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Climb

Climb

Written by: Ivan Meakins
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Climb is a podcast that showcases entrepreneurial innovation and the captivating stories behind it.


Born out of the Climb23 event – the UK’s innovation festival for startups and scaleups – this podcast takes a look at the journey founders often go through on their way to figuring out their mission, securing funding and inspiring positive change.



Join us as we chat with some founders and investors from across a host of different industries who have dedicated their lives to adding value to people's lives.



We’ll explore the world of impact-led entrepreneurship, demystifying what it truly means to be a founder in today's fast-paced environment, and over the weeks, glean insights from these serial entrepreneurs on how to build a purpose-led business without sacrificing profitability.



So, are you ready to Climb?


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Episodes
  • Ep11: How Shutting up Can Make You a Better Business Leader with Dan Lyons

    Ep11: How Shutting up Can Make You a Better Business Leader with Dan Lyons
    Sep 26 2023

    This week on Climb, Ivan Meakins welcomes Dan Lyons to the show. Dan is a tech journalist and the bestselling author of STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World.

    In this episode, Dan gives us an insider glimpse into how Silicon Valley and its leaders have changed over the years. He also explains the current shift in leadership expectations and shares why keeping your mouth shut can be one of your greatest strengths as a business leader.

    Stay tuned for future episodes of the Climb podcast.


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    To learn more about how to get involved with the Climb event next year, please find us online here:

    InvestorLadder Events

    CRSI

    Climb23

    For more information about Write Business Results and how to share your message with expert content, please get in touch with the WBR content team at info@writebusinessresults.com.
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    27 mins
  • Ep10: From Redundancy To A £100 Million Exit with Ian Fishwick

    Ep10: From Redundancy To A £100 Million Exit with Ian Fishwick
    Sep 19 2023

    This week on the Climb podcast, Ivan Meakins is joined by Ian Fishwick, serial entrepreneur and author of The Street-Smart MBA - Mastering Business Acumen Without Going To School.

    Ian’s story is a shining example of what it means to consistently win in business. After starting a small company in a spare bedroom, he successfully completed over 40 mergers and acquisitions and finally exited his business in a £100 million pound deal.

    In this episode, Ian shares some of the key traits you need to achieve consistent business growth. How to prime your business for a successful exit. And what a rotisserie chicken taught him about excellent customer service.

    Stay tuned for future episodes of the Climb podcast.



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    To learn more about how to get involved with the Climb event next year, please find us online here:

    InvestorLadder Events

    CRSI

    Climb23

    For more information about Write Business Results and how to share your message with expert content, please get in touch with the WBR content team at info@writebusinessresults.com.
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    23 mins
  • Ep9: Balancing Sustainability and Profitability with Evan Maindonald

    Ep9: Balancing Sustainability and Profitability with Evan Maindonald
    Sep 12 2023

    In this episode of the Climb podcast, Ivan Meakins welcomes a very special guest to the show – Evan Maindonald. Evan is the Founder and CEO of Hyperlight Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in businesses generating positive social and environmental impact.

    During this insightful conversation, Evan breaks down the core practices he looks out for in businesses seeking investment, how businesses can implement positive change while still maintaining profitability, and why sustainability and profitability are not mutually exclusive.

    Stay tuned for future episodes of the Climb podcast.



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    To learn more about how to get involved with the Climb event next year, please find us online here:

    InvestorLadder Events

    CRSI

    Climb23

    For more information about Write Business Results and how to share your message with expert content, please get in touch with the WBR content team at info@writebusinessresults.com.
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    34 mins
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