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YEARONE with Sathish & Deon

YearOne offers a very transparent behind the scenes look at the lives of individuals who have decided to take the leap of faith and forge their own path in business. These are the risk takers, the trail blazers, the exceptional and ordinary people who are following their north star and making their dreams a reality.

Recent Episodes

#039 - Harry Luscombe // Boodil
May 26, 2023

#039 - Harry Luscombe // Boodil

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Harry Luscombe, Co-founder of Boodil, a UK fintech that provides a secure open banking payment solution that rewards consumers every time they spend. We speak about: Failure Fundraising ...

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#038 - Alpa Patel // 9th House
May 22, 2023

#038 - Alpa Patel // 9th House

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Alpa Patel, Founder & CEO of 9th House, a hospitality experience, brand development and design studio. We speak about If you don’t believe in yourself, you are finished Willingness to fa...

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#037 - Ben Mak // Being Unlimited
May 15, 2023

#037 - Ben Mak // Being Unlimited

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Ben Mak, a multi-faceted business owner with expertise as a mindset coach, NLP, fashion designer and mentor. We speak about Resilience to success Turning optimism into a skill Failure V...

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#036 - Laura Hammond // People People
May 6, 2023

#036 - Laura Hammond // People People

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Laura Hammond, Founder of the People People, a people and culture consultancy. Laura is an absolute powerhouse. We speak about: Mental Health People Management HR Structures Heart-centre...

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#035 - Ruben Sardaryan // Infocratic
April 17, 2023

#035 - Ruben Sardaryan // Infocratic

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Ruben Sardaryan, Founder of Infocratic, a consultancy focused on helping organizations gain more value from information faster. We speak about: Parallel entrepreneurship Consultants vs e...

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#034 - Ankita Sharma // Philer
April 10, 2023

#034 - Ankita Sharma // Philer

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Ankita Sharma, CEO and Founder of Philer, a prop tech startup that automates real estate closing for professionals. Philer helps lawyers, realtors and mortgage brokers better serve homeo...

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Recent Blog Posts

Seed funding vs Series A: Which is right for you?

Choosing between seed funding and series A funding can be challenging. In this post, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of each and provide guid…

The Role of Board Advisors: How to Build and Utilize One

A board of advisors can provide valuable guidance and support to fill the gaps. Follow these steps to build and utilize a board of advisors to help your …

Preparing for due diligence: A guide for founders

Preparing for due diligence can be stressful, but by following the steps outlined in this guide, you will increase your chances of securing funding.

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