Rethinking resilience in the modern workplace — with Bruce Daisley
In this episode of The Good Growth Podcast, we sit down with Bruce Daisley — workplace culture expert, bestselling author, and former VP at Twitter and YouTube — for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, resilience, and the realities of scaling fast-growing businesses.Bruce shares his personal lessons from leading Twitter through hypergrowth, introduces a powerful framework for understanding resilience, and explores the changing nature of work in a hybrid world, discussing new data from BGF’s portfolio. Bruce offers practical insights for founders and leaders on how to maintain culture, focus, and connection in an environment that rarely slows down.Whether you're scaling a startup, leading a team, or navigating the complexity of modern work, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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Smarter marketing for sustainable growth — with Maya Moufarek
In this episode of The Good Growth Podcast, we sit down with Maya Moufarek, founder of Marketing Cube and former CMO of Pharmacy2U, to uncover the key ingredients for sustainable growth—and why founders should rethink their approach to marketing post-investment.Maya shares how she helped shape Pharmacy2U’s rapid expansion, achieving the equivalent of opening an offline pharmacy every 2.5 days before a PE exit. She dives into the fundamentals of building a scalable growth engine, why customer insight is the most overlooked marketing tool, and how trust and segmentation played a crucial role in Pharmacy2U’s success.Plus, Maya explains why “channels come last”, the impact of AI on SEO, and why community-building will be more important than ever in the years ahead.
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The business case for accessibility, growth capital & cracking the US — with Ross Linnett
In this episode of The Good Growth Podcast, we sit down with Ross Linnett, Founder & CEO of Recite Me to explore the challenges and opportunities of scaling a business internationally—and why accessibility is a game-changer for growth.Ross shares how his own experience with dyslexia led him to build a pioneering accessibility tech company, helping businesses unlock new customers and boost revenue. He dives into the challenges of breaking into the US market, why so many UK businesses struggle overseas, and the key cultural differences founders need to navigate. Plus, Ross reveals how partnering with BGF helped him scale at pace allowing him to remain focused on the business.
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How a family business became a national recycling leader — with Grant Keenan
In this episode of The Good Growth Podcast, Grant Keenan, Founder of Keenan Recycling, reveals how he turned a humble composting operation into a national force with 21 depots, 140+ employees, culminating in its recent exit to BIFFA.Grant dives into the challenges of scaling sustainably, his lightbulb moment, and the strategic move to secure growth capital investment. He also shares practical tips for navigating an exit — knowing when the time is right to which financial metrics matter.Whether you're a founder considering investment, preparing for an exit, or simply looking to grow your business this episode is packed with insights to help you on your journey.
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How to build a high-impact board — with Sophie Birch
In this episode of The Good Growth Podcast, we sit down with Sophie Birch, Head of Non-Executive Talent at BGF, to explore the true impact of non-execs and chairs in scaling businesses. She shares what sets standout NEDs apart (spoiler: culture fit matters), and how board composition should evolve as a business grows.We also dive into BGF’s thousand-strong talent network and the role of non-execs in strategy and exits, and how BGF is driving greater board diversity—with gender balance on shortlists.If you’re a founder looking for game-changing board support or an experienced leader considering a non-exec role, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
The Good Growth Podcast delves into the world of scaleup businesses, offering insights into seizing strategic opportunities and navigating growth hurdles.Join us as we uncover the secrets to sustainable business expansion with the entrepreneurs who are leading them.
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