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VOOM Podcast

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:

Advertising with Rory Sutherland and Fanbytes Sep 22, 2016

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Nikki Bedi is joined by one of the most admired intellects in advertising, Rory Sutherland (Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather Group) who gives his top tips on the art of business persuasion. He is joined by 21-year-old entrepreneur Timothy Armoo whose company Fanbytes, pitches social influencer marketing as the next big frontier in the advertising world.

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The Drinks Industry with Jimmy’s Iced Coffee and The London Distillery Sep 08, 2016

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Nikki Bedi hosts a drinks industry special featuring Jim Cregan – the part-time 'mermaid entertainer' turned iced coffee magnate, and Darren Rook – the first entrepreneur to open a whisky distillery in London in over century. They share tips on launching a drinks brand, approaching the export market and putting personality into a product (with the help of rap videos).They're also joined by this year's VOOM Crowdfunder Award winner Olly Bolton, who's taking a leap into the natural hydration sector with his company What A Melon.

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Online sharing with WeTransfer and miPic Aug 25, 2016

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Host Nikki Bedi is joined by Nalden, the blogger turned tech entrepreneur behind WeTransfer – the online file sharing service that serves around one billion transfers a year. And Carl Thomas who explains how he was inspired to leave his career in architecture to set up the social image sharing platform miPic, allowing users to monetise their artwork and photos with printed products. The pair talk entrepreneurial instincts, making the jump and knowing when a product is ready to launch.

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Disruption with Emma Sinclair and Jessia Huie Aug 11, 2016

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Nikki Bedi is joined by an all-female lineup including Emma Sinclair MBE, who shares thoughts on the traits she needed to become the youngest person to float a company on the London stock exchange, before conquering the car parking industry, and then turning to tech. And Jessica Huie MBE draws parallels between her 'day job' in PR and her entrepreneurial offshoot – the groundbreaking greeting card's company, Colourblind Cards. Plus, VOOM competition finalist Sumi Wang explains how her company eFoldi has reinvented the mobility scooter.

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Fashion with Farfetch, Unmade, Sir Richard Branson, Tyra Banks and Sara Blakely Jul 07, 2016

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Sir Richard Branson interviews top model turned entrepreneur Tyra Banks, alongside Sara Blakely the billionaire founder of Spanx in this fashion special. Host Nikki Bedi is also joined in the studio by José Neves, the entrepreneur behind luxury fashion retailer Farfetch, and Hall Watts, the co-founder of Unmade – an upcoming start-up using tech to revolutionise the knitting industry. Plus, we hear the winning pitches from the VOOM 2016 competition.

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Impact with Pukka Herbs and SafetyNet Technologies Jun 23, 2016

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Nikki Bedi is joined by Tim Westwell, the founder of Pukka Herbs - the UK-based organic herbal tea and supplement company that works with over 5000 growers across the world to produce a portfolio of over 30 teas and 75 food supplements using Fairtrade and FairWild certified ingredients that are sold in over 40 countries - and Dan Watson, the founder of SafetyNet Technologies - a company that design and build devices that use light to help fishermen catch the right fish and tackle some of the biggest issues facing the commercial fishing industry. They discuss how to make products that have a positive impact on the world, how to incorporate social and environmental responsibility into a business and how to make money whilst also making an 'Impact'. Plus, we hear the story of Nathaniel Peat of renewable energy company GenNex who empower a local workforce to build, maintain and sell their products - with a huge focus on education, tackling unemployment and gender equality in Africa. He was flown to Necker Island last year to talk with Richard Branson at the Virgin Unite leadership gathering summit and has won countless awards for entrepreneurship.

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Innovation with TechHub and Opto VR Jun 13, 2016

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On this episode, Nikki Bedi is joined by Elizabeth Varley, the Founder and CEO of TechHub - the global tech startup community with over 1000 members that creates spaces around the world for tech entrepreneurs to meet, work, learn and collaborate - and Richard Stephens, co-founder of Opto VR - a new kind of Virtual Reality Headset that lets anyone who owns a smartphone experience High-quality VR movies, videos and games wherever you are.They discuss the risks of being an innovator, how to position your start up against big corporations and how to recognise when you have an idea that your market want.Plus we hear tips on how to pitch from VOOM competition judges including founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, Julie Deane, You Tube star, Dina Tokia and Head of Investment at Virgin StartUp, Andy Fishburn after a record breaking 29 hour Pitchathon.

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Finance with Change Group and Pariti Jun 03, 2016

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Nikki Bedi is joined by Sacha Zackariya, CEO of Change Group – a leading foreign currency exchange company serving around 2.5 million customers a year and Matthew Ford, entrepeneur and founder of Pariti – a new app that helps to manage personal finance by setting savings targets. They talk about the rapidly changing landscape of the finance industry, 'fintech disruptors', and top tips for new startups taking on the big banks.

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Apps with Shazam and DICE May 13, 2016

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On this episode, Nikki Bedi is joined by Chris Barton, original founder and board member of Shazam – the music recognition app used by over 500 million people – and Russ Tannen, Head of Music at DICE – a revolutionary ticketing service featured in Apple's Best Apps of 2015. They share tips for success in the mobile apps industry, monetizing your idea, and overcoming technological hurdles to bring your service to lifePlus, we hear the story of Anthony Eskinazi – winner of the 2015 VOOM competition in the Grow Category and founder of JustPark.

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Food with Ella's Kitchen and Cauli Rice Apr 28, 2016

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Nikki Bedi is joined by Paul Lindley, founder of Ella’s Kitchen – the UK’s number one baby food brand with a global turnover exceeding one hundred million dollars – and Gem Misa, founder of Cauli Rice – the first long life cauliflower rice brand to take the supermarket shelves by storm. They share tips for success in the food industry, pitching to supermarkets, and deciding whether to put your house on the line for a business idea you believe in. Plus, we hear the inspirational story of Jeff Paterson – winner of the 2015 VOOM competition and founder of FourEx, the money exchange kiosk ‘on steroids’.

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