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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	07 Feb 2022	Episode 3.3 - Building Self Belief	00:48:16
In this episode, tune into Steve Gwenin a man who really believes – and as a result throughout his career has combined global discovery and adventure with personal development and sustainable conservation. Whether he’s talking about working on a remote Pacific island, handling dangerous snakes or how and why self-belief really works, Steve is a highly engaging guest who has something special to share with us all. Learn more about the Special Guest Over 20+ years Steve Gwenin worked to develop and ultimately became leader of GVI, a social enterprise and multi-award winning global experiential education organisation. Whether in the jungle, on a remote island or in wild mountainous country, Steve has been at the heart of hundreds of personal and professional development programs as well as sustainability projects. Overall, Steve calculates he has helped over 100,000 people find greater self-belief – and as a result feel empowered to take action to change lives for the better. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoy the Startup Survival Podcast and want to receive news and notifications of upcoming episodes, subscribe here. A bit of podcast author background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	22 Feb 2022	Episode 3.4 - Understanding Anxiety	00:50:17
This episode's special guest, Richard Hughes Jones, has suffered from anxiety for as long as he can remember. Richard (41) spent several years working in the private and public sector before going it alone and starting his own coaching and consultancy company in 2013. Like so many entrepreneurs Richard wasn't fully prepared for the angst of the start-up years; but nothing prepared him for the news he received on Friday 13th February 2015. Listen to this podcast to find out how Richard has battled with and against anxiety to win through in business and his personal life. Frank and very honest, Richard talks openly about his own experience of managing through stressful, uncertain and dark times. He also shares key lessons from experience and through coaching clients. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoy the Startup Survival Podcast and want to receive news and notifications of upcoming episodes, subscribe here. A bit of podcast author background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	07 Mar 2022	Episode 3.5 - Finding Happiness	00:43:20
We all seek to be happy but what is happiness? And more importantly, how do we find happiness in our startup and entrepreneurial lives? If you want to lift your mood or simply develop a better understanding of how we can all feel better when running our own businesses, tune into Elena Höge. Recognising money doesn’t buy you happiness (Yaldi Games is yet to afford Elena a salary), our special guest for this episode offers invaluable, authentic gems and deep as well as upbeat insight on the subject of happiness. Learn more about the special guest Elena is the founder of Yaldi Games, a startup games studio with the mission to create video games that have real life impact. Since starting the company, she has won several awards such as the Young Innovator Award and the Social Shifter Global Innovation Challenge. Inspired by her passion for nature and foraging, she is now working on their first title: Wholesome – Out and About: A game that inspires real life activities such as foraging, cooking and crafting and has a positive impact on players’ wellbeing and happiness. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoy the Startup Survival Podcast and want to receive news and notifications of upcoming episodes, subscribe here. A bit of podcast author background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	21 Mar 2022	Episode 3.6 - Managing Mental Health	00:56:21
Starting and running any new venture can be as exciting as it is stressful. Successful entrepreneurs must continuously develop new skills and as their business grows so does the level of responsibility. Research increasingly points towards growing mental health challenges in the start-up space and in this episode, serial entrepreneur John Peebles shares his insight, scars and experience. As importantly, John talks about what can be done to help not only entrepreneurs, but entrepreneurial teams. Tune into this strength of feeling episode and discover how John has introduced innovative ways to tackle mental health issues within start-up teams and learn about the impact his initiative is having. Learn more about the special guest John Peebles is the CEO of Administrate, a SaaS training management platform, and one of Scotland’s fastest growing tech companies. Headquartered in Edinburgh with offices in Dublin, Bozeman, and Beirut, Administrate is learning infrastructure used by large enterprises to define, deliver, and track their training operations. Hundreds of companies, thousands of users, and millions of learners access Administrate every day. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoy the Startup Survival Podcast and want to receive news and notifications of upcoming episodes, subscribe here. A bit of podcast author background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	19 Apr 2022	Episode 3.7 - Empathy	00:53:07
Successful startups create and build long-term relationships. Building long-term relationships requires us to empathise with others. Starting and sustaining any new business is a huge challenge and requires deep reserves of energy. As a result, startup entrepreneurs typically feel compelled to tell other people what they do because no-one will do it for them. But whilst this personal promotion sounds logical, ‘telling’ people about our work doesn’t help us to understand them – and thus build empathy. In this enthralling episode, communications and language specialist Derek Utley (81), reflects on his life and how and why taking the time to create empathy with others is a fundamental building block in the development of our business and personal lives. Learn more about the special guest A lover of languages and teaching, Derek Utley took up his first post as a teacher of Spanish and French at Charterhouse School in 1963. Nearly twenty years later Derek co-founded York Associates, a highly successful language training and intercultural communications company used by many multi-national organisations. Now retired, Derek is a keen community volunteer leading weekly walks and helping people in the north-east plant trees. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoy the Startup Survival Podcast and want to receive news and notifications of upcoming episodes, subscribe here. A bit of podcast author background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	02 May 2022	Episode 3.8 - Managing Emotions in a Crisis	00:54:52
