The OBU Podcast https://www.obuinvest.com/ en OBU The world of investment is changing, and on The Obu Podcast, we’re inviting you to learn how. Join us for real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve taken investment – and angel investors who are putting their capital, wisdom and networks to work to grow diverse-founded businesses right here in the UK. We’ll hear their stories, explore their experiences and find out how, together, they’re changing the world for the better. A Pixiu production. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a6c931e4-8fe7-11ec-b357-bbbc4111d860/image/Copy_of_OBU_PODCAST_COVER.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The OBU Podcast https://www.obuinvest.com/ no episodic OBU The world of investment is changing, and on The Obu Podcast, we’re inviting you to learn how. Join us for real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve taken investment – and angel investors who are putting their capital, wisdom and networks to work to grow diverse-founded businesses right here in the UK. We’ll hear their stories, explore their experiences and find out how, together, they’re changing the world for the better. A Pixiu production. The world of investment is changing, and on The Obu Podcast, we’re inviting you to learn how. Join us for real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve taken investment – and angel investors who are putting their capital, wisdom and networks to work to grow diverse-founded businesses right here in the UK. We’ll hear their stories, explore their experiences and find out how, together, they’re changing the world for the better. A Pixiu production.

]]> OBU theradiklist@pixiu.co.uk Championing the Investing in Women Code, with Claire & Sarah This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the groundbreaking Investing in Women Code – what it is, why we’re proud to be signatories, what this year’s report reveals, and what we’re doing here at Obu to move the key stats forward. We’re exploring the power of allyship and collaboration, the importance of empathy in design and the reason why understanding data enables us to create lasting, positive change… You can read the Investing in Women Code annual report 2023 in full, right here. The Obu angel investment platform is live! Registration’s now open at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing.  You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible.  And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here. Chapter timings: [00.00] Disclaimer [00.24] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.56] Why data and insights matter so much [01.18] Introducing the Investing in Women Code [02.48] The code’s key goal and commitments  [04.46] Who else is signed up to the code [05.36] The code’s 2023 annual report headlines [06.43] How Obu’s out to change those stats [10.35] How to get even more from Obu Full disclaimer: Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose money. This is a high-risk investment. You may not be able to access your money easily, and are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. Angel investing is considered to be a high risk investment. Obu Ltd (FRN: 993433) is an appointed representative of Khepri Advisers Limited (FRN: 692447) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Obu does not provide investment advice and/or recommendations, and no communication, through its platform or other communication methods should be considered a recommendation to invest. Individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional and independent advice if they are unsure as to the suitability / appropriateness of any investment for their individual circumstances or needs, including potential tax treatment. The value of an investment may go up as well as down, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future result. Access to Obu’s platform is subject to eligibility, please see our terms and conditions for further information.  Mon, 10 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0000 full 2 19 OBU This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the groundbreaking Investing in Women Code – what it is, why we’re proud to be signatories, what this year’s report reveals, and what we’re doing here at Obu to move the key stats forward. We’re exploring the power of allyship and collaboration, the importance of empathy in design and the reason why understanding data enables us to create lasting, positive change… You can read the Investing in Women Code annual report 2023 in full, right here. The Obu angel investment platform is live! Registration’s now open at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing.  You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible.  And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here. Chapter timings: [00.00] Disclaimer [00.24] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.56] Why data and insights matter so much [01.18] Introducing the Investing in Women Code [02.48] The code’s key goal and commitments  [04.46] Who else is signed up to the code [05.36] The code’s 2023 annual report headlines [06.43] How Obu’s out to change those stats [10.35] How to get even more from Obu Full disclaimer: Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose money. This is a high-risk investment. You may not be able to access your money easily, and are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. Angel investing is considered to be a high risk investment. Obu Ltd (FRN: 993433) is an appointed representative of Khepri Advisers Limited (FRN: 692447) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Obu does not provide investment advice and/or recommendations, and no communication, through its platform or other communication methods should be considered a recommendation to invest. Individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional and independent advice if they are unsure as to the suitability / appropriateness of any investment for their individual circumstances or needs, including potential tax treatment. The value of an investment may go up as well as down, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future result. Access to Obu’s platform is subject to eligibility, please see our terms and conditions for further information.  This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the groundbreaking Investing in Women Code – what it is, why we’re proud to be signatories, what this year’s report reveals, and what we’re doing here at Obu to move the key stats forward. We’re exploring the power of allyship and collaboration, the importance of empathy in design and the reason why understanding data enables us to create lasting, positive change…

You can read the Investing in Women Code annual report 2023 in full, right here.

The Obu angel investment platform is live! Registration’s now open at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing. 

You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible. 

And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here.


Chapter timings:

[00.00] Disclaimer

[00.24] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.56] Why data and insights matter so much

[01.18] Introducing the Investing in Women Code

[02.48] The code’s key goal and commitments 

[04.46] Who else is signed up to the code

[05.36] The code’s 2023 annual report headlines

[06.43] How Obu’s out to change those stats

[10.35] How to get even more from Obu


Full disclaimer:

Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose money. This is a high-risk investment. You may not be able to access your money easily, and are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. Angel investing is considered to be a high risk investment.

Obu Ltd (FRN: 993433) is an appointed representative of Khepri Advisers Limited (FRN: 692447) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Obu does not provide investment advice and/or recommendations, and no communication, through its platform or other communication methods should be considered a recommendation to invest. Individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional and independent advice if they are unsure as to the suitability / appropriateness of any investment for their individual circumstances or needs, including potential tax treatment. The value of an investment may go up as well as down, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future result. Access to Obu’s platform is subject to eligibility, please see our terms and conditions for further information. 

]]> 709 no Going live! Launching our platform, with Sarah and Claire This week’s a big one for everyone at Obu. Our groundbreaking, women-focused investment platform is here, it’s live, and it’s set to change the face of investment, for good. So, to celebrate this massive Obu milestone, our co-founders Sarah and Claire are looking back at the twists and turns that got them here, laying out the problems they can’t wait to solve, and sharing what they’re most proud of at this huge, pinch-me moment… The Obu investment platform is live! Registration’s now open at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing.  You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible.  And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here. Episode timings: [00.00] Disclaimer [00.17] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.49] Our investment platform is live! [01.26] What it’s taken to get here [02.17] The big moments in our journey [05.49] The key problems we’re here to solve [06.18] How our platform and collective will do that [07.30] What we’re most proud of as we go live [09.06] How to get even more from Obu Full disclaimer: Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose money. This is a high-risk investment. You may not be able to access your money easily, and are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. Angel investing is considered to be a high risk investment. Obu Ltd (FRN: 993433)  is an appointed representative of Khepri Advisers Limited (FRN: 692447) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Obu does not provide investment advice and/or recommendations, and no communication, through its platform or other communication methods should be considered a recommendation to invest. Individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional and independent advice if they are unsure as to the suitability / appropriateness of any investment for their individual circumstances or needs, including potential tax treatment. The value of an investment may go up as well as down, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future result. Access to Obu’s platform is subject to eligibility, please see our terms and conditions for further information.  Mon, 26 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0000 full 2 19 OBU This week’s a big one for everyone at Obu. Our groundbreaking, women-focused investment platform is here, it’s live, and it’s set to change the face of investment, for good. So, to celebrate this massive Obu milestone, our co-founders Sarah and Claire are looking back at the twists and turns that got them here, laying out the problems they can’t wait to solve, and sharing what they’re most proud of at this huge, pinch-me moment… The Obu investment platform is live! Registration’s now open at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing.  You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible.  And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here. Episode timings: [00.00] Disclaimer [00.17] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.49] Our investment platform is live! [01.26] What it’s taken to get here [02.17] The big moments in our journey [05.49] The key problems we’re here to solve [06.18] How our platform and collective will do that [07.30] What we’re most proud of as we go live [09.06] How to get even more from Obu Full disclaimer: Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose money. This is a high-risk investment. You may not be able to access your money easily, and are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. Angel investing is considered to be a high risk investment. Obu Ltd (FRN: 993433)  is an appointed representative of Khepri Advisers Limited (FRN: 692447) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Obu does not provide investment advice and/or recommendations, and no communication, through its platform or other communication methods should be considered a recommendation to invest. Individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional and independent advice if they are unsure as to the suitability / appropriateness of any investment for their individual circumstances or needs, including potential tax treatment. The value of an investment may go up as well as down, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future result. Access to Obu’s platform is subject to eligibility, please see our terms and conditions for further information.  This week’s a big one for everyone at Obu. Our groundbreaking, women-focused investment platform is here, it’s live, and it’s set to change the face of investment, for good. So, to celebrate this massive Obu milestone, our co-founders Sarah and Claire are looking back at the twists and turns that got them here, laying out the problems they can’t wait to solve, and sharing what they’re most proud of at this huge, pinch-me moment…

The Obu investment platform is live! Registration’s now open at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing. 

You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible. 

And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here.


Episode timings:

[00.00] Disclaimer

[00.17] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.49] Our investment platform is live!

[01.26] What it’s taken to get here

[02.17] The big moments in our journey

[05.49] The key problems we’re here to solve

[06.18] How our platform and collective will do that

[07.30] What we’re most proud of as we go live

[09.06] How to get even more from Obu


Full disclaimer:

Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose money. This is a high-risk investment. You may not be able to access your money easily, and are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. Angel investing is considered to be a high risk investment.

Obu Ltd (FRN: 993433)  is an appointed representative of Khepri Advisers Limited (FRN: 692447) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Obu does not provide investment advice and/or recommendations, and no communication, through its platform or other communication methods should be considered a recommendation to invest. Individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional and independent advice if they are unsure as to the suitability / appropriateness of any investment for their individual circumstances or needs, including potential tax treatment. The value of an investment may go up as well as down, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future result. Access to Obu’s platform is subject to eligibility, please see our terms and conditions for further information. 

