Founder Friday by Canopy Community

Canopy Community

It is a great blessing to be able to Follow Your Dreams! To be offered the moment in time where you get to build something of your vision and take it to the world.Not everyone gets that opportunity and not everyone who does so succeeds, in fact many of us fail, many times over, and we know ahead of starting out that the dangerous rocks of the journey are most likely to get us on the way.So what makes us take that leap of faith? What spurs us to back our endeavours with our time, our energy, our money and our life force? What kind of mental and emotional make up is needed not only to start, but to survive and thrive on such a voyage of discovery?In seeking the answer to that question we look to the failures, the examples of success and the many ‘works in progress’ from which we can learn and this is what brings us to the drive behind Founder Friday.More information at https://canopycommunity.substack.com/p/founderfridaywhat-is-it-all-about

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May and Camilla of Beta100.co
16-12-2022
May and Camilla of Beta100.co
BETA100™ is a project-based network of talent that startups can use to build up their teams and grow their businesses.  The platform challenges you to change your mindset and test-drive your relationships before committing to a fixed role.Contributions to projects are remunerated through equity, pay or a mixture of both.In this edition of Founder Friday the co-founders of Beta 100 share their experience of building, as non technical founders, a tech product to help other founders.They reflect on their experiences of the journey to become co-founders & the commitment it takes as well as the faith in each other, to get a startup of the ground.Beta100.co is at the stage of proving product market fit, and raising their seed round.Based in Cornwall, Beta100 and has been formed as part of the Falmouth University Launchpad program.Key highlights 1:26 What Beta 100  is all about8:08 The inspiration for May and Camilla in building this idea 18:46 Lessons learned from the journey so far 23:33 Why May and Camilla chose to be Founders (not just Employees)26:53 [Godparent style] Advice for first time foundersTotal run time : 32 minsHost: Stewart Noakeshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartnoakes/ Guest: May Irelandhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mayireland/ Guest: Camilla Carrapatso https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillacarrapatoso/Falmouth Launchpad programhttps://www.falmouth.ac.uk/launchpadBeta 100https://www.beta100.co  Watch May talk about Beta 100 at Canopy Demo Night in Lisbon - Nov 2022 - https://youtu.be/wq4w7zp0-bE Damia Group PortugalTech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyHiYield.co.ukDigital Product StudioBoardroom AdvisorsReal world advisors for scale-ups and SMEsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Canopy Community The place for founders, start ups and entrepreneurs. For more episodes, or to access coaching, events, advice, networks, education and more, visit… https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity
Founder Friday with Michael Calver of Amutri.com
25-11-2022
Founder Friday with Michael Calver of Amutri.com
Amutri is the Canva.com of the 3d visualisation world.  It democratises the ability to render 3D visualisations in seconds, empowering architects and designers to understand and explore their spaces, engage with stakeholders and respond to the needs of their customers in a different way.In this first episode of the new series our guest today is Michael Calver, the sole Founder and CEO of Amutri.  He perceives his journey is to build a unicorn company.  At this stage the company is releasing the MVP and seeing it in the hands of real users.Amutri.com is also in the process of raising a seed round of GBP1.5M.Based in Cornwall, Amutri and has been formed as part of the Falmouth University Launchpad program.Michael shares his thoughts on motivation, finding a co-founder and reflects on the trials of the journey to date.Key highlights 1:45 What amutri.com is all about5:35 The inspiration for Michael in building this idea10:35 Lessons learned from his journey15:20 Why Michael chose to be a Founder22:20 The journey to find a co-founder29:15 Advice for first time foundersTotal run time : 32 minsThis episode was recorded in November 2022Host: Stewart Noakeshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartnoakes/ Guest: Michael Calver https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcalver/https://www.amutri.com/ https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/launchpad---Following this link in the show notes let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 credit if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show.---Damia Group PortugalTech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyBoardroom AdvisorsReal world advisors for scale-ups and SMEsHiYield.co.ukDigital Product StudioDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Canopy Community The place for founders, start ups and entrepreneurs. For more episodes, or to access coaching, events, advice, networks, education and more, visit… https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity
Series 2, Episode 5 - Terry Hamill, Entrepreneur, 'Connector' and National Director of BNI Portugal
17-06-2021
Series 2, Episode 5 - Terry Hamill, Entrepreneur, 'Connector' and National Director of BNI Portugal
In Series 2, Episode #5 we are delighted to be joined by Terry Hamill - serial entrepreneur, connector of people and National Director of BNI, Portugal, who shares with us his powerful journey and how a childhood experience has made him the person he is today.Website:http://www.bni.ptLinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/terryhamill/In this episode we cover:- how a tragic experience as a child has now led Terry to want to help millions of people around the world.- How showing vulnerability is so important in helping others to speak out.- How as leaders its vital to understand the personalities and strengths of your team so that you can get the best out of them.I really enjoyed recording this episode - I'm sure you will gain so much from it!  Host:  Biraj NakarjaCo Hosts: Tijana Momirov & Stewart Noakes#neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribeSee more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunityDamia Group PortugalTech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Workingcoworking space • experience business communityPortugal VenturesGrowing globalBoardroom AdvisorsReal world advisors for scale-ups and SMEs#TRIBEThe friends of Canopy membership groupDamia Group PortugalTech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community #TRIBEThe friends of Canopy membership groupPortugal VenturesGrowing globalBoardroom AdvisorsReal world advisors for scale-ups and SMEsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Canopy Community The place for founders, start ups and entrepreneurs. For more episodes, or to access coaching, events, advice, networks, education and more, visit… https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity
