{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6124895dbb5d5f00144569c1/65e8da567e765d00175d41ce?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Start up Stories - Trailer","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6124895dbb5d5f00144569c1/1709758903060-b77934243224480793a1e7cf8e5c6f78.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to our business podcast series in partnership with Baltic Ventures in which Patrick and I are angel investors.</p><p>Regular listeners will know about our business backgrounds ranging from large corporates to start ups across multiple sectors.</p><p>Based on our passion for business and conversation, we’re calling this series “Start Up Stories”</p><p>Baltic Ventures is a Liverpool based flagship tech business accelerator and we are showcasing a selection of start up businesses chosen from over 200 applicants. Each were also awarded a £50,000 equity investment to turbo charge their business growth.</p><p>Each guest has their own unique story with many business and life lessons to share.</p><p>In these first three episodes you will be hearing from</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Dr Sam Impey from Hexis – </strong>developers of technology allowing athletes to predict and personalise their nutritional needs.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><em>Kate Longworth from Gaia Learning</em></strong><em>&nbsp;– a global online school that supports neurodiverse children through personalised education.</em></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><em>Thomas Farquhar</em></strong><em> from Heatio a cleantech start-up that manages energy use in your home to cut your bills and carbon footprint.</em></p><p>These are seriously impressive and ambitious companies, so we are delighted to be sharing with you a conversational insight into what it takes to be a budding entrepreneur in 2024 and how the power of conversations and community, has given them the courage and confidence to walk on towards their dreams.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re proud to be playing a small part in the journey of these fabulous founders so let’s talk on to walk on with Sam, Kate and Tom and let’s see where it leads</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to learn more or connect with any of the brilliant businesses all details are in the shownotes.</p><p><br></p><p>For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process or to seek information about investor opportunities go to&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.balticventures.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.balticventures.uk</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Please subscribe to our podcast here and on our YouTube channel to help build our community.</p><p><br></p><p>More episodes and information on our coaching and talks offer: <a href=\"http://www.talkontowalkon.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.talkontowalkon.com</a></p><p>IG @talkontowalkon</p><p>FB @Talkontowalkon</p>","author_name":"Michelle Walters"}