The world of investment is changing, and on The Obu Podcast, we’re inviting you to learn how. Join us for real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve taken investment – and angel investors who are putting their capital, wisdom and networks to work to grow diverse-founded businesses right here in the UK. We’ll hear their stories, explore their experiences and find out how, together, they’re changing the world for the better. A Pixiu production.
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The world of investment is changing, and on The Obu Podcast, we’re inviting you to learn how. Join us for real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve taken investment – and angel investors who are putting their capital, wisdom and networks to work to grow diverse-founded businesses right here in the UK. We’ll hear their stories, explore their experiences and find out how, together, they’re changing the world for the better. A Pixiu production.
Exploring the impact of SEIS changes on real women founders
The OBU Podcast
44 minutes
2 years ago
Exploring the impact of SEIS changes on real women founders
This week on the podcast, Sarah and Claire talk purpose, investment and the impact of the SEIS changes with two brilliant, early-stage women entrepreneurs: Lara Senbanjo of The Cornrow and Lesley So of So Good Kombucha. From celebrating Black culture to empowering marginalised people, Lara and Lesley share their big ambitions – getting honest about their challenges, the things they wish they’d known and the powerful difference the right angel investors are going to make.
Like to find out more about Lara and The Cornrow Head on over to thecornrow.com, follow @thecornrow on Instagram, find Lara on TikTok at @thisislaraland, email lara@thecornrow.com or check out Lara’s co-founder (and sister) Kemi on Instagram @cottagenoire.
And you can find lots more on Lesley and So Good Kombucha over at sogoodkombucha.com, on Instagram @sogoodkombuchauk, on Twitter @SoGoodKombucha, and on LinkedIn. You can also email Lesley direct at lesley@sogoodkombucha.com.
Want to hear more from The Obu Podcast? You’ll find every episode over on our website, as well as all the latest investment insights, campaign stories and platform updates, fresh from our blog.
Episode timings:
[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about
[00.41] How SEIS is changing – and who that helps
[01.26] Meet Lara Senbanjo, cofo of The Cornrow
[07.44] The story and purpose behind the brand
[10.49] Lara’s investment journey and the impact of SEIS
[15.39] What The Cornrow needs, beyond just capital
[19.03] Lara’s ambitions for the business in 2023
[21.11] Where to find Lara and The Cornrow
[22.16] Meet Lesley So, founder of So Good Kombucha
[25.53] Lesley’s purpose, products and ambitions
[30.21] Choosing between bootstrapping and investment
[33.49] What Lesley’s looking for from her angels
[36.35] The difference the SEIS extension will make
[38.01] Why raising awareness around investment is crucial
[42.09] Lesley’s plans for 2023 – and where to find her
The OBU Podcast
The world of investment is changing, and on The Obu Podcast, we’re inviting you to learn how. Join us for real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve taken investment – and angel investors who are putting their capital, wisdom and networks to work to grow diverse-founded businesses right here in the UK. We’ll hear their stories, explore their experiences and find out how, together, they’re changing the world for the better. A Pixiu production.