]]> 620 no Designing with a new audience in mind, with Claire and Sarah This week, we’re bringing you the next instalment of our co-founder mini-series, as Claire and Sarah count down to our investment platform – and angel collective! – going live. They’re talking about the shocking stats that get us out of bed every morning, the way we’re designing with women in mind, the work we’re doing to bring legitimacy to angel investing, and what exactly you can expect from our platform and collective when launch day arrives… The Obu investment platform goes live this June, disrupting the investment sector for good. Pre-registrations are now open over at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing.  You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible.  And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here. Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [01.26] The three big stats we’re out to change [03.42] Designing for an underserved audience [06.38] Bringing legitimacy to angel investing [07.44] What to expect from our investment platform [10.34] What to expect from The Obu Angel Collective [11.58] How to get even more from Obu Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0000 full 2 18 OBU This week, we’re bringing you the next instalment of our co-founder mini-series, as Claire and Sarah count down to our investment platform – and angel collective! – going live. They’re talking about the shocking stats that get us out of bed every morning, the way we’re designing with women in mind, the work we’re doing to bring legitimacy to angel investing, and what exactly you can expect from our platform and collective when launch day arrives… The Obu investment platform goes live this June, disrupting the investment sector for good. Pre-registrations are now open over at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing.  You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible.  And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here. Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [01.26] The three big stats we’re out to change [03.42] Designing for an underserved audience [06.38] Bringing legitimacy to angel investing [07.44] What to expect from our investment platform [10.34] What to expect from The Obu Angel Collective [11.58] How to get even more from Obu This week, we’re bringing you the next instalment of our co-founder mini-series, as Claire and Sarah count down to our investment platform – and angel collective! – going live. They’re talking about the shocking stats that get us out of bed every morning, the way we’re designing with women in mind, the work we’re doing to bring legitimacy to angel investing, and what exactly you can expect from our platform and collective when launch day arrives…

The Obu investment platform goes live this June, disrupting the investment sector for good. Pre-registrations are now open over at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing. 

You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible. 

And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here.


Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[01.26] The three big stats we’re out to change

[03.42] Designing for an underserved audience

[06.38] Bringing legitimacy to angel investing

[07.44] What to expect from our investment platform

[10.34] What to expect from The Obu Angel Collective

[11.58] How to get even more from Obu

]]> 814 no Changing the face of financial services, with Sarah and Claire In this week's episode, Sarah and Claire celebrate and champion other women-led businesses who are out there trailblazing in the financial sector; all with the collective mission to close the gender financial gap. These businesses, like Obu, serve to empower and educate women with tools that inform their financial decisions. Each of them have the aim to positively impact women's financial futures, for good.  The Obu investment platform goes live in June, disrupting the investment sector for good. Pre-registration’s now open over at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing.  You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible.  And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here. Episode timings [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.56] Introducing the mini-series [03.33] Women Backing Women Campaign [05.26] Designing products with women in mind [07.49] Championing female founded businesses in the financial sector  [09.12] Obu X Female Invest content partnership  [13.25] How to get even more from Obu Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0000 full 2 17 OBU In this week's episode, Sarah and Claire celebrate and champion other women-led businesses who are out there trailblazing in the financial sector; all with the collective mission to close the gender financial gap. These businesses, like Obu, serve to empower and educate women with tools that inform their financial decisions. Each of them have the aim to positively impact women's financial futures, for good.  The Obu investment platform goes live in June, disrupting the investment sector for good. Pre-registration’s now open over at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing.  You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible.  And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here. Episode timings [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.56] Introducing the mini-series [03.33] Women Backing Women Campaign [05.26] Designing products with women in mind [07.49] Championing female founded businesses in the financial sector  [09.12] Obu X Female Invest content partnership  [13.25] How to get even more from Obu In this week's episode, Sarah and Claire celebrate and champion other women-led businesses who are out there trailblazing in the financial sector; all with the collective mission to close the gender financial gap. These businesses, like Obu, serve to empower and educate women with tools that inform their financial decisions. Each of them have the aim to positively impact women's financial futures, for good. 

The Obu investment platform goes live in June, disrupting the investment sector for good. Pre-registration’s now open over at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing. 

You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible. 

And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here.


Episode timings

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.56] Introducing the mini-series

[03.33] Women Backing Women Campaign

[05.26] Designing products with women in mind

[07.49] Championing female founded businesses in the financial sector 

[09.12] Obu X Female Invest content partnership 

[13.25] How to get even more from Obu

]]> 855 no Closing the knowledge gap, with Sarah King and Claire Dunn This week’s episode is the second in our co-founder mini series, recorded right here at Obu HQ as we count down to our game-changing investment platform going live. Today, Sarah and Claire take you behind the scenes to talk about three words you’ll see a lot in the investment world – subject to eligibility. They’re discussing what those words mean and the bigger picture they represent. The Obu investment platform goes live in June, disrupting the investment sector for good. Pre-registration’s now open over at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing. You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible.  And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here. Episode Timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.56] What’s happening today at Obu HQ [02.29] Three words: Subject to eligibility [03.53] Why we work in regulated environment [05.16] Why we’ve got to ask questions [06.19] Empowering women to take the next step [08.34] How to get even more from Obu Mon, 29 May 2023 03:00:00 -0000 full 2 16 OBU This week’s episode is the second in our co-founder mini series, recorded right here at Obu HQ as we count down to our game-changing investment platform going live. Today, Sarah and Claire take you behind the scenes to talk about three words you’ll see a lot in the investment world – subject to eligibility. They’re discussing what those words mean and the bigger picture they represent. The Obu investment platform goes live in June, disrupting the investment sector for good. Pre-registration’s now open over at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing. You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible.  And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here. Episode Timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.56] What’s happening today at Obu HQ [02.29] Three words: Subject to eligibility [03.53] Why we work in regulated environment [05.16] Why we’ve got to ask questions [06.19] Empowering women to take the next step [08.34] How to get even more from Obu This week’s episode is the second in our co-founder mini series, recorded right here at Obu HQ as we count down to our game-changing investment platform going live. Today, Sarah and Claire take you behind the scenes to talk about three words you’ll see a lot in the investment world – subject to eligibility. They’re discussing what those words mean and the bigger picture they represent.

The Obu investment platform goes live in June, disrupting the investment sector for good. Pre-registration’s now open over at obuinvest.com, so head over, find out more – and see whether you’re eligible to start investing.

You can also register for our Obu Angel Collective – a space where women and allies curious about investing can come together, make connections, deepen their understanding and be inspired by what’s possible. 

And of course, if you’d like more from The Obu Podcast, you’ll find every episode right here.


Episode Timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.56] What’s happening today at Obu HQ

[02.29] Three words: Subject to eligibility

[03.53] Why we work in regulated environment

[05.16] Why we’ve got to ask questions

[06.19] Empowering women to take the next step

[08.34] How to get even more from Obu

]]> 588 no Building real change, right now, with Claire and Sarah The countdown is on at Obu HQ. With just a few weeks to go before our investment platform goes live, co-founders Claire and Sarah take you behind the scenes, as they get ready to disrupt the investment sector for good.  They talk about why they’ve designed the platform with women in mind, how they’re driving diversity, and what it feels like to be this close to launch. They also introduce The Obu Angel Collective – a community for anyone who’s curious about investing and wants the know-how, inspiration and support to get started… *subject to eligibility  If you’re all fired up about investing, raising or learning with us, head over to obuinvest.com today, because pre-registration for the Obu investment platform and Angel Collective is now open – go, go, go! And if you want more from The Obu Podcast, our website’s also the place to catch up with every episode, anytime. As we get ready to disrupt the investment sector for good, we really appreciate every like, follow and share – because spreading the word helps us take meaningful steps towards equality, together, today. Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.56] What it’s like at Obu now the Platform launch countdown has begun [03.00] Zooming out and looking at what the ecosystem looks like [05.00] Discussing the Obu Angel Platform and Obu Angel Collective [15.48] How we’re feeling about the launch [20.02] How to get even more from Obu Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000 full 2 15 OBU The countdown is on at Obu HQ. With just a few weeks to go before our investment platform goes live, co-founders Claire and Sarah take you behind the scenes, as they get ready to disrupt the investment sector for good.  They talk about why they’ve designed the platform with women in mind, how they’re driving diversity, and what it feels like to be this close to launch. They also introduce The Obu Angel Collective – a community for anyone who’s curious about investing and wants the know-how, inspiration and support to get started… *subject to eligibility  If you’re all fired up about investing, raising or learning with us, head over to obuinvest.com today, because pre-registration for the Obu investment platform and Angel Collective is now open – go, go, go! And if you want more from The Obu Podcast, our website’s also the place to catch up with every episode, anytime. As we get ready to disrupt the investment sector for good, we really appreciate every like, follow and share – because spreading the word helps us take meaningful steps towards equality, together, today. Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.56] What it’s like at Obu now the Platform launch countdown has begun [03.00] Zooming out and looking at what the ecosystem looks like [05.00] Discussing the Obu Angel Platform and Obu Angel Collective [15.48] How we’re feeling about the launch [20.02] How to get even more from Obu The countdown is on at Obu HQ. With just a few weeks to go before our investment platform goes live, co-founders Claire and Sarah take you behind the scenes, as they get ready to disrupt the investment sector for good. 

They talk about why they’ve designed the platform with women in mind, how they’re driving diversity, and what it feels like to be this close to launch. They also introduce The Obu Angel Collective – a community for anyone who’s curious about investing and wants the know-how, inspiration and support to get started… *subject to eligibility 

If you’re all fired up about investing, raising or learning with us, head over to obuinvest.com today, because pre-registration for the Obu investment platform and Angel Collective is now open – go, go, go! And if you want more from The Obu Podcast, our website’s also the place to catch up with every episode, anytime. As we get ready to disrupt the investment sector for good, we really appreciate every like, follow and share – because spreading the word helps us take meaningful steps towards equality, together, today.


Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.56] What it’s like at Obu now the Platform launch countdown has begun

[03.00] Zooming out and looking at what the ecosystem looks like

[05.00] Discussing the Obu Angel Platform and Obu Angel Collective

[15.48] How we’re feeling about the launch

[20.02] How to get even more from Obu

]]> 1349 no Navigating transitions with Roland Harwood In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by Roland Harwood, an entrepreneur, compulsive connector, podcast host and author of On The Edge – a hugely inspiring book which explores navigating transitions and how we can thrive in our increasingly connected world. Roland delves into the thinking behind the book and shares with us how the future is built by the actions we take today. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.  For more on Roland’s story, follow him on Linkedin, Instagram and Twitter at @rolandharwood + @we_are_liminal Episode timings [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.42] Introducing our guest, Roland Harwood [01.57] Why making a positive impact is a motivator  [04.18] How Roland’s upbringing fuelled his curiosity  [05.14] Why Roland’s book is so accessible  [09.40] What it means to enter periods of transition [11.30] The butterfly effect [13.13] Building a positive future [19.40] Why vulnerability is an ability  [22.28] Creating vivid alternatives  [28.43] The power of rituals  [35.24] Meaningful leverage points [41.46] Reflections on releasing a book [44.38] How to get even more from Obu Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 2 14 OBU In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by Roland Harwood, an entrepreneur, compulsive connector, podcast host and author of On The Edge – a hugely inspiring book which explores navigating transitions and how we can thrive in our increasingly connected world. Roland delves into the thinking behind the book and shares with us how the future is built by the actions we take today. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.  For more on Roland’s story, follow him on Linkedin, Instagram and Twitter at @rolandharwood + @we_are_liminal Episode timings [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.42] Introducing our guest, Roland Harwood [01.57] Why making a positive impact is a motivator  [04.18] How Roland’s upbringing fuelled his curiosity  [05.14] Why Roland’s book is so accessible  [09.40] What it means to enter periods of transition [11.30] The butterfly effect [13.13] Building a positive future [19.40] Why vulnerability is an ability  [22.28] Creating vivid alternatives  [28.43] The power of rituals  [35.24] Meaningful leverage points [41.46] Reflections on releasing a book [44.38] How to get even more from Obu In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by Roland Harwood, an entrepreneur, compulsive connector, podcast host and author of On The Edge – a hugely inspiring book which explores navigating transitions and how we can thrive in our increasingly connected world. Roland delves into the thinking behind the book and shares with us how the future is built by the actions we take today.

Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. 

For more on Roland’s story, follow him on Linkedin, Instagram and Twitter at @rolandharwood + @we_are_liminal


Episode timings

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.42] Introducing our guest, Roland Harwood

[01.57] Why making a positive impact is a motivator 

[04.18] How Roland’s upbringing fuelled his curiosity 

[05.14] Why Roland’s book is so accessible 

[09.40] What it means to enter periods of transition

[11.30] The butterfly effect

[13.13] Building a positive future

[19.40] Why vulnerability is an ability 

[22.28] Creating vivid alternatives 

[28.43] The power of rituals 

[35.24] Meaningful leverage points

[41.46] Reflections on releasing a book

[44.38] How to get even more from Obu

]]> 2752 no Building an inclusive ecosystem, with Dr Lorna Treanor In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by Dr Lorna Treanor, Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Nottingham University Business School and co-author of the newly launched Charter for Inclusive Entrepreneurship. Lorna talks about how and why the charter was created, what an inclusive ecosystem really means – and what businesses can do to become more inclusive, empowering organisations. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. For more on Lorna’s story, follow her on LinkedIn. Chapter timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.42] Introducing Lorna and the charter  [02.12] Lorna’s journey into academic research [06.33] What inclusive entrepreneurship means [17.12] The experience of co-authoring the charter [23.38] How the charter can help you drive change [34.06] Lorna’s ambitions for the project’s future [36.30] Where to find out more about the charter Mon, 01 May 2023 03:00:00 -0000 full 2 13 OBU In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by Dr Lorna Treanor, Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Nottingham University Business School and co-author of the newly launched Charter for Inclusive Entrepreneurship. Lorna talks about how and why the charter was created, what an inclusive ecosystem really means – and what businesses can do to become more inclusive, empowering organisations. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. For more on Lorna’s story, follow her on LinkedIn. Chapter timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.42] Introducing Lorna and the charter  [02.12] Lorna’s journey into academic research [06.33] What inclusive entrepreneurship means [17.12] The experience of co-authoring the charter [23.38] How the charter can help you drive change [34.06] Lorna’s ambitions for the project’s future [36.30] Where to find out more about the charter In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by Dr Lorna Treanor, Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Nottingham University Business School and co-author of the newly launched Charter for Inclusive Entrepreneurship. Lorna talks about how and why the charter was created, what an inclusive ecosystem really means – and what businesses can do to become more inclusive, empowering organisations.

Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.

For more on Lorna’s story, follow her on LinkedIn.


Chapter timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.42] Introducing Lorna and the charter 

[02.12] Lorna’s journey into academic research

[06.33] What inclusive entrepreneurship means

[17.12] The experience of co-authoring the charter

[23.38] How the charter can help you drive change

[34.06] Lorna’s ambitions for the project’s future

[36.30] Where to find out more about the charter

]]> 2224 no Busting investment jargon, with Sarah King and Claire Dunn In today’s episode, Sarah and Claire take a no-nonsense look at investment jargon, crunching through some of the most commonly used terms with clear, straight-talking explanations. So, if you’ve ever wondered what an angel investor really is, or what on earth your ticket size might be, they’ve got you. Grab a cuppa, get beyond the mystery and count yourself in… Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. And to bust even more investment jargon, don’t miss our full Obu A to Z. Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] Jargon busting and why it matters [01.24] What does ‘angel investing’ mean? [04.32] What kind of angel could you be? [06.59] Why angel networks are a great way in [09.42] What’s ‘advanced assurance’ all about? [13.29] What’s a ‘cap table’ and who’s on it? [16.37] What does ‘ticket size’ mean? [20.35] What’s ‘due diligence’ and how does it work? [26.22] A speedy recap of those gnarly terms [28.32] Where to find our A to Z of investing [29.09] How to get even more from Obu Mon, 24 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0000 full 2 12 OBU In today’s episode, Sarah and Claire take a no-nonsense look at investment jargon, crunching through some of the most commonly used terms with clear, straight-talking explanations. So, if you’ve ever wondered what an angel investor really is, or what on earth your ticket size might be, they’ve got you. Grab a cuppa, get beyond the mystery and count yourself in… Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. And to bust even more investment jargon, don’t miss our full Obu A to Z. Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] Jargon busting and why it matters [01.24] What does ‘angel investing’ mean? [04.32] What kind of angel could you be? [06.59] Why angel networks are a great way in [09.42] What’s ‘advanced assurance’ all about? [13.29] What’s a ‘cap table’ and who’s on it? [16.37] What does ‘ticket size’ mean? [20.35] What’s ‘due diligence’ and how does it work? [26.22] A speedy recap of those gnarly terms [28.32] Where to find our A to Z of investing [29.09] How to get even more from Obu In today’s episode, Sarah and Claire take a no-nonsense look at investment jargon, crunching through some of the most commonly used terms with clear, straight-talking explanations. So, if you’ve ever wondered what an angel investor really is, or what on earth your ticket size might be, they’ve got you. Grab a cuppa, get beyond the mystery and count yourself in…

Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. And to bust even more investment jargon, don’t miss our full Obu A to Z.


Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.41] Jargon busting and why it matters

[01.24] What does ‘angel investing’ mean?

[04.32] What kind of angel could you be?

[06.59] Why angel networks are a great way in

[09.42] What’s ‘advanced assurance’ all about?

[13.29] What’s a ‘cap table’ and who’s on it?

[16.37] What does ‘ticket size’ mean?

[20.35] What’s ‘due diligence’ and how does it work?

[26.22] A speedy recap of those gnarly terms

[28.32] Where to find our A to Z of investing

[29.09] How to get even more from Obu

]]> 1822 no Bringing new perspectives to investing, with Ramat Tejani This week, Claire and Sarah get together with founder, investor, trustee, board member, tech diversity champion and chief encouragement officer Ramat Tejani, for a lively episode full of shared experiences, honest insights and wearing different hats. Ramat opens up about what it means to her to be an investor, what diverse founders and funders bring to the table, and why it’s so important to keep on being curious. Like to find out more about Ramat? You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn @ramat_tejani or @theinspirationbox. And don’t forget, if you’d like to connect on LinkedIn, tell Ramat where you found her! Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.  Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] Introducing our guest, Ramat Tejani  [01.34] Diving into Ramat’s many roles [06.27] The value in being true to yourself [09.55] Struggling to identify as an investor    [19.34] Diversity and the power of new perspectives [34.38] Why Ramat made her investment choices [39.59] How her support goes beyond just capital [45.54] Where to find and reach out to Ramat [47.28] How to get even more from Obu Mon, 17 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0000 full 2 11 OBU This week, Claire and Sarah get together with founder, investor, trustee, board member, tech diversity champion and chief encouragement officer Ramat Tejani, for a lively episode full of shared experiences, honest insights and wearing different hats. Ramat opens up about what it means to her to be an investor, what diverse founders and funders bring to the table, and why it’s so important to keep on being curious. Like to find out more about Ramat? You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn @ramat_tejani or @theinspirationbox. And don’t forget, if you’d like to connect on LinkedIn, tell Ramat where you found her! Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.  Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] Introducing our guest, Ramat Tejani  [01.34] Diving into Ramat’s many roles [06.27] The value in being true to yourself [09.55] Struggling to identify as an investor    [19.34] Diversity and the power of new perspectives [34.38] Why Ramat made her investment choices [39.59] How her support goes beyond just capital [45.54] Where to find and reach out to Ramat [47.28] How to get even more from Obu This week, Claire and Sarah get together with founder, investor, trustee, board member, tech diversity champion and chief encouragement officer Ramat Tejani, for a lively episode full of shared experiences, honest insights and wearing different hats. Ramat opens up about what it means to her to be an investor, what diverse founders and funders bring to the table, and why it’s so important to keep on being curious.

Like to find out more about Ramat? You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn @ramat_tejani or @theinspirationbox. And don’t forget, if you’d like to connect on LinkedIn, tell Ramat where you found her!

Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. 


Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.41] Introducing our guest, Ramat Tejani 

[01.34] Diving into Ramat’s many roles

[06.27] The value in being true to yourself

[09.55] Struggling to identify as an investor   

[19.34] Diversity and the power of new perspectives

[34.38] Why Ramat made her investment choices

[39.59] How her support goes beyond just capital

[45.54] Where to find and reach out to Ramat

[47.28] How to get even more from Obu

]]> 2920 yes Exploring the impact of SEIS changes on real women founders This week on the podcast, Sarah and Claire talk purpose, investment and the impact of the SEIS changes with two brilliant, early-stage women entrepreneurs: Lara Senbanjo of The Cornrow and Lesley So of So Good Kombucha. From celebrating Black culture to empowering marginalised people, Lara and Lesley share their big ambitions – getting honest about their challenges, the things they wish they’d known and the powerful difference the right angel investors are going to make. Like to find out more about Lara and The Cornrow Head on over to thecornrow.com, follow @thecornrow on Instagram, find Lara on TikTok at @thisislaraland, email lara@thecornrow.com or check out Lara’s co-founder (and sister) Kemi on Instagram @cottagenoire. And you can find lots more on Lesley and So Good Kombucha over at sogoodkombucha.com, on Instagram @sogoodkombuchauk, on Twitter @SoGoodKombucha, and on LinkedIn. You can also email Lesley direct at lesley@sogoodkombucha.com. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] How SEIS is changing – and who that helps [01.26] Meet Lara Senbanjo, cofo of The Cornrow [07.44] The story and purpose behind the brand [10.49] Lara’s investment journey and the impact of SEIS [15.39] What The Cornrow needs, beyond just capital [19.03] Lara’s ambitions for the business in 2023 [21.11] Where to find Lara and The Cornrow [22.16] Meet Lesley So, founder of So Good Kombucha [25.53] Lesley’s purpose, products and ambitions [30.21] Choosing between bootstrapping and investment [33.49] What Lesley’s looking for from her angels [36.35] The difference the SEIS extension will make [38.01] Why raising awareness around investment is crucial [42.09] Lesley’s plans for 2023 – and where to find her Mon, 10 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0000 full 2 10 OBU This week on the podcast, Sarah and Claire talk purpose, investment and the impact of the SEIS changes with two brilliant, early-stage women entrepreneurs: Lara Senbanjo of The Cornrow and Lesley So of So Good Kombucha. From celebrating Black culture to empowering marginalised people, Lara and Lesley share their big ambitions – getting honest about their challenges, the things they wish they’d known and the powerful difference the right angel investors are going to make. Like to find out more about Lara and The Cornrow Head on over to thecornrow.com, follow @thecornrow on Instagram, find Lara on TikTok at @thisislaraland, email lara@thecornrow.com or check out Lara’s co-founder (and sister) Kemi on Instagram @cottagenoire. And you can find lots more on Lesley and So Good Kombucha over at sogoodkombucha.com, on Instagram @sogoodkombuchauk, on Twitter @SoGoodKombucha, and on LinkedIn. You can also email Lesley direct at lesley@sogoodkombucha.com. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] How SEIS is changing – and who that helps [01.26] Meet Lara Senbanjo, cofo of The Cornrow [07.44] The story and purpose behind the brand [10.49] Lara’s investment journey and the impact of SEIS [15.39] What The Cornrow needs, beyond just capital [19.03] Lara’s ambitions for the business in 2023 [21.11] Where to find Lara and The Cornrow [22.16] Meet Lesley So, founder of So Good Kombucha [25.53] Lesley’s purpose, products and ambitions [30.21] Choosing between bootstrapping and investment [33.49] What Lesley’s looking for from her angels [36.35] The difference the SEIS extension will make [38.01] Why raising awareness around investment is crucial [42.09] Lesley’s plans for 2023 – and where to find her This week on the podcast, Sarah and Claire talk purpose, investment and the impact of the SEIS changes with two brilliant, early-stage women entrepreneurs: Lara Senbanjo of The Cornrow and Lesley So of So Good Kombucha. From celebrating Black culture to empowering marginalised people, Lara and Lesley share their big ambitions – getting honest about their challenges, the things they wish they’d known and the powerful difference the right angel investors are going to make.

Like to find out more about Lara and The Cornrow Head on over to thecornrow.com, follow @thecornrow on Instagram, find Lara on TikTok at @thisislaraland, email lara@thecornrow.com or check out Lara’s co-founder (and sister) Kemi on Instagram @cottagenoire.

And you can find lots more on Lesley and So Good Kombucha over at sogoodkombucha.com, on Instagram @sogoodkombuchauk, on Twitter @SoGoodKombucha, and on LinkedIn. You can also email Lesley direct at lesley@sogoodkombucha.com.

Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.


Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.41] How SEIS is changing – and who that helps

[01.26] Meet Lara Senbanjo, cofo of The Cornrow

[07.44] The story and purpose behind the brand

[10.49] Lara’s investment journey and the impact of SEIS

[15.39] What The Cornrow needs, beyond just capital

[19.03] Lara’s ambitions for the business in 2023

[21.11] Where to find Lara and The Cornrow

[22.16] Meet Lesley So, founder of So Good Kombucha

[25.53] Lesley’s purpose, products and ambitions

[30.21] Choosing between bootstrapping and investment

[33.49] What Lesley’s looking for from her angels

[36.35] The difference the SEIS extension will make

[38.01] Why raising awareness around investment is crucial

[42.09] Lesley’s plans for 2023 – and where to find her

]]> 2694 no SEIS updates go live! What’s changed, with Claire and Sarah This week, the SEIS changes we campaigned for go live. They’re going to help thousands of women entrepreneurs and angels build and back businesses they love – and we couldn’t be prouder. So in today’s special episode, Claire and Sarah dive into what’s changing and what that could mean for you. They break down how SEIS works, share the journey they’ve been on to make this change happen and explain why shouting about the changes is so important. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.  Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] What is SEIS – and why is it big news? [01.36] What’s changing – and how it helps you [04.07] How the tax breaks work – an example   [07.59] Sarah & Claire’s own SEIS story   [10.35] The #overbeingunderfunded campaign [13.26] Lobbying, learning and leaning in [16.37] Why we need to shout about SEIS [19.39] Where to find more on SEIS and Obu Mon, 03 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0000 full 2 9 OBU This week, the SEIS changes we campaigned for go live. They’re going to help thousands of women entrepreneurs and angels build and back businesses they love – and we couldn’t be prouder. So in today’s special episode, Claire and Sarah dive into what’s changing and what that could mean for you. They break down how SEIS works, share the journey they’ve been on to make this change happen and explain why shouting about the changes is so important. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.  Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] What is SEIS – and why is it big news? [01.36] What’s changing – and how it helps you [04.07] How the tax breaks work – an example   [07.59] Sarah & Claire’s own SEIS story   [10.35] The #overbeingunderfunded campaign [13.26] Lobbying, learning and leaning in [16.37] Why we need to shout about SEIS [19.39] Where to find more on SEIS and Obu This week, the SEIS changes we campaigned for go live. They’re going to help thousands of women entrepreneurs and angels build and back businesses they love – and we couldn’t be prouder. So in today’s special episode, Claire and Sarah dive into what’s changing and what that could mean for you. They break down how SEIS works, share the journey they’ve been on to make this change happen and explain why shouting about the changes is so important.

Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. 


Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.41] What is SEIS – and why is it big news?

[01.36] What’s changing – and how it helps you

[04.07] How the tax breaks work – an example  

[07.59] Sarah & Claire’s own SEIS story  

[10.35] The #overbeingunderfunded campaign

[13.26] Lobbying, learning and leaning in

[16.37] Why we need to shout about SEIS

[19.39] Where to find more on SEIS and Obu

]]> 1244 no Breaking boardroom rules, with Natalie Gasson-McKinley This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by Natalie Gasson-McKinley MBE MBA, newly appointed chair of the Obu board. Natalie’s a genuine trailblazer, passionate about using her voice to champion more equitable, inclusive spaces, and we’re immensely proud she’s joined our team. She talks about why disruptive businesses need disruptive boards, why breaking the rules is brilliant for business, and why aligning head and heart can drive purposeful, positive change. For more on Natalie’s story, follow her on LinkedIn, join her at of our Obu Meets or sign up to our newsletter and find out more about the change she’s helping us create here at Obu.  Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] Introducing Natalie and her MBE story [03.20] Growing up and the value of guidance [06.56] Why you’ve got to align head and heart [09.13] Resilience, responsibility and recognition [14.39] Lobbying, learning and the power of allies [20.42] Why Natalie wanted to join the Obu board [28.50] Disrupting the way boardrooms work [38.52] How to follow and connect with Natalie [39.30] On next week’s pod… SEIS changes go live! Mon, 27 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0000 full 2 8 OBU This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by Natalie Gasson-McKinley MBE MBA, newly appointed chair of the Obu board. Natalie’s a genuine trailblazer, passionate about using her voice to champion more equitable, inclusive spaces, and we’re immensely proud she’s joined our team. She talks about why disruptive businesses need disruptive boards, why breaking the rules is brilliant for business, and why aligning head and heart can drive purposeful, positive change. For more on Natalie’s story, follow her on LinkedIn, join her at of our Obu Meets or sign up to our newsletter and find out more about the change she’s helping us create here at Obu.  Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] Introducing Natalie and her MBE story [03.20] Growing up and the value of guidance [06.56] Why you’ve got to align head and heart [09.13] Resilience, responsibility and recognition [14.39] Lobbying, learning and the power of allies [20.42] Why Natalie wanted to join the Obu board [28.50] Disrupting the way boardrooms work [38.52] How to follow and connect with Natalie [39.30] On next week’s pod… SEIS changes go live! This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by Natalie Gasson-McKinley MBE MBA, newly appointed chair of the Obu board. Natalie’s a genuine trailblazer, passionate about using her voice to champion more equitable, inclusive spaces, and we’re immensely proud she’s joined our team. She talks about why disruptive businesses need disruptive boards, why breaking the rules is brilliant for business, and why aligning head and heart can drive purposeful, positive change.

For more on Natalie’s story, follow her on LinkedIn, join her at of our Obu Meets or sign up to our newsletter and find out more about the change she’s helping us create here at Obu. 

Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.


Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.41] Introducing Natalie and her MBE story

[03.20] Growing up and the value of guidance

[06.56] Why you’ve got to align head and heart

[09.13] Resilience, responsibility and recognition

[14.39] Lobbying, learning and the power of allies

[20.42] Why Natalie wanted to join the Obu board

[28.50] Disrupting the way boardrooms work

[38.52] How to follow and connect with Natalie

[39.30] On next week’s pod… SEIS changes go live!


]]> 2440 no Pitching, power and poor behaviour, with Claire and Sarah In this week’s episode, Claire and Sarah share the frustrating, often shocking practices that women encounter day in, day out in the world of investment and entrepreneurship. They’ve wrapped them up into their three Ps – pitching, power and poor behaviour – and they’re calling them out on behalf of all the women who feel they can’t. Because change doesn’t take time, it takes courage. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] Why we’re talking about our three Ps [02.48] Pressured pitches vs real partnerships  [07.08] It’s time to change the power dynamic [10.18] Calling out those poor behaviours [12.03] Using tech to create real change [16.26] How to find out more about Obu Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 2 8 OBU In this week’s episode, Claire and Sarah share the frustrating, often shocking practices that women encounter day in, day out in the world of investment and entrepreneurship. They’ve wrapped them up into their three Ps – pitching, power and poor behaviour – and they’re calling them out on behalf of all the women who feel they can’t. Because change doesn’t take time, it takes courage. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] Why we’re talking about our three Ps [02.48] Pressured pitches vs real partnerships  [07.08] It’s time to change the power dynamic [10.18] Calling out those poor behaviours [12.03] Using tech to create real change [16.26] How to find out more about Obu In this week’s episode, Claire and Sarah share the frustrating, often shocking practices that women encounter day in, day out in the world of investment and entrepreneurship. They’ve wrapped them up into their three Ps – pitching, power and poor behaviour – and they’re calling them out on behalf of all the women who feel they can’t. Because change doesn’t take time, it takes courage.


Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.


Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.41] Why we’re talking about our three Ps

[02.48] Pressured pitches vs real partnerships 

[07.08] It’s time to change the power dynamic

[10.18] Calling out those poor behaviours

[12.03] Using tech to create real change

[16.26] How to find out more about Obu

]]> 1083 no Talking about women and wealth, with Sophia Lerche-Thomsen In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by award-winning wealth manager, financial adviser and investor, Sophia Lerche-Thomsen. Sophia talks about women’s relationship with wealth, why she’s on a mission to close the gender wealth gap, and why more of us need to talk about money. She also shares simple, doable advice on how to organise your finances, how to start investing and how solid financial plans can help you feel ready for anything. For more on Sophia’s story, follow @sophia_financial_planner on Instagram or LinkedIn. And to take Sophia’s advice on breaking down investment jargon, try Obu’s investment A to Z or dive into the resources over on Investopedia. ​​Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You'll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.  Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.42] Introducing Sophia and her story [02.37] Exposing the gender wealth gap [07.15] Sophia’s three-pot financial plan  [11.09] Why women need to talk about wealth [18.51] Making investments that matter to you  [25.02] How to get started as an investor [30.14] Why investor-founder relationships are key [36.30] How planning helps prepare for life’s hurdles [40.23] Going from founder to purposeful investor [43.06] How to follow and get in touch with Sophia Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 2 7 OBU In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by award-winning wealth manager, financial adviser and investor, Sophia Lerche-Thomsen. Sophia talks about women’s relationship with wealth, why she’s on a mission to close the gender wealth gap, and why more of us need to talk about money. She also shares simple, doable advice on how to organise your finances, how to start investing and how solid financial plans can help you feel ready for anything. For more on Sophia’s story, follow @sophia_financial_planner on Instagram or LinkedIn. And to take Sophia’s advice on breaking down investment jargon, try Obu’s investment A to Z or dive into the resources over on Investopedia. ​​Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You'll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.  Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.42] Introducing Sophia and her story [02.37] Exposing the gender wealth gap [07.15] Sophia’s three-pot financial plan  [11.09] Why women need to talk about wealth [18.51] Making investments that matter to you  [25.02] How to get started as an investor [30.14] Why investor-founder relationships are key [36.30] How planning helps prepare for life’s hurdles [40.23] Going from founder to purposeful investor [43.06] How to follow and get in touch with Sophia In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by award-winning wealth manager, financial adviser and investor, Sophia Lerche-Thomsen. Sophia talks about women’s relationship with wealth, why she’s on a mission to close the gender wealth gap, and why more of us need to talk about money. She also shares simple, doable advice on how to organise your finances, how to start investing and how solid financial plans can help you feel ready for anything.

For more on Sophia’s story, follow @sophia_financial_planner on Instagram or LinkedIn. And to take Sophia’s advice on breaking down investment jargon, try Obu’s investment A to Z or dive into the resources over on Investopedia.


​​Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You'll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. 


Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.42] Introducing Sophia and her story

[02.37] Exposing the gender wealth gap

[07.15] Sophia’s three-pot financial plan 

[11.09] Why women need to talk about wealth

[18.51] Making investments that matter to you 

[25.02] How to get started as an investor

[30.14] Why investor-founder relationships are key

[36.30] How planning helps prepare for life’s hurdles

[40.23] Going from founder to purposeful investor

[43.06] How to follow and get in touch with Sophia

]]> 2779 no Rose Review 2023 special, with Sarah King and Claire Dunn It’s a Rose Review special! Since its launch back in 2019, the Alison Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship, led by NatWest CEO Alison Rose, has been one of Obu’s biggest anchors and inspirations. Every annual update continues to fuel and focus our fight – and this year we’re absolutely bowled over to be part of it. To celebrate, we’re sharing a special episode diving into its data and insights – and what they reveal about investment and entrepreneurship in the UK today. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.  Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] Why the Rose Review matters so much [04.35] The data highlights from this year’s report [08.53] Celebrating collaboration, raising awareness [10.59] Diversifying angel investment in the UK [12.04] Getting founders ready for future funding [13.31] The chance to create change, together [15.07] Setting ambitious targets for angels [17.38] Emerging innovation and opportunity [19.33] The real need for more early-stage deals [22.23] Obu’s next steps – drive funding UK wide [24.26] Obu’s next steps – corporate collaborations [25.16] Obu’s next steps – investment platform launch [29.33] Refusing to see women’s progress rolled back [31.09] Thanks to everyone who’s supported us [32.59] What’s coming up in next week’s episode Mon, 06 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 2 5 OBU It’s a Rose Review special! Since its launch back in 2019, the Alison Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship, led by NatWest CEO Alison Rose, has been one of Obu’s biggest anchors and inspirations. Every annual update continues to fuel and focus our fight – and this year we’re absolutely bowled over to be part of it. To celebrate, we’re sharing a special episode diving into its data and insights – and what they reveal about investment and entrepreneurship in the UK today. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.  Episode timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.41] Why the Rose Review matters so much [04.35] The data highlights from this year’s report [08.53] Celebrating collaboration, raising awareness [10.59] Diversifying angel investment in the UK [12.04] Getting founders ready for future funding [13.31] The chance to create change, together [15.07] Setting ambitious targets for angels [17.38] Emerging innovation and opportunity [19.33] The real need for more early-stage deals [22.23] Obu’s next steps – drive funding UK wide [24.26] Obu’s next steps – corporate collaborations [25.16] Obu’s next steps – investment platform launch [29.33] Refusing to see women’s progress rolled back [31.09] Thanks to everyone who’s supported us [32.59] What’s coming up in next week’s episode It’s a Rose Review special! Since its launch back in 2019, the Alison Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship, led by NatWest CEO Alison Rose, has been one of Obu’s biggest anchors and inspirations. Every annual update continues to fuel and focus our fight – and this year we’re absolutely bowled over to be part of it. To celebrate, we’re sharing a special episode diving into its data and insights – and what they reveal about investment and entrepreneurship in the UK today.


Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. 


Episode timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.41] Why the Rose Review matters so much

[04.35] The data highlights from this year’s report

[08.53] Celebrating collaboration, raising awareness

[10.59] Diversifying angel investment in the UK

[12.04] Getting founders ready for future funding

[13.31] The chance to create change, together

[15.07] Setting ambitious targets for angels

[17.38] Emerging innovation and opportunity

[19.33] The real need for more early-stage deals

[22.23] Obu’s next steps – drive funding UK wide

[24.26] Obu’s next steps – corporate collaborations

[25.16] Obu’s next steps – investment platform launch

[29.33] Refusing to see women’s progress rolled back

[31.09] Thanks to everyone who’s supported us

[32.59] What’s coming up in next week’s episode

]]> 2077 no Achieving financial wellness, with Laura Pomfret In this episode, Claire and Sarah sit down with Laura Pomfret, co-founder of Financielle, the female-focused financial wellness app that’s helped women increase their wealth by over £1 million. Laura talks about how to take control of your finances step by step, why we need to tell it straight when it comes to women’s wealth and the importance of finding investors that give you much more than money. For more on Laura’s story, head over to www.financielle.co.uk, download the Financielle: Budget Planner app, follow @financielle on Instagram or TikTok or check out @TheFinancielle on Twitter. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. Episode Timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.42] Introducing Laura and Financielle [01.26] Financial wellness – and why it matters [05.23] Taking back control, step by step [08.46] Normalising conversations about wealth [10.42] Understanding women’s financial context [13.33] Why there’s a lack of women in tech [16.20] The ripple effects of financial empowerment [19.10] Why investment’s about more than money [26.29] The power of being part of a community [31.17] Scrapping the softly, softly approach [35.31] How to find out more about Financielle [36.40] What’s coming up in next week’s episode Mon, 27 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 2 4 OBU In this episode, Claire and Sarah sit down with Laura Pomfret, co-founder of Financielle, the female-focused financial wellness app that’s helped women increase their wealth by over £1 million. Laura talks about how to take control of your finances step by step, why we need to tell it straight when it comes to women’s wealth and the importance of finding investors that give you much more than money. For more on Laura’s story, head over to www.financielle.co.uk, download the Financielle: Budget Planner app, follow @financielle on Instagram or TikTok or check out @TheFinancielle on Twitter. Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog. Episode Timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.42] Introducing Laura and Financielle [01.26] Financial wellness – and why it matters [05.23] Taking back control, step by step [08.46] Normalising conversations about wealth [10.42] Understanding women’s financial context [13.33] Why there’s a lack of women in tech [16.20] The ripple effects of financial empowerment [19.10] Why investment’s about more than money [26.29] The power of being part of a community [31.17] Scrapping the softly, softly approach [35.31] How to find out more about Financielle [36.40] What’s coming up in next week’s episode In this episode, Claire and Sarah sit down with Laura Pomfret, co-founder of Financielle, the female-focused financial wellness app that’s helped women increase their wealth by over £1 million. Laura talks about how to take control of your finances step by step, why we need to tell it straight when it comes to women’s wealth and the importance of finding investors that give you much more than money.


For more on Laura’s story, head over to www.financielle.co.uk, download the Financielle: Budget Planner app, follow @financielle on Instagram or TikTok or check out @TheFinancielle on Twitter.


Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.


