3 JAN 2021 · In this epic 2hr conversation originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Michael Owen (Mychael.co.uk / Always Wear Red / 50odd.co.uk) & Paul Lancaster (Newcastle Startup Week / TRYBES) discuss why, when & how to pivot in business or in life (plus lots of other interesting thoughts on creativity, marketing & branding).

3 JAN 2021 · In this interview, Christina Lord (http://www.authenticactioncoaching.com) & Paul Lancaster discuss 'Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life' by James Victore - a brilliant book that encourages you to 'trust your weirdness, do the work & be the best self you can be.' They also share their own thoughts on embracing your creativity & playfulness & finding your purpose in business & in life. (Read the reviews & / or buy the book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3g6oJxN).

3 JAN 2021 · In this interview originally recorded on Day 3 ('Funding & Finance') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster interviews Richard Blakesley (CEO, Capital Pilot - 'The Investability Rating Agency') about the difficulties of finding investment for your business & how they are levelling the playing field by helping startups outside of London find the funding & investors they need. If you're looking to raise investment, visit https://capitalpilot.com

3 JAN 2021 · In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Cindy Moy (Founder & CEO, mySysters) talks about how she came from Minnesota, USA to Newcastle upon Tyne for our very first Newcastle Startup Week festival in 2017, fell in love with the North East of England region & found the support she needed to turn her idea into mySysters - the #1 app since 2017 for perimenopause - that period between puberty & menopause (pun intended). Find out more at https://mysysters.com

3 JAN 2021 · In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Alan Hodgkiss (Director, Business Doctors) interviews Paul Lancaster (Founder, Newcastle Startup Week) about how to build a valuable business, the coaching he was given & strategic plan they developed together to take his business forward. To learn more about Business Doctors & how they can help you, go to https://www.businessdoctors.co.uk

3 JAN 2021 · In this interview originally recorded on Day 1 ('Inspiration') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster talks to the wonderfully talented singer songwriter Luna Bec about creativity, where inspiration comes from (& how to find it again when it is lost), love, relationships, spirituality & more! Learn more about Luna & listen to her music at https://www.lunabec.com

3 JAN 2021 · In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster & Andrew Esson discuss coping with unexpected events, disaster recovery & growing your business through leadership & innovation. Andrew also talks about how since COVID-19, businesses seem to have split into 3 types - Innovation, Hibernation & Liquidation & how even when things go wrong, you should go back to your original plans for when you were on a growth trajectory & double-down on your efforts & intensity to onboard more customers because the business opportunities are still there.

3 JAN 2021 · Having worked in sales for major enterprise software companies like Oracle & SAP in London & Dublin, Hali-ma now wants to bring her knowledge, skills, expertise & network back to Newcastle where she was born & raised. Her business, MARKETAI, uses technology ‘intelligently’ to enable sales staff & executives to focus on closures & human-centric sales excellence. The MARKETAI method maintains an active and diligent balance between sales automation & staff for closure excellence. Find out more about the services she & her team provide at http://www.marketai.co.uk

3 JAN 2021 · In this interview, Teresa & Paul discuss the differences between a consultant, a mentor, a therapist & a coach, when & why you might want to receive some coaching in your personal or professional life & how Teresa helped Paul get a clearer understanding of himself & where he wanted to be after some major changes in hi life at the start of 2020. If you're interested in working with Teresa or receiving a free 30 min 'Ignition Session', visit https://www.acceleratorcoaching.co.uk

3 JAN 2021 · In this interview originally recorded during Day 1 ('Inspiration') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster talks to Dr Maurice Duffy - a high-performance coach, motivational speaker & best selling author about the impact of COVID on individuals & businesses & how best to cope with massive change. With a client roster that includes Olympic athletes & world top performers in the Sport, Politics & Business sectors, Dr Maurice Duffy is recognised globally as one of the top coaches on the subjects of mindset & change & he frequently travels the world to teach on these subjects. To learn more, go to his website at https://www.mauriceduffy.com