HR ListenIn

For the final webinar in season four of our Founders Series, Emily Francis spoke to James Chappell, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Digital Shadows - a market leader in protecting businesses from digital risks. We learnt about the company and James' journey as a Co-Founder. www.taylorvinters.com/the-founders-series

In episode two of our Founders Series, Kieran John interviewed Rick Mower, MD of RAW - where people battling significant life challenges produce and provide exceptional products and services that enhance living and work spaces and the environment. We found out what drives Rick, why Oxford is a hub for social entrepreneurship, and how RAW balances profit and purpose. Sign up for Season 4 here: https://bit.ly/3agBnsQ

To launch season four of the Founders Series, Geoff Dragon spoke to co-founder Deirdre O'Neill about the motivation for creating Hertility Health, the science behind their business and how they are empowering women wanting to make personal, life-defining choices. Sign up for Season 4 here: https://bit.ly/3agBnsQ

In the final episode in Season 3 of our Founders Series, Geoff Dragon interviewed an entrepreneur whose focus on creating an innovative preventative health service was inspired by his co-founder’s own wellbeing. We talk to Hamish Grierson about topics such as his journey to Thriva, the chemistry between co-founders and the benefits of re-evaluating both your business and yourself. www.taylorvinters.com/the-founders-series

With its huge commercial opportunities, pioneering spirit, bright business minds and access to venture and growth capital, the US is a key market for fast growth businesses looking to expand overseas. It is also a market in a considerable state of flux, as we explored in our latest webinar. Our expert speakers examined the current hot topics, including state sales tax issues on M&A and other deals, how COVID-19 is impacting international business, and the possible impact of a Biden or Trump win on 3 November. https://www.taylorvinters.com/expanding-into-the-us

In episode 3 of our Founders Series, Kieran John interviewed the Founder and CEO of Playmob, Jude Ower MBE. Jude talks to Kieran about her lightbulb moment, how securing a £500K seed round catapulted Playmob’s growth and what it’s like to be awarded an MBE. Playmob is a gamer engagement platform that has teamed up with some of the world’s most purpose-driven organisations to engage with, educate and motivate gamers to benefit society and work towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). www.taylorvinters.com/the-founders-series

Led by CEO Mikesh Udani, Albus Health is tackling the worsening threat of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma. We explored Albus Health’s radical response to respiratory monitoring, how it’s been brought to market and the key milestones such as funding, recruitment and working with a major pharmaceutical company. Our Founders Series reveals how leaders of breakthrough businesses have identified opportunities in fast-moving markets and taken a disruptive, tech-based approach to make their concepts succeed. www.taylorvinters.com/the-founders-series

George is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of CanDo – a social ventures incubator which develops “for good” initiatives across commercial and not-for-profit sectors. He previously created Tide, the world’s most innovative banking service for small businesses. He is embarrassed about stints as a banker at Capital One, RBS and Barclays, and much prouder of various unsuccessful startups where he learnt the skills necessary to build Tide and CanDo. Our Founders Series reveals how leaders of breakthrough businesses have identified opportunities in fast-moving markets and taken a disruptive, tech-based approach to make their concepts succeed. www.taylorvinters.com/the-founders-series

Listen to the latest podcast with Matt Meyer and Dominic Holmes discussing how to manage your people in the current business environment and how to approach to the challenges created by COVID-19.