Startup Story

Startup Story with Christian from Little Futures

You never know when inspiration is going to strike. In the latest of our series of interviews with entrepreneurs, we speak with Christian Sellars, the co-founder of Little Futures.

Startup Story with Chloe Salmons, from Glam By Coco

We’re often told to ‘follow your passion’ and ‘chase your dreams’, but how many of us are surrounded by doubt when it comes to running a business? Spoiler - a lot!

Startup Story with Rachel Hugh and Neil Potts, owners of The Vurger Co

Neil and Rachel With nearly 40,000 followers on Instagram and coming in at 84 in the UK’s Top Startups Index 2018 (the only restaurant to do so), plant-based burger restaurant, The Vurger Co, are a force to be reckoned with. Loyal fans and a crowdfunding success have helped their Shoreditch branch become something of a vegan 'fast-food' constitution, so much so that they've recently opened their doors to another branch in Canary Wharf.

Startup Story with Jesseca Stewart, owner and graphic designer behind Lola Design Company

Always dreamed of starting your own business? Jesseca Stewart did - and in August 2018 she finally took the plunge and quit the 9-5 to take her design company full-time.

Startup Story with Jack Parsons, entrepreneur and CEO of Big Youth Group

We spoke to Jack Parsons, entrepreneur and CEO of Big Youth Group, about his experiences as a young business owner, and his hopes for the future of young people in the business world.

Startup Story with Aneisha Soobroyen from Scrumbles

Whilst we're all more aware than ever of what we put into our bodies, can the same be said about the food we give to our pets? Aneisha and Jack Walker spotted a gap in the market after being disappointed with the lack of choice for their dog, Smudge, and cat, Boo.

Startup Story with Ryan Panchoo from Borough 22

We had the pleasure of speaking to Ryan Panchoo - the business owner and mastermind behind the successful gluten-free vegan doughnut sensation, Borough 22. Be right back - we’re off to get our doughnut fix!

Startup Story with Darren Spence from We Are Tea

Coffee may have once been the drink of Mondays, but a loyal nation of tea-drinkers means that many infusions and strengths can be found at your local cafe. In fact, often green tea is now just as likely to be on the drinks menu as a traditional tea for a health-conscious society.

Startup Story with George Bevis, founder of Tide

In our latest interview we chat with George Bevis - founder of Tide, a business current account launched at the beginning of last year and counting 30,000+ members already - making it the fastest growing new B2B fintech in the UK ever.

Startup Story with Julie Holmes, co-founder of Hey Mic!

We spoke to one half of the Hey Mic! - a brand that has developed a product to revolutionise many industries with their microphone technology that has the modern world in mind.

Startup Story with Latif Baluch and Ramy Al Kadhi from Calio

In the age of social media, putting aside real time for friends can feel a little, well, old-fashioned. Latif Baluch and Ramy Al Kadhi want to change this with Calio, an all-encompassing calendar app for your phone that makes organising get-togethers simple (we're always big fans of that).

Startup Story with Anna Ward from CakeDrop

  It's often said that you should love what you do. Well, it's safe to say that Anna Ward loves what she does - after all she gets to work with cake every day, and who doesn't love cake?