Hosted by Brian McCaffrey · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 11 episodes
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Real stories from the messy middle of starting up. Each episode, host Brian McCaffrey talks with founders, creators, and changemakers about the highs, lows, and lessons of building something from scratch. No glossy success stories - just honest conversations about what it really takes to leave the safe path, take the leap, and figure it out along the way.
Brian McCaffrey hosts Day One Diaries, a business show with 11 episodes published.
From underground fashion shows in Belfast to building a global storytelling business, Esther Mogada shares the messy reality of turning creativity into a profession. In this episode, Esther talks about quitting her part-
Tim left a 12-year career in capital markets software to co-found a fintech startup. In this episode, he shares what it was like to build and close the business, and how that chapter propelled him into senior leadership
Manu Ravio didn't set out to become a founder. After roles at Google, in deep tech, and in product leadership, he found himself experimenting with AI and eventually launching Formidable - a platform that turns static web
After nearly two decades at Google, Pete McAvoy found himself navigating an unexpected turning point. Instead of rushing back into another corporate role, he chose to experiment. He explored startup advisory work, tested
Ceysa McKechnie on redefining success as a founder Ceysa McKechnie left a successful corporate career to build her own business - and quickly realised that the old definitions of success no longer applied. In this episod
How Edu Became the Leader His Company Needed What does it take to grow from founder to CEO? Edu Gaya opens up about Barner's highs, lows, imposter syndrome, tough decisions, and the resilience required to lead a company
When Tony McGaharan left Google to start his own company, he didn't have a perfect plan, but he knew exactly how he wanted people to feel. That clarity shaped People Playbook, a business built on learning that's purposef
In this episode, Toju Duke talks about how curiosity led her into the world of AI and how she built expertise and influence inside Google before stepping out to build something of her own. She shares what it takes to fin
From Google to founding a virtual ADHD clinic, Eve shares how she built Agave Health while pregnant, proving there's never a perfect time to chase what matters. A raw, honest conversation about pivots, purpose, and build
From Google to founding a virtual ADHD clinic, Eve shares how she built Agave Health while pregnant, proving there’s never a perfect time to chase what matters. A raw, honest conversation about pivots, purpose, and build
Shiv Gupta left a safe career in ad tech to start U of Digital, a training company helping the industry keep up with constant change. In this episode of Day One Diaries, Shiv shares how he focused hard from day one, lear
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Day One Diaries is hosted by Brian McCaffrey. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 11 episodes.
Day One Diaries has published 11 episodes.
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