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Startup Sensations

Startup Sensations

Written by: Bulent Osman & Shelley Bays
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 Welcome to The Startup Sensations Podcast, the weekly transatlantic business podcast that takes you on a journey into the world of startups from Both Sides of The Pond. Join us as we explore the stories, strategies, and successes from the most innovative startup founders, industry experts and active investors in North America, the UK and from around the world. The show is hosted from the UK by Bulent Osman, exited tech founder, and from the US by Shelley Bays, founder of three international advisory firms. From Silicon Valley to London's tech scene, they will bring you interviews with inspiring founders, investors and experts who are making waves in the startup world. Whether you're a serial entrepreneur or just starting out, an investor, a sector service provider, or someone who is fascinated to learn more, The Startup Sensations Podcast has something informative and motivational for you. Subscribe to this podcast on your favourite podcast platform, so you never miss an episode. Email us at hello@startupsensations.com. Join our community on The Startup Sensations Podcast LinkedIn Page and watch video highlights on YouTube.Bulent Osman & Shelley Bays Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Investing in Female Founders: A Trillion-Dollar Community for Women-Led Startups

    Investing in Female Founders: A Trillion-Dollar Community for Women-Led Startups
    Dec 16 2025
    S6 Ep11 (Bonus) - David Fogel is the co-founder of Alma Angels, a trailblazing community dedicated to supporting startups with at least one female founder, and on a mission to generate $1 trillion in women-led wealth by 2050. In this bonus episode, David joins Bulent Osman and Shelley Bays to discuss the evolution of angel investing, the importance of diversity in early-stage funding, and the powerful impact of female founders on startup performance. The conversation uncovers the persistent biases within the venture ecosystem, explores the challenges female founders face during fundraising, and highlights the innovative, decentralised investment model behind Alma Angels. David shares his personal journey and insights into systemic change, while the hosts delve into practical advice for both angels and founders. 🎙️ Key Topics: The Alma Angels mission and its decentralised approach to angel investing The fundraising challenges and biases encountered by female founders UK angel investing tax incentives and the changing demographics of angel investors Building active communities and scalable support for both angels and founders Follow this show on your podcast app and join us on The Startup Sensations Podcast LinkedIn page. Watch video highlights on YouTube. We love hearing your feedback, so email us at hello@startupsensations.com. David Fogel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fogeldavid/ Alma Angels - https://www.alma-angels.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Transforming Global Healthcare: Startup Innovation and Leadership

    Transforming Global Healthcare: Startup Innovation and Leadership
    Dec 10 2025
    S6 Ep10 – Charlie Barlow is CEO of ConnectedLife, a pioneering digital healthcare company, author of “Dreaming of Unicorns”, and a British entrepreneur with a global perspective shaped by years working across Asia, the Middle East, and the UK. In this thought-provoking episode, Charlie Barlow joins host Bulent Osman to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of building tech startups in highly regulated healthcare markets, and the nuanced differences of scaling businesses across continents. From working in banking to launching and exiting a successful healthtech startup, Charlie Barlow shares candid insights into leadership, resilience, cross-cultural management, the realities of exits, and his personal philosophy of “making your own luck”. The conversation is packed with honest reflections, practical advice for founders facing tough times, and strategic lessons for anyone seeking to make a genuine impact through startup innovation. 🎙️ Key Topics: Building ConnectedLife: Predictive and preventive healthtech for mass populations Lessons and stories from the exit of Health at Hand, and the realities of startup life Managing multicultural teams and leadership styles across the globe Key challenges and advice for founders: resilience, strategic fundraising, and market-fit Follow this show on your podcast app and join us on The Startup Sensations Podcast LinkedIn page. Watch video highlights on YouTube. We love hearing your feedback, so email us at hello@startupsensations.com. Charlie Barlow - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-barlow/ ConnectedLife - https://www.connectedlife.io/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Startup Recruitment Secrets: Lessons from an Executive Recruiter

    Startup Recruitment Secrets: Lessons from an Executive Recruiter
    Dec 3 2025
    S6 Ep9 – Peter Segal is a Principal at Ogilvy Executive Search, a seasoned headhunter who has played a pivotal role in shaping executive teams for some of the world’s leading tech and fintech firms across the UK, Europe, and the US. In this fascinating discussion, Peter Segal shares first-hand insights into the evolution of recruitment and startup culture over the past three decades. Together with hosts Shelley Bays and Bulent Osman, he explores the shifting landscapes of enterprise tech, the impact of cultural attitudes to risk, and the booms and busts that have defined the industry—from the dotcom era to today’s AI gold rush. Peter Segal draws from a rich career, recounting the lessons learned from industry upheavals, the importance of self-awareness and mentorship for founders, and the enduring value of finding and nurturing the right talent. 🎙️ Key Topics: Comparing UK and US startup cultures, including attitudes towards risk and investment The rise, hype and reality of AI in tech recruitment and business operations The long-term changes brought about by SaaS and shifting work-life balance expectations Practical advice for founders on early-stage hiring, mentorship, and self-awareness Follow this show on your podcast app and join us on The Startup Sensations Podcast LinkedIn page. Watch video highlights on YouTube. We love hearing your feedback, so email us at hello@startupsensations.com. Peter Segal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-segal-14437/ Ogilvie Executive Search - https://ogilviesearch.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
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