# first business (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover first business. Page: Feed: --- ## [Welcome to FailTales ✨](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selinaho/episodes/Welcome-to-FailTales-e3kloeu) _2026-06-24 · Selina Ho · FailTales_ This is the anti highlight reel. The raw, unfiltered conversations nobody else is having - about failures, pivots, and the lessons that only come from getting it wrong. Because the mess is where the good stuff lives 🤍 [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106ea5324/podcast/play/121347998/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-11%2F425965572-44100-2-bd74c4aa2f9c7.mp3) ## [From Closing Her First Business to Raising £300K With Daisy Harvey](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selinaho/episodes/From-Closing-Her-First-Business-to-Raising-300K-With-Daisy-Harvey-e3a4jlj) _2025-10-29 · Selina Ho · FailTales_ I sat down with Daisy Harvey, the founder of LOOM to unpack how she closed her first business, rebuilt her confidence, and raised £300K to launch an upcycling app that matches your wardrobe with designers.We overview: How she knew it was time to close her first business The most valuable lessons from her first venture What makes a marketplace work and how to prevent leakage Building a simple… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106ea5324/podcast/play/110300275/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-27%2F410085150-44100-2-606c1b33e8a27.mp3) ## [How to Go from Idea to Market Without Burning Out or Burning Cash](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selinaho/episodes/How-to-Go-from-Idea-to-Market-Without-Burning-Out-or-Burning-Cash-e39sg0l) _2025-10-22 · Selina Ho · FailTales_ Here’s the truth: you don’t need a massive budget or a big team to launch. In this episode, I break down how to validate, market, and sell in a way that protects both your cash and your capacity. I share the lessons I learned from my first business, why perfectionism and control led me to burnout, and the practical systems I now use to go to market sustainably. I share: What I would do differently… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106ea5324/podcast/play/110034389/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-22%2F409734142-44100-2-0a3f4ace3d5cf.mp3) ## [From Almost Shutting Down to $1M ARR: Natalie Barbu on Rella's Pivot, Fundraising, and Growth](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selinaho/episodes/From-Almost-Shutting-Down-to-1M-ARR-Natalie-Barbu-on-Rellas-Pivot--Fundraising--and-Growth-e39gdva) _2025-10-15 · Selina Ho · FailTales_ I’m joined by Natalie Barbu, CEO and co-founder of Rella, to unpack how her team went from 200 no’s to raising $1M and reaching $1M ARR. We get into the unfiltered truths of starting a tech company without a coding background, nearly running out of money, and the viral video that turned it around!We discuss: How Natalie spotted the gap in creator/social workflow tools The step-by-step path from… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106ea5324/podcast/play/109639082/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-14%2F409219494-44100-2-d78beaff9eff.mp3) ## [Why Your Startup Isn’t Growing... The Go-To-Market Strategy Mistakes Founders Make](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selinaho/episodes/Why-Your-Startup-Isnt-Growing----The-Go-To-Market-Strategy-Mistakes-Founders-Make-e397vst) _2025-10-08 · Selina Ho · FailTales_ Most founders think a go-to-market strategy is just a launch plan or a marketing campaign — but it’s so much more than that. In this episode, I break down what a true GTM strategy is, why it’s the difference between a product that flops and one that takes off, and how you can create a winning plan that drives real traction. I share: What a go-to-market strategy actually includes (beyond marketing)… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106ea5324/podcast/play/109362525/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-8%2F408857669-44100-2-861e6dfe318c2.mp3) ## [Raising Capital for a Social Impact Startup With Daniel Samosir Botcherby](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selinaho/episodes/Raising-Capital-for-a-Social-Impact-Startup-With-Daniel-Samosir-Botcherby-e38sl81) _2025-10-01 · Selina Ho · FailTales_ I interview Daniel Samosir Botcherby, the Co-Founder & CEO of Kalda, a digital mental health