{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68d41b4e826776877cff2d9a/698deb0a3f15cb4dab2c346e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Growing without limits w/ Kavita Parmar - Ep.4","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68d41b4e826776877cff2d9a/1770908368445-f0d1c92c-f63a-4a10-aed8-d2046ce6503f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this live episode from the West Midlands Business Festival, we sit down with Kavita Parmar, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Word360, to explore how a purpose-driven tech company is scaling responsibly while transforming access to vital services.</p><p><br></p><p>Kavita shares the story of how Word360 grew from a small interpreting business in Handsworth into a multi-award-winning UK-wide and international language technology organisation, supporting over 750,000 people each year across 350+ languages. She reflects on the challenges of scaling in regulated sectors, leading a large distributed workforce, and maintaining trust and quality at every stage.</p><p><br></p><p>We also cover:</p><p><br></p><p>🌍 How Kavita’s lived experience and purpose-led approach sparked Word360’s creation</p><p>💪 The journey of women in tech and leadership, and the barriers she’s overcome</p><p>📈 How to recognise the right time to grow, and scale confidently without compromising values</p><p>🤝 The role of public and private support in unlocking growth opportunities</p><p>🏙️ Why place, purpose, and pride in the West Midlands remain central to Word360’s success</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a founder, business leader, or just curious about scaling responsibly in complex industries, this conversation is full of practical insight, inspiration, and lessons from the frontlines of growth.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Subscribe to The Growth Room Podcast for more conversations with the people shaping business in the West Midlands.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more and access growth support: <a href=\"https://businessgrowthwestmidlands.org.uk/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">businessgrowthwestmidlands.org.uk/podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>📲 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and more.</p>","author_name":"Business Growth West Midlands"}