Human behaviour changes when the pressure is on. And for business owners, nothing generates pressure quite like a crisis. In this compelling episode all about entrepreneurship emotion, seasoned academic Dr Rachel Doern explores and explains how startups behave in really challenging situations. Importantly, she goes onto talk about issues such as emotional intelligence as well as strategies that any startup can learn about and apply so they are better able to manage their emotions in a crisis. By tuning into this episode, anyone who has had practical experience of working through the pandemic (or any other crisis) will be able to develop their knowledge and apply theoretical principles. Understanding these principles will allow you to better control emotions, make more informed decisions and thus help your business to survive and prosper in the future. Learn more about our special guest Dr Rachel Doern is a Reader in Entrepreneurship in the Institute of Management Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. Much of her research examines the cognitions, emotions and behaviours of entrepreneurs in adverse conditions, including times of crisis. Her research is inter-disciplinary in nature and draws on micro-sociological and psychological approaches to understanding resilience and vulnerability. She is especially interested in how entrepreneurs navigate difficult situations, contexts and emotions. Her recent research projects also look at entrepreneurial diversity, and different entrepreneurial identities and communities. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoy the Startup Survival Podcast and want to receive news and notifications of upcoming episodes, subscribe here. A bit of podcast author background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	18 May 2022	Episode 3.9 - Know your Vulnerability	00:59:08
Start-ups need to be strong-minded. Start-ups need to lead with confidence. Without such strength, how can a business expect to survive especially when times are tough? But strength is also a weakness. Too much strength can blind start-ups and derail thinking. Too much strength can alienate others or turn them into ‘yes’ people. In life and business, mistakes are inevitable. And we have all done things that have led to shame. So how do entrepreneurs embrace weaknesses, getting things wrong and feelings of shame? This fascinating episode explores the world of start-up vulnerability and seeks behavioural answers that will help entrepreneurs to connect more deeply with others and lead with greater confidence and ability. Ultimately, by understanding and embracing vulnerability anyone involved with startup will achieve greater results. Learn more about our special guest This episode’s special guest is serial entrepreneur Kyle Hegarty. Kyle has many years’ experience running and growing start-ups in different parts of the world. His work has taught him much about entrepreneurship emotion, the value of vulnerability and also led Kyle to write the book ‘The Accidental Business Nomad’. This popular text shares honest stories about the personal challenges people face and common mistakes they make when seeking to build a business. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoy the Startup Survival Podcast and want to receive news and notifications of upcoming episodes, subscribe here. A bit of podcast author background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	30 May 2022	Episode 3.10 - Trust & Female Founders	00:49:40
According to the renowned author, Stephen R Covey, Trust is the glue of life. Without trust we can’t build personal relationships and we therefore cannot expect to be able to build any kind of business. But what is trust and how does this complex subject play out in the Startup world? In this fascinating episode, entrepreneurship expert Kajal Sanghrajka explores the issue of trust and focuses the subject lens on female founders. Listen to this episode to learn how and where women are most likely to be trusted less compared to their male counterparts. By tuning in you’ll also discover what Kajal says about startups sustaining trust through Covid, how women in business should view the issue of imposter syndrome and much more. Learn more about our special guest Passionate about supporting the growth of early to mid stage businesses, Kajal Sanghrajka is an experienced entrepreneur, speaker in demand and advisor to many. Globally networked and with a finger on the pulse of global startup trends, Kajal is typically to be found at forefront of development work within the entrepreneurship industry. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoy the Startup Survival Podcast and want to receive news and notifications of upcoming episodes, subscribe here. A bit of podcast author background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	14 Jun 2022	Episode 3.11 - Personal Pride	00:48:00
When going against the grain, we engage uncertainty and test ourselves. Yet rewards are never guaranteed. We flourish in the moment because the action, the risk, the ambition connects us with the possibility of meaningful achievement and a deeper sense of personal pride in what we do, and critically who we are. In this episode, tune into Munir Mamujee and learn about his ‘never say die’ attitude and the personal pride he acquired through keeping his company afloat in the most difficult of Covid times. By listening to this show you’ll discover how pride weaves its way into entrepreneurial life. From taking risks and motivating teams to expanding business horizons and being recognised for achievement, this episode is an enjoyable ride exploring key facets of personal pride. Learn more about our special guest Munir Mamujee is the Founding Director of m2r Education, a multi award winning, international education services company based in Wakefield. As well as being awarded an MBE in the 2022 Queen’s New Years’ Honours List for Services to Education and Export, Munir is also a Department for International Trade Export Champion and works with clients in over 40 countries. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoy the Startup Survival Podcast and want to receive news and notifications of upcoming episodes, subscribe here. A bit of podcast author background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	26 Jun 2022	Episode 3.12 - Billionaire Guilt	01:12:54
How does a billionaire entrepreneur view the world? How do they feel about the wealth they’ve generated, the people with whom they’ve worked and the family that has journeyed with them? Honest and frank with thoughts and feelings from start to finish, listen to the quite remarkable Gregory Shepard. Tune into his story and journey – from poverty to wealth, from struggle to challenge, from failure to success and from dying twice to an extraordinary life. For any startup seeking to learn from others and appreciate the value of entrepreneurship emotion, Gregory’s profound yet humble reflections, philosophy, ethics, philanthropy and proven business practices make for essential listening. Learn more about our special guest Gregory Shepard is a 20-year startup veteran and serial entrepreneur who has many qualities including autism, dyslexia and a range of unique processing methods (also referred to as disorders). He sold some of his business interests for $925M back in 2016. A TEDX speaker, Gregory is also a founder at BOSS Capital Partners, a global syndicate that invests in tech startups. Gregory also co-founded BOSSStartupScience an open source learning centre created to help entrepreneurs survive and thrive. A bit of podcast author background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	02 Apr 2020	1.1 - Mindset	00:16:27
