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Strathclyde Inspire
by Podplistic
Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey.
Episodes
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Stop Waiting, Start Creating Opportunities
Stop Waiting, Start Creating Opportunities Does it seem like everyone else is getting opportunities that never seem to come your way? An internship. A leadership role. A placement. A funding opportunity. A graduate job. It can be easy to assume those opportunities simply appeared. But what if the...
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How to Stand Out Without Burning Out
How to Stand Out Without Burning Out Making the most of university isn't about doing everything. It's about doing what matters. University can sometimes feel like a competition. Everyone seems to be joining societies, taking on leadership roles, securing internships and building impressive CVs.…
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Building the Right University Environment
Building the Right University Environment Who you surround yourself with can have a bigger impact on your university experience than you realise. When students think about success at university, they often focus on effort: studying harder, getting better grades, or becoming more organised. But…
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Curiosity beats Confidence
Making friends at university can feel awkward. Networking can feel even worse. Walking into a room full of strangers. Joining a society on your own. Starting conversations. Introducing yourself. Sending the first message. For many students, these moments can feel far more intimidating than any...
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You don't Need a Perfect Plan
Do you ever feel like everyone else has a plan except you? Maybe you've arrived at university convinced that everyone around you already knows where they're heading, what career they want, and exactly how they're going to get there. Meanwhile, you're still figuring things out. If that sounds...
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AI Won’t Steal Your Job, How to stay relevant in a rapidly changing job market
This episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs is sponsored by CIMA, the world's leading and largest professional body of Management Accountants. To access job opportunities, career advice, and employability events, or for more information about their globally recognised qualification, sign up to the…
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The Work Experience Gap Isn't Real: how to build credibility and trust from the start of your career
This episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs is sponsored by CIMA, the world's leading and largest professional body of Management Accountants. To access job opportunities, career advice, and employability events, or for more information about their globally recognised qualification, sign up to the…
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Work That Matters: Building a Career With Purpose
What does it really mean to build a career with purpose, and can you do it without sacrificing financial stability? In this episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, we're unpacking how to find work that aligns with your values while still paying the bills. Because pursuing a meaningful career is not...
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Your First Job Isn’t Your Final Destination: Navigating Your Early Career
Your first job after graduating can feel like it sets the course for your entire future, but what if it doesn’t have to? In this episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, we unpack the pressure surrounding that first career step and why your first role is not a verdict on your future. From navigating...
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From Invisible To In Demand
How to use LinkedIn to go from passive, forgettable, or invisible to credible, visible, and in-demand. If you have a LinkedIn profile…but haven’t posted anything in months or just can’t figure out how spending time on there is going to help you now or in the longer term, this episode is for you.…
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I Didn’t Know I Could Do That with My Degree – Breaking Assumptions and Building Confidence
Your degree isn’t a map - it’s a launchpad! In this episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, we’re challenging one of the biggest myths students still believe, that your degree dictates your destiny. We’re joined by Kayla Megan Burns, a Biomedical Science graduate turned tech founder, writer, and...
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From Side Hustle to Start-Up: Confidence, Momentum and Making It Happen
This week on Inspiring Entrepreneurs, we explore why you don’t need to wait for the “perfect moment” to start a side hustle - or anything else! We spoke with Paul Wilson, founder of Consultico, and Darren Stewart from the Strathclyde Inspire Start-Up Team about why confidence isn’t something you...
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Rethinking Failure - Confidence, Comparison and Figuring It Out
This week on Inspiring Entrepreneurs, we explore why you don’t need all the answers to get started. We spoke with Johnny Lindsey and Dana Schwendtner, chapter leads of Fun Nights Glasgow - a movement where entrepreneurs publicly share their biggest mistakes. Together, we explore what failure…
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What Employers Really Want - Skills and Strategies for Career Success
The graduate job market has never been tougher. Fewer openings, longer hiring processes, and rising competition. So what really makes a candidate stand out? In this episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, we spoke with Adam Gordon, Founder of Poetry, and Vickie McArthur, Early Careers Partner at...
