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The Sunday Times Young Power List drops today: 30 of the nation’s most inspiring, influential people who are under the age of 30.
On this episode, we’re speaking to two members of the next generation of British business talent about taking a leap, building a company in your early twenties– and what it’s like to launch a venture in the UK today. Is age a barrier to forming a business? Is university degree a waste of time? And is a commitment to hustle culture imperative to making something of your outfit?
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Five successful entrepreneurs share how they made it without a degree
Presenter
- Hannah Prevett, associate business editor, Sunday Times
Guests:
- Harry Stebbings, founder, 20VC
- Amy Knight, founder, Must Have Ideas
Producer: Miriam Hall
Executive Producer: Kate Ford
Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com
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