If the COVID19 Pandemic is affecting your startup business, listen to this podcast. Listen to the podcast to appreciate how your customers are thinking and feeling and how you should approach them. Discover a direction for your venture and learn what speed to move at and how best to use your time. And learn how to think from crisis to opportunity. Using this learning resource with a class? Request the free Teaching Notes for this episode. Backed by the London School of Economics and created and written by serial entrepreneur Peter Harrington, this thought provoking podcast is ideal if you are in the process of creating or starting a new business or venture - and need insight or help. This series starting introductory episode helps you to adopt a mindset that allows you to handle a crisis like COVID19 with purpose, clarity and a sense of hope. UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Find a Transcript for this Episode at: https://www.businesshitchhiker.com/startup-survival-podcast/
	02 May 2020	1.2 - Resilience	00:24:40
If the COVID19 Pandemic is affecting your startup business, listen to this podcast. In this episode, meet mindfulness expert Martin Summerfield who shares his insight and thoughts for developing resilience in challenging times. And learn how to think from crisis to opportunity. Using this learning resource with a class? Request the free Teaching Notes for this episode. Backed by the London School of Economics and created and written by serial entrepreneur Peter Harrington, this thought provoking podcast is ideal if you are in the process of creating or starting a new business or venture - and need insight or help. By listening to this podcast you’ll learn more about the mind as well as tools to help you navigate through the crisis. You’ll also discover valuable reference texts, all recommended to help you make sense of what’s happening in your startup world. UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Find a Transcript for this Episode at: https://www.businesshitchhiker.com/startup-survival-podcast/
	09 May 2020	1.3 - Building Trust	00:20:54
In this episode, learn what the experts say about trust and discover how and why mastering trust, especially during a crisis is so important. Amongst other people, you'll learn from Harvard Business School Professor, Frances Frei and trust specialist, Rachel Botsman. If the COVID19 Pandemic is affecting your startup business, listen to this podcast. And learn how to think from crisis to opportunity. Using this learning resource with a class? Request the free Teaching Notes for this episode. Backed by the London School of Economics and created and written by serial entrepreneur Peter Harrington, this thought provoking podcast is ideal if you are in the process of creating or starting a new business or venture - and need insight or help. UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Find a Transcript for this Episode at: https://www.businesshitchhiker.com/startup-survival-podcast/
	25 May 2020	1.4 - Effective Communications	00:32:28
When a crisis such as C19 strikes, how do you best communicate with stakeholders? Backed by the London School of Economics and created and written by serial entrepreneur Peter Harrington, this thought provoking podcast is ideal if you are in the process of creating or starting a new business or venture - and need insight or help. Listen to Occupational Psychologist Shauna McVeigh as well as social media specialist Cilla Richards as they share their thoughts in this podcast. Learn about the right way to use social media, how to communicate within your organisation and discover effective ways to reach out to clients and prospects. You’ll also discover valuable reference texts, all recommended to help you make sense of what’s happening in your startup world. Using this learning resource with a class? Request the free Teaching Notes for this episode. UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Find a Transcript for this Episode at: https://www.businesshitchhiker.com/startup-survival-podcast/
	06 Jun 2020	1.5 - Making Sales	00:37:00
Join Peter Harrington, as he chats with expert guest and start-up survivor Richard Hughes Jones. Together they consider why so many salespeople are bad at selling and consider the implications for startups - during a crisis and beyond.. But don’t be dismayed, the podcast also shares the fundamental principles for getting sales and personal selling right. Drawing on decades of personal experience, research-backed advice and an appropriate dose of theory, this episode is not to be missed, especially if you want your venture to survive and preferably thrive in the months and years ahead. If the COVID19 Pandemic is affecting your startup business, listen to this podcast. And learn how to think from crisis to opportunity. Using this learning resource with a class? Request the free Teaching Notes for this episode. Backed by the London School of Economics and created and written by serial entrepreneur Peter Harrington, this thought provoking podcast is ideal if you are in the process of creating or starting a new business or venture - and need insight or help. UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Find a Transcript for this Episode at: https://www.businesshitchhiker.com/startup-survival-podcast/
	21 Jun 2020	1.6 - Inspirational Leadership (Part 1)	00:29:49
How can a young entrepreneurial leader achieve all this in under 3 months? Arrange for 18,000+ PPE items to be sent to the NHS & secondary line services Provide 1,000+ care packs and 20,000 meals to isolated and compromised individuals Recruit & mobilise over 250 people so all work is done Fund-raise over £40k to pay for the whole initiative Work a 16-hour day. Day in day out. And choose not to receive a penny for his endeavours. Find out answers and join me as I share the extraordinary feats of Jon Lo, an inspirational leader who stepped up and put his volunteering mind and soul on the line when the crisis broke. Join Peter Harrington, as he chats with expert guest Jon Lo. If the COVID19 Pandemic is affecting your startup business, listen to this podcast. And learn how to think from crisis to opportunity. Using this learning resource with a class? Request the free Teaching Notes for this episode. Backed by the London School of Economics and created and written by serial entrepreneur Peter Harrington, this thought provoking podcast is ideal if you are in the process of creating, starting or growing a new business or venture - and need insight or help. UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Find a Transcript for this Episode at: https://www.businesshitchhiker.com/startup-survival-podcast/