platform created to support the LGBTQIA+ community in this episode. We dive into the personal story that inspired Kalda, the challenges of building a mission-driven startup, and the realities of raising capital while staying true to social impact values.We discuss: His personal experiences that led to the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106ea5324/podcast/play/108991169/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-29%2F408374365-44100-2-402c160f5343c.mp3) ## [Client's GTM Strategy Session: Monetization, Sales Funnels & Branding Secrets](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selinaho/episodes/Clients-GTM-Strategy-Session-Monetization--Sales-Funnels--Branding-Secrets-e379sqr) _2025-08-27 · Selina Ho · FailTales_ In this episode, I take you inside a real GTM strategy session I ran for my client Dan, the Founder of Kalda. We unpacked his monetization options, refined his sales funnel, and aligned his brand so everything works together to drive sustainable growth. You’ll hear how we balanced big-picture strategy with tactical execution, and how I built him a roadmap to follow for the next year.I share: How… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106ea5324/podcast/play/107327771/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-25%2F406261767-44100-2-4c033fffffa3b.mp3) ## [Hacking Luck & Overnight Success with Stephanie Melodia](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selinaho/episodes/Hacking-Luck--Overnight-Success-with-Stephanie-Melodia-e36q00u) _2025-08-13 · Selina Ho · FailTales_ Ever wonder what it really takes to become an “overnight success”? In this candid conversation with Stephanie Melodia, we unpack the truth behind the myth — from the years of work no one sees, to the role of money, luck, and confidence in building a thriving business. Steph shares her personal journey, powerful money mindset shifts, and the resilience it takes to keep showing up, even when the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106ea5324/podcast/play/106806750/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-13%2F405592787-44100-2-de6037a21a9d8.mp3) ## [SIDEBAR#11: Proximity is the Mother of Innovation](https://innovatorssocialclub.substack.com/p/sidebar11-proximity-is-the-mother) _2025-08-12 · Iain Montgomery · Innovators Social Club_ Listen now (49 mins) | Authenticity isn’t declared, it’s earned ... and lived experience is the only way to get there. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/169765911/3302e33ef4680118803f9a466bd6ff59.mp3) ## [The Truth About Early Menopause, IVF & Fundraising as a Female Founder with Dr. Stasa Stankovic](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selinaho/episodes/The-Truth-About-Early-Menopause--IVF--Fundraising-as-a-Female-Founder-with-Dr--Stasa-Stankovic-e36e627) _2025-08-06 · Selina Ho · FailTales_ In this impactful interview, I sit down with Dr. Stasa Stankovic, the co-founder & CEO of OvartiX. She's a powerhouse that's leveraging her PhD from Cambridge to pioneer therapeutic solutions to transform women’s reproductive health We dive into the real statistics and science behind fertility, IVF, and early menopause — including why ovaries are the fastest-aging organ, how 90% of your eggs may… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106ea5324/podcast/play/106419719/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-4%2F405101981-44100-2-82635b9ca1f82.mp3) ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/S9LHaIdETzWp) _2025-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [How I Went From Burnout to a High-Performance CEO](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selinaho/episodes/How-I-Went-From-Burnout-to-a-High-Performance-CEO-e3696c9) _2025-08-04 · Selina Ho · FailTales_ Let’s talk about how to sustainably execute everything you’ve planned. Because your strategy is only as strong as your ability to carry it out… without burning out in the process. This GTM Essentials lesson serves as a reminder that you are your business’s greatest asset, and protecting your energy is crucial for long-term growth. I cover: Why “doing more” doesn’t equal progress How to shift from… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106ea5324/podcast/play/106256201/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-31%2F404880758-44100-2-f8971eb620586.mp3) ## [SIDEBAR #10: Corporate Innovation at the Council ... a Challenger Cities crossover](https://innovatorssocialclub.substack.com/p/sidebar-10-corporate-innovation-at) _2025-07-25 · Iain Montgomery · Innovators Social Club_ Listen now (62 mins) | What happens when you take someone fluent in corporate innovation and drop them into council-led adult social care? A surprising amount of clarity on what actually counts as value. