Beyond StArtups

In "Beyond StArtups," the podcast hosted by the University of St Andrews’ Entrepreneurship Centre, we dive into the stories of various individuals who have incorporated an entrepreneurial and creative spirit into their journey, whether it be students, academics, staff, or non-University members. Each episode delves into the experiences and insights of individuals who have embarked on the path of entrepreneurship in their own way, offering valuable lessons and perspectives in candid conversations.

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  Episode #1

  University of St Andrews Entrepreneurship Society

  Sep 28, 202627 minS2

  After the 48 episodes that made up season 1, we are excited to announce that season 2 is launching this Innovation Week with 5 episodes that will be released every day. For the very first Episode of our brand-new season, we are joined by the St Andrews Entrepreneurship Society, a student-led community whose mission is to create a platform where students from all disciplines, from physics to business to the arts, can explore entrepreneurial thinking, develop real-world skills, and connect with the St Andrews and wider Scottish entrepreneurial ecosystem. We are joined by 3 members of their committee and community: Alison Gottlieb, a 3rd year who is leading their marketing, Carlyn Boellhoff, a 1st year who has just joined the marketing team, and Evan Patel, founder of St Andrews Tickets which is a peer-to-peer marketplace for St Andrews students to safely buy and sell event tickets. Alison, Carlyn, and Evan joined me at the Entrepreneurship Centre to share with me their plans for building up this community. Learn more about the Entrepreneurship Society: https://ustaentrepreneurship.lovable.app/ Learn more about St Andrews Tickets: standrewstix.co.uk .

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  Episode 47 - Alex Bond, Startup Coordinator at UEL & FreshCheck Co-Founder

  Sep 4, 202634 min

  In this episode of Beyond StArtups , Aurelie is joined by Alex Bond, Startup Coordinator at the University of East London and Co-Founder and Non-Executive Director of FreshCheck, a company making food contamination visible through software-backed colour-change tools equipped with a Hygiene Verification System. Alex takes us back to his time at Imperial College London, where the ideation phase of FreshCheck began, and reflects on how the business adapted to the evolving needs of its customers as it grew across multiple sites. He also explores the importance of defining a strong work culture through shared pillars and values, and the challenge of balancing the needs of yourself, your team and your customers. Drawing on these experiences, Alex discusses how his entrepreneurial journey now informs his approach to mentorship through incubators and accelerators, including MassChallenge UK. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbond1991/ Email: a.Bond@uel.ac.uk

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  Episode #45

  Episode 45 - Startup Factory Roundtable Special, ourAI

  Jul 18, 202642 minS1

  In today's episode of Beyond StArtups, we're joined by the team behind ourAI, the winners of the Startup Factory St Andrews Regional: Pingting Bian, Florence Kemp, Oanh Vo and Shahrbano Ismail, alongside another team member who has chosen to remain anonymous. The team shares how they came together during the Startup Factory Sustainability Challenge, developed their winning idea in just a matter of hours, and went on to represent St Andrews at the Startup Factory National Final in Glasgow. They discuss the inspiration behind ourAI, a concept for encouraging more mindful and efficient AI use—and the process of refining their pitch under pressure. Listen to hear about the realities of startup ideation, the lessons they learned from pitching to experienced judges, why thinking bigger changed their perspective, and how the experience has inspired them to continue exploring entrepreneurship long after the competition ended.

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  Episode #44

  Episode 44 - Sean Patton, No Limit Leaders

  Jun 29, 202627 minS1

  How do you rebuild after failure? In this episode of Beyond StArtups , Sean Patton, Executive Coach at Novus Global, entrepreneur, author, and leadership expert, shares the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership and business. From launching and losing his first company to building a highly successful business and coaching executives worldwide, Sean reflects on the roles of identity, resilience, and continuous learning in entrepreneurial success. He also explores why great leaders know when to persevere, when to adapt, and how coaching can unlock personal and professional growth.

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  Episode #43

  Episode 43 - Joao Leitao, EIT IMPACT WHEEL Project

  May 18, 202619 minS1

  In this episode of Beyond StArtups , we’re joined by João Leitão, Vice-Rector of the University of Beira Interior and Associate Professor of Economics, to discuss how the IMPACTWHEEL project is helping universities across Europe move beyond traditional academic models to create measurable societal and entrepreneurial impact. IMPACTWHEEL is a €1.34M project running from 2025–2027, bringing together 10 institutions across Portugal, Slovakia, the United Kingdom, Spain, North Macedonia, Italy, and Latvia. The initiative has already delivered training and mentoring for around 800 students and staff, created new partnerships and support structures, and supported 13 startups. Together, we explore how IMPACTWHEEL is strengthening innovation ecosystems by connecting students, researchers, startups, and university leadership through a more impact-driven approach to higher education, entrepreneurship, collaboration, and knowledge transfer. 🌍 IMPACTWHEEL Website 📩 IMPACT WHEEL Newsletter Sign-Up 💼 IMPACTWHEEL LinkedIn 📸 Instagram: @impactwheel_eu 👤 João Leitão on LinkedIn

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