Virgin StartUp Changemakers

The Virgin StartUp Changemaker Podcast brings you honest, inspiring conversations with the founders behind some of the most exciting businesses and brands in the world today. Recorded live at our Changemaker events, each episode dives into the real stories behind the headlines - the bold decisions, the tough moments, the lessons learned and the impact created along the way. From early ideas to game-changing growth, these are the people using business as a force for good. Expect practical insights and refreshing candour. If you’re building something of your own, or thinking about it, this is your front-row seat to the conversations that matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virgin StartUp Changemakers is a business podcast hosted by Virgin StartUp, with 50 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.

Virgin StartUp hosts Virgin StartUp Changemakers, a business show with 50 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Changemakers: Connie Nam

  Aug 13, 202536 minS3

  <p>This week's interview is with Connie Nam, Founder and CEO of jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu. </p><br><p>Connie was inspired by childhood memories to create something different in the stale high street jewellery space. She's since built an iconic brand, beloved by an ever growing community of admirers and - importantly - customers. </p><br><p>💐 Thanks to Virgin Money for making these events possible.</p><br><p>Recorded at: Virgin StartUp Changemakers, Virgin HQ, London</p><br><p>Hosted by Natalie Pearce.</p><br><p>Visit www.virginstartup.org to find out about how you can start-up and...

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  Episode #5

  Changemakers: Colette Laxton

  Jul 30, 202541 minS3

  <p>In this episode of Changemakers, recorded live at Virgin HQ, Natalie Pearce sits down with Colette Laxton, co-founder of The INKEY List – the cult skincare brand on a mission to make skincare simple, affordable, and backed by science.</p><br><p>Colette’s story is one of bold moves and big learnings. She shares how a failed pitch to ASOS taught her the power of selling the dream, how Reddit inspired The INKEY List’s entire approach, and what it really takes to scale a business at speed while staying true to your purpose.</p><br><p>From burnout and imp...

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  Episode #3

  Changemakers: Freddie Garland

  Jul 15, 202538 minS3

  <p>In this episode of Changemakers, recorded live at Virgin HQ, Natalie Pearce sits down with Freddie Garland, founder of Freddie’s Flowers — the subscription flower service that brought fresh blooms, creativity, and colour into thousands of UK homes.</p><br><p>Freddie’s story starts with a milk float and a dream. From door-to-door sales and DIY Excel Gantt charts, to building a beloved household brand, his journey is anything but ordinary. He shares openly about the pressures of startup life, the power of simplicity, and how he’s finally stepping into the spotlight ten years on.</p><br><p>Whether...

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  Episode #2

  Changemakers: Harriet Hastings

  Jul 2, 202538 minS3

  <p>Host Natalie Pearce sits down with Harriet Hastings, the innovative founder of Biscuiteers—a luxury biscuit-gifting brand that transformed the food gifting space.</p><br><p>Harriet shares how her entrepreneurial leap came after stepping away from a successful career in publishing and PR, seeking greater control and flexibility as a mother of four. Starting Biscuiteers in her husband’s catering kitchen, Harriet spotted a gap in the market for stylish, personalised gifts and turned it into a business now icing nearly three million biscuits each year.</p><br><p>Key insights include:</p><p><br></p>The power of s...

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  Changemakers: Simon Squibb

  Jun 17, 202539 minS3

  <p>Changemakers is back - and we're kicking off this new season with a bang - or should we say a dream - welcoming star of social media and serial founder, Simon Squibb.</p><br><p>Find out how Simon went from homeless to selling his business for millions to PWC, and why he's dedicating his time to making other founders' dreams come true.</p><br><p>Want more of Simon? Book an exclusive spot on our AMA with Simon only on the Virgin StartUp Community. Spaces are strictly limited and open to Virign StartUp Premium members only. Once you've...

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