We are delighted to welcome Dave Jarman  on Thursday’s episode of Strive & Thrive! Dave is an Associate Professor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Bristol 's multi-award-winning Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Dave also leads the Discover and Launch programmes for the ARC Accelerator , a programme supporting the sustainable commercialisation of academic research. ​Join us, Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver , and Dave Jarman  at 12pm on Th

One critical function small businesses often overlook is financial leadership.

We are really pleased to welcome Jose Trujillo on Thursday’s episode of Strive & Thrive! Jose is the founder and CEO of International Learning, an organisation that empowers Latin American students to access global education opportunities. With over 10 years of experience in international education and student mobility, he specialises in designing growth strategies, scholarship pathways, and advisory programs that connect academic goals with long-term life plans.​ ​Join us,

Romesh is delighted to be the guest on the next episode of Strive & Thrive! He set up The FD Consultant  in 2020 and am celebrating the 5th anniversary of the business by reflecting on my key learnings as a business founder. Building The FD Consultant has been one of the most fulfilling things I’ve done. It’s challenged me in all the right ways, and reminded me that it’s never too late to keep growing and developing. The FD Consultant offers high-level fractional Finance Dire

We were thrilled to host Sid Vasili on today’s episode of Strive & Thrive! An entrepreneur for almost 50 years, Sid founded and led successful companies like HMSL Group and Invapay Payment Solutions , delivering cutting-edge solutions for Working Capital Optimisation, Finance, and Global Shared Services. Sid is now an investor who mentors and guides founders and their teams. He is also a recognised thought leader and speaker.. This episode aired on 5th June, but you can cat

We were excited to have Alexander Preece on our 10th episode of Strive & Thrive! Alex Preece  is the founder of Be Known , a strategic personal brand advisory helping founders, athletes, and experts turn clarity into commercial leverage. With nearly two decades of experience across agency, brand, and talent, Alex has worked with everyone from elite athletes to startup CEOs - crafting positioning that earns trust and opens doors. This episode aired on 23rd May, but you can cat

We were excited to welcome  Kimberley Abbott  as a guest speaker for Strive & Thrive Episode 9: The Startup Experience Kimberley Abbott is CEO and founder of  Vested Impact , which was founded with the mission to 'redefine millionaire to be a person who impact millions of lives'.  Vested Impact is an award-winning data platform that automatically assesses and quantifies the positive and negative effects of companies' products, services and activities on people and the planet

We explain startup funding, from rounds to ASAs and everything in between.

Romesh loved catching up with Mike Oliver , his Strive & Thrive podcast co host recently! They’ve both really enjoyed hosting their series of discussions aimed at helping Entrepreneurs, Founders and Business Leaders navigate the changing world around us. The podcast invites experts in all areas of business to share their stories and experiences. Both Mike and I have loved learning from these fascinating discussions. Topics covered so far include AI, Networking, the Entrepren

The Strive & Thrive series is excited to present Kate Mercer  of Leaders Lab , as the speaker for Episode 8: How Grown Up is your SME? ​Kate is a coach, facilitator and trainer with over 30 years experience, and is focused on helping her clients improve communication, build real teamwork and streamline working practices. Kate is also the author of A Buzz in the Building: How to build and lead a brilliant organisation . Her book outlines the straightforward principles she has

A well-organised finance team is the backbone of any successful business.

The Strive & Thrive series is excited to present co-host Mike Oliver  of Easol , as the speaker for Episode 7: People and the Entrepreneurship Journey. ​For Mike, entrepreneurship is about more than just business; it's about people and their potential. His diverse background, which includes working with organisations like UN, NHS, Home Office, Ministry of Defence, startups, scaleups, and MNCs, has given him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing entre