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Scale-Up Sessions

Cynergy Bank
Public Relations
Leadership
Business Growth
Startups
Business Scaling
Workplace Well-Being
Burnout
Purpose-Driven Business
Media Coverage
Storytelling
Trust and Credibility
Marketing Budget Allocation
Artificial Intelligence
Investment
Financial Decisions
Entrepreneurship
Business Planning
Strategic Planning
Hiring
Resilience

Welcome to Scale-Up Sessions, your roadmap to scaling your business. Joined by expert guests, Martin Kennington brings you the smartest, most up-to-date ways of making smart financial decisions to confidently take your business to the next level. Whether you’re chasing your next round of funding, a business loan, or simply building a smarter growth plan, this is your guide to scaling with confiden... more

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Search is changing, and the way customers find your business is evolving fast.

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In this episode of Scale-Up Sessions, we dive into our first ever Scale-Up Story, exploring the real journey of building, growing and leading a business through the highs, lows and pivotal turning points that only experience can teach.

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Recent Guests

Chandini Jain
Co-founder and CEO of Auquan
Auquan
Episode: AI in Finance: How to build and scale an AI company in a complex, regulated industry | Chandini Jain
Devika Wood
CEO of Brain Plus; former co-founder of Vida
Brain Plus / Vida
Episode: From startup to public company: The reality of scaling a healthtech business | Devika Wood
Louise Coles
Director of Operations and Service Transformation at Cynergy Bank
Cynergy Bank
Episode: How to maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction while scaling your business | Louise Coles
Matt McKenna
Head of Communications and Content at Finder
Finder
Episode: How scale-ups can use PR to build credibility and turn visibility into commercial results | Matt Mckenna
Tom Emery
Leadership coach and performance specialist
Episode: Resilient leadership: How to build trust and perform under pressure | Tom Emery
Haly Brill
Head of marketing at Here East
Here East
Episode: High-impact marketing on a budget: ROI strategies for growing brands | Haly Berni
Rana Bhattacharya
Chief Digital and Information Officer at Cynergy Bank
Cynergy Bank
Episode: Best AI adoption strategies from 2025: Efficiency, risk management while protecting trust & compliance | Rana Bhattacharya
Leanne Spencer
Workplace well-being and resilience expert, author and speaker
Episode: The simple shifts that help to create sustainable performance without team burnout | Leanne Spencer
Dominic Monkhouse
Founder of Monkhouse & Company, coach and mentor to founder CEOs
Monkhouse & Company
Episode: Scaling without chaos: Building the leadership team you need | Dominic Monkhouse

Host

Martin Kennington
Host of Scale-Up Sessions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Nice podcast

    It’s really good for learning something new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dilungxa
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Informative but could be more practical

    The Scale-Up Sessions provided some useful insights and a good overview of key topics. The speakers were knowledgeable and the content was interesting. However, I felt that some sessions could have been more practical and interactive, with clearer takeaways to apply in real situations. Overall, it’s a decent experience and helpful, but there is room for improvement.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sora 2 is the best
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Insights

    Enjoying this series. Listened to the one with Haly Brill and there were some great insights relevant for me

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tspellins
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    This is a great podcast for the scaling up community. Look forward to hearing more great interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mallengram
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Fun and Informative!

    I enjoyed your first episode with Dominic and the brainstorming section. Will definitely look out for the next ep!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CanIBorrowAFeeling3
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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From startup to public company: The reality of scaling a healthtech business | Devika Wood
Q: How did moving from an R&D focus to a commercial engine change your leadership approach and stakeholder expectations?
It required shifting from grant-driven growth to revenue and shareholder-led performance, embracing regulatory compliance, and translating clinical value into a clear route to market, which involved pivoting into new sectors like care homes when NHS uptake was slow.
From startup to public company: The reality of scaling a healthtech business | Devika Wood
Q: What kind of practical strategies have helped you maintain authority when facing push-pull dynamics and emotionally charged moments?
Lead with evidence and data to support your decisions, while maintaining empathy; practice transparent communication and build a trusted board and leadership team to share the burden and provide support.
AI in Finance: How to build and scale an AI company in a complex, regulated industry | Chandini Jain
Q: How did you come to recognize that data overload was an opportunity rather than just workplace frustration?
Chandini explains that the frustration came from seeing teams spend disproportionate time on undifferentiated tasks; recognizing a recurring pattern across trading rooms made her realize the broader opportunity for AI-driven workflow automation in finance.
How to maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction while scaling your business | Louise Coles
Q: What should a scale-up do first when loyalty indicators begin to slip?
Begin with data-driven prioritization: identify high-volume pain points from call drivers and feedback channels, drill down to root causes, and implement targeted changes in processes and SOPs while maintaining continuous communication with customers.
How to maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction while scaling your business | Louise Coles
Q: Why is rapid growth particularly risky for customer loyalty?
Rapid growth can stretch processes and channels faster than teams can adapt, leading to slower responses, inconsistent experiences, and confusion unless KPIs are revised and tied directly to customer outcomes.

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Focused on providing essential insights for businesses aiming for growth, this series features expert guests who share practical strategies, from navigating PR success to embedding purpose in business operations. Common themes include effective leadership in scaling environments, innovative marketing on a budget, workplace well-being, and the importance of resilience in leadership. Episodes are characterized by actionable advice aimed at small and mid-sized businesses looking to expand their market presence and operational efficiency. Notably, the series combines expert interviews with real-world applications, allowing listeners to tailor the insights to their unique business context.

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2. Devika Wood
3. Louise Coles
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5. Tom Emery
6. Haly Brill
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8. Leanne Spencer

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