-life successes and hard lessons from bootstrapped and VC-backed start-ups.
Seed to Success
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Seed to Success is a podcast for early-stage tech & SaaS founders and CEOs. The show follows founders to share the highs, lows and hard lessons of building a tech business. Hear real-life successes and hard lessons from bootstrapped and VC-backed start-ups.
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2/27/2024
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Recent Episodes
December 11, 2024
Raising millions or mortgaging the house? The truth about startup funding!
In this episode of Seed to Success, Alastair is joined by his co-founder Luke Streeter and seasoned entrepreneur Stuart McLeod, who opens up about his journey of founding, scaling and exiting two companies - PayCycle and Karbon. Stuart sheds light on the unpredictability of entrepreneurship, the importance of resilience and introduces his latest venture, Waverly Studios. While discussing strategic opportunities, cap table complexities and all the challenges along the way, Stuart get candid about the setbacks and the moments of self-reflection. The trio discuss seizing strategic opportunities, funding challenges and the impact of AI, This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone navigating the complexities of start-up ventures! _ Show notes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:30 - Introduction to Waverly Studios 00:04:02 - Building and selling PayCycle 00:09:47 - Selling to Xero 00:13:33 - Building for exit 00:14:19 - Unexpected opportunities with Xero 00:16:31 - Learning from Xero 00:19:24 - Transition to Karbon 00:23:43 - Scale and confidence 00:26:59 - Funding and early days 00:28:34 - Challenges in raising funds 00:32:37 - Lessons from PayCycle 00:35:04 - Board composition and value 00:39:46 - Navigating tough decisions 00:40:48 - Cap table challenges 00:43:04 - Venture studio vs. accelerator 00:45:43 - Youth sports management platform 00:49:21 - Market sizing and purpose-driven ventures 00:53:33 - Studio operations and business scalability 00:55:59 - Diversifying ventures 00:59:59 - Angel investing and personal focus 01:00:46 - The power of data and metrics
May 28, 2024
A female founder's path to fundraising success
<p>In this episode of Seed to Success Alastair sits down with Emma Rees, CEO and co-founder of Deployed, who shares her unique journey and insights as a female founder in tech. She opens up about her experiences navigating the complexities of a male-dominated industry and emphasises the need for allyship among women in business.</p> <p>Emma highlights the importance of timing, mentorship and the lessons learnt from early ventures. Discussing the very specific challenges of building an enterprise SaaS, Emma shares valuable insights for fundraising, project management and maintaining a work-life balance. </p> <p>With a candid account of the struggles and successes she’s faced as a female entrepreneur, Emma offers practical ideas for real change. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about tackling gender imbalances and fostering inclusivity in the tech world!</p> <p> </p> <p>_</p> <p>Show notes:</p> <p> </p> <p>00:00:00 - Redefining success</p> <p>00:00:47 - Deployed's mission</p> <p>00:01:50 - Growth and recognition</p> <p>00:03:29 - From hairdressing to tech</p> <p>00:09:08 - Lessons from early ventures</p> <p>00:14:11 - Timing in business</p> <p>00:17:08 - Managing a product team</p> <p>00:20:59 - Building a strong engineering team</p> <p>00:24:13 - Building an MVP for enterprise customers 00:28:07 - Working with enterprise customers</p> <p>00:31:01 - CAC and sales cycle</p> <p>00:32:20 - Benefits of mentoring groups</p> <p>00:36:43 - Co-founding a business with family and friends</p> <p>00:40:30 - Lack of female allyship</p> <p>00:43:56 - Gender bias in business conversations</p> <p>00:46:45 - Addressing gender roles and equality</p> <p>00:48:26 - What is success?</p> <p>00:51:28 - Advice for founders</p> <p>00:55:22 - The struggle of present reflection</p> <p>00:54:43 - Connecting with Emma</p>
May 14, 2024
Product, distribution and purpose with Adam Oskwarek from Zopeful Climate
<p>In this episode of Seed to Success, Alastair chats to Adam Oskwarek, founder of Zopeful Climate who shares his entrepreneurial journey building successful businesses with a climate-focused approach. He delves into the complexities of carbon removal start-ups, the significance of sustainable growth, and the impact of external funding on business growth, sharing alternative approaches to traditional start-up models.</p> <p>Adam shares his lessons learned from previous ventures and provides practical and valuable insights for aspiring founders. His commitment to creating purposeful, impactful change is a driving force behind his venture and his journey offers a unique perspective for entrepreneurs seeking sustainable growth and climate-focused strategies.</p> <p>Adam's experiences serve as a source of valuable lessons and inspiration for entrepreneurs looking to implement purposeful business sustainability.</p> <p> </p> <p>_</p> <p> </p> <p>Show notes:</p> <p>00:00:00 - Introduction</p> <p>00:01:18 - What is Zopeful Climate?</p> <p>00:03:41 - The mission</p> <p>00:05:00 - Evolution of carbon removal</p> <p>00:08:37 - Building Zopeful Climate</p> <p>00:11:48 - Lessons from previous ventures</p> <p>00:15:49 - The resilience mindset of successful founders</p> <p>00:18:31 - Embracing the gritty reality of entrepreneurship</p> <p>00:22:32 – Alternative models for funding</p> <p>00:27:03 - The impact of external capital on business direction</p> <p>00:29:23 - Finding purpose through market research</p> <p>00:31:12 - Quick iteration and feedback loop</p> <p>00:34:50 - Personal passion and business success</p> <p>00:38:33 - Tracking metrics and lead indicators</p> <p>00:40:54 - Advice for founders</p>
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