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Inspiring Entrepreneurs Live: Skills for Employability - Mindsets that Make You Stand Out
What do employers really look for in graduates, and how can you develop the skills to stand out in a challenging job market? In this live episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, recorded at the University of Strathclyde, our expert panel explores the power of entrepreneurial thinking, employability,...
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Sir Jim McDonald: Leading with Vision, Power & Purpose
In this special episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, we’re joined by Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde, as he reflects on 16 transformative years of leadership and his legacy as a champion of innovation and entrepreneurship. A three-time...
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Turning Innovation into Impact: Dr. Will Drury, CEO of PNDC
In this episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, we were delighted to be joined by Dr. Will Drury, CEO of the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC) and former director at Innovate UK. With a career at the crossroads of engineering, policy, and entrepreneurship, Will shares insights from leading...
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Entrepreneurship, Sustainability & Social Impact: A Conversation with Alberto Lidji
Watch our latest episode featuring global sustainability expert, host of the Do One Better! podcast, and Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde Business School, Alberto Lidji. He shares what drives meaningful change, the role of universities in shaping impact-driven leaders, and how...
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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: The Importance of Strong Communication in Building a Successful Spin-Out
In this episode, we’re joined by Holly Butler, Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer at Dxcover, a University of Strathclyde spin-out pioneering clinical-stage liquid biopsy technology for the early detection of multiple cancers. Holly shares how effective communication has been a key factor in...
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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Gillian Docherty CBE on Leadership, AI, and the Future of Entrepreneurship
In this episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, host Katy McNair speaks with Gillian Docherty, Chief Commercial Officer at the University of Strathclyde, who was recently awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours list. They discuss Gillian’s inspiring career journey, her leadership insights, and her...
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Inspiring Entrepreneurs Live: Exploring Forward-Thinking Strategies to Empower Female Entrepreneurs
For this special live episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, held on Women's Entrepreneurship Day, we were joined by a panel representing a wide range of perspectives and experiences: Bayile Adeoti FRSA, Founder of Dechomai Ltd; Kayla-Megan Burns, Founder of Podplistic; and Ruby Allan, University of...
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Driving Social Change Through Entrepreneurship Part 2
In part 2 of this episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, host Katie Woods continued the conversation with Dr. Kate McKenzie, Co-founder, Director, and CEO of Strathclyde’s first social enterprise spin-out, C2LI, and Manish Joshi, Professor of Practice for Social Innovation at the University of...
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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Driving Social Change Through Entrepreneurship – Part 1
In this episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, host Katie Woods spoke with two remarkable change-makers in Scotland's social innovation landscape: Dr. Kate McKenzie, co-founder, Director, and CEO of Strathclyde’s first social enterprise spin-out, C2LI, and Manish Joshi, a Professor of Practice for...
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Paving the way for female entrepreneurs with the Pathways Pledge
On this episode of Inspiring Conversations, our host Katie Woods spoke with an extraordinary panel of female leaders: Ana Stewart, tech entrepreneur, investment partner at EOS, and co-author of the Pathways Pledge; Elizabeth Pirrie, CEO of AccelerateHER; Genna Jodie Masterton, founder of Kinoro;...
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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Best Bits
In this special episode, we review the 'best bits' of season one of Inspiring Entrepreneurs. Thank you to our guests - Daniel Rae, Founder of Hydrogen; Strathclyde lecturers Lucrezia Casulli and Suzanne Mawson; Chloe Carmichael, Founder of Chloe's Deal Club; and Sarah Jardine, CEO of epipole for...
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From Strathclyde Student to Renowned Money-Saving Expert
Katie Woods, Ecosystem Development Executive at Strathclyde Inspire, spoke with entrepreneur and inspiring alumna of the University of Strathclyde, Chloe Carmichael of Chloe’s Deal Club. Chloe is a renowned money influencer and TV presenter, who has appeared on television shows like This Morning...
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The Power of Entrepreneurial Thinking
Welcome to our first episode of our newly rebranded podcast, 'Inspiring Entrepreneurs'! Katie Woods, our Ecosystem Development Executive, spoke with University of Strathclyde Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship lecturers Lucrezia Casulli and Suzanne Mawson about their new book - 'Entrepreneurial...