	25 Jun 2020	1.6 - Inspirational Leadership (Part 2)	00:27:15
What did a young entrepreneurial leader learn from his C19 Social Enterprise that achieved all this in 3 months? Arrange for 18,000+ PPE items to be sent to the NHS & secondary line services Provide 1,000+ care packs and 20,000 meals to isolated and compromised individuals Recruit & mobilise over 250 people so all work is done Fund-raise over £40k to pay for the whole initiative Work a 16-hour day. Day in day out. And choose not to receive a penny for his endeavours. Find out answers in this 2nd part of this 2-part episode. Discover how Jon Lo thinks and what inspires him to create change. Ultimately, discover what this volunteering crisis hero learnt and how you can benefit from his insight.. Join Peter Harrington, as he chats with expert guest Jon Lo If the COVID19 Pandemic is affecting your startup business, listen to this podcast. And learn how to think from crisis to opportunity. Using this learning resource with a class? Request the free Teaching Notes for this episode. Backed by the London School of Economics and created and written by serial entrepreneur Peter Harrington, this thought provoking podcast is ideal if you are in the process of creating, starting or growing any kind of new business or venture - and need insight or help. UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Find a Transcript for this Episode at: https://www.businesshitchhiker.com/startup-survival-podcast/
	05 Jul 2020	1.7 - Effective Teamwork	00:27:48
Startups wishing to grow or scale must build a team that is productive and well led. Yet the complexities and nuances of effective teamwork require leaders to continually learn from the myriad of different situations that occur within a workforce. But regardless of your journey, nothing prepares you or your team for a pandemic. Join me, as I meet two startup business owners, Joey Tait and Kevin Hammond, who had to think anew about effective team-working in order to save their company. Discover how this practical backdrop, regular reference to meaningful theory as well as personal experience are fused into a 27 minute show. If the COVID19 Pandemic is affecting your startup business, listen to this podcast. And learn how to think from crisis to opportunity. Using this learning resource with a class? Request the free Teaching Notes for this episode. Backed by the London School of Economics and created and written by serial entrepreneur Peter Harrington, this thought provoking podcast is ideal if you are in the process of creating or starting a new business or venture - and need insight or help. UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Find a Transcript for this Episode at: https://www.businesshitchhiker.com/startup-survival-podcast/
	20 Jul 2020	1.8 - Money Management	00:31:41
Tune in and learn from two of the very brightest entrepreneurial money-minds working with startups. Hear from straight-talking SmartPurse CEO and global innovation expert, Olga Miler. Find out why she believes negotiation and pitching are two critical skills startups must master. And if you plan to pivot now or post-pandemic, listen to Dr Vaughn Tan, a startup consultant, author, and professor who specialises in designing organisations that are resilient to and benefit from uncertainty. NB. If you seek budgeting, savings or investment advice, you’ll find plenty of guidance elsewhere on the internet, but sadly not in this episode. If the COVID19 Pandemic is affecting your startup business, listen to this podcast. And learn how to think from crisis to opportunity. Using this learning resource with a class? Request the free Teaching Notes for this episode. Backed by the London School of Economics and created and written by serial entrepreneur Peter Harrington, this thought provoking podcast is ideal if you are in the process of creating or starting a new business or venture - and need insight or help. UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University.
	16 Aug 2020	1.9 - International Perspectives	00:35:02
Join me for this globetrotting episode as I explore common threats, threads and opportunities in the startup world. Guests from 5 continents share their fears, views and hopes on key issues including failure. And from failure we gear up and get expert insight on just how fit-for-purpose fee-paying education institutions are, when offering courses and degrees to budding entrepreneurs. Listen to insight on social collaboration in Nigeria and learn how and why more female leaders are so much needed to shape our new world. Finally, discover why this hugely disruptive time of our lives presents an abundance of opportunity for thoughtful, hard-working and courageous entrepreneurs. If the COVID19 Pandemic is affecting your startup business, listen to this podcast. And learn how to think from crisis to opportunity. Using this learning resource with a class? Request the free Teaching Notes for this episode. Backed by the London School of Economics and created and written by serial entrepreneur Peter Harrington, this thought provoking podcast is ideal if you are in the process of creating or starting a new business or venture - and need insight or help. UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University.
	05 Sep 2020	1.10 - What Startup Success Really Means	00:34:02
Tune into this series finale where with the help of two highly experienced startup guests, we examine the subject of entrepreneurial success. Hear from former Apple employee (George Deriso) who went onto start, fail and succeed with multiple businesses before finding himself in New York on 9/11. Learn how this infamous event changed George, why he chose to teach entrepreneurship for free and what he believes startup success really means. And also learn from a former professional volleyball player and Fine Art student (Meg Pagani) who changed tack to change the world. Find out how her socially conscious business is helping local entrepreneurs scale their projects around the globe and how she believes people can find greatest meaning with their own work. This episode also features the brilliance of musician Pete Thomas, whose track, 'Rubicon' is played in full at the end of the podcast If the COVID19 Pandemic is affecting your startup business, listen to this podcast. And learn how to think from crisis to opportunity. Using this learning resource with a class? Request the free Teaching Notes for this episode. Backed by the London School of Economics and created and written by serial entrepreneur Peter Harrington, this thought provoking podcast is ideal if you are in the process of creating or starting a new business or venture - and need insight or help. UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University.
