The Debrief: Joanna Montgomery, Little Riot | PLUS! Some Blue/Red Monday Happiness Strategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories With Steph Melodia podcast

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Matt Lerner is the Founder & CEO of SYSTM, an online program to help startups find their big growth levers. Before founding SYSTM, Matt was a Partner of 500 Startups, an early-stage VC fund, where he built & ran a seed-stage growth program for the portfolio companies achieving an average growth of 250% in 12 months. Prior to 500 Startups he was marketing director at PayPal, coming from the birthplace of startups: Silicon Valley. In this interview, Matt and Steph cover... 🚀 What's wrong with "saving time" 🚀 Nailing your core value proposition 🚀 80:20? Nah. Identify the 10% that will drive the 90%. 🚀 What's NSM and why does it matter? 🚀 The power of good questions. 🚀 Team JFDI vs DFTU And *SO* much more! Find your big growth levers: https://www.systm.co/ Want more? Follow Steph on social media: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmelodia-keynotespeaker/ 🎬 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephmelodia/ 🙏🏼 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 🎧 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!…

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The Debrief: Nell Daly | Squiggly careers, fundraising, and the power of connections 21:30

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Join Steph for this solo episode debriefing on last week's interview with Nell Daly of Revenge Capital. PLUS! Exclusive reveal of the next guest... Get involved in the conversation! Follow Steph on social media: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemelodia/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend 🤗…

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From DEATH THREATS at Fox News to building a £50M fund: Nell Daly gets REVENGE 44:25

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TW: Themes of abuse and gun violence Nell Daly is a social worker turned venture capitalist as Co-Founder of Revenge Capital, a £50M sector-agnostic, global impact fund that invests into overlooked founders and their big disruptive ideas. She describes herself as an advocate for underdogs and works with policymakers to help build a more just, free, inclusive and humane world. In this episode, Steph and Nell discuss: ❤️‍🔥 Starting a fund NOT coming from the world of finance ❤️‍🔥 Nell's experience in media and what led to her "going dark" ❤️‍🔥 Overcoming adversity and practical tips on how to be the outlier ❤️‍🔥 How her training as a psychotherapist makes her a better investor ❤️‍🔥 The power of manifesting, and what to watch out for ❤️‍🔥 The importance of dreams and working towards your purpose ❤️‍🔥 What her VC fund, Revenge Capital, is looking for in fundraising startups Fundraising? Apply for investment here: https://b1jxsdtzi9t.typeform.com/revengecapital?typeform-source=revenge.capital Get involved in the conversation: Follow on social media: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmelodia-keynotespeaker/ 🎬 Watch the interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephmelodia/ 🙏🏼 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 🎧 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!…

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The Debrief: Georgie Hyatt + Fundraising tips from VC scout 14:20

14天之前14:20

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Join Steph for this solo episode debriefing on last week's interview with Georgie Hyatt, Founder & CEO of Rotaro. PLUS! Fundraising tips, tricks and traps to avoid if you're looking to get investment for your startup. Get involved in the conversation! Follow Steph on social media: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemelodia/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend 🤗…

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"I raised £150k from a RAYA date!" | Georgie Hyatt's startup story with Rotaro 36:39

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Georgie Hyatt is the Forbes 30 Under 30 Founder & CEO of ROTARO, the fashtech platform that worked with luxury brands & retailers to power their circular fashion revenue streams through rental & resale before consolidating with My Wardrobe HQ. In this interview, Steph and Georgie discuss: 👗 How insights from working at trends forecasting agency sparked Georgie’s lightbulb moment 👗 Getting early validation for Rotaro and testing different business models 👗 Practical lessons learnt the hard way including shareholder agreements (Tip: use Safe note ASA agreements!) 👗 Fundraising and dealing with investors pulling out at the last minute (after 8 months of negotiations!) 👗 Biggest business challenges including redundancies and burning out as an overwhelmed founder 👗The importance of personal values Want more? Follow on social media: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmelodia-keynotespeaker/ 🎬 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephmelodia/ 🙏🏼 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 🎧 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!…

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How to FINALLY start your business in 2025 | Overcoming the top blockers to entrepreneurship 16:47

26天之前16:47

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Thinking of starting your own business? Entrepreneur coach, Stephanie Melodia, shares her advice for overcoming the most common blockers to entrepreneurship including the mental barriers and practical challenges. Did any of this resonate with you? join the conversation: Follow on social media: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmelodia-keynotespeaker/ 🎬 Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephmelodia/ 🙏🏼 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 🎧 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!…

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60% of startups FAIL after losing a Co-Founder: How Daniel Botcherby of Kalda bounced back 37:49

大约1年之前37:49

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Daniel Botcherby is the Co-Founder & CEO of Kalda, the world's first LGBTQIA+ mental wellbeing app that provides self-guided therapy programs and daily reflection journaling. Formed in Antler and grown in Unrest, two top accelerators in the UK, Daniel recounts his rocky early-stage founder journey in this vulnerable interview. Steph and Daniel discuss: 🏳️‍🌈 Early stage problem/solution validation 🏳️‍🌈 Antler and Unrest accelerator experiences 🏳️‍🌈 The *new* MVP = Minimal Pathway to PMF! 🏳️‍🌈 The importance of an advisory board 🏳️‍🌈 Recovering from co-founder fall out Try Kalda for FREE here: https://www.kalda.co/ UPDATE: Since recording, Kalda raised £300k as part of their round led by Growth Impact Fund. Now Kalda is working to deliver their groundbreaking therapy to over 200,000 individuals in the next 2 years. Follow their journey here: https://www.instagram.com/kalda.app/ - Get involved in the conversation: Follow Steph on social media: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmelodia-keynotespeaker/ 🎬 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephmelodia/ 🙏🏼 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 🎧 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!…

