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No. 9FEBRUARY 19, 2024 · 88 MIN

Sharesy - Growing communities one local authority at a time

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The innovator turning forgotten spaces into thriving community hubs. Meet Felix Atkin, founder of tech startup Sharsey - the Airbnb for community spaces. What stemmed from a personal problem of trying to book a local venue for his kids' birthday party has blossomed into a business that has already generated over £1million in bookings. Felix delves deep into his journey, unveils the strategic steps behind Sharesy's considered growth, and shares invaluable insights on coping with the demands of startup leadership.

Key Points

  • Self-Care Is Paramount. Amidst the drive for success, remember that personal well-being is crucial for sustaining long-term ambition.
  • Resilience in Fundraising. Embrace rejections as learning opportunities. Maintain transparency with your investors and lean on your support network during challenging times.
  • Learn the secret of how to context switch between high-level strategic planning and the nitty-gritty of day-to-day operations in your business

Contents

0:00Introduction and updates from hosts
3:02Featured entrepreneur: Felix Atkin's startup, Sharesy
4:12Interview with Felix Atkin: Sharesy's journey, fundraising, scaling up, and business values
25:38Sponsors: National Protective Security Authority - NPSA and Hexa Finance
27:04Discussion on slow entrepreneurship and considered business expansion
39:56Transitioning from corporate to startup life: Challenges, changes, and resilience
44:05Founder sales: Felix's experiences and challenges
45:54Felix's personal challenges, support network, and sacrifices as a founder
57:20Context switching in entrepreneurship and the importance of strategic thinking and team trust
1:08:29Future plans and expansion for Sharesy
1:12:52Tech predictions and the impact of community platforms on business
1:25:16Listener engagement: Reflection on poll and question
1:27:15Introduction of second-time founder and his journey with Rare Founders

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