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Inspiring Conversations with Sarah Jardine: International Women’s Day
For this year’s International Women’s Day, Katie Woods, our Ecosystem Development Executive, spoke with Sarah Jardine, a Strathclyde alum and the Chief Executive Officer at retinal imaging company epipole. She tells us about what inspired her to pursue a career in Manufacturing, her journey, and...
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Let's Talk Female Entrepreneurship: Participation in Entrepreneurship
In this audio only episode of 'Let's Talk Entrepreneurship', Dr Caroline Whitfield, a doctoral researcher at the Strathclyde Business School, chats to Noel Mathias – Founding and Managing Director of WEvolution UK – about entrepreneurship in two areas; the East End of Glasgow and the most…
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An Inspiring Conversation with the founder of Scotland's biggest social media company
In this episode of Inspiring Conversations, John Anderson, Director of Growth at University of Strathclyde's Business School, spoke to Daniel Rae, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at social media agency We Are Hydrogen about his career journey, going viral on TikTok, the stereotype of what...
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Inspiring Conversations with Neil McDonald
In this episode of Inspiring Conversations, John Anderson, Principal Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the University of Strathclyde, sat down with Strathclyde Inspire supporter and international business expert, Neil McDonald. Neil spoke about his career journey and shared his thoughts on leadership...
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Let's Talk... Female Entrepreneurship: Dissatisfaction in the workforce and desire for social impact
In this episode, we continue to dive into the amazing world of female entrepreneurs. Caroline Whitfield from the Strathclyde Business School chat to Ruba Eltigani, a Strathclyde MBA graduate from the Abu Dhabi campus. Discover her journey into entrepreneurship, her personal measures of success…
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Inspiring Conversations Live: Passion, Perspective and Perseverance
This mini live episode of 'Inspiring Conversations' was recorded at our recent bi-annual Inspire100 event. Gillian Docherty, Chief Commercial Officer, delivers an inspiring keynote address on 'Passion, Perspective and Perseverance'. She recounts her career journey, what led her to change path…
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Inspiring Conversations with Pamela Smith: The Space Sector in Scotland
In this episode, Manish Joshi, CEO of Strathclyde Students Union, sits down with Pamela Smith, VP of Future Programmes at AAC Clyde Space. They chatted about how Pamela began working in the space sector, the opportunities in Scotland, how we can build the workforce, diversity in the sector, and...
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Inspiring Conversations with Rabinder Buttar: Leading a worldwide company as a female entrepreneur
In this episode, Manish Joshi, CEO of Strathclyde Students Union, sits down with Strathclyde Senior Enterprise Fellow, Dr Rabinder Buttar, to chat about her career journey - from undertaking a PhD at the University of Strathclyde to becoming the Founder and CEO of worldwide clinical research...
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Inspiring Conversations with Angela Prentner-Smith: Equality, diversity and inclusion
In this episode, Manish Joshi, CEO of Strathclyde Students Union, sits down with Managing Director and Founder of This is Milk, Angela Prentner-Smith. A vocal advocate of equities, particularly gender roles, neurodiversity and human-centred business practices, Angela talks openly about her...
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Inspiring Conversation with John Waddell – An outlook on the Scottish Investment scene and how mindset is key to success
CEO of Strathclyde Students Union Manish Joshi sits down with experienced early stage investor and visiting professor of the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, John Waddell. John talks about his experience as both an investor and visiting professor, and how mindset, being creative and getting...
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Exploring Entrepreneurship Live with Audience: A journey of Commercialisation with Strathclyde spin-out MicroplateDx”
This episode was recorded as part of a Strathclyde Inspire100 event which provides Strathclyde start-up and spin out opportunities with a chance to pitch for a portion of a £15-20k prize pot. Having previously pitched at an Inspire100 event, Stuart Hannah, Founder of Strathclyde spin-out...
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Let’s Talk Entrepreneurship: How to make climate entrepreneurship work for climate action
Colleagues from Strathclyde Inspire delve deep into conversation with guests Dr Roddy Yarr (Executive Lead Sustainability, University of Strathclyde) and Prof. Matt Hannon (Professor of Sustainable Energy Business and Policy, Strathclyde Business School), to discuss climate change, climate action...