Episode Timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.42] Introducing Laura and Financielle

[01.26] Financial wellness – and why it matters

[05.23] Taking back control, step by step

[08.46] Normalising conversations about wealth

[10.42] Understanding women’s financial context

[13.33] Why there’s a lack of women in tech

[16.20] The ripple effects of financial empowerment

[19.10] Why investment’s about more than money

[26.29] The power of being part of a community

[31.17] Scrapping the softly, softly approach

[35.31] How to find out more about Financielle

[36.40] What’s coming up in next week’s episode

]]> 2314 yes Fighting investment injustice, with Erika Brodnock In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by the incredible, inspiring Erika Brodnock, co-founder of Extend Ventures and Kinhub. Erika talks about exposing the sheer scale of inequality in the investment world, why we need action – not more evidence, how she’s creating more inclusive workplaces and why capital, contracts and connection are the key to a fairer future.  For more on Erika’s story, follow @ErikaBrodnock on Twitter or LinkedIn, check out the companies she’s co-founded: extend.vc and kinhub.com, or dive into the reports she’s co-written: Diversity Beyond Gender and Better Venture. Chapter timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [01.56] Erika’s experience of investment injustice [04.46] Harnessing data to demand change [09.53] How Erika’s research impacted Obu [15.16] Why we need action – not more evidence [20.03] Adding socio-economic inequality into the mix [21.52] The impact of upcoming SEIS changes [28.34] How Kin Hub’s creating more supportive workplaces [36.26] Why we need greater supply chain diversity [41.30] The impact of diversifying angel investment [44.41] How to follow and get in touch with Erika Mon, 20 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 2 3 OBU In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by the incredible, inspiring Erika Brodnock, co-founder of Extend Ventures and Kinhub. Erika talks about exposing the sheer scale of inequality in the investment world, why we need action – not more evidence, how she’s creating more inclusive workplaces and why capital, contracts and connection are the key to a fairer future.  For more on Erika’s story, follow @ErikaBrodnock on Twitter or LinkedIn, check out the companies she’s co-founded: extend.vc and kinhub.com, or dive into the reports she’s co-written: Diversity Beyond Gender and Better Venture. Chapter timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [01.56] Erika’s experience of investment injustice [04.46] Harnessing data to demand change [09.53] How Erika’s research impacted Obu [15.16] Why we need action – not more evidence [20.03] Adding socio-economic inequality into the mix [21.52] The impact of upcoming SEIS changes [28.34] How Kin Hub’s creating more supportive workplaces [36.26] Why we need greater supply chain diversity [41.30] The impact of diversifying angel investment [44.41] How to follow and get in touch with Erika In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by the incredible, inspiring Erika Brodnock, co-founder of Extend Ventures and Kinhub. Erika talks about exposing the sheer scale of inequality in the investment world, why we need action – not more evidence, how she’s creating more inclusive workplaces and why capital, contracts and connection are the key to a fairer future. 

For more on Erika’s story, follow @ErikaBrodnock on Twitter or LinkedIn, check out the companies she’s co-founded: extend.vc and kinhub.com, or dive into the reports she’s co-written: Diversity Beyond Gender and Better Venture.


Chapter timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[01.56] Erika’s experience of investment injustice

[04.46] Harnessing data to demand change

[09.53] How Erika’s research impacted Obu

[15.16] Why we need action – not more evidence

[20.03] Adding socio-economic inequality into the mix

[21.52] The impact of upcoming SEIS changes

[28.34] How Kin Hub’s creating more supportive workplaces

[36.26] Why we need greater supply chain diversity

[41.30] The impact of diversifying angel investment

[44.41] How to follow and get in touch with Erika

]]> 2837 yes Rebranding and revolutionising, with Sarah King & Claire Dunn In episode two of The Obu Podcast, Claire and Sarah dive into the story behind their new brand. They talk about how changing government legislation changed their business, why they’re joining the 3% of fintech founders who are women, and how their disruptive new investment platform is revolutionising the investment ecosystem for women, and allies, across the UK.  The Obu Podcast is full of real conversations with entrepreneurs and investors changing the world for the better – full of honest insights, real-life stories and powerful, practical know-how. For more on Sarah and Claire’s story, head over to obuinvest.com, or follow Obu on LinkedIn. Chapter timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.35] The story behind the rebrand [03.59] How we’re fighting back with fintech  [07.12] Why we’re about purpose, as well as profit [12.11] Harnessing experience… and allies [14.20] Asking questions, feeling resilience [17.09] What’s coming up next on the podcast Mon, 13 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 2 2 OBU In episode two of The Obu Podcast, Claire and Sarah dive into the story behind their new brand. They talk about how changing government legislation changed their business, why they’re joining the 3% of fintech founders who are women, and how their disruptive new investment platform is revolutionising the investment ecosystem for women, and allies, across the UK.  The Obu Podcast is full of real conversations with entrepreneurs and investors changing the world for the better – full of honest insights, real-life stories and powerful, practical know-how. For more on Sarah and Claire’s story, head over to obuinvest.com, or follow Obu on LinkedIn. Chapter timings: [00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [00.35] The story behind the rebrand [03.59] How we’re fighting back with fintech  [07.12] Why we’re about purpose, as well as profit [12.11] Harnessing experience… and allies [14.20] Asking questions, feeling resilience [17.09] What’s coming up next on the podcast In episode two of The Obu Podcast, Claire and Sarah dive into the story behind their new brand. They talk about how changing government legislation changed their business, why they’re joining the 3% of fintech founders who are women, and how their disruptive new investment platform is revolutionising the investment ecosystem for women, and allies, across the UK. 


The Obu Podcast is full of real conversations with entrepreneurs and investors changing the world for the better – full of honest insights, real-life stories and powerful, practical know-how.

For more on Sarah and Claire’s story, head over to obuinvest.com, or follow Obu on LinkedIn.


Chapter timings:

[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[00.35] The story behind the rebrand

[03.59] How we’re fighting back with fintech 

[07.12] Why we’re about purpose, as well as profit

[12.11] Harnessing experience… and allies

[14.20] Asking questions, feeling resilience

[17.09] What’s coming up next on the podcast

]]> 1096 no Coming back stronger, with Sarah King & Claire Dunn Sarah and Claire are back, with a new name, a new brand and the same rock-solid determination to bring equality to the world of entrepreneurship and investment. This week, they open up about the toughest moments they’ve been through – and the exciting times ahead. They talk about how to find your founding principles, why failure’s part of the journey and how to come back stronger. The world of investment is changing, and on The Obu Podcast, we’re inviting you to learn how. Join us for real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve taken investment – and angel investors who are putting their capital, wisdom and networks to work to grow diverse-founded businesses right here in the UK. We’ll hear their stories, explore their experiences and find out how, together, they’re changing the world for the better. For more on Sarah and Claire’s story, head over to obuinvest.com, or follow OBU on LinkedIn. Chapter timings: [0.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [1.30] Looking back at where we began [5.50] How investment became our focus [10.20] Coming through the tough times [16.30] Zeroing in on our big idea  [18.55] The lessons we’re taking into 2023 [23.30] What’s coming up next on the podcast Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 2 1 OBU Sarah and Claire are back, with a new name, a new brand and the same rock-solid determination to bring equality to the world of entrepreneurship and investment. This week, they open up about the toughest moments they’ve been through – and the exciting times ahead. They talk about how to find your founding principles, why failure’s part of the journey and how to come back stronger. The world of investment is changing, and on The Obu Podcast, we’re inviting you to learn how. Join us for real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve taken investment – and angel investors who are putting their capital, wisdom and networks to work to grow diverse-founded businesses right here in the UK. We’ll hear their stories, explore their experiences and find out how, together, they’re changing the world for the better. For more on Sarah and Claire’s story, head over to obuinvest.com, or follow OBU on LinkedIn. Chapter timings: [0.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about [1.30] Looking back at where we began [5.50] How investment became our focus [10.20] Coming through the tough times [16.30] Zeroing in on our big idea  [18.55] The lessons we’re taking into 2023 [23.30] What’s coming up next on the podcast Sarah and Claire are back, with a new name, a new brand and the same rock-solid determination to bring equality to the world of entrepreneurship and investment. This week, they open up about the toughest moments they’ve been through – and the exciting times ahead. They talk about how to find your founding principles, why failure’s part of the journey and how to come back stronger.


The world of investment is changing, and on The Obu Podcast, we’re inviting you to learn how. Join us for real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve taken investment – and angel investors who are putting their capital, wisdom and networks to work to grow diverse-founded businesses right here in the UK. We’ll hear their stories, explore their experiences and find out how, together, they’re changing the world for the better.

For more on Sarah and Claire’s story, head over to obuinvest.com, or follow OBU on LinkedIn.


Chapter timings:

[0.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about

[1.30] Looking back at where we began

[5.50] How investment became our focus

[10.20] Coming through the tough times

[16.30] Zeroing in on our big idea 

[18.55] The lessons we’re taking into 2023

[23.30] What’s coming up next on the podcast

]]> 1498 no Scaling a jammy-good brand, with Rachel Kettlewell This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by Rachel Kettlewell, founder of Fearne & Rosie, a high-fruit, low-sugar jam brand that’s taking the supermarkets by storm. Rachel talks about how to build a pitch deck that’s full of personality, how to put a value on your growing business and how Dragons’ Den helped her realise what her business really needed. The OBU podcast is full of real conversations with extraordinary entrepreneurs and angel investors – packed with powerful know-how and honest insights. For more on Rachel’s story (and jams!), head over to fearneandrosie.co.uk, follow @fearne_and_rosie on Instagram, @and_fearne on Twitter, or find @fearneandrosie on Facebook. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:30:00 -0000 Scaling a jammy-good brand, with Rachel Kettlewell full 1 15 OBU This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by Rachel Kettlewell, founder of Fearne & Rosie, a high-fruit, low-sugar jam brand that’s taking the supermarkets by storm. Rachel talks about how to build a pitch deck that’s full of personality, how to put a value on your growing business and how Dragons’ Den helped her realise what her business really needed. The OBU podcast is full of real conversations with extraordinary entrepreneurs and angel investors – packed with powerful know-how and honest insights. For more on Rachel’s story (and jams!), head over to fearneandrosie.co.uk, follow @fearne_and_rosie on Instagram, @and_fearne on Twitter, or find @fearneandrosie on Facebook. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by Rachel Kettlewell, founder of Fearne & Rosie, a high-fruit, low-sugar jam brand that’s taking the supermarkets by storm. Rachel talks about how to build a pitch deck that’s full of personality, how to put a value on your growing business and how Dragons’ Den helped her realise what her business really needed.

The OBU podcast is full of real conversations with extraordinary entrepreneurs and angel investors – packed with powerful know-how and honest insights.

For more on Rachel’s story (and jams!), head over to fearneandrosie.co.uk, follow @fearne_and_rosie on Instagram, @and_fearne on Twitter, or find @fearneandrosie on Facebook.

(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.)