	31 Mar 2020	Introduction to Series 1	00:02:20
Learn about the Startup Survival Podcast. Find out what the 10-episode series covers, how and why the series was developed and most importantly who can benefit from listening. Written and presented by serial entrepreneur Peter Harrington, in association with the London School of Economics, the Startup Survival Podcast Series is a free to use and share learning resource.
	23 Jan 2021	Episode 2.1 - Know Your Entrepreneurial Self	00:30:00
Welcome to the opening episode in Series 2 of the Startup Survival Podcast, with your host Peter Harrington. All start-ups are equipped with the planet's most extraordinary biological machine. The brain. But how many of us know how to make best use of this phenomenal piece of kit? Tune into episode one of this series and listen to Professor Emeritus Andy Penaluna reveal some of the fundamental ways in which the brain works and how entrepreneurs can best work with it. Learn how start-ups can make thought-through decisions, generate better ideas and and how we all develop skills and talent. And as usual, all material in this episode is backed up with theory and recommended reads. Andy Penaluna has spent many years both as an entrepreneur and academic exploring how the mind works. His research has been used by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the European Joint Research Centre and the OECD; his funders include the World Bank and the European Commission. In 2014 the Enterprise Sector Skills body ‘SFEDI’ and the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs honoured Andy in the House of Lords as their educator of the year. And in 2015 he received the Queens Award for Enterprise Promotion at Buckingham Palace. In 2016 he was named as one of the UK’s top ‘Maserati 100’ entrepreneurs. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	24 Jan 2021	Episode 2.2 - Think Creatively and Generate Ideas	00:31:45
Get ready to be inspired by one of the most imaginative and creative of minds... Forever curious and possessing an insatiable appetite for exploring 'better' horizons, Professor Alistair Fee shares his thoughts on being creative and generating ideas. In this episode, discover how and why Alistair brings James Bond into the classroom and why he believes tall buildings offer so much learning opportunity. Packed with wonderful imagination, deep thinking and practical examples, enjoy this voyage into the world of how best to develop and progress any entrepreneurial idea you may have. Professor Alistair Fee is a European specialist in Design Thinking and innovation. Over 30 years and in 60+ countries he has experimented with many aspects of creativity and innovation within organisations of all sizes. Alistair is a former Faculty Fellow at Stanford University, a Business Mentor at Yale Entrepreneurial Institute, a Visiting Professor at the European Business School and for 22 years and counting a pillar of inspiration and wisdom at Queen’s University Belfast. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	22 Jan 2021	Introduction to Series 2	00:03:12
Welcome to Series 2 of the Startup Survival Podcast. This second series, presented by Peter Harrington, explores key startup business issues fitting within the theme of ‘Get Better, Go Further’. Learn from experts, receive top tips and discover invaluable information sources. Like Series 1, all practical and theoretical information within this startup podcast is provided to help businesses survive and preferably thrive. The theme ‘Get Better, Go Further’ has been chosen since successful start-ups can’t rely on being good at one thing. Ambitious entrepreneurs have to master many skills. This series focuses on key disciplines and provides critical advice, tips and ideas that will help move any business forwards. As with Series 1, all podcasts are free to use and share. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast.
	07 Feb 2021	Episode 2.3 - How Research turns Ideas into Great Products and Services	00:30:57
Listen to Diana Kander - Serial Entrepreneur and New York Times Bestselling Author Famed for her ground-breaking book 'All in Startup', Kansas-based Diana Kander gifted the entrepreneurial community a precious resource. And her work is the focus of this podcast. In this episode, listen to Diana as she shares how to conduct research so you uncover the precious truths that will help turn your start-up into a sustainable and potentially thriving venture. Diana explains the challenges of research and the fact most people will lie to you and behave irrationally when you ask them questions. Discover in this episode how to trick people into telling you the truth and how to use feedback to maximum advantage. Diana Kander is a serial entrepreneur, former MBA professor at Mizzou, and a New York Times bestselling author. She has served as entrepreneur-in-residence inside both Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Diana has written two books about launching new products and creating a culture of innovation. Her first book ‘All in Startup’ has been heralded by entrepreneurs around the globe as one of the most valuable and influential texts available. She is obsessed with helping teams and organizations achieve breakthrough results by tweaking their daily habits. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	21 Feb 2021	Episode 2.4 - Case Story: Stitching Entrepreneurial Life Together	00:45:44
To get a sense of what life has been like for UK entrepreneurs seeking to save their business during C19, tune into this ‘case story’ interview with international business-woman, Lisa Comfort. Be prepared, this is not a typical interview about entrepreneurial success. Frank, honest and often emotional, listen to Lisa share her struggles. Learn why facing up to previous challenges gave her the strength and ability to save her craft-based company from being a victim of the pandemic. As part of the case story you will learn about Lisa’s background, her motives and her passion for sewing, clothes and crafts. As importantly, you'll learn about her retail roots and how her digital transformation leadership proved so vital during the darkest months of 2020. Lisa Comfort set up Sew Over It in 2011 with one main aim – to teach as many people as possible to sew. She loves fashion and learned to sew as a teenager and wanted to share her passion. After studying languages at university, she started her career in couture fashion and worked for Bruce Oldfield and Phillipa Lepley before venturing out on her own. Lisa started the business by teaching people to sew in their homes; taking her sewing machine all over London. She opened her first shop in Clapham in South London in May 2011. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	10 Mar 2021	Episode 2.5 - How to Create, Develop and Manage a High Performing Website	00:50:12