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/169230487/b21221b73bed49d66e086b2af118caec.mp3) ## [SIDEBAR #9: Can We Trust the People & Break the Process for Innovation?](https://innovatorssocialclub.substack.com/p/sidebar-9-can-we-trust-the-people) _2025-07-07 · Iain Montgomery · Innovators Social Club_ Innovation used to mean small bets and big possibilities. Now it means frameworks and funnels. Maybe it’s time to get back to trusting the curious. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/165287670/215f31d77173a6b39fbae4b750a5a65e.mp3) ## [SIDEBAR #8: Will More Technology Really Make Us Feel Less Alone?](https://innovatorssocialclub.substack.com/p/sidebar-8-will-more-technology-really) _2025-05-15 · Iain Montgomery · Innovators Social Club_ Listen now | The best tech will never really replace human connection, but perhaps it can nudge us back toward it. AI should be a bridge, not a substitute, for the relationships we truly need. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/163232376/fe23c54338712142ac73849447a62607.mp3) ## [SIDEBAR #7: Have We Innovated Ourselves Into a Corner? And Does The Way Out Lie in the Built Environment?](https://innovatorssocialclub.substack.com/p/sidebar-7-have-we-innovated-ourselves) _2025-05-07 · Iain Montgomery · Innovators Social Club_ After years of digital first innovation, have we hit a saturation point? And could bigger opportunities lay in reimagining the physical world we’ve somewhat neglected. ## [SIDEBAR #6: The Future(s) of Innovation](https://innovatorssocialclub.substack.com/p/sidebar-6-the-futures-of-innovation) _2025-04-04 · Iain Montgomery · Innovators Social Club_ Innovation has become almost infinite in its potential output, with tools that let anyone create at speed, but without clear intention we risk pumping out slop instead of delivering progress. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/159577042/10f8275dce0ba3e915fa355d5814e668.mp3) ## [SIDEBAR #5: How Do You Hire for Innovation? Well, It Doesn't Start with a Role Description.](https://innovatorssocialclub.substack.com/p/how-do-you-hire-for-innovation-well) _2025-03-17 · Iain Montgomery · Innovators Social Club_ The best innovation teams aren’t built from traditional resumes. They’re built from people with a mix of expertise, fresh perspectives and a habit of questioning the status quo. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/158940787/9d6450072bbcbd34cf1ab8ddbc9d91dd.mp3) ## [SIDEBAR #4: Transforming Organisations Through the Power of Great Questions](https://innovatorssocialclub.substack.com/p/sidebar-4-transforming-organisations) _2025-03-04 · Iain Montgomery · Innovators Social Club_ Listen now | If businesses make questioning more of a habit rather than an exception, will they make better decisions, with stronger teams that can deliver on innovation? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/157989504/e6a05583199507bb7a962756903de22a.mp3) ## [SIDEBAR #3: From Studio to Strategy & Why Creativity Matters in the Workplace](https://innovatorssocialclub.substack.com/p/sidebar-3-from-studio-to-strategy) _2025-02-17 · Iain Montgomery · Innovators Social Club_ We explore why businesses resist creativity, how innovative companies embed it into their culture, and what modern organisations can learn from Renaissance art studios and restauranteurs. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/157151473/99705f8bbb67370b6e787f12974ee6ed.mp3) ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ePkdo5TyzItF) _2025-02-17 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [SIDEBAR #2: DeepSeek Challenging the AI Establishment, Unaccountability Machines & Implications for Innovation](https://innovatorssocialclub.substack.com/p/sidebar-2-deepseek-challenging-the) _2025-02-04 · Iain Montgomery · Innovators Social Club_ Listen now (45 mins) | The real question isn’t which AI is the best, but how we use it. And there might just be some lessons on how innovation can work in there too. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/156110620/f53a648bed5eb2cc25ea88b7377abc2e.mp3)