]]> 1931 no Building a first-to-market brand, with Clare Kimeze This week, Claire and Sarah are joined by Clare Kimeze, co-founder of Kimeze, the world’s first eyewear brand made specifically for Black and brown facial features. Clare talks about creating a first-to-market brand with a unique purpose. She shares her experience of finding investors, working with manufacturers, and constantly evolving that all-important pitch deck.  For more on Clare’s story, head over to kimeze.com, or follow them on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Building a first-to-market brand, with Clare Kimeze full 1 14 OBU Building a first-to-market brand This week, Claire and Sarah are joined by Clare Kimeze, co-founder of Kimeze, the world’s first eyewear brand made specifically for Black and brown facial features. Clare talks about creating a first-to-market brand with a unique purpose. She shares her experience of finding investors, working with manufacturers, and constantly evolving that all-important pitch deck.  For more on Clare’s story, head over to kimeze.com, or follow them on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) This week, Claire and Sarah are joined by Clare Kimeze, co-founder of Kimeze, the world’s first eyewear brand made specifically for Black and brown facial features. Clare talks about creating a first-to-market brand with a unique purpose. She shares her experience of finding investors, working with manufacturers, and constantly evolving that all-important pitch deck. 

For more on Clare’s story, head over to kimeze.com, or follow them on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.

(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.)

]]> 1643 no Landing first-time funding, with three trailblazing founders This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by Nicola Telford, Sally Coulden and Suzanne Mahoney, three trailblazing, mould-breaking women founders who’ve recently been raising their first round of investor funding. It’s The Obu Podcast’s first panel discussion and it’s full of practical advice on what entrepreneurs need from investors, what makes a great pitch deck and why it’s so important to cut to the chase, lay it on the line and ask for what you need. To find out more about Nicola, Sally, Suzanne and their brilliant businesses, head on over to their websites, viewsforchange.com, reddogglassdesign.com and greenshootsretail.com/libi. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Landing first-time funding, with three trailblazing founders full 1 13 OBU This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by Nicola Telford, Sally Coulden and Suzanne Mahoney, three trailblazing, mould-breaking women founders who’ve recently been raising their first round of investor funding. It’s The Obu Podcast’s first panel discussion and it’s full of practical advice on what entrepreneurs need from investors, what makes a great pitch deck and why it’s so important to cut to the chase, lay it on the line and ask for what you need. To find out more about Nicola, Sally, Suzanne and their brilliant businesses, head on over to their websites, viewsforchange.com, reddogglassdesign.com and greenshootsretail.com/libi. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by Nicola Telford, Sally Coulden and Suzanne Mahoney, three trailblazing, mould-breaking women founders who’ve recently been raising their first round of investor funding. It’s The Obu Podcast’s first panel discussion and it’s full of practical advice on what entrepreneurs need from investors, what makes a great pitch deck and why it’s so important to cut to the chase, lay it on the line and ask for what you need.


To find out more about Nicola, Sally, Suzanne and their brilliant businesses, head on over to their websites, viewsforchange.com, reddogglassdesign.com and greenshootsretail.com/libi.


(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.)

]]> 2957 no Our investment journey, with Sarah King and Claire Dunn Claire and Sarah are on a mission – to disrupt the world of investment, to throw its doors wide open, and to close the gender funding gap by empowering more women to become angel investors and entrepreneurs. In this episode they explore why change is so desperately needed and look back on the highs and lows of their own funding journey. Dive in for honest, practical insights on how to beat the overwhelm, how to smash through the funding jargon and how to get ready for your very first round of investment. For more on Sarah and Claire’s story, head over to obuinvest.com or follow us on LinkedIn. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Our investment journey, with Sarah King and Claire Dunn full 1 12 OBU Claire and Sarah are on a mission – to disrupt the world of investment, to throw its doors wide open, and to close the gender funding gap by empowering more women to become angel investors and entrepreneurs. In this episode they explore why change is so desperately needed and look back on the highs and lows of their own funding journey. Dive in for honest, practical insights on how to beat the overwhelm, how to smash through the funding jargon and how to get ready for your very first round of investment. For more on Sarah and Claire’s story, head over to obuinvest.com or follow us on LinkedIn. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Claire and Sarah are on a mission – to disrupt the world of investment, to throw its doors wide open, and to close the gender funding gap by empowering more women to become angel investors and entrepreneurs. In this episode they explore why change is so desperately needed and look back on the highs and lows of their own funding journey. Dive in for honest, practical insights on how to beat the overwhelm, how to smash through the funding jargon and how to get ready for your very first round of investment.


For more on Sarah and Claire’s story, head over to obuinvest.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.)

]]> 2707 no Launching a successful drinks brand, with Kerstin Robinson This week, Sarah and Claire talk to Kerstin Robinson, who made the leap from big banking into building her own business, co-founding the award-winning, all-natural drinks brand Nix & Kix. Kerstin talks about how to build a healthy business with a co-founder, how to turn customers into investors and how to totally smash your funding goals. For more on Kerstin’s story, head over to nixandkix.com, follow @nixandkix on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, or pick up a bottle in your local Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons or Nando’s. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Launching a successful drinks brand, with Kerstin Robinson full 1 11 OBU This week, Sarah and Claire talk to Kerstin Robinson, who made the leap from big banking into building her own business, co-founding the award-winning, all-natural drinks brand Nix & Kix. Kerstin talks about how to build a healthy business with a co-founder, how to turn customers into investors and how to totally smash your funding goals. For more on Kerstin’s story, head over to nixandkix.com, follow @nixandkix on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, or pick up a bottle in your local Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons or Nando’s. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) This week, Sarah and Claire talk to Kerstin Robinson, who made the leap from big banking into building her own business, co-founding the award-winning, all-natural drinks brand Nix & Kix. Kerstin talks about how to build a healthy business with a co-founder, how to turn customers into investors and how to totally smash your funding goals.


For more on Kerstin’s story, head over to nixandkix.com, follow @nixandkix on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, or pick up a bottle in your local Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons or Nando’s.

(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.)

]]> 1975 no Building a zero-waste clothing brand, with Priya Velusami This week, Claire and Sarah talk to Priya Velusami, founder of Pri Pri, a purposeful brand turning pre-loved saris into beautiful children’s clothing, and empowering a community of underprivileged women. Priya talks about how to make the leap into a business you love, how to balance profit with purpose, planet and people – and how to change lives, thousands of miles away. For more on Priya’s story, head over to her website, or follow @pripri.co.uk on Instagram. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Building a zero-waste clothing brand, with Priya Velusami full 1 10 OBU This week, Claire and Sarah talk to Priya Velusami, founder of Pri Pri, a purposeful brand turning pre-loved saris into beautiful children’s clothing, and empowering a community of underprivileged women. Priya talks about how to make the leap into a business you love, how to balance profit with purpose, planet and people – and how to change lives, thousands of miles away. For more on Priya’s story, head over to her website, or follow @pripri.co.uk on Instagram. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) This week, Claire and Sarah talk to Priya Velusami, founder of Pri Pri, a purposeful brand turning pre-loved saris into beautiful children’s clothing, and empowering a community of underprivileged women. Priya talks about how to make the leap into a business you love, how to balance profit with purpose, planet and people – and how to change lives, thousands of miles away.


For more on Priya’s story, head over to her website, or follow @pripri.co.uk on Instagram.

(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.)

]]> 1563 no Transforming nutrition through tech, with Marie Farmer This week, Sarah and Claire talk to Marie Farmer, founder of Mini Mealtimes, who set out to feed her son better and found herself building a user-friendly nutrition app that’s empowering parents everywhere. Marie talks about how to build an app from the ground up, how to get honest feedback from your target audience and how to persevere when the going gets tough. For more on Marie’s story, head over to minimealtimes.com, follow her on Instagram @minimealtimesapp, find her on Facebook and Twitter @minimealtimes or check out her LinkedIn page. You can download Mini Mealtimes on the App Store or Google Play. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com) Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:30:00 -0000 Transforming nutrition through tech, with Marie Farmer full 1 9 OBU This week, Sarah and Claire talk to Marie Farmer, founder of Mini Mealtimes, who set out to feed her son better and found herself building a user-friendly nutrition app that’s empowering parents everywhere. Marie talks about how to build an app from the ground up, how to get honest feedback from your target audience and how to persevere when the going gets tough. For more on Marie’s story, head over to minimealtimes.com, follow her on Instagram @minimealtimesapp, find her on Facebook and Twitter @minimealtimes or check out her LinkedIn page. You can download Mini Mealtimes on the App Store or Google Play. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com) This week, Sarah and Claire talk to Marie Farmer, founder of Mini Mealtimes, who set out to feed her son better and found herself building a user-friendly nutrition app that’s empowering parents everywhere. Marie talks about how to build an app from the ground up, how to get honest feedback from your target audience and how to persevere when the going gets tough.


For more on Marie’s story, head over to minimealtimes.com, follow her on Instagram @minimealtimesapp, find her on Facebook and Twitter @minimealtimes or check out her LinkedIn page. You can download Mini Mealtimes on the App Store or Google Play.

(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com)

]]> 1659 no Rewriting the menopause narrative, with Pamela Windle This week, Claire and Sarah sit down with Pamela Windle, who drew on her own health experiences to fuel a business that’s breaking down perimenopause and menopause taboos and blazing an incredible trail for women everywhere. Pamela talks about how to trust your instincts, how to take better care of your body, and how taking back control opens up a whole new world of opportunities. For more on Pamela’s story, head over to www.smarterchange.co.uk, follow her on Instagram @pamelawindlehormonecoach or find her on LinkedIn. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Rewriting the menopause narrative, with Pamela Windle full 1 8 OBU This week, Claire and Sarah sit down with Pamela Windle, who drew on her own health experiences to fuel a business that’s breaking down perimenopause and menopause taboos and blazing an incredible trail for women everywhere. Pamela talks about how to trust your instincts, how to take better care of your body, and how taking back control opens up a whole new world of opportunities. For more on Pamela’s story, head over to www.smarterchange.co.uk, follow her on Instagram @pamelawindlehormonecoach or find her on LinkedIn. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) This week, Claire and Sarah sit down with Pamela Windle, who drew on her own health experiences to fuel a business that’s breaking down perimenopause and menopause taboos and blazing an incredible trail for women everywhere. Pamela talks about how to trust your instincts, how to take better care of your body, and how taking back control opens up a whole new world of opportunities.


For more on Pamela’s story, head over to www.smarterchange.co.uk, follow her on Instagram @pamelawindlehormonecoach or find her on LinkedIn.

(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.)

