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The Naked Founder

BusinessCloud
Entrepreneurship
Airtime Rewards
Artificial Intelligence
Distology
Panache Cruises
Vivify
MAIA
Matillion
Travel Seen
My Happy Mind
The Secret Garden Glamping
Legaltech Summize
Uthful
Versori
Fuelhub
Business
Hiring Hub
Conductr
UK Founders / Entrepreneurship
ITC Travel Group

The Naked Founder Podcast

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes21Founded5 months ago
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After a successful corporate career, Ruth Percival became a founder in her 50s and has grown Contollo Group into a £37m business in just two years.

Ruth Percival had seen the highs and lows of corporate life before becoming a first-time founder in h... more

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Adam Ward is the CEO of Airtime Rewards and told The Naked Founder podcast about the two events that changed the course of his life.

In March 2023, the collapse of California-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) left him fearing the worst.

All of Airtim... more

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Three-time founder Jennie Johnson has experienced the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur.

She sold her first business, Kids Allowed, after growing it to eight sites and 500 colleagues.

However, she closed her second business, parenting app My ... more

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Clare Roberts OBE is one of the UK's most successful female founders.

The CEO of Kids Planet Day Nurseries is part of the rare 'Superscaler' community of UK women who have founded businesses generating more than £50m in annual revenue.

She founded ... more

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Adam Ward
CEO and co-founder of Airtime Rewards
Airtime Rewards
Episode: How A Bank Collapse Nearly Wiped Us Out
Jennie Johnson
Serial entrepreneur, MBE
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Episode: Jennie Johnson: Why founders are afraid of the F-word (failure)
Clare Roberts
Founder and CEO of Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Episode: Clare Roberts: Meet the Superscaler and unofficial 'mum' to 40,000 children
Sean Brown
Founder and CEO of Versori (acquired by Avalara)
Versori
Episode: Sean Brown: People don't see the sacrifices founders make
Simon Swan
Founder of Uthful and Hiring Hub
Uthful
Episode: Simon Swan: How I got Michael Vaughan to join my startup
Tom Dunlop
CEO and founder of LegalTech Summize
LegalTech Summize
Episode: Tom Dunlop: Why founders should always be paranoid
Fred Stuart
Former founder and father of Mark and Lee, involved in Stuart Energy as a guiding figure
Stuart Energy
Episode: Mark Stuart: Building a multi-million pound business with Dad
Jane Stuart Putnam
Sister, joined Stuart Energy in 2024 as Director of Strategic Partnerships
Stuart Energy
Episode: Mark Stuart: Building a multi-million pound business with Dad
Sam White
Founder and CEO of Stella Insurance
Stella Insurance
Episode: Episode 12: From Trauma to triumph: Sam White's founder journey

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Chris McGuire
Host with repeated appearances across episodes, often leading interview segments and guiding conversations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I am really enjoying this podcast, learning about the journey of different founders. Really enjoyed the latest episode with Adam Ward

    Apple Podcasts
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    Proactive Paul
    United Kingdom10 days ago

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How A Bank Collapse Nearly Wiped Us Out
Q: What didn't they tell you about founding a business that you wish you'd known at the start?
The host asks about the unseen psychological weight and loneliness of building a business, emphasizing that strategy and funding are visible topics but the emotional pressure and the need for resilience are often overlooked.
Sean Brown: People don't see the sacrifices founders make
Q: What didn't they tell you about founding a business that you wish you'd known at the start?
Sean emphasizes the primacy of team over individual heroics and admits that early founders often underestimate the value of building the right team and culture.
Simon Swan: How I got Michael Vaughan to join my startup
Q: How did Michael Vaughan get involved with Uthful?
A good friend of Simon Swan knew Michael Vaughan, and after meeting and discussing the product, Vaughan joined as an investor and advisor.
Simon Swan: How I got Michael Vaughan to join my startup
Q: Where is a short leg on a cricket field?
It's on the cricket field, which was a light-hearted test of knowledge.
Tom Dunlop: Why founders should always be paranoid
Q: What was your experience with funding and the role of personal investment in convincing others to invest?
Early on, investors wanted to see that I had skin in the game and that there was a real drive to succeed; the balance between personal risk and raising external capital helped demonstrate commitment and reduce perceived risk for backers.

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A candid, founder-focused series that centers on real-world journeys of entrepreneurs across industries, from family-owned energy startups and AI-first software to hospitality, education tech, cybersecurity, and travel. Episodes typically blend personal origin stories with practical business lessons: navigating growth, fundraising, leadership and culture, managing cofounder dynamics, and the emotional toll of entrepreneurship. Guests often bring lessons on resilience, scaling with integrity, and turning adversity or pivots into sustainable brands. A recurring strength is showcasing founders who combine sharp commercial sense with a human-centric approach to teams, customers, and communities, sometimes sharing personal challenges such as men... more

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2. Jennie Johnson
3. Clare Roberts
4. Sean Brown
5. Simon Swan
6. Tom Dunlop
7. Fred Stuart
8. Jane Stuart Putnam

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