Virgin StartUp Changemakers
Episodes
Changemakers: Connie Nam
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's interview is with Connie Nam, Founder and CEO of jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu. Connie was inspired by childhood memories to create so...
Changemakers: Colette Laxton
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Changemakers, recorded live at Virgin HQ, Natalie Pearce sits down with Colette Laxton, co-founder of The INKEY List – the c...
Changemakers: Freddie Garland
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Changemakers, recorded live at Virgin HQ, Natalie Pearce sits down with Freddie Garland, founder of Freddie’s Flowers — th...
Changemakers: Harriet Hastings
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Natalie Pearce sits down with Harriet Hastings, the innovative founder of Biscuiteers—a luxury biscuit-gifting brand that transformed the food ...
Changemakers: Simon Squibb
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Changemakers is back - and we're kicking off this new season with a bang - or should we say a dream - welcoming star of social media and serial founde...
Building Boldly: Grief, Grit and Growing D.LOUISE
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Founder to Founder, we sit down with Olivia Jenkins, co-founder of D.LOUISE, the sustainable, tarnish-free jewellery...
The Grind Behind Grind: David Abrahamovitch on Luck, Lessons and Leadership.
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode from our newly launched Founder to Founder podcast. Follow us on Spotify and Apple to get the latest episodes when they drop. In to...
What I wish I knew: ADHD, Anxiety and the Founder’s Mind
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a bonus episode for you, from our brand new podcast, Founder to Founder. Subscribe to the new feed to get the latest episode every 2 weeks on a...
Introducing Founder to Founder
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to our new feed on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyTake a look at our lineup for our new podcast launching next week! We’ve been behind the...
BONUS: Tiwa Adebayo, Founder of Confident and Killing it
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a bonus! This week we meet the founder of Confident and Killing It, Tiwalola Adebayo. Tiwa's hosting our International Women's Day pan...
Changemakers: Jamie Crummie, Co-founder of Too Good To Go
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last episode of Changemakers for 2024 😭We're going out with a bang though, with the co-founder of Too Good To Go, Jamie Crummie, who's hel...
Changemakers: Olivia Ferdi, Co-founder of TRIP
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features an interview with Virgin StartUp Managing Director, Andy Fishburn, and Olivia Ferdi, co-founder of the wellness brand TRIP. Find...
Changemakers: Olivia Rubin
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we meet Olivia Rubin, the designer behind her eponymous brand. After graduating from Central St Martins, Olivia has led a fashion design car...
Changemakers: Charlie Bowes-Lyon, co-founder of Wild
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Changemakers is back! This week we meet Charlie Bowes-Lyon, co-founder and CMO of Wild. Wild have become one of the fastest brands in the UK thanks to...
Exclusive: Simon Sinek
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's #WorldEntrepreneurshipDay - and what better way to celebrate than listening to our latest podcast featuring an exclusive conversation between Hol...
Changemakers: David Abrahamovitch, CEO & Founder of Grind
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Changemakers is back! This week we hear from David Abrahamovitch, CEO and founder of cult coffee brand Grind. Find out how David turned an old phone s...
Changemakers: Will Pearson, co-founder of Ocean Bottle
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Changemakers is back! This week we hear from Will Pearson, AKA The Bottle Guy, on why a trip to Malaysia led to him co-founding Ocean Bottle to help c...
Changemakers: Chance Marshall, co-founder of Self Space
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Host Natalie Pearce was joined by Chance Marshall, therapist and co-founder of mental healthcare startup Self Space.Visit www.virginstartup....
Changemakers: Varun Bhanot, co-founder of MAGIC AI
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Host Natalie Pearce was joined by Varun Bhanot, co-founder of AI workout tech startup, MAGIC AI.Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out abou...
Changemakers: Brian Walmsley, co-founder of Reborn
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Host Natalie Pearce was joined by Brian Walmsley, co-founder of sustainable homeware brand ReBorn.Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out ab...
Changemakers: Canopey
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Host Natalie Pearce was joined by Hugo Douglas-Deane and Thomas Panton, co-founders of home of buying better, Canopey.The pair discussed how...