Any start-up business owner who knows how to consistently attract hundreds of thousands of loyal website visitors is worth a listen. In this episode, tune into Chris Titley, Editorial Director at YorkMix Media. Hear him explain the fundamental principles underpinning the design and management of a high performing website. Learn about audience focus, building partnerships, SEO, website structure, common start-up website mistakes, supporting social media and much more. Originally trained as a journalist, Chris started his entrepreneurial career nine years ago when he switched from print to digital media. And when he started his own company his website started from scratch too. By tuning into episode 5 you will hear everything you need to know to create, manage and sustain a highly successful website. Typewriters and Banda printers were Chris Titley's tools of the trade when he first started bashing out articles for publication. He trained as a reporter on the daily paper in Bath before moving to the Yorkshire Evening Press, where he was a reporter and later features editor. After a period freelancing for publications including the Guardian and Times Educational Supplement, Chris co-founded YorkMix Media Ltd, a digital content agency specialising in words, pictures and video. In 2012, Chris launched YorkMix.com, the award-winning news and entertainment website centred on the city of York. The site now gets more than one million hits a month and unique monthly site visitors top 350,000.. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	24 Mar 2021	Episode 2.6 - Finding and Working with Investors	00:36:49
Whether you plan to run and scale a for-profit venture or social enterprise, tune into this pivotal episode and learn all about finding and securing investment finance. My special guest, Olga Miler, is a rare individual. Not only has she spent many years working in the banking industry supporting start-ups, but she is also a serial entrepreneur. As a consequence she is able to view this subject from dual perspectives. In this podcast listen to Olga’s advice about the different types of finance and how you go about finding investors. And discover what she says about preparation and lead times so you give yourself the best chance when you make your pitch. You’ll also hear Olga provide tips on pitching too. Olga Miler is a global innovation expert, specializing in women and finance, sustainability, and gender-smart investing. She has been broadly recognized for her transformational achievements to change the financial services industry for women and gender equality with features in the global press such as Sky News, BBC News, CNBC, the Financial Times, Bloomberg and The Guardian and won numerous awards including ‘Inspirational Woman of the Year 2019’. Following her career at UBS she has co-founded her own start-up – SmartPurse – a fintech-ed-tech venture revolutionizing financial education. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	19 Apr 2021	Episode 2.7 - How to Start and Grow a Social Enterprise	00:37:18
Providing sex education within schools in Colombia drives social entrepreneur Sebastian Jaramillo to make a positive difference. Listen to this podcast to find out how and why Seb started TxC, an organisation committed to reducing unwanted teenage pregnancies so young people can lead more fulfilling lives. Hear Seb offer specific and practical advice that can be applied to the launch and growth of any social enterprise. By listening to this episode you’ll also learn about critical books and reference sources that Seb recommends. You’ll also develop a deeper appreciation of the startup growth stages, the marketing actions you need to take and the importance of building trusted partnerships with sponsors, customers and other stakeholders. Social Entrepreneur, Sebastian Jaramillo, is Founder of TxC, where his team works in Colombia, South America, to reduce the poverty cycle caused by unwanted teenage pregnancy. As part of their work the team uses sophisticated technology to provide sexual and reproductive health interventions within schools. Before creating TxC, Sebastian worked for both the United Nations and the Colombian Government. He is passionate about creating social impact for social good. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	03 May 2021	Episode 2.8 - Why Environmental Sustainability is the Future	00:33:08
Tune in and listen to entrepreneur, engineer and academic, Dr Peter Melville Shreeve, explain why all start-ups must prioritise environmental sustainability. Early in this episode you'll learn about basic environmentally sound practices that all businesses should adopt. But as the podcast progresses you'll also hear about opportunities to seize and why the global environmental sector is going to boom in the next few years. Talking through all the salient issues, Dr Melville Shreeve provides tips and advice throughout that will help all start-ups to grow their green credentials. He also shares specific thoughts as to how any organisation of any size can shape and market their services so they have the best chance of winning new business. Dr Peter Melville-Shreeve began his professional life as an Environmental Engineer and over 10 years has worked in both consultancy practice and startups. He currently teaches product development and runs an entrepreneurship skills programme at University of Exeter’s Engineering School. As an entrepreneur Pete founded (2015) and exited (2020) an Internet of Things platform (OTA Analytics) which harnessed real-time control systems and weather data to control storm-water as it flows through our cities. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	20 May 2021	Episode 2.9 - Networking to Influence	00:36:09
