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  • 44. David Lawson: Why All Founders Aren't Cut-Out To Be CEO | The Summit Ep.44

    29:51
    This week on The Summit we're joined by David Lawson.David Lawson is the CEO of Salons Direct and was the MD of AO during the Covid pandemic.Learn all about how hard work and open communication have been the cornerstone to David's success, how he helped AO to navigate the chaos of lockdown buying and why he'll never eat donuts again.About our hostsA serial entrepreneur, David Newns successfully founded, built and sold his first two companies to FTSE 100 companies. Following the sale of his second company, David joined Imperial Brands as Group Innovation and Science Director as well as sitting on the Executive Committee.Founder and former COO of Social Chain, Dominic McGregor grew the business from its inception in 2014 to an industry leader working with clients such as Amazon, Coca Cola and TikTok. Dominic oversaw the phenomenal rise of Social Chain, expanding the business through investments and acquisitions across EMEA and North America, culminating in a public market listing.Learn more about Fearless Adventures and reach out to the team if you're a business owner looking for investment at https://fearlessadventures.co.uk/ Follow Fearless AdventuresLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearle...Twitter: https://twitter.com/FearlessAdvntrs

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  • 43. Building A Business For Exit: How Nick Telson Achieved Financial Freedom | The Summit Ep.43

    29:38
    Nick Telson is the co-founder of Trumpet, an angel investor and host of Pitch Deck.Nick shares his experience of building and exiting his first company Design My Night, how having a clear goal allowed him to model success as well as explaining why graduates should work at startups.About our hostsA serial entrepreneur, David Newns successfully founded, built and sold his first two companies to FTSE 100 companies. Following the sale of his second company, David joined Imperial Brands as Group Innovation and Science Director as well as sitting on the Executive Committee.Founder and former COO of Social Chain, Dominic McGregor grew the business from its inception in 2014 to an industry leader working with clients such as Amazon, Coca Cola and TikTok. Dominic oversaw the phenomenal rise of Social Chain, expanding the business through investments and acquisitions across EMEA and North America, culminating in a public market listing.Learn more about Fearless Adventures and reach out to the team if you're a business owner looking for investment at https://fearlessadventures.co.uk/ FollowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearle...Twitter: https://twitter.com/FearlessAdvntrs
  • 42. How Amelia Sordell Got 8 Million Views From One Social Media Post | The Summit Ep.42

    26:35
    This week Amelia Sordell, founder of Klowt joins Dominic McGregor and Hattie Gibson on The Summit.Amelia is THE expert when it comes to personal branding with clients like SkyBet and Oscar on her books.In this episode Amelia breaks down the strategy behind her own brand, how companies can foster growth for their teams and her philosophy for employees with itchy feet.About our hostsA serial entrepreneur, David Newns successfully founded, built and sold his first two companies to FTSE 100 companies. Following the sale of his second company, David joined Imperial Brands as Group Innovation and Science Director as well as sitting on the Executive Committee.Founder and former COO of Social Chain, Dominic McGregor grew the business from its inception in 2014 to an industry leader working with clients such as Amazon, Coca Cola and TikTok. Dominic oversaw the phenomenal rise of Social Chain, expanding the business through investments and acquisitions across EMEA and North America, culminating in a public market listing.Learn more about Fearless Adventures and reach out to the team if you're a business owner looking for investment at https://fearlessadventures.co.uk/ FollowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearle...Twitter: https://twitter.com/FearlessAdvntrs
  • 41. yhangry: The Y Combinator Alumni That's Creating Uber Eats For Private Chefs | The Summit Ep.41

