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The VOOM Podcast, brought to you by Virgin Media Business is back for a new series exploring the stories of disruptive business and world class entrepreneurs. Nikki Bedi talks to mavericks, innovators and risk takers to find out what it takes to see beyond everyday obstacles, and what enables the world’s most creative people to think differently. And with an eye to the future, we’ll be meeting the next generation of business leaders with reports from this years’ VOOM competition – the UK and Ireland’s most exciting pitch event, with £1 million pounds worth of prizes and business support up for grabs.

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Latest Episodes:

Property with Live-In Guardians, WikiHouse and The Modern House Sep 14, 2017

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Nikki Bedi presents a property special and is joined by Arthur Duke, who explains how he took on the property guardianship sector with his company Live-in Guardians, and Alastair Parvin, who shares the story behind the open-source building movement, WikiHouse. Meanwhile, VOOM reporter Chris Reed meets the founders of The Modern House, who are certainly not your average estate agents - and we also hear all the latest from the VOOM Tour as it hits Manchester.

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Ethical food with Green & Blacks, FoodCloud and GrowUP Aug 31, 2017

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The VOOM Podcast returns for series 3 with a food industry special. Nikki Bedi is joined by Craig Sams - the fair trade pioneer behind Green & Black's chocolate - as well as social entrepreneur and previous VOOM competition finalist Iseult Ward, whose company FoodCloud is on a mission to tackle food waste and end food poverty. The pair discuss the balance between profit and purpose, sharing stories of successes and failures along the way. Plus we hear about the futuristic concept of vertical farming from Kate Hofman, co-founder of GrowUp - whilst roving VOOM reporter Chris Reed shares the latest from the all-new VOOM Tour.

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Secrets of Disruptive Business: Patterns Mar 14, 2017

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Before the return of the VOOM Podcast later in year, Virgin Media Business present a special live podcast from TEDx in Manchester – a day devoted to sharing great ideas, challenging the norms, and expanding horizons. Discussing ‘The Secrets of Disruptive Business’ host Chris Reed is joined by some of the event’s keynote speakers including Jennifer Arcuri – founder of cyber-security consultancy Hacker House, Nic Cary – the co-founder of leading Bitcoin software company Blockchain, and physicist Dr Helen Czerski from University College London. They take a look at some of the patterns surrounding success: how to harness them, and how to break them.

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Best Tips from 2016 Dec 29, 2016

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VOOM Award winner Olly Bolton (from drinks brand What A Melon) and business journalist Harriet Minter (former editor of the Guardian's Women in Leadership section) join Nikki Bedi to pick out some of the best tips from the VOOM Podcast in 2016. With help from entrepreneurs featured throughout the year they discuss everything from making the initial jump and launching a business, to growing and taking on hurdles like a pro. Plus thoughts on tackling the gender gap and preparing for Brexit.

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Beauty with Tangle Teezer, Ruuby and Skin & Tonic Dec 15, 2016

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Nikki Bedi meets one of Dragons' Den's most successful failures – entrepreneur Shaun Pulfrey whose product Tangle Teezer was first laughed off as a 'hair brained idea'. Nearly a decade later his company is going from strength to strength, with a valuation somewhere close to £200 million. They are also joined by Venetia Archer, whose new app Ruuby is beauty's answer to Uber. Plus we hear the story of Sarah Hancock, whose battle with her own health, inspired her to launch the green beauty brand Skin & Tonic.

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Food Online with Graze, Farmdrop and Approved Food Dec 02, 2016

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Nikki Bedi speaks with two entrepreneurs working to change our eating habits – combining healthy ethics with revolutionary online approaches. Innocent Drinks alumnus Anthony Fletcher explains how his company Graze have become leaders in the industry of snacking, whilst Farmdrop founder Ben Pugh is on a mission to give both food producers and customers a better tasting deal. Plus we hear from 2015 VOOM award winner Dan Cluderay who's built a business on products past their 'best before'.

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Love and Connections with Ross Williams (Venntro) and James Eder (Causr) Nov 17, 2016

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Nikki Bedi introduces a show focusing on the business of love and connections featuring one of dating’s biggest, yet anonymous success stories, Venntro Media Group. Founded by Ross Williams the company has pioneered white-label services for the industry, powering over 25,000 partner sites worldwide and serving near to 50 million users. They are also joined by James Eder, whose new app Causr is looking to connect business professionals using geo-location. Plus, Happiness and Change Consultant Samantha Clarke gives her top tips on approaching challenges, speaking as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week for Virgin Pioneers.

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Pop-ups and events with Eventbrite, Appear Here and MEATliquor Nov 03, 2016

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Nikki Bedi is joined by two entrepreneurs whose businesses have helped thousands of others reach success through events and pop-up retail space. Renaud Visage, co-founder of Eventbrite, shares how his company has mastered the online ticketing industry and sheds light on the technical troubles he has had to overcome along the way. Ross Bailey also explains how his company Appear Here is enabling new businesses to secure prime pop-up locations, disrupting the commercial letting industry. Plus 'accidental restaurateur' Yianni Papoutsis, tells the story of how he went from flipping patties at festivals to growing one of the trendiest group of burger restaurants in the UK – MEATliquor.

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Sex Toys with Jacqueline Gold (Ann Summers) Oct 21, 2016

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Jacqueline Gold's story is one of empowerment, both in the boardroom and in the bedroom. She joins Nikki Bedi to explain how she grew Ann Summers from the dingy back streets to over 140 prime locations across the UK – all whilst changing the attitudes of a nation along the way. Plus we hear from the VOOM 2016 winner Toby McCartney, who's tackling the world's plastic problem one pothole at a time.

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Virgin Disruptors with Andy Walshe (Red Bull) and Dom Price (Atlassian). Oct 07, 2016

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Nikki Bedi hosts a special live show at the Virgin Disruptors event and is joined by R&D expert Dom Price of Atlassian (a software giant that serves the likes of NASA) and Andy Walshe from Red Bull (the Head of Performance behind Felix Baumgartner incredible skydive to Earth from space). They discuss to discuss the power of people in business and how to push the limits to get the best out of yourself and your team. Plus words on disruption from Richard Branson and a sneak peak at VOOM series two.

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