All start-ups must get out of the building and out of their comfort zone. Inevitably, this means meeting others and starting conversations with people we don’t know. For the lucky ones, ‘professional socialising’ is enjoyable and rewarding. But many find the task terrifying. And then there are those whose excessive self-belief means their perceived ability is at odds with reality. Tune into this episode with my expert guest Amanda Dickens. With decades of networking experience in the professional services and start-up space, Amanda shares an array of insightful thoughts and ideas, all rooted in common sense and seasoned practice. Listen to Amanda and learn how best to plan and prepare for meetings, read behavioural signals, break the ice with strangers and ultimately build sustainable professional relationships that will help you to grow your venture. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	02 Jun 2021	Episode 2.10 - Startup Marketing: What Works and what Wastes your Money and Time?	00:43:14
For all startups on a budget, spending money and time on marketing is possibly one of the most frustrating of all activities... Just when you thought a social media or google ads campaign would lead to customers lining up for your latest gizmo, all you get is silence and the inevitable bill. Like a casino, marketing is supposed to be the sexy, fun side of business. But like a casino, marketing can drain your business of precious money and time. Have you been affected? Do you want to turn the marketing odds in your favour? Then listen to this show’s expert guest and marketing specialist, Victoria Bradley. A serial entrepreneur and seasoned startup advisor, Vics shares how you can build a business on a shoestring marketing budget. Tune in and learn how to apply common-sense tactics and strategies that will give your venture the best chance of survival and growth. Full of practical tips and advice, this is a must-listen episode for any startup student or entrepreneur seeking to succeed. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	16 Jun 2021	Episode 2.11 - Why what you Sell is not what People Buy	00:45:12
So many start-ups fail to prioritise selling as a key business issue. Entrepreneurs new to the journey often sell badly, think marketing is sales or believe their product/service is so good, no selling is required. Don’t be fooled! Instead, tune into sales trainer and selling guru Martin Hutchins. Hear him explain why so many people get sales wrong and how effective salespeople work. By listening you’ll learn what people really buy when they make a purchase. You’ll also discover how this knowledge will help you to redefine sales processes that work for your business. This comprehensive episode covers many issues from mindset, resilience and relationships through to empathy, body language, communication and much more. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	27 Jun 2021	Episode 2.12 - Local to Global: Expand your Entrepreneurial Horizons	00:52:38
What mindset and skills are required to start a business and grow it globally? In this fascinating episode, tune into Vikrant Shaurya and learn how this young, gentle but highly focused publishing entrepreneur transformed his own life and started a business that has become a global success story. Vikrant shares the struggles of not being truthful with his family and how his early business failure led friends to laugh at his misfortune. He also talks about how he worked hard, discovered his entrepreneurial talent and used customer feedback and deep competitor analysis to exploit market opportunities. Ultimately, you’ll discover that as long as key building blocks are in place, technology now provides all entrepreneurs with the ability to start and grow a sustainable business that works across borders. Learn more about Vikrant at the foot of this post. For the benefit of all, a transcript for this episode will be made available. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	11 Jul 2021	Episode 2.13 - Negotiate Negotiation	00:47:10
How much money and time will you let slip in the months and years ahead because you assume you’ll always negotiate the best deal and get the very best outcome for your venture? Whether it’s hiring fresh recruits, working with suppliers, winning new clients or renewing contracts, the issue of negotiation is at the heart of so many start-up activities. Being a skilled negotiator really pays. With the help of Devon Smiley, a seriously smart and highly engaging negotiation expert with vast experience and an array of start-up tips and stories to share, you’ll learn how and why in under 60 minutes. By tuning into this episode, you’ll discover how to adjust your behaviour, develop practical strategies, appreciate subtle tactics and ultimately build great business relationships with people who want to work with you. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	27 Jul 2021	Episode 2.14 - Perfect Presenting	00:45:42
Like it, love it or loath it, presenting is one of those key skills all entrepreneurs should learn to master. Being able to speak effectively to an audience gives you the power to communicate, influence and persuade. In this episode, tune into presenter extraordinaire, Alex Simmons. Learn about his journey from Young Enterprise national finals and ‘DJing’ at teenage club events to talking to tens of thousands of people at Wembley and the 2020 Black Lives Matter event in London’s Hyde Park. Alex shares how to plan and prepare presentations, how to structure thinking, how to use your voice and critically how to speak so people buy into what you say. Humble and still learning himself, Alex is one of the standout guests in this series. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	08 Sep 2021	Episode 2.15 - How to Think through your Entrepreneurial Future	00:46:50
May be you know how your entrepreneurial adventure will end. And may be you know how you will get there. But given the uncertainty of life (pandemic or no pandemic) the chances are you don’t. So how the heck do you plan, prepare and think through your entrepreneurial future with any degree of confidence? One way is to tune into this final episode and hear from a seasoned entrepreneur who has not only passed the start and finishing lines with several businesses but has also viewed the journey from multiple perspectives. By listening to Jane Murray you’ll discover how to take greater control of your entrepreneurial future, how to prepare for a successful exit and how to give yourself the best chance of making start-up life work for you. Jane shares how you can think, learn and work so you avoid painful traps and instead spend as much time as possible enjoying the journey. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast.