    25:21
    This week on The Summit we're joined by Heinin Zhang and Siddhi Mittal, a pair of founders that are making private chefs accessible to everybody.Heinin and Siddhi share how they had to fight for equal pay when they worked as traders and learned their worth, their experience at Y Combinator with Micahel Seibel and their goals for growth.Listeners of The Summit also get to enjoy £50 off their first order through yhangry with the discount code SUMMIT50.https://yhangry.com/About our hostsA serial entrepreneur, David Newns successfully founded, built and sold his first two companies to FTSE 100 companies. Following the sale of his second company, David joined Imperial Brands as Group Innovation and Science Director as well as sitting on the Executive Committee.Founder and former COO of Social Chain, Dominic McGregor grew the business from its inception in 2014 to an industry leader working with clients such as Amazon, Coca Cola and TikTok. Dominic oversaw the phenomenal rise of Social Chain, expanding the business through investments and acquisitions across EMEA and North America, culminating in a public market listing.Learn more about Fearless Adventures and reach out to the team if you're a business owner looking for investment at https://fearlessadventures.co.uk/ FollowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearle...Twitter: https://twitter.com/FearlessAdvntrs
  • 40. Hashtag United: Creating Content From The Wembley Club To Building A Real Club | The Summit

    21:37
    This week's Dom McGregor is joined on The Summit by Seb Carmichael-Brown.Seb is not only a co-founder of Hashtag United but a hugely successful golf creator with partnerships with Adidas and Taylor Made.Learn how Seb got started creating content by helping out his brother Spencer FC, hand how they capitalised on the opportunity to put together The Wembley Cup with EE. As well as how Seb leveraged his football audience to become a force in the golf space.About Our HostsA serial entrepreneur, David Newns successfully founded, built and sold his first two companies to FTSE 100 companies. Following the sale of his second company, David joined Imperial Brands as Group Innovation and Science Director as well as sitting on the Executive Committee.Founder and former COO of Social Chain, Dominic McGregor grew the business from its inception in 2014 to an industry leader working with clients such as Amazon, Coca Cola and TikTok. Dominic oversaw the phenomenal rise of Social Chain, expanding the business through investments and acquisitions across EMEA and North America, culminating in a public market listing.Learn more about Fearless Adventures and reach out to the team if you're a business owner looking for investment at https://fearlessadventures.co.uk/ FollowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearle...Twitter: https://twitter.com/FearlessAdvntrs
  • 39. The Biggest Issue For Women's Football Is Accessibility - Helen Hardy | The Summit

    30:32
    This week Helen Hardy joins us on The Summit just as the Women's World Cup 2023 is about to kick-off.Helen is the Founder of FOUDYS, the only retailer offering custom personalisation for Women's Football shirts, pundit and commentator.Helen talks to David Newns, busting the myth that women's football isn't commercially viable, how large clubs are starting to understand the culture of the sport and what it means to named in the BBC Woman's Hour Power List of 2023.About our hostsA serial entrepreneur, David Newns successfully founded, built and sold his first two companies to FTSE 100 companies. Following the sale of his second company, David joined Imperial Brands as Group Innovation and Science Director as well as sitting on the Executive Committee.Founder and former COO of Social Chain, Dominic McGregor grew the business from its inception in 2014 to an industry leader working with clients such as Amazon, Coca Cola and TikTok. Dominic oversaw the phenomenal rise of Social Chain, expanding the business through investments and acquisitions across EMEA and North America, culminating in a public market listing.Learn more about Fearless Adventures and reach out to the team if you're a business owner looking for investment at https://fearlessadventures.co.uk/ FollowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearle...Twitter: https://twitter.com/FearlessAdvntrs
  • 38. The Growth Potential of Women's Football - Yvonne Harrison | The Summit Ep.38

    31:02
    Yvonne Harrison is the latest entrepreneur to share his journey with David Newns on The Summit By Fearless Adventures.Yvonne is the founder of Women In Football, an organisation that empowers women, men, and non-binary people with knowledge, expertise, and collective support to create a stronger, brighter, and more diverse future.About our hostsA serial entrepreneur, David Newns successfully founded, built and sold his first two companies to FTSE 100 companies. Following the sale of his second company, David joined Imperial Brands as Group Innovation and Science Director as well as sitting on the Executive Committee.Founder and former COO of Social Chain, Dominic McGregor grew the business from its inception in 2014 to an industry leader working with clients such as Amazon, Coca Cola and TikTok. Dominic oversaw the phenomenal rise of Social Chain, expanding the business through investments and acquisitions across EMEA and North America, culminating in a public market listing.Learn more about Fearless Adventures and reach out to the team if you're a business owner looking for investment at https://fearlessadventures.co.uk/ FollowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefearle...Twitter: https://twitter.com/FearlessAdvntrs