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Lets Talk Entrepreneurship with... Jeremie Warner and Matthew MacLean – Live Episode
Manish Joshi and Meghan Friel from the Strathclyde Students’ Union sat down with Jeremie Warner, Power A Life and Matthew MacLean, Airspection for this live episode of 'Let's Talk', which took place in front of a small audience in the Students Union. The guests chat about their businesses, how…
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Inspiring Conversations with Peter Proud, Founder and CEO of Forrit
In this episode of Inspiring Conversations, Manish Joshi chats to Peter Proud, Founder and CEO of digital technology company Forrit and Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde's Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship. Peter chats about his career journey to date, the importance of…
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Exploring Entrepreneurship: Dealing with Loneliness as an Entrepreneur
In our latest episode of our Exploring Entrepreneurship podcast we speak to Melanie Blane, Founder of White Rabbit Skincare. In honour of World Mental Health Day, we spoke about the ups and downs of being a solo entrepreneur and how it can affect your mental health and wellbeing. Melanie speaks...
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Exploring Entrepreneurship: How your University connections can help grow your business
Manish Joshi chats to University of Strathclyde Alum Rebecca Pick, Founder of Pick Protection. They discuss the benefits of starting a business as a student, alongside the challenges of finding a work/life balance whilst growing a business. Rebecca also highlights her journey in accessing...
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Inspiring Conversations - Special Highlights Episode
In this special end of year episode, we included the highlights of Inspiring Conversations podcast episodes from the past year. We hear from inspirational entrepreneurs Dr Susie Mitchell, Susan Aktemel, Neil Logan, Ian Ritchie, Clare Nelson, and Gurjit Singh Lalli. Watch for some fantastic advice...
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Inspiring Conversations with Ian Ritchie, Strathclyde Senior Enterprise Fellow
For June's Inspiring Conversation, Strathclyde Inspire sat down with Ian Ritchie, one of Scotland's leading entrepreneurs. Over the last 30 years, Ian has helped to build Scotland as a centre for high growth technology companies. We were delighted to learn more about Ian's career journey to date...
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Lets Talk Entrepreneurship with... Lucrezia Casulli, Emilee Simmons and Suzanne Mawson Episode 2
We sat down again with Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde colleagues, Lucrezia Casulli, Emilee Lauran Simmons and Suzanne Mawson. On the back of the last episode, this time they discussed what is meant by the term 'entrepreneurial mindset',...
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Inspiring Conversations with Neil Logan, co-founder & CEO of Incremental Group
Director of the Glasgow City Innovation District, Alisdair Gunn, sat down with Neil Logan, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of digital technology specialist, Incremental Group. Neil is a Senior Enterprise Fellow at the University of Strathclyde, where he is working with Strathclyde Inspire…
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Inspiring Conversation with Gurjit Singh Lalli, Curator and Founder of TEDxGlasgow
Manish Joshi, CEO of Strathclyde Students Union, sat down with the inspirational Gurjit Singh Lalli, Curator and Founder of TEDxGlasgow, winner of the Businessman of the Year Award at the Scottish Asian Business Awards and Strathclyde Senior Enterprise Fellow, who is working to help inspire...
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Lets Talk Entrepreneurship with... Lucrezia Casulli, Emilee Simmons and Suzanne Mawson
As part of our new 'Let's Talk Entrepreneurship...' podcast series, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship colleagues, Lucrezia Casulli, Emilee Simmons and Suzanne Mawson, sit down to dispel misconceptions and myths about Entrepreneurship. They discuss the importance of resilience and overcoming...
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Inspiring Conversation with Susan Aktemel, Founder & Executive Director of Homes for Good
Strathclyde Inspire sits down with Susan Aktemel, Founder & Executive Director of Homes for Good, Scotland's first social enterprise letting agency. Susan is one of Scotland’s most successful entrepreneurs. In this Inspiring Conversation with Manish Joshi, Susan talks about social…
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Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey.
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