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"Karren Brady is my hero!" | Lamees Butt, Co-Founder & CEO of RISER 38:16

大约1年之前38:16

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Lamees Butt is the Co-Founder & CEO of RISER, the video-led AI career matchmaking app that puts the manager at the forefront of the job hunting process. Think Bumble, for your next boss. She's also the host of the In Her Shoes podcast, on a mission to change the sad statistic that only 9% of the C-suite in the UK is filled by women. The show is in the Top 10 of UK podcasts, listened to in 64 Countries. Tune in to Lamees and Steph discuss... - Lamees' serial entrepreneur journey - Why Lamees never thought she'd be a founder again - Looking up to Baroness Karren Brady - Fundraising vs growth and red flags to watch out for with angel investors - Marketplace model prioritisation at pre-seed - Helping female founders actually make progress Ready to make your next career move? Download RISER for free here: https://riserapp.co/ See you at the Canva x RISER event in London on 12th Feb? RSVP here: https://events.canva.com/canvaxriser Follow Steph on social media: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmelodia-keynotespeaker/ 🎬 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephmelodia/ 🙏🏼 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!…

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"I nearly gave up" | Behind the scenes of podcasting | S&T x The Millennial Entrepreneur crossover 51:50

大约1年之前51:50

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Podcasters Stephanie Melodia and Sina Sadrzadeh sit down for this special crossover episode of Strategy & Tragedy // The Millennial Entrepreneur, where they discuss... 🎙️ The behind-the-scenes of podcasting 🎙️ Unexpected surprises and lessons learnt 🎙️ Funny stories along the way 🎙️ The mission of their shows We'd love to hear from you! What did you think of this episode? Leave us a comment and follow us on social: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmelodia-keynotespeaker/ 🎬 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephmelodia/ 🙏🏼 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 🎧 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!…

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The Debrief: Joanna Montgomery, Little Riot | PLUS! Some Blue/Red Monday Happiness 42:31

大约1年之前42:31

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Join Steph for this solo episode debriefing on last week's interview with Joanna Montgomery, the Founder & CEO of Little Riot and creator of the viral sensation, Pillow Talk. Steph also shares your answers from social media on what makes you HAPPY! As it's Blue Monday (Red Monday in the US) here's to injecting a bit of positivity in your world today. Get involved in the conversation! Follow Steph on social media: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemelodia/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!…

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Britain's Strongest Woman comes back STRONGER: "My own investors tried to destroy me" | Joanna Montgomery, Founder & CEO of Little Riot 54:57

大约1年之前54:57

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Joanna Montgomery is the Founder & CEO of Little Riot - behind the viral internet phenomenon "Pillow Talk,” a wristband that picks up your heartbeat and sends it in real time to your loved one, now used in over 70 countries. Joanna has also spoken at TEDx and WIRED Conference. Fun fact: she's also Britain's former Strongest Woman! In this interview, Steph and Joanna discuss: 👉 What it's like to have your product go VIRAL 👉 Achieving product validation early on 👉 The bittersweet experience of COVID-19 👉 Investor red flags and the disastrous story that nearly ended the company 👉 PLUS: Why you SHOULDN’T do a crowdfunding campaign! Learn more about Little Riot here: https://www.littleriot.com/ Want more? Follow Steph on social media: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmelodia-keynotespeaker/ 🎬 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephmelodia/ 🙏🏼 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 🎧 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!…

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HELLO 2025! Exclusive reveal: new guests + mantras for your best year ahead 25:42

大约1年之前25:42

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Top 20 Female Founder, Keynote Speaker, Growth Consultant & Mentor, Stephanie Melodia, exclusively reveals some of the new guests coming in 2025 and some mantras to help you make the most of the new year. Get involved in the conversation. Follow Steph on social media: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemelodia/ Subscribe to the podcast: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NuiaWjWsOXpsFx2euglVe 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strategy-tragedy-ceo-stories-with-steph-melodia/id1711083280 🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3N0cmF0ZWd5YW5kdHJhZ2VkeS9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwigy7m4mKOCAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNg 🎧 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0239e1a6-027c-41c5-b80a-f51d80f49eb0/strategy-tragedy-ceo-stories-with-steph-melodia 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephmelodia/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!…

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Top 5 Entrepreneur Interviews of 2024 55:54

大约1年之前55:54

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Top 20 Female Founder, Public Speaker, Mentor, and Podcast Host/Presenter, Stephanie Melodia, shares the Top 5 interviews of 2024 featuring her key takeaways and best soundbites from each episode. Get involved in the conversation! Follow Steph on social media: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemelodia/ Subscribe to the podcast: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NuiaWjWsOXpsFx2euglVe 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strategy-tragedy-ceo-stories-with-steph-melodia/id1711083280 🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3N0cmF0ZWd5YW5kdHJhZ2VkeS9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwigy7m4mKOCAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNg 🎧 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0239e1a6-027c-41c5-b80a-f51d80f49eb0/strategy-tragedy-ceo-stories-with-steph-melodia 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephmelodia/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!…

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The Debrief: Simon Alexander Ong | Energise & visualise for 2025 success 16:18

大约1年之前16:18

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Solo episode debriefing on last week's interview with Simon Alexander Ong - life coach, business strategist, international keynote speaker, author of Energise, and 2019's Life Coach of the Year. Get involved in the conversation! Follow Steph on social media: 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/ 🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemelodia/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!…

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Get ready for 2025 with Simon Alexander Ong, Life Coach of the Year 33:38

大约1年之前33:38