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Tag: Founders Diaries

Founders Diaries: Suzanne Saffie-Siebert on the importance of being confident

August 29, 2018

By Shane Schutte

With over 25 years of diversified pharmaceutical industry experience, Suzanne Saffie-Siebert has led SiSaf to great success. She talks to Real Business about the lessons she learned along the way.

How did an amino acid enriched water drink get on Waitrose’s shelves?

August 24, 2018

By Letitia Booty

Kris Ingham is the founder of Rejuvenation Water, a business specialising in flavoured water with added amino acids. Here, he tells us his business” story.

Founders Diaries: Why values are the foundation on which a company is built

August 24, 2018

By Praseeda Nair

Values are the foundation on which a company is built. If you get your values right, you’re on the path to success, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain explains.

Founders Diaries: Stephen Newton on the best lessons coming from experience

August 22, 2018

By Shane Schutte

As a serial entrepreneur, Stephen Newton has undergone numerous experiences. For the Founders Diaries series, he shares what he learned along the way.

Founders Diaries: Why The Eagles and Bruce Springsteen are a cure for stress

August 21, 2018

By Praseeda Nair

Fox Marble co-founder Chris Gilbert unveils the reason for the company’s creation ?And the best way to relax after a tough day.

Founders Diaries: Jan Willem Poot on knowing there is always a solution

August 17, 2018

By Shane Schutte

Based on his own experiences and the best practices of other clinics, Jan Willem Poot founded Yes We Can Youth Clinics in 2010. Here he unveils his business goals for the future.

Founders Diaries: Room2’s Robert Godwin on loving what you do

June 26, 2018

By Praseeda Nair

“Within business, I believe success is about consistently delivering strong rates of growth over time, says room2 founder Robert Godwin. Here’s how he’s walking the talk.

Founders Diaries: Origin co-founder Victoria Brocklesby on delivering on promises on time every time

June 18, 2018

By Praseeda Nair

“I actually think the next 12 months are going to be the most exciting time in Origin’s 20-year history,” says co-founder and COO Victoria Brocklesby. Here’s why.

Founders Diaries: Triathlete-turned-entrepreneur James Lock shares the secret to Zone3’s sportswear success

June 13, 2018

By Praseeda Nair

Former triathlete James Lock shares his biggest life lessons running his performance sportswear brand Zone3, from spending quality time with family to using sports as an outlet for wellbeing.

Founders Diaries: “Know who to trust and be confident when pitching” says WhoCanFixMyCar.com’s Alistair Preston

June 12, 2018

By Praseeda Nair

Founder Alistair Preston shares the ups and downs of running his fast-growth business, WhoCanFixMyCar.com, including what to watch for when seeking investment.

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