Tribe Tales: Braving Entrepreneurship

When Maria joined the Tribe she was finally ready to take a 2 year business idea to the next level. In her application for the Tribe she told us that the one thing stopping her from doing this thus far was how little guidance she had on what resources would help her and the little knowledge she had of how to tap into the relevant network. We have one last big reveal for Maria – which we share at the very end of the episode. I really had no idea 12 weeks ago if this reveal would be possible before the end of the Tribe, and I’m so happy that it is. 12 weeks ago we asked two bold souls from The Startup Tribe to join us in our first ever podcast series. We had no idea then what these aspiring entrepreneurs would achieve- if they would achieve anything at all. Today marks the close of the Tribe and our final episode of Tribe Tales: Entrepreneurship. And I feel totally chuffed to say that both Armin and Maria have seriously nailed it.  To join our Tribe, visit escapethecity.org/tribes  

When Armin joined the Tribe he was full of ideas, but totally clueless as to how to build momentum on any of them. He almost didn’t say yes to being a part of the series because he was so afraid that if he failed – not only would he have to deal with that himself but the whole world would know about it as well. Looking back on these past 3 months with Armin, it’s unreal to see just far from the truth this is. His perspective on failure has drastically changed and his confidence has sky rocketed as a result of it. 12 weeks ago we asked two bold souls from The Startup Tribe to join us in our first ever podcast series. We had no idea then what these aspiring entrepreneurs would achieve- if they would achieve anything at all. Today marks the close of the Tribe and our final episode of Tribe Tales: Entrepreneurship. And I feel totally chuffed to say that both Armin and Maria have seriously nailed it. To join our Tribe, visit escapethecity.org/tribes

In Part 2, Maria has taken the handbrake off. She has some big news to share with us that will really changed the game for her and her startup. We’re so close to finishing the Tribes now that leaders, Ben and Henry agreed it was time to slow it down and have some fun. So the Startup Tribe are off to HomeFarm this evening- a beautiful glamping site just a tube ride away from central London. They are going to kick it back, share some stories and just enjoy each other. Because of this, both Armin and Maria join me by phone.  For more information on our Tribes programmes, visit escapethecity.org/tribes

In Part 1, thanks to all the AB testing Armin has been doing lately, he now has a very clear picture of his customer demographic, which is going to serve him very well now that he is moving more into marketing Vitamin Buddy. We’re so close to finishing the Tribes now that leaders, Ben and Henry agreed it was time to slow it down and have some fun. So the Startup Tribe are off to HomeFarm this evening- a beautiful glamping site just a tube ride away from central London. They are going to kick it back, share some stories and just enjoy each other. Because of this, both Armin and Maria join me by phone.  For more information on our Tribe programmes, visit escapethecity.org/tribes

This week in the Startup Tribe we’re diving into different kinds of funding available to entrepreneurs. The key for any is quality. Don’t make this an impulse decision. Put time and effort into making your campaign epic, and the better your results will be. In Part 1 Armin has been busy! There are lots of updates with Vitamin Buddy this week, plus a slightly annoying challenge that has interrupted the process for him so we spend some time talking this out. We didn’t catch Maria this week, but you’ve got to listen to our episode with her next week because she has some huge news for us- news that will see her shooting forwards with her startup journey. For more information on our Tribes programmes, visit escapethecity.org/tribes  

With only four weeks left in the Tribe, today we’re consolidating everything we’ve learnt so far. For Maria in Part 2, this meant reconnecting with her values in order to guide the decisions she is making with her startup, YourMind. For more information on Tribes, visit escapethecity.org/tribes  

With only four weeks left in the Tribe, today we’re consolidating everything we’ve learnt so far. For Armin in Part 1, this meant reflecting on everything that he has achieved in such a short space of time, and getting clearer on the decisions he needs to make in the final stretch with the Tribe. For more info on Tribes, visit escapethecity.org/tribes  

The startup community is far more generous and supportive than you might imagine. Those who have done well in their own startups have done so because they have been bold enough to use that community to ask for help and support when they need it. Which is why this week in The Startup Tribe we have allocated each accountability group their very own entrepreneurial guru to mentor them through to the end of the Tribe. In part 2, Maria and I talk about the importance of being open and vulnerable as a form of storytelling – particularly when trying to get new customers on board with your product. Map applications are closing soon. For more info on how to apply, head to escapethecity.org/tribes

The startup community is far more generous and supportive than you might imagine. Those who have done well in their own startups have done so because they have been bold enough to use that community to ask for help and support when they need it. Which is why this week in The Startup Tribe we have allocated each accountability group their very own entrepreneurial guru to mentor them through to the end of the Tribe. In part 1, Armin surprises us with his very first prototype for Vitamin Buddy and shares the latest on how he is optimising AB testing on Facebook. May applications are closing soon. For more info on how you can apply, head to escapethecity.org/tribes 

