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Moblox: Making money with Piers Linney - ex-Dragons’ Den Investor and C4 Secret Millionaire

S4 E11 • Mar 20, 2023 • 66 mins

Get an inside look at the mind of a successful serial entrepreneur and investor. Piers Linney shares his upbringing, mistakes, and what really drives him in business. In this interview, he shares his personal story and key insights on starting and growing businesses that will fascinate and motivate any founder or aspiring entrepreneur.

Key Points

Pursue what you enjoy and collaborate with people you like working with
The importance of pivoting or starting anew if your business isn't working out, as the first venture often serves as a learning experience rather than a financial success.
The vision for Moblox and what the future holds in tech and AI

Speakers

Piers Linney

Guest • 61%

Laura Rawlings

Host • 19%

Ollie Collard

Host • 17%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and guest Piers Linney
2:21	Piers Linney's journey to entrepreneurship and creating Moblox
19:06	Role and impact of the British Business Bank and the Startup Loan Scheme
22:07	Street to Boardroom: Piers Linney's initiative to help young people start legal businesses
26:19	Sponsor: NovaBlue's special offer for listeners
27:09	Reflection on Piers Linney's diverse career and business experiences
34:13	Piers Linney's journey into digital marketing and advice for founders
45:11	Future of Moblox and Piers Linney's vision for the business
54:40	Wrap up of the interview and discussion on legal understanding and branding challenges for startups
1:02:10	Discussion on when to let go of a business idea and social media responses
1:04:51	Introduction to next episode's guest, Andy from Angel Investing School

Transcript

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