Episode 6 - Mariana Bettencourt of Sparkl.pt #backcatalogue
03-06-2021
Episode 6 - Mariana Bettencourt of Sparkl.pt #backcatalogue
Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series.In Episode #6 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Mariana Bettencourt who is founder and CEO of Sparkl.pthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marianabettencourt1/● Moving from corporate life to startup ● Winning the Lisbon Challenge and raising seed funds ● Being a Founder and the pressures it can take on your personal life ● Having a passion for beauty & building a brand ● Being in business with your best friend ● Dealing with Covid19 as a beauty on demand businessShare in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick.Co hosts Stewart Noakes, Silvia Silva, Pedro Guimaraes, Prabha Rathinasabapathy, Tijana MomirovNote: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in April 2020 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens.#neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribeSee more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://www.joinit.org/o/canopy-community #TRIBEThe friends of Canopy membership groupCore AngelsWe make angel investing professional and global, improving outcomes, while enjoying the journeyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Damia Group PortugalTech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Canopy Community The place for founders, start ups and entrepreneurs. For more episodes, or to access coaching, events, advice, networks, education and more, visit… https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity
Series 2, Episode 4 - Fabio Rodrigues, Founding Partner & CEO of U5 Marketing
27-05-2021
Series 2, Episode 4 - Fabio Rodrigues, Founding Partner & CEO of U5 Marketing
In Series 2, Episode #4 we hear from Fabio Rodrigues, Founding Partner & CEO of U5 Marketing and author of the book Na Dúvida Não Empreenda.Website:https://naoempreenda.com/en/should-you-startup/https://u5marketing.com.br/LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiorod001/In this episode we cover Fabio's journey from Senior executive at Microsoft and Nokia, to setting up his Marketing agency U5 marketing, to  writing his book 'Na Dúvida Não Empreenda' which is all about what you need to consider when creating your start up business.We discuss Fabio's simple concepts of the challenges that the novice entrepreneur will face and that can bankrupt any new company.   His message is clear - you have a lot to lose - so think carefully before you make the jump into starting up a business!Join us in this invaluable episode which I'm sure you will learn so much from! Host:  Biraj NakarjaCo Hosts: Tijana Momirov & Pedro Guimarães#neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribeSee more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunityDamia Group PortugalTech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Workingcoworking space • experience business communityPortugal VenturesGrowing globalBoardroom AdvisorsReal world advisors for scale-ups and SMEs#TRIBEThe friends of Canopy membership groupDamia Group PortugalTech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community #TRIBEThe friends of Canopy membership groupPortugal VenturesGrowing globalBoardroom AdvisorsReal world advisors for scale-ups and SMEsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Canopy Community The place for founders, start ups and entrepreneurs. For more episodes, or to access coaching, events, advice, networks, education and more, visit… https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity
Episode 5 - Brittany McDonough of MassChallenge #backcatalogue
06-05-2021
Episode 5 - Brittany McDonough of MassChallenge #backcatalogue
Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series. In Episode #5 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Brittany McDonough who is the senior director of global partnerships for ​MassChallenge https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanymcdonough/ Boston as a home. Working with early stage startups Building a global accelerator program From State Government to Startup Accelerator Building on a background of music Share in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick. Co-hosts ​Stewart Noakes​, ​Sofia Fernandes, Ani GuptaNote: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in May 2020 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens.#neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribe See more about Canopy events and Membership at:https://www.joinit.org/o/canopy-community#TRIBEThe friends of Canopy membership groupCore AngelsWe make angel investing professional and global, improving outcomes, while enjoying the journeyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Damia Group PortugalTech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Canopy Community The place for founders, start ups and entrepreneurs. For more episodes, or to access coaching, events, advice, networks, education and more, visit… https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity
Episode 4 - Oana Manolache of Introvoke.com #backcatalogue
31-03-2021
Episode 4 - Oana Manolache of Introvoke.com #backcatalogue
Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series.In Episode #4 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Oana Manolache who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Introvoke.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/oana-m-manolache/  Developing a live streaming events platform from scratchTaking the leap of faith from the safety of corporate to startup lifeFrom Europe to  Boston and beyondLearning to just start, rather than wait for perfection. Share in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick.Co hosts Stewart Noakes, Tijana Momirov, Pedro Guimaraes  Note: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in January 2020 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens.#neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribeSee more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://www.joinit.org/o/canopy-communityDamia Group PortugalTech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Core AngelsWe make angel investing professional and global, improving outcomes, while enjoying the journey#TRIBEThe friends of Canopy membership groupDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Canopy Community The place for founders, start ups and entrepreneurs. For more episodes, or to access coaching, events, advice, networks, education and more, visit… https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity
