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----------- Strive & Thrive is a series of discussions with the aim of enabling and empowering entrepreneurs in building businesses that achieve success – whether it be in people, planet, and profit – or all three. Join founders Mike and Romesh as they, and their amazing guests, discuss the mindsets, skills and knowledge entrepreneurs need to Strive & Thrive in an ever-changing world.
Unknown Host hosts Strive and Thrive.
Paul Shaw is a professional business coach and mentor, dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized businesses. Prior to that, Paul worked in the Ticketing and Events sector, with senior roles at organisations such as
Kayla Kerr build a career in Marketing, as VP and Head of Content before moving on to become a freelance content strategist and copywriter. Specialising in B2B brands with complex products and briefs that usually start w
Join co hosts Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver and guest speaker Alex Brooker for our latest podcast/youtube release as they talk about building a community, navigating regulation, creating trust, and how to use AI e
Tom Ahmad is a business recovery and insolvency professional, entrepreneur, and adviser to business owners navigating pressure, change, and uncertainty. As co-founder and Managing Director of BABR, he has spent nearly tw
Jon Anthony is a technology founder, operator and AI strategist. He founded Adappt in 2011 and has grown it into a 200+ person global software, AI and DevSecOps company delivering mission-critical systems for WHO, the UK
James Stockdale has over 25 years of experience in IT support and services in both the public and private sectors, including several years at Apple. Following this appointment, James launched a specialist IT business, fo
Sarat Pediredla is a technology entrepreneur and founder. Sarat co-founded Hedgehog Lab in 2007 and led it as CEO for 19 years, building it into a globally recognised business. After stepping down in 2025, he has since f
Gillian Jones-Williams is an inspirational business leader, author, and motivational speaker who exemplifies how neurodiversity can be a driver of innovation, resilience, and success. Gillian founded Emerge Development C
David Bell is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, business leader, and technology consultant, helping ambitious organisations grow, scale, and innovate. As Founder of Simboc, he works with startups and SMEs to unlock opp
Dan Davies is an SME champion, innovation specialist, a problem solver and a hands-on business development manager helping companies to develop and bring in more sustainable business. Regardless of the industry sector, t
Join co-hosts Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver and guest speaker Fiona Scott for our latest podcast/YouTube release - dropping on 31st March - as they discuss Fiona’s numerous learnings from building her business, an
We are proud to announce that Strive & Thrive is joining podcasters around the world in raising awareness for causes that we care about - and the organisations that are addressing them - in #Podcasthon2026! Podcasthon is
Creating a world full of possibility in a business means constantly balancing vision with reality. Leaders must inspire bold thinking while navigating constraints like budgets, market competition, and operational limits.
It becomes difficult to step back and work on the business rather than in it, especially when revenue depends directly on your time and energy. Fear of slowing down, delegating, or changing long-standing processes can ke
Moving from an apprenticeship to buying a global business is a leap that comes with steep challenges, from closing massive knowledge gaps to managing financial risk at an entirely new scale. What once involved learning u
Join Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver and guest speaker John Diack as they discuss how to amplify a founder in growing with their company, and remove stuff they’re not good at by getting them to be self aware and foc
We are excited to announce that our guest speaker for episode 28 is Chris Wilson !!! Speaking with authenticity and impact in an SME can be challenging because leaders and employees often juggle multiple roles, tight res
Join co-hosts Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam and Mike Oliver on 1st January, as they discuss the many insights and key learnings they gained from the Strive & Thrive podcast in 2025, and what they hope to achieve with their bus
AI, storytelling, and marketing intersect in powerful but challenging ways. While AI can analyze audiences and generate content at scale, it often struggles to capture the emotional nuance and authenticity that compellin
The challenges that arise from the differences between being an entrepreneur and being a business owner often come from mindset and goals. Entrepreneurs typically focus on innovation, taking risks, and building something
Gillian Jones-Williams
business leader, author, motivational speaker · Emerge Development Consultancy
1 appearance on this show
David Bell
former WHO physician, leader of REPPARE Project at University of Leeds · Idea Farm Ventures
1 appearance on this show
Dan Davies
Chief Officer · Renegade Press LLC
1 appearance on this show
Alan Evans
recording, mixing, and mastering engineer, producer, and musician · Royal Borough of Greenwich
1 appearance on this show
Chris Wilson
Attorney and Healthcare Ethics Consultant · Fairfield Real Estate Finance
1 appearance on this show
Tom Ahmad
BABR
1 appearance on this show
Mike Oliver
Easol
1 appearance on this show
Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
The FD Consultant
1 appearance on this show
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