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Jinesh Vohra, CEO & Founder at SpriveApp
Frankie is joined by Jinesh Vohra, Co-Founder & CEO of Sprive, to discuss his transition from Goldman Sachs to becoming a fintech founder. Jinesh reveals how his own mortgage experience led to building a platform...
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Joe Roberts-Walker, Founder of Mejuicer
In this episode of Talking Frankly, Frankie speaks with Joe Roberts-Walker, founder of Mejuicer — the fresh, unpasteurised juice company shaking up the drinks industry. Joe shares how a second-hand juicer, lockdown...
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Talking Frankly season 2 trailer
Six new episodes. Honest conversations with founders and investors who’ve built, pivoted, and kept going — even when things got tough. Narrated by Frankie Smith, with insights from some truly brilliant guests, this...
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Jessica Sue Rasmussen, Co-Founder & CEO Two Magnolias
From spare room to standout firm. Jessica Sue Rasmussen, Co-Founder and CEO of Two Magnolias, shares how she built her business from the ground up — while raising a family, navigating imposter syndrome and staying...
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Samantha Gilchrist, CEO of Gilchrist Collection
Episode 3: From Wedding Photographer to 2,000+ Weddings a Year – Samantha Gilchrist, The Gilchrist Collection. What does it take to go from photographing weddings to running one of the UK’s most successful wedding...
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Andrea Reynolds, CEO and founder of Swoop
In this episode of Talking Frankly, Frankie speaks with Andrea Reynolds, Founder and CEO of Swoop. Andrea shares her journey from corporate finance to building Swoop, a platform transforming SME access to capital. She...
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Simon Rogerson, Founder & CEO of Octopus
Talking Frankly with Simon Rogerson, Founder & CEO of Octopus In this episode of Talking Frankly, Frankie Smith sits down with Simon Rogerson — founder and CEO of Octopus, one of the UK’s most dynamic and...
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Ben Carter, investment manager at Deepbridge Capital
Frankie chats to Ben Carter, investment manager in the life sciences team at Deepbridge Capital. Ben tells her what he looks for when he's weighing up whether to invest in an organisation, why he loves getting...
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Tom Gearing, founder of Cult Wines
Frankie speaks to Tom Gearing, founder of the fine wine investment company Cult Wines. Tom explains why his Dad's passion for wine was a crucial part of his entrepreneurial journey, why he believes it's vital to...
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Alice Parmiter and Wynter Karo, founders of Pimentae
Frankie chats to Alice Parmiter and Wynter Karo, founders of the bottled cocktail business, Pimentae. Alice and Wynter tell Frankie how they built up the company while working in corporate jobs in the early days, why...
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David Horne, founder of Funding Focus
Frankie chats to David Horne, founder of the social enterprise Funding Focus, which aims to level the playing field for female and underrepresented entrepreneurs when raising capital. David tells her why founders need...
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Ruth Handcock, chief executive of Octopus Money
Frankie talks to Ruth Handcock, chief executive of Octopus Money, which is on a mission to bring friendly financial planning to millions of people. Ruth tells Frankie why it's hugely important to think long term about...
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