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Tired of startup hype? So are we. Ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally and a top 5 startup podcast in Europe, Founded & Grounded gives unseen founders the mic, where real stories rise above the noise. Our unique 3-part format blends founder interviews, co-host analysis, and actionable takeaways you can use right now. We go beyond the highlight reel to explore the human, unvarnished side of ... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Chappatte
Founder of HYBER, proptech startup
HYBER
Episode: hybr: Rejected by Her University. Rejected by Every Landlord. Now Hannah Wants 60% of the Student Housing Market.
Dave Mason
Founder and MD of Splutter and mentor media trainer
Splutter; Mentor Media Training
Episode: Splutter: Held Hostage in Beirut. Later Dave Risked His Pension to Buy the Business He Worked For.
Rhys Jones
Co-founder of Bristol Office Hub and Moose Studios
Bristol Office Hub / Moose Studios
Episode: Bristol Office Hub: Buying an Office in Lockdown: The Rugby Mates Who Doubled Down on Property
Olly Ladbrooke
Co-founder of Bristol Office Hub and Moose Studios
Bristol Office Hub / Moose Studios
Episode: Bristol Office Hub: Buying an Office in Lockdown: The Rugby Mates Who Doubled Down on Property
Steve Blank
Serial entrepreneur and educator
Silicon Valley entrepreneur; author of The Startup Owner's Manual
Episode: The Grounding (live) - Agentic AI vs SaaS: Claude Cowork, and the real founder use case
Matt Wilde
Managing Director of SWIG Finance
SWIG Finance
Episode: The Grounding (live) with SWIG Finance: Navigating uncertainty

Hosts

Becky Sage
Co-host with a focus on founder stories, resilience, and practical startup guidance.
Olly Collard
Host emphasizing actionable insights, startup growth, and real-world operator perspectives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    As a first time female entrepreneur/founder, it was like striking gold finding Founded & Grounded. The length is perfect, the format incredibly engaging (it’s a great mix between interview & questions set in a really creative way) and just the best selection of founder stories.

    I always come away from them feeling energised, inspired and with a few real gems as take aways.

    Ollie and Becky are both so down to earth, that’s what makes it such an easy/engaging listen. A huge shout out to all... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoannaGoanna24
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • One of the best

    TBH, one of the best podcasts with founders. Very inspiring and for sure, very good source of valuable lessons for young founders like me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniel Digo
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Exactly the Podcast I Needed

    I just left my tech leadership role to start my own research consultancy. Founded

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattSamson89
    United States2 years ago
  • Fascinating stories

    I've just tuned in to the Sooper Books episode and it's great to listen to a podcast where the guests are allowed to talk for significantly longer than the host! It's a fascinating listen and I am working my way through the other eps.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Puffin
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Knowledge with every episode

    I feel like every episode I listen to I learn something new even with being involved with new startups for 8 years. If you are looking for a podcast all about entrepreneurship with structure and that you can take learning and put in your business or the businesses you work with then look no further! I now look forward to every episode and the weekly episode is a constant on my morning dog walks! Thank you to Ollie and Becky for what is one of my favourite podcasts and definitely a go to now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adamliamclem
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The show is seen as a go-to for startup founders seeking honest insights and motivation
Audiences appreciate candid founder stories and actionable lessons over hype
Episodes are described as well-edited and consistently insightful, with strong guest variety
Listeners praise the format blending interview clips with studio analysis for practical takeaways

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Sunny & Luna: From Modelling on 800 Calories a Day to Building a Pasta Brand That Celebrates Food.
Q: Tell me about some of the most difficult times in running your business and how you navigated through those tough times?
She describes the end of 2022 when Ukraine war and energy costs spiked, Brexit routes added complexity, and she chose not to compromise on quality while balancing price and profitability, ultimately prioritizing sustainable growth and maintaining value for customers.
Splutter: Held Hostage in Beirut. Later Dave Risked His Pension to Buy the Business He Worked For.
Q: Dave, how did your two very different business models influence your approach to growth and leadership?
Dave explains balancing a people-centric consultancy with a scalable SaaS, emphasizing the need to recognize personal blind spots, bring in expert help, and use licensing and partnerships to scale without overextending himself.

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A candid exploration of early-stage entrepreneurship, with episodes featuring founders sharing real-world journeys—from bootstrapping and fundraising realities to team dynamics and mental well-being. The show blends founder interviews with sharp host analysis and actionable takeaways, often highlighting practical lessons on resilience, market validation, and sustainable growth. Noteworthy is the mix of founder stories across tech, proptech, and finance, plus a willingness to discuss failures and strategic pivots openly, which helps listeners gauge what it really takes to build a startup today.

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