Episode 3 - Gabi Champange of edisfashion.com #backcatalogue
04-03-2021
Episode 3 - Gabi Champange of edisfashion.com #backcatalogue
Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series.In Episode #3 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Gabi Champagne who is the CEO and Co-Founder of EDIS Fashion.https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabi-champagne-88427252/Bringing an idea to life through the Demium programBonding with a co-founderSustainable fashion and where it's goingRaising investment for a new ideaThe experience of Canopy Demo NightShare in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick.Guest co-hosts: Fernando Batista, John GaleNote: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in November 2019 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens.#neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribe #Founder #Investor #Investing #madeoflisboaSee more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://www.joinit.org/o/canopy-communityDamia Group PortugalTech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Core AngelsWe make angel investing professional and global, improving outcomes, while enjoying the journey#TRIBEThe friends of Canopy membership groupDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Canopy Community The place for founders, start ups and entrepreneurs. For more episodes, or to access coaching, events, advice, networks, education and more, visit… https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity
Series 2, Episode 1 - Biraj Nakarja of innatecompass.com
18-02-2021
Series 2, Episode 1 - Biraj Nakarja of innatecompass.com
Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday Podcast SeriesIn Series 2, Episode #1 we interview Biraj Nakarja founder of https://www.innatecompass.com who is  now also the host of the Founder Friday series this year.https://www.linkedin.com/in/biraj-nakarja-41a4047 In this episode we cover his journey including:What are your core strengthsMoving from the corporate world into entrepreneurshipStarting a coding school franchiseGive without an expectation of receiving.Share in his gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick.Co Hosts: Pedro Guimarães, Tijana Momirov, Stewart NoakesNote: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in Jan 2021 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens.#neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribeSee more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://www.joinit.org/o/canopy-communityDamia Group PortugalTech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Core AngelsWe make angel investing professional and global, improving outcomes, while enjoying the journeyPortugal VenturesGrowing globalBoardroom AdvisorsReal world advisors for scale-ups and SMEs#TRIBEThe friends of Canopy membership groupDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Canopy Community The place for founders, start ups and entrepreneurs. For more episodes, or to access coaching, events, advice, networks, education and more, visit… https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity
Episode 2 - Sofia Fernandes of BGI.pt #backcatalogue
04-02-2021
Episode 2 - Sofia Fernandes of BGI.pt #backcatalogue
Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday seriesIn Episode #2 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Sofia Fernandes who is the head of marketing and projects at Building Global Innovators (BGI) in Portugal.https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-fernandes/Surround yourself with people who are doers and that ‘want to make it happen’What to look for in startupsMoving careers from academia to innovationOpen innovation - working with both corporate and startup culturesWhat makes a good investorShare in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick.Guest Co Hosts: Pedro Guimarães, Tijana MomirovNote: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in April 2020 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens.#neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribeSee more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://www.joinit.org/o/canopy-communityDamia Group PortugalTech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Core AngelsWe make angel investing professional and global, improving outcomes, while enjoying the journey#TRIBEThe friends of Canopy membership groupDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Canopy Community The place for founders, start ups and entrepreneurs. For more episodes, or to access coaching, events, advice, networks, education and more, visit… https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity
Episode 1 - Vanessa Tierney of Abodoo.com #backcatalogue
23-01-2021
Episode 1 - Vanessa Tierney of Abodoo.com #backcatalogue
Welcome to the Canopy Founder Friday series.In Episode #1 of our back catalogue series we are joined by Vanessa Tierney who is the author of "Your company with no walls" and co-founder of Abodoo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessatierney/ The importance of soft skillsBlending a startup journey with raising a familyLearning to trust remote workersLaunching the book : Your company with no walls Reflections on the Irish startup ecosystemShare in her gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick.Guest Co Host Pedro Guimaraes, Tijana Momirov  Note: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in July 2020 and converted to a podcast so we could all enjoy it away from our screens.(We first published this episode last year, but having just changed podcast platforms we wanted to include it as the first of our new series)#neverstoplearning #followyourdreams #tribeSee more about Canopy events and Membership at : https://www.joinit.org/o/canopy-communityDamia Group PortugalTech Recruitment Experts on a mission to make people happyIdea Spaces and Co Working coworking space • experience business community Core AngelsWe make angel investing professional and global, improving outcomes, while enjoying the journey#TRIBEThe friends of Canopy membership groupDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Canopy Community The place for founders, start ups and entrepreneurs. For more episodes, or to access coaching, events, advice, networks, education and more, visit… https://linktr.ee/CanopyCommunity