]]> 1971 no Scaling an innovative global brand, with Chloe Sweden This week, Sarah and Claire speak to Chloe Sweden, co-founder of The Green Shoot Institute – the world’s first plant-based wellbeing and perks portal, where companies can reward employees for making healthy, sustainable choices. Chloe talks about the importance of following your north star, the intricacies of attracting forward-thinking investors, the beauty of scaling up with the right partners – and why it takes guts to drive success. For more on Chloe’s story, head over to thegreenshootinstitute.com, or follow The Green Shoot Institute or Chloe herself on LinkedIn. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com) Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000 full 1 7 OBU This week, Sarah and Claire speak to Chloe Sweden, co-founder of The Green Shoot Institute – the world’s first plant-based wellbeing and perks portal, where companies can reward employees for making healthy, sustainable choices. Chloe talks about the importance of following your north star, the intricacies of attracting forward-thinking investors, the beauty of scaling up with the right partners – and why it takes guts to drive success. For more on Chloe’s story, head over to thegreenshootinstitute.com, or follow The Green Shoot Institute or Chloe herself on LinkedIn. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com) This week, Sarah and Claire speak to Chloe Sweden, co-founder of The Green Shoot Institute – the world’s first plant-based wellbeing and perks portal, where companies can reward employees for making healthy, sustainable choices. Chloe talks about the importance of following your north star, the intricacies of attracting forward-thinking investors, the beauty of scaling up with the right partners – and why it takes guts to drive success.

For more on Chloe’s story, head over to thegreenshootinstitute.com, or follow The Green Shoot Institute or Chloe herself on LinkedIn.

(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com)

]]> 2218 no Launching a brand you love, with Claire Ramsay This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by co-founder of Rockfall Rum, Claire Ramsay, who made the leap from serial job jumper to stay-at-home mum to rum entrepreneur. Claire talks about how to value the skills parenting gives you, how to seize the moment even if you’re not 100% ready, and how creating a product you’re proud of can make you feel more alive than ever. For more on Claire’s story, head over to rockfallrum.com or follow Rockfall Rum on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com) Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 1 6 OBU This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by co-founder of Rockfall Rum, Claire Ramsay, who made the leap from serial job jumper to stay-at-home mum to rum entrepreneur. Claire talks about how to value the skills parenting gives you, how to seize the moment even if you’re not 100% ready, and how creating a product you’re proud of can make you feel more alive than ever. For more on Claire’s story, head over to rockfallrum.com or follow Rockfall Rum on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com) This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by co-founder of Rockfall Rum, Claire Ramsay, who made the leap from serial job jumper to stay-at-home mum to rum entrepreneur. Claire talks about how to value the skills parenting gives you, how to seize the moment even if you’re not 100% ready, and how creating a product you’re proud of can make you feel more alive than ever.


For more on Claire’s story, head over to rockfallrum.com or follow Rockfall Rum on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.


(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com)

]]> 1713 no Being a rebel in your own industry, with Egbe Manton This week, Claire and Sarah talk to Egbe Manton, who started her rebel legal consultancy, Manton Legal, at the height of the pandemic – despite a full-time job and raising two children. Egbe talks about how to make your expertise accessible, how to be disruptive when you know change is needed and how to create the all-important boundaries that keep you sane. For more on Egbe’s story, head over to mantonlegal.co.uk, follow Manton Legal on Facebook or follow Egbe herself on Instagram or LinkedIn. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Being a rebel in your own industry, with Egbe Manton full 1 5 OBU This week, Claire and Sarah talk to Egbe Manton, who started her rebel legal consultancy, Manton Legal, at the height of the pandemic – despite a full-time job and raising two children. Egbe talks about how to make your expertise accessible, how to be disruptive when you know change is needed and how to create the all-important boundaries that keep you sane. For more on Egbe’s story, head over to mantonlegal.co.uk, follow Manton Legal on Facebook or follow Egbe herself on Instagram or LinkedIn. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) This week, Claire and Sarah talk to Egbe Manton, who started her rebel legal consultancy, Manton Legal, at the height of the pandemic – despite a full-time job and raising two children.

Egbe talks about how to make your expertise accessible, how to be disruptive when you know change is needed and how to create the all-important boundaries that keep you sane.


For more on Egbe’s story, head over to mantonlegal.co.uk, follow Manton Legal on Facebook or follow Egbe herself on Instagram or LinkedIn.


(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.)

]]> 1926 no Building a strong creative business, with Sally Coulden This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by artist and adventurer Sally Coulden, who grew up under huge Norfolk skies, delivered 400 babies, lived in a jungle, and had a 25-year global corporate career, all before starting her incredible creative design business. Sally talks about how to find resilience, how to get your business ready to scale, and how to make your big ideas possible – by sharing your most outrageous plans. For more on Sally’s story, head to reddogglassdesign.com, follow @sallycoulden on Instagram or find Red Dog Glass Design on LinkedIn. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Building a strong creative business, with Sally Coulden full 1 4 OBU This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by artist and adventurer Sally Coulden, who grew up under huge Norfolk skies, delivered 400 babies, lived in a jungle, and had a 25-year global corporate career, all before starting her incredible creative design business. Sally talks about how to find resilience, how to get your business ready to scale, and how to make your big ideas possible – by sharing your most outrageous plans. For more on Sally’s story, head to reddogglassdesign.com, follow @sallycoulden on Instagram or find Red Dog Glass Design on LinkedIn. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) This week, Sarah and Claire are joined by artist and adventurer Sally Coulden, who grew up under huge Norfolk skies, delivered 400 babies, lived in a jungle, and had a 25-year global corporate career, all before starting her incredible creative design business. Sally talks about how to find resilience, how to get your business ready to scale, and how to make your big ideas possible – by sharing your most outrageous plans.


For more on Sally’s story, head to reddogglassdesign.com, follow @sallycoulden on Instagram or find Red Dog Glass Design on LinkedIn.


(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.)

]]> 2464 no Making the leap from corporate life, with Sara Christie This week, Claire and Sarah are joined by designer Sara Christie, who left a high-flying career in high-street fashion to build a brand that represented her creativity, her influences and her values. Sara talks about how to avoid overwhelm, how to make a positive impact on the world around you and how keeping it simple can give you the clarity you need to just get started. For more on Sara’s story, head over to bysarachristie.com, or follow her @bysarachristie on Instagram. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:10:00 -0000 full 1 3 OBU This week, Claire and Sarah are joined by designer Sara Christie, who left a high-flying career in high-street fashion to build a brand that represented her creativity, her influences and her values. Sara talks about how to avoid overwhelm, how to make a positive impact on the world around you and how keeping it simple can give you the clarity you need to just get started. For more on Sara’s story, head over to bysarachristie.com, or follow her @bysarachristie on Instagram. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) This week, Claire and Sarah are joined by designer Sara Christie, who left a high-flying career in high-street fashion to build a brand that represented her creativity, her influences and her values. Sara talks about how to avoid overwhelm, how to make a positive impact on the world around you and how keeping it simple can give you the clarity you need to just get started.


For more on Sara’s story, head over to bysarachristie.com, or follow her @bysarachristie on Instagram.


(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.)

]]> 1995 no Driving an inclusion revolution, with Laura Johnson This week, Sarah and Claire talk to Laura Johnson, co-founder of Zebedee Management, a specialist talent agency that’s driving an inclusion revolution by representing, advocating and creating opportunities for people with disabilities and visible differences. Laura talks about how to nurture a strong relationship with your co-founder, how outsourcing helps your business grow and how being passionate about your purpose can fuel a whole community. For more on Laura’s story, head over to zebedeemanagement.co.uk, follow @zebedeetalent on Instagram or Facebook or check out ZebedeeMan on Twitter. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:05:00 -0000 Driving an inclusion revolution, with Laura Johnson full 1 2 OBU This week, Sarah and Claire talk to Laura Johnson, co-founder of Zebedee Management, a specialist talent agency that’s driving an inclusion revolution by representing, advocating and creating opportunities for people with disabilities and visible differences. Laura talks about how to nurture a strong relationship with your co-founder, how outsourcing helps your business grow and how being passionate about your purpose can fuel a whole community. For more on Laura’s story, head over to zebedeemanagement.co.uk, follow @zebedeetalent on Instagram or Facebook or check out ZebedeeMan on Twitter. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) This week, Sarah and Claire talk to Laura Johnson, co-founder of Zebedee Management, a specialist talent agency that’s driving an inclusion revolution by representing, advocating and creating opportunities for people with disabilities and visible differences. Laura talks about how to nurture a strong relationship with your co-founder, how outsourcing helps your business grow and how being passionate about your purpose can fuel a whole community.


For more on Laura’s story, head over to zebedeemanagement.co.uk, follow @zebedeetalent on Instagram or Facebook or check out ZebedeeMan on Twitter.


(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.)

]]> 1914 no Time for change, with Sarah King and Claire Dunn Getting a business off the ground takes guts and right from the get-go, Sarah and Claire are here to help you do it. To kick off The Obu Podcast, and help you get to know your hosts, this week they’re being interviewed by the insatiably curious Gemma Greaves, co-founder of Nurture and founder of Cabal.  Gemma gets under the skin of the Obu story, asking how two strangers who met outside a Caffè Nero started a nationwide movement of women entrepreneurs, closed their first investment round, took on the government and, of course, launched a podcast. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Time for change, with Sarah King and Claire Dunn full 1 1 OBU Getting a business off the ground takes guts and right from the get-go, Sarah and Claire are here to help you do it. To kick off The Obu Podcast, and help you get to know your hosts, this week they’re being interviewed by the insatiably curious Gemma Greaves, co-founder of Nurture and founder of Cabal.  Gemma gets under the skin of the Obu story, asking how two strangers who met outside a Caffè Nero started a nationwide movement of women entrepreneurs, closed their first investment round, took on the government and, of course, launched a podcast. (This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.) Getting a business off the ground takes guts and right from the get-go, Sarah and Claire are here to help you do it. To kick off The Obu Podcast, and help you get to know your hosts, this week they’re being interviewed by the insatiably curious Gemma Greaves, co-founder of Nurture and founder of Cabal. 


Gemma gets under the skin of the Obu story, asking how two strangers who met outside a Caffè Nero started a nationwide movement of women entrepreneurs, closed their first investment round, took on the government and, of course, launched a podcast.


(This episode was recorded before our re-brand, so you might hear us mention our previous brand name, we are radikl, or our original podcast name The Radiklist. We’re still the same show, with the same hosts, on the same mission – and if you’d like to find out how we got here, you’ll find our journey on the stories page of Obuinvest.com.)

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