	08 Sep 2021	Episode 2.16 - 'Keep Your Distance' - Series 2 Podcast soundtrack original music	00:03:21
Do you remember the scenes at Bournemouth Beach on the 25th of June 2020? Reported as a major incident, thousands of sunseekers flocked to the sands in the middle of a heatwave - in the middle of the pandemic. Covid meant social distancing had become the social norm. Yet despite desperate pleas to 'Keep Your Distance' and stay away, this popular Dorset resort reported record numbers of people who seemingly covered every inch of Bournemouth's golden sands. Public services were overwhelmed. Over 500 parking fines, 3 pier stabbings and 33 tonnes of litter were just some of the consequences of this 'Great British' gathering. Meanwhile back in North West London... Whilst watching the BBC's evening report, John Rathbone and Duncan Bennetts of the band 'Seajam Moths' used the scenes in Bournemouth as inspiration to write and produce (all remotely) the track 'Keep Your Distance' which is part of their first album - all available on Spotify. Singer, songwriter and music production specialist, Duncan Bennetts, is not only half of Seajam Moths but is also the producer of The Startup Survival Podcast. Duncan kindly lent the 'Keep Your Distance' music to the podcast and he even sings the final voiceover on each episode. Listen out for his 'Better Further'. Read the BBC Bournemouth Beach Report
	06 Oct 2021	Episode 2.17 - How a Surviving Startup Thinks and Works	00:21:36
Surviving startups recognise there is no perfect way through the maze of entrepreneurship. False dawns and one way streets are inevitable; but left unchecked these unrewarding routes can confuse, frustrate, trap and worst of all lead to an unplanned exit. By listening to this special episode, you'll discover how to think, plan and navigate through the 'early days maze'. You'll also get to know key reference sources and guides that you will treasure when working out and through the dawn of any new venture. Tips and ideas for business forecasting, planning, research and moving forward are shared on the show. You will also discover thought provoking true stories which support key points throughout the podcast. A bit of Podcast background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter's companies have employed over 1,500 people and he has experienced the highs and worked through many lows including recessions, burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast.
	10 Nov 2021	Be a Guest on the Startup Survival Podcast - Series 3 - Strength of Feeling	00:08:57
Welcome to Series 3 of the Startup Survival Podcast. Entitled 'Strenth of Feeling', Series 3 launches in January 2022. Episodes will examine how emotions impact entrepreneurial behaviour. Starting with the subject of anger, special guests will reveal and share how singular emotions affect startup lives. Issues such as fear, surprise, guilt, happiness, anxiety, joy, depression, confidence, pride and of course, vulnerability will be covered. Do you want to be a show guest? Are you prepared to share insights and stories from your life so others can learn and benefit from your experience? You may be a seasoned entrepreneur with a unique tale to tell. You may be an academic with deep, incisive and relevant research to share. You may have started or closed a business during the pandemic and have recent experience that chimes with this podcast theme. You may specialise in emotional intelligence and have neurological nuggets to offer. Regardless of what you do, if you have had a close-entrepreneurial encounter emotion, you could be just the person to appear on the Startup Survival Podcast. Don’t be undone by imposter syndrome and rule yourself out. But also, please be aware, sadly we can't provide guest slots for everyone. Listen to this podcast and learn how you can apply to be a guest on the show.
	10 Jan 2022	Introduction to Series 3	00:05:56
Discover what Series 3 of the Startup Survival Podcast covers and how the content is designed to help anyone involved with the world of startup and entrepreneurship. Learn why understanding emotions is such an important issue for entrepreneurial minds and find out how we can better get to know ourselves. Presented by podcast author Peter Harrington, this context-setting introduction will help you to appreciate why tuning into our feelings helps decision-making, informs behaviour and ultimately helps us to start, manage and grow more sustainable ventures. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoy the Startup Survival Podcast and want to receive news and notifications of upcoming episodes, subscribe here. A bit of podcast author background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	24 Jan 2022	Episode 3.1 - Understanding Anger	00:45:20
How and why can anger (and getting angry) work for any start-up, any venture? In this episode, hear seasoned entrepreneur Alan Donegan explain how anger fuelled his desire to turn an idea into a business that has gone onto impact the lives of over 16,000 people worldwide. By listening you'll discover how a highly distressing moment in Alan's early life connected him to his startup plans. You'll also hear his views on channeling anger, understanding rejection, the importance of saying sorry and much more. Alan has invaluable gems to share. Don't miss this compelling first episode in Series 3. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoy the Startup Survival Podcast and want to receive news and notifications of upcoming episodes, subscribe here. A bit of podcast author background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.
	25 Jan 2022	Episode 3.2 - Applying Surprise	00:41:09
Why is surprise such a powerful emotion and how can you use it in your work to attract customers and build brand loyalty? In this episode, listen to the charismatic Dr Claire Hookham explain how to create lasting surprise that works with customers and consumers. Dr Hookham worked at and completed a PhD with one of the world's leading entertainment brands. Her insightful experience allows her to share and explain how authentic surprise is created and how the creation of this emotion impacts future behaviour. Full of energy and ideas, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to develop their creative thinking skills. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoy the Startup Survival Podcast and want to receive news and notifications of upcoming episodes, subscribe here. A bit of podcast author background... UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic. As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at London South Bank University. Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast. Find Guest details and all Reference Sources The full podcast series together with additional materials, guest details and hyperlinks to all episode reference sources is available on Peter Harrington's Blog 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship'.

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