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You’ve reached the talktank - the official podcast of the LSE Entrepreneurs Society. We delve into the minds of those who think, live, and breathe outside the box, by interviewing thought-leaders about their work, experiences and stories they've collected along the way. Through our four series called "Beyond Profit", "Artistpreneurs", "Unwrapped" and "Bits and Bytes" we explore diverse areas including social entrepreneurship, the creative arts and technology. Our aim is to expose our audience to diverse perspectives and inspire the next generation of change-makers.

the talktank is a business podcast hosted by LSE SU Entrepreneurs, with 93 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

LSE SU Entrepreneurs hosts the talktank, a business show with 93 episodes published.

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  Scaling a Popular Food Business: Kim Innis of Humble Crumble Shares Her Entrepreneurial Journey

  Mar 31, 202653 minS0

  <p>Discover how Kim Innis, Forbes 30 under 30 CEO, turned a small market stall into London's beloved dessert destination, Humble Crumble. In this episode, she reveals secrets behind widespread growth, navigating challenges like COVID, and sustaining quality and brand authenticity over time.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p>(00:00) - Introduction to Kim Innis and Humble Crumble's success(02:00) - The initial leap from market stall to permanent store & early challenges(07:00) - Moving from local markets to multiple stores and operational systems(09:30) - Creating memorable food moments: social media and customer experience(18:30) - Maintaining brand culture and team engagement during scaling(28:00...

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  Liquidity, Dubai, and the Real Path to Tokenized Real Estate

  Jan 28, 202657 minS0

  <p>Liquidity, Dubai, and the Real Path to Tokenized Real Estate</p><p><br></p><p>Guest: Vlad Khrypun, TON Foundation & Founder of Arvo</p><p><br></p><p>In crypto, volatility often dominates headlines—but what's behind it? Vlad Khrypun (TON Foundation, Arvo) joins us to unpack the real drivers behind crypto's recent swings, explain why Dubai has emerged as the go-to sandbox for real-world asset (RWA) experimentation, and share how Arvo is turning real estate into fractional investments starting from just $100.</p><p>Vlad offers rare clarity on why he believes true tokenization will reshape real estate: from fa...

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  Crypto's Investment Banker: From Blackstone to Building Areta | journey of Karl Martin Ahrend

  Jan 20, 202649 minS0

  <p>Summary:</p><p>In 2020, a global crisis became a personal turning point. For Karl Martin Ahrend, it was the signal to leave the prestige of Blackstone and dive headfirst into crypto. He bet on a new, decentralized future by co-founding Areta, an investment bank for the crypto generation. In this episode of Talk Tank, Karl reveals the non-consensus thinking that drives him and what he believes is the real "killer app" of blockchain.</p><p><br></p><p>Show notes: </p><p>What makes someone leave a top-tier job at Blackstone for the volatile world of crypto? Karl Martin...

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  Encrypted by TalkTank: Elias Simos, Founder of Rated Labs

  Jan 13, 202646 minS0

  <p>TalkTank Encrypted Episode 1: Clarity Beats Speed</p><p><br></p><p>Guest: Elias Simos, Former Founder & CEO of Rated Labs</p><p>Host: TalkTank (LSE Official Podcast)</p><p>Series: Encrypted - Exploring the most prominent founders and problems in the crypto space.</p><p><br></p><p>SUMMARY</p><p><br></p><p>In this inaugural episode of the Encrypted series, we sit down with Elias Simos, the visionary behind Rated Labs. Elias shares his journey from being a protocol specialist at Bison Trails to founding a company that has become the "steward of transparency" for blockchain infrastructure...

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  Tara Mustapha, Founder & CEO of Code Coven

  Jan 13, 202635 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we speak with Tara Mustapha，Founder & CEO of Code Coven, the pioneering organisation transforming the games industry by empowering marginalised developers and redesigning how inclusive talent pipelines are built.</p><p><br></p><p>Tara shares the origins of Code Coven, the structural inequities she witnessed in her early career, how her programs help founders reclaim confidence and opportunity, and why inclusion is not merely a moral stance but a tangible commercial advantage. For students interested in purpose-driven entrepreneurship, gaming, creative technology, or ecosystem building, this conversation offers both candour and strategic clarity.</p><p><br></p>...

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