Changemakers: Ella Goldner, co-founder of Zinc VC
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Ella Goldner, co-founder of ZINC VC. ZINC VC changed the Venture Capital game when they launched their platform for purpose-...
Changemakers: Farah Kabir, co-founder of Hanx
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Natalie met the changemaker championing unapologetic sexual and intimate health for everyone. In 2017, best friends Farah Kabir and Dr Sarah...
Changemakers: Alex Wright, co-foudner of DASH
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Natalie interviews Alex Wright, the co-founder behind DASH, the drinks brand reducing waste and making delicious drinks at the same time.Apo...
Changemakers: Dan Kieran
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ben Keene interviews Dan Kieran, co-founder of Unbound and now author, most recently of Do Start - How to create and run a business (that do...
Changemakers: Cemal Ezel, founder of Change Please
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Keep your change, I want change please” These words changed the life of Cemal Ezel, and consequently, thousands more. Former...
In Conversation with Brixton Brewery
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Co-founder relationships can make or break a business. Whether it’s overcoming challenges or celebrating success together, the common goal to pursue...
How to start and scale a food and drink brand
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The food and drink industry is very crowded, so how do you get customers to reach for your products and get on the shelves in the first place?From rum...
In Conversation With Paynter Jacket Co.
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the founders behind a cult brand revolutionising the fashion industry, one garment at a time.Paynter Jackets began as an experiment over a long-d...
How to Build your Team and Culture
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a founder, how do you stay true to your values and find partners and staff who share them? How do you help new team members create new working cult...
In Conversation With Pip Murray from Pip & Nut
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-award winning founder, Pip Murray, joins Virgin StartUp for an evening of conversation to crack open the secret to creating a successful food br...
How to smash social media
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can you make social media work for your startup?This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in April 2022. Get your tickets t...
The Jump: Episode 6: Change Please
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're bringing you the final episode of our exclusive series, The Jump, available wherever you get your podcasts. The final episode of Series 1! Meet ...
Introducing...The Jump - a brand new limited series from Virgin StartUp
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We interrupt your MeetUps so bring you an exciting new series from Virgin StartUp and give you exclusive access to the first episode. *click here to s...
How to start a business in 2022
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to start a business in 2022Will this be the year you startup?There has never been a better time to start a business. Amidst the challenges of the ...
In Conversation With Dan Murray-Serter
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We were thrilled to be joined at our December MeetUp for an in-depth and unfiltered conversation with Heights founder and podcasting legend,...
Beyond Profit: How to Build Better Businesses
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in November 2021. Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.-...
How to build a sustainable fashion brand
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a shift in consumer attitude and a focus on sustainability, being a fashion brand today comes with new challenges and more scrutiny. In an indust...
How to Start and Scale a Food and Drink Business
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Branson, founder of trailblazing drinks brand Seedlip, leads the lineup of our MeetUp on how to start and scale a food and drink brand, suppo...
How to get results from social media
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.Social media is no longer just a trend that founders have to follow, it’s a key ma...
How to tell your brand story and stand out from the crowd
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to put yourself at the heart of your brand. This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in August 2020. Get your tickets to o...
Launching in Lockdown: How to start a business in 2021
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in February 2021. Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.I...
Mental health as a founder: the path forward
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in November 2020. Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.B...
What do we build next?
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in September 2020. Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events....
Quitting the day job: how to be a full-time founder
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in March 2021. Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.Are ...
Is now a good time to start a business?
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp which took place in June 2020. To get your ticket for our next MeetUp please visit virginstartup.org/...
In Conversation with Susie Ma
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ben meets Tropic Skincare founder Susie Ma!Susie was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30, and Tropic Skincare was one of the fastest growing UK c...
Changing business for good: how to have impact
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in April 2021. Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.Do y...
How to build an irresistible brand
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in May 2021. Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.For 50...
In Conversation With Simon Sinek
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Global thought leader, unshakeable optimist, founder and best-selling author, Simon Sinek, joins Virgin StartUp for an evening of conversation. You’...