The Work In Progress Series

This week’s episode is all about money. Money can be a tricky thing to talk about, especially for women, so we invited two experts onto the show to talk openly about spending, savings and salaries. Our guest this week: - Lucy Mullins is co-founder of StepLadder, the innovative platform which is helping first time buyers raise house deposits. Lucy’s experience of getting on the proper ladder inspired her to launch StepLadder, which helps people buy their first homes faster. - Claire Sweet is...

In this episode, Angelica Malin is joined in the studio by three incredibly impressive entrepreneurs to talk mindset, innovation and being reactive to changes in circumstance - both personal and professional. Our guests this time are: - Aron Gelbar, the founder of Bloom and Wild. He spotted a gap in the market for fresh flowers that could be delivered through the letterbox, and set about creating a movement in innovative flower and gift letter box deliveries. - Richard Wilkinson, co-founder...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by two amazing entrepreneurs to discuss how to hone your niche in both business and brand. - Pip Jamieson is the founder of The Dots, a professional network for people in the creative industry. She spotted a gap in the market for a professional network that allowed people to showcase their creativity and put together an online portfolio. - Rupert Dean is the co-founder of X+Why. He believes strongly in the power of physical communities, having built his...

On this week's episode of the Work in Progress podcast, we're exploring the strategies for business growth with Eliot Brooks, Co-Founder and COO of Thriva Health, and Steve Moore, Co-Founder of Flight Club Darts. To be successful in business, what are the best strategies for growth? We look at different routes for funding, from crowdfunding to VC investment, how to manage your cash flow better and deal with the emotional stress of running your own business. Host Angelica Malin is joined by:...

Welcome to the new season of the ASTO podcast Work in Progress, hosted by journalist Angelica Malin. For our first episode, Angelica chats to two amazing female entrepreneurs about launching a business & fundraising and both share their advice for women looking to launch a business of their own: Host Angelica Malin is joined by: - Pippa Murray - Founder, Pip & Nut - Kike Oniwinde, Founder, BWP Network *The views and opinions expressed by any individuals interviewed or participating in our...

Financial planning. Entrepreneurs either love it or hate it. This time on Asto’s Work In Progress, we find out how to create targets, budgets, business plans, and growth strategies that really work. Joining our host Bex Burn-Callander this week are three inspiring entrepreneurs who have built three very different business models. They share their secrets to planning for success, revealing the numbers they rely on to take the temperature of their businesses and their tried-and-tested routes...

Many hands make light work. To be successful in the modern age, entrepreneurs need to learn to collaborate with other bright and innovative organisations. We find out how to make working with others work for you. How do you find collaborators? What are the secrets to making these partnerships productive? How jealously should you guard your IP? How do you communicate well in a partnership? Host Bex Burn-Callender is joined by: - Alan Mahon - Founder, Brewgooder - Jessie Ford, Illustrator -...

Many hands make light work. To be successful in the modern age, entrepreneurs need to learn to collaborate with other bright and innovative organisations. We find out how to make working with others work for you. How do you find collaborators? What are the secrets to making these partnerships productive? How jealously should you guard your IP? How do you communicate well in a partnership? Host Bex Burn-Callender is joined by: - Alan Mahon - Founder, Brewgooder - Jessie Ford, Illustrator -...

The capital may be home to the highest density of businesses but is it really the best place to build and run a company? In this episode we meet with people who have built businesses all over the UK to hear hope they have made the most of regional advantages. Host Bex Burn-Callender is joined by: - Judy Bell - founder, Shepards Purse - Kevin Glynn and David Nolan - co-founders, Butternut Box - Dom Bridges - founder, Haeckels *The views and opinions expressed by any individuals interviewed or...

Everything you need to know about building your professional network as a first-time entrepreneur. Host Bex Burn-Callender is joined by: - Shona Green - founder, Wham Bam Homemade Jam - Gus Bartholemew - co-founder, Supply Compass - Jess Ratty - director of The Cornwall Camper Company and founder of Team Jess *The views and opinions expressed by any individuals interviewed or participating in our Work in Progress podcasts are their own and do not represent the views or opinions of Asto.