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The Good Growth Podcast
Expert insights to fuel your scaleup journey
We’ve spent over a decade backing successful growth businesses. Now, we want you to meet the people behind them. If you’re an ambitious business leader, or a future founder in the making, this series is for you.
Hear from the best in the business
The Good Growth Podcast was borne out of our commitment to helping good companies grow the right way. Each episode features a successful entrepreneur, CEO or industry expert, as they share their stories of successfully scaling businesses.
We’re joined by Jimmy McLoughlin OBE, host of the Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future podcast — and former No. 10 adviser on business, technology and entrepreneurship.
Discover our latest episodes below for actionable insights to help you on your growth journey.
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Cracking the US with accessibility software
Ross Linnett, Founder and CEO of Recite Me, shares how his experience with dyslexia led him to build a pioneering tech company. Ross dives into the challenges and opportunities of breaking into the US market (including why so many UK businesses struggle overseas) and explores why accessibility is a game changer for growth.
The family business acquired by BIFFA
Grant Keenan, Founder of Keenan Recycling, reveals how he turned a humble composting operation into a nationwide business and industry leader — with 21 depots and 140+ employees. In this in-depth interview, Grant discusses the challenges of scaling sustainably and why he looked to raise growth capital, as well as practical tips for successfully navigating an exit.
How to build a board that means business
What makes a great non-executive chair or director? Does chemistry really matter as much as experience? Hear from Sophie Birch, our Head of Non-Executive Talent, as she unpacks the role and impact of non-execs — and how to build a board that can add real value to your business as it grows.
Scaling Springfield: a patient partnership
Graeme Lee, CEO of Springfield Healthcare Group, sits down with our CEO, Andy Gregory, to reflect on our 12-year partnership (and one of BGF’s biggest exits to date). Graeme shares the highs and hurdles of scaling Springfield, securing the right buyer at the right time, and his advice for founders considering growth capital.
Lessons in leadership: CMO turned NXC
Hear from Sharon Baylay-Bell, former BBC CMO, Microsoft leader, and Chair of leading software business DriveWorks. Sharon discusses her transition from executive roles to the boardroom, diving into the role of a non-executive chair as a ‘critical friend’ and mentor, and shares her advice for founders and NXCs.
Inside Metric’s journey to 30% growth
We’re kicking off season two with Joe Jani, CEO and Founder of Metric Search, and Non-Executive Chair Andy McRae. We explore what it takes to build a ‘one-in-a-million’ recruitment business, including how Metric navigated the recruitment gold rush of 2021 and its successful US expansion.
HeleCloud: an exit masterclass
From day one, Co-Founder Dob Todorov’s vision was clear: strategically scale HeleCloud through to exit. How did the IT managed services provider compress 15 years of growth into five? Hear from Dob, and BGF investor Alex Snodgrass, to find out.
How Brompton’s success story unfolded
Few bikes are as iconic as the Brompton. Its innovative, foldable design makes it a firm favourite amongst commuters across the world. Hear from Brompton’s CEO, Will Butler-Adams, as he discusses the company’s growth journey to date.
ESG for entrepreneurs
ESG expert Roshni Bandesha shares her insights, having helped countless growing businesses put pen to paper to formalise their strategies as they scale. Is now the right time to implement your plans? Get Roshni’s take in this ESG deep-dive.
The future of healthcare
Early-stage investor Tim Rea has 20+ years of startup experience. Find out how he assesses potential in a business, the challenges facing our climate tech and life sciences portfolio right now, and the latest advancements in medtech and health.
Kids Planet: rolling-out the right way
Founder and CEO Clare Roberts grew an award-winning childcare group from two nurseries to 190. Learn why she started Kids Planet and how she pulled off such a successful buy-and-build growth strategy, while ensuring the wellbeing of her team remained a top priority.
Digital transformation for SMEs
Our Head of Digital, Simon Steward, talks maximising business value through technology, emerging trends, and how to identify strategic gaps in your company. Tune in to learn more about the potential risks and impacts of digital transformation for small and mid-sized businesses.
The Paint Shed: adapting in a crisis
Michael Rolland, MD at The Paint Shed, joins investor Grahame Clarke, to discuss his journey into the family business, and how it successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic — pivoting from a bricks-and-mortar business into a thriving online marketplace.
Uform: how kitchens became big business
From driving around Northern Ireland selling kitchens from his Talbot Sunbeam, to building a 10s of million revenue-generating business, Eamon Donnelly has a story to tell. Discover all, including how Uform navigated external capital after 25 years as a family business.
