Startup Sensations
by Bulent Osman & Shelley Bays
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About this podcast
Welcome to The Startup Sensations Podcast, the weekly transatlantic business podcast that takes you on a journey into the world of startups from Both Sides of The Pond. Join us as we explore the stories, strategies, and successes from the most innovative startup founders, industry experts and active investors in North America, the UK and from around the world.
The show is hosted from the UK by Bulent Osman, exited tech founder, and from the US by Shelley Bays, founder of three international advisory firms. From Silicon Valley to London's tech scene, they will bring you interviews with inspiring founders, investors and experts who are making waves in the startup world.
Whether you're a serial entrepreneur or just starting out, an investor, a sector service provider, or someone who is fascinated to learn more, The Startup Sensations Podcast has something informative and motivational for you.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 82 episodes
- Investing in Female Founders: A Trillion-Dollar Community for Women-Led Startups · 42 minS6 Ep11 (Bonus) - David Fogel is the co-founder of Alma Angels, a trailblazing community dedicated to supporting startups with at least one female founder, and on a mission to…
- Transforming Global Healthcare: Startup Innovation and Leadership · 46 minS6 Ep10 – Charlie Barlow is CEO of ConnectedLife, a pioneering digital healthcare company, author of “Dreaming of Unicorns”, and a British entrepreneur with a global perspective…
- Startup Recruitment Secrets: Lessons from an Executive Recruiter · 42 minS6 Ep9 – Peter Segal is a Principal at Ogilvie, a seasoned headhunter who has played a pivotal role in shaping executive teams for some of the world’s leading tech and fintech…
- The Future of AI Regulation: What Startups Need to Know · 43 minS6 Ep8 – Orla Lynskey is Professor of Law and Technology at University College London, a leading authority on digital regulation, data governance, and equality in tech. Her…
- How to Succeed in Luxury Media: Insights from WatchAdvisor’s Maryna Steger · 35 minS6 Ep7 – Maryna Steger is the dynamic CEO and co-owner of Watch Advisor, a leading digital media house based in Switzerland and a major voice in the luxury watch industry. With a…
- Tackling Big Pharma: The Path to Cheaper, Faster and Safer Medicines · 44 minS6 Ep6 – Don Stewart is the President & CEO of PlantForm Corporation, a pioneering Canadian biotech company revolutionising pharmaceutical manufacturing using plant-based…
- Old School vs AI: The Changing Face of SEO and Startup Marketing · 39 minS6 Ep5 – Sam Dunning is a dynamic founder, B2B marketing specialist and host of the Breaking B2B podcast, joining us from the UK with a wealth of experience in SEO, content…
- Navigating Startup Success and Female Founder Challenges in 2025 · 38 minS6 Ep4 – Hanim Dogan-Jain is a partner at Prime Advantage Capital Partners, as well as an advisor, board member and passionate advocate for female founders. She has a rich…
- AI Agents Beyond ChatGPT: Inside Farsight AI’s Startup Journey · 42 minS6 Ep3 – Noah Faro and Samir Dutta are the dynamic co-founders behind Farsight AI, a cutting-edge startup at the forefront of “Agentic AI” for financial services. Alongside their…
- Mastering PR in the Age of AI: Modern PR Strategies for Startup Growth · 42 minS6 Ep2 – Sarah Woodhouse is a dynamic PR strategist, co-owner and Director of Ambitious, a Bristol-based public relations agency in the UK renowned for supporting fast-growing…
- From Wall Street to IPO: Scott Bok’s Wisdom for Aspiring Founders and Entrepreneurs · 47 min · Season 6 Episode 1S6 Ep1 – Scott Bok is a former CEO, investment banking trailblazer, and author of “Surviving Wall Street: A Tale of Triumph, Tragedy and Timing.” Having taken his boutique New…
- From Dial-Up Failures to Hollywood Success: A Startup’s Journey with Branding and Reinvention · 39 min · Season 5 Episode 12Jesse DeCosta is a creative entrepreneur, artist, and founder of DeCosta Global, a leading branding and marketing firm working with some of the world’s biggest names, from…
- Space: The Final Frontier - Investing in Startups, Satellites and European Innovation · 44 min · Season 5 Episode 11S5 Ep11 – Ted Elvhage is a pioneering Swedish entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Expansion Aerospace Ventures, one of Europe’s largest space and defence-focused VC funds…
- Startup Advice for Solopreneurs: Lessons from a Digital Entrepreneur · 41 min · Season 5 Episode 10S5 Ep10 - Marta Emerson is a dynamic Spanish entrepreneur, renowned for her influential YouTube presence and her dedication to empowering solopreneurs and small business founders…
- Why HR Matters: Expert Guidance on Leadership and Organisational Culture · 40 min · Season 5 Episode 9S5 Ep9 – Michelle Blieberg is a seasoned HR leader, executive coach, and architect of leadership programmes, whose career spans global giants such as Charles Schwab, UBS…
- How to Brew Growth: Revolutionising the Tea Industry with Happiness · 42 min · Season 5 Episode 8S5 Ep8 - Mike Turner, co-founder and Managing Director of Bird and Blend Tea Company, shares his journey from starting out with his ex-wife to building a thriving tea company…
- The Podcast Revolution: Building The Success of Goalhanger · 44 min · Season 5 Episode 7S5 Ep7 - Tony Pastor, co-founder of Goalhanger, joins us to share insights from his journey in the podcast industry. Recognised as a titan in British podcasting, Tony, along with…
- The Role of AI in Shaping Modern Startups · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 6S4 Ep6 - Jeff Wallace, a prominent figure in the world of startups, is an expert in accelerating businesses with his initiatives, Silicon Valley in Your Pocket and The Batchery…
- How To Scale a Startup: Credibility, Culture and Leading with Empathy · 44 min · Season 5 Episode 5S5 Ep5 - Carrie Osman is the founder and CEO of Cruxy, a growth intelligence specialist company based in London. With a background from Mars and an entrepreneurial mindset…
- Bridging the International Gap: From Rome to Silicon Valley · 35 min · Season 5 Episode 4S5 Ep4 - Tommaso Trionfi is an Italian serial entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Noro, a company revolutionising the business travel experience with life-size immersive…