In Part 2, Maria shares a fresh perspective on her Tribe journey so far- and all the things she needs to do to really look after herself. No matter who you are, this is an important message for any entrepreneurial endeavour. This week we’re hearing all about the results from the big Popup Challenge weekend with We Are Pop Up. The sneak peak is that all 5 new startups made a profit! At the end of the podcast we announce the winners! Visit, escapethecity.org/tribes  

In Part 1, Armin shares loads of insights and learnings from his experience with the challenge – I’d recommend getting a pen and paper ready for this one. This week we’re hearing all about the results from the big Popup Challenge weekend with We Are Pop Up. The sneak peak is that all 5 new startups made a profit!! At the end of the podcast we announce the winners! Visit escapethecity.org/tribes

In part 2, Maria catches us up on the latest with her startup Your Mind, sharing with us great clarity and focus on her next most important steps forward. This week in the Startup Tribe we’re putting all our learnings into action with a popup challenge set to speed everything up notch! This Weekend WeArePopup are partnering with Escape the City to bring 5 new startups to Covent Garden. For more information on our Tribes, visit escapethecity.org/tribes

In part 1, Armin shares all the juicy details of the challenge and his team’s plan of attack. He also shares with us the habits and routines that have helped him look after his mindset on this journey so far. This week in the Startup Tribe we’re putting all our learnings into action with a popup challenge set to speed everything up notch! This Weekend WeArePopup are partnering with Escape the City to bring 5 new startups to Covent Garden. For more information on our Tribes, visit escapethecity.org/tribes

This week with the Startup Tribe we’re tapping back into 21st century marketing, setting new tests and experiments to reach potential customers. In Part 1, Armin shows us how using the support from Tribe leaders and the Escape community has helped him focus and make awesome progress -because sometimes connecting with customers can feel a little easier said than done. Unfortunately, we were unable to record with Maria this week as she took some time off to go on a much needed holiday. Tune in next week as we spend a little extra timing catching up with her. For more information on our Tribes, visit www.escapethecity.org/tribes

This week it’s all about marketing and having our voice heard by potential customers. Maria and I hone in on the importance of content marketing, but curating content rather than necessarily building it ourselves from scratch.  For more information on The Startup Tribe, visit www.escapethecity.org/startup-tribe

This week it’s all about marketing and having our voice heard by potential customers. Armin shares with us a few things he has learnt about optimising social media and how his accountability group have supported him thus far.  For more information on The Startup Tribe, visit www.escapethecity.org/startup-tribe

This week we get to the bottom of what a good minimal viable product looks like and why this is so important in setting the pace and momentum for any startup journey. This is part 2 with Maria who joins us by phone. Applications have now opened for our next Tribes programmes this May. For more details on this and how to apply just head to www.escapethecity.org/startup-tribe

This week we get to the bottom of what a good minimal viable product looks like and why this is so important in setting the pace and momentum for any startup journey. This is part 1 with Armin. Applications have now opened for our next Tribes programmes this May. For more details on this and how to apply just head to www.escapethecity.org/startup-tribe

This week we’re talking about the importance and value in testing our assumptions, and how sometimes all it takes is a single conversation. Welcome to episode two of ‘Braving Entrepreneurship’ where we’re following Armin and Maria from Escape the City’s Startup Tribe. For those that don’t know, The Startup Tribe is a 3 month learning-by-doing community experience that helps people to start their own business.  For more information on our Tribes programmes visit, www.escapethecity.org/tribes

This week we’re talking about the importance and value in testing our assumptions, and how sometimes all it takes is a single conversation. Welcome to episode two of ‘Braving Entrepreneurship’ where we’re following Armin and Maria from Escape the City’s Startup Tribe. For those that don’t know, The Startup Tribe is a 3 month learning-by-doing community experience that helps people to start their own business.  For more information on our Tribes programme, visit www.escapethecity.org/tribes

Meet Maria, who is still working full time alongside launching a business focused on providing help, and support to those suffering from mental illness. Over the next 12 weeks we’ll be following two bold Tribers, Armin and Maria as they ride the rollercoaster that is starting your own business. Thanks for tuning in to episode one, part two: 'Meeting Maria'.

Meet Armin, ex-accountant from Manchester who is working on launching a personalised vitamins subscription service Over the next 12 weeks we’ll be following two bold Tribers, Armin and Maria as they ride the rollercoaster that is starting your own business. Thanks for tuning in to episode one, part one: 'Meeting Armin' For more information on our Tribes programmes, visit www.escapethecity.org/tribes