The Brave

Andy Callaghan was an experienced programmer and musician when we realised there was a significant gap in the music studio booking experience. Everything was either managed offline, or handled via one-size-fits-all booking apps that didn't cater to the specific demands and challenges of bands and studios. If sometimes founders create a solution for themselves without an addressable market to go after, this definitely wasn't the case with Andy and Jammed. Unfortunately, Covid was just around the corner, with national lockdown in the UK temporarily closing his potential first customers. Nearly five years later and that challenging beginning is a distant memory, with 110 customers hailing from all over the world. Jammed's story is one of resilience, perseverance and using personal experience to develop a world-class product.Find Andy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycallaghan/Jammed: https://jammed.app/

Can capitalism and financial markets be a force for good? Rob Gardner certainly thinks so. Rob has a background in investment banking and pension funds, but as the founder and CEO of Rebalance Earth—an equity fund manager that invests in nature-based solutions—he believes that by redirecting capital towards the right things can help to create and maintain a world worth living in. During this fascinating and in-depth conversation, Rob and Bethan discuss the critical subject of tackling climate change and how where we invest our money can make a difference.Links from the episodeFind Rob on LinkedInRebalance Earth

Richard Dana has been working in finance, in one way or another, for two decades, so it's safe to say he knows a thing or two about money. After starting out his career as a chartered accountant, Richard became Chief Financial Officer at Founders Factory Ltd in 2016, before launching Tembo Money in 2020. Tembo's mission is to democratise the concept of the 'Family Office'—a way for families to manage their money more effectively together, and something that previously had been the reserve of the wealthiest in society.During this conversation with Richard we touched on some really important and interesting topics, I hope you enjoy it!Links from the episodeFind Richard on LinkedInTembo

Sometimes it can be difficult to feel optimistic about the future of the planet in the face of the threat posed by climate change, but Alex Robinson's positivity about how every single one of us can make a difference is infectious. Alex is CEO and founder of Hubbub, an environmental charity with a mission to inspire action that's good for the environment and for all of us. In this episode, Bethan had a fascinating conversation with Alex, where they discuss key topics such as the impact of individual action versus the need for structural change, as well as sustainability in the context of Capitalism.Links from the episodeFind Alex on LinkedInHubbub

For two decades, Sarah Mukherjee was Environment Correspondent for the BBC across TV, radio and online, including presenting 'Countryfile' on BBC One and 'Farming Today' and 'The Food Programme' on BBC Radio.Today, Sarah is CEO at IEMA, professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability, and promotes good science, better regulation and best practice—all while ensuring the lightest possible carbon footprint.In this episode we chat to Sarah about IEMA's work, their mantra that all jobs need to be green, and what businesses need to do in order to implement a culture of sustainability.Links from the episodeFind Sarah on LinkedInIEMA

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Sally Chalk, the founder and CEO of Signapse. Signapse is an organisation dedicated to breaking down barriers with an AI sign language translator. In the midst of lockdown, a dynamic team of successful entrepreneurs, leading researchers, and deep tech experts joined forces to address the urgent needs of both hearing clients and Deaf individuals. Fueled by questions such as "how do I get this interpreted right now?" and "why can't I have access to what is being said?" they set out to create Signapse. Join us as we explore Signapse’s inspiring journey, innovative technologies, and commitment to making a positive impact.  Links from the episodeFind Sally on LinkedInSignapse BSL translation of this episode

In this episode we speak to Peter Briffett the founder of Wagestream, a company dedicated to transforming the way frontline workers access financial services through employer-based benefits. Peter delves into the impact of monthly pay cycles on employees in the UK, emphasising the company's dedication to reducing the "poverty premium" and its mission to enhance the financial health of workers.Links from the episodeFind Peter on LinkedInWagestream

As we step into the week of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), we're excited to share our latest episode featuring an insightful conversation with Ian Ormerod, the Co-founder and CEO of @Switch2Zero. This innovative green-tech startup has set a global mission — to accelerate the transition to net-zero carbon emissions for people and businesses everywhere.In this episode, we explore key themes like carbon offsetting, greenwashing, and corporate responsibility and delve deeper into the reason behind Ian choosing to leave a successful banking career to champion this mission. Join us in amplifying the conversation on climate action and reaching the path to net zero!Switch2Zero has also pledged to plant a tree for every Brave listener who signs up on their platform (it's free!). Check out the link below to find out more.Links from the episodeFind Ian on linkedInSign up at Switch2Zero to plant a tree