Benjamin Chemla, CEO of Shares, believes it’s his failures that have helped make him the success he is today.

For this episode, we’re joined by the serial entrepreneur to discuss the highs and lows of his business journey, with the hope of inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.

He talks about what inspired him to start his businesses, the challenges he’s faced, and the character traits he’s developed to overcome them. Having successfully raised large funding, Benjamin also shares his view about what investors will look for.

Finally, Benjamin discusses his ‘blue sky’ ambition and provides some top tips that he feels all business owners could do to help them on their own entrepreneurial journeys.

If you have any topics or feedback you’d like to suggest, we’d love to hear them at disruptive@barclays.com

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#20: Building resilience to drive entrepreneurial success

A special edition podcast on Northern Ireland’s journey to becoming a hub for startups and scaleups – part of our Entrepreneurs Week programme.

Join Amanda Allan, Director of Eagle Labs, as she discusses their entrepreneurial ecosystem, recorded from the vibrant Ormeau Labs in Belfast.

Amanda is joined by Claire Halliday, CEO of Ormeau Labs, and Lisa Bailie, Eagle Labs Ecosystem Manager for Belfast. Together, they explore the region's “toddler-stage” through to fostering innovation, human connections, global partnerships, and programmes like the Female Founder Network.

Hear about impactful collaborations like the Irish Tech Hub Network and learn how access to mentors, funding, and international expertise is empowering founders across diverse industries – from HealthTech to FinTech.

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Disclaimer: • Barclays (including its employees, Directors and agents) accepts no responsibility and shall have no liability in contract, tort or otherwise to any person in connection with this video or the use of or reliance on any information or data set out in this video unless it expressly agrees otherwise in writing. It does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any security, investment, financial product or service and does not constitute investment, professional, legal or tax advice, or a recommendation with respect to any securities or financial instruments. • The information, statements, and opinions contained in this video are of a general nature only and do not take into account your individual circumstances including any laws, policies, procedures or practices you, or your employer or businesses may have or be subject to. Although the statements of fact in this video have been obtained from and are based upon sources that Barclays believes to be reliable, Barclays does not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. • Barclays has gained access to the speakers at this event for you to help with your independent research and business decisions. Unless indicated, these speakers are not employees or representatives of Barclays. The statements of fact and/or opinions expressed by these speakers are not provided or recommended to you by Barclays.

Empowering entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland

For this episode, we’re joined by Luis Lancos, founder and CEO of Data Whisper, which develops safe and compliant AI solutions for regulated organisations.

Luis shares his story about what inspired him to become an entrepreneur – from working for a small consultancy and creating one of the first apps of its kind on the market, to a change of career to financial services.

He shares the challenges he faced when adapting to this new industry and being told that his app wouldn’t be a success – and what he did to overcome them.

Luis discusses his journey as a new founder in a fast-moving industry with intense competition, and how the customer is central to the success and growth of his business. Hear why he reached out to investors who he knew wouldn’t be interested in his product anyway and what he learnt from the experience.

Finally, Luis speaks about the importance of co-founders, what the future holds and what tips he’d give anyone thinking of starting their own business.

If you have any topics or feedback you’d like to suggest, we’d love to hear them at disruptive@barclays.com

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#21: An entrepreneur’s journey from app creation to AI solutions

For this latest episode, we’re joined by Dr Eve Hanks, CEO and founder of MI:RNA, a veterinary medicine diagnostic testing company.

Eve shares her journey from starting the business as a solo female founder to building a team and raising investment.

She also discusses how she brought together her ambition to do something different in veterinary medicine, having been a vet herself, and her interests in business and leadership.

She talks passionately about the size of the task of building the business, then finding the right people for her team. This includes the pros and cons of having a remote team and how they work together to be productive.

If you have any topics or feedback you’d like to suggest, we’d love to hear them at disruptive@barclays.com

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#22: Driving success and culture change

In this special edition episode of Disruptive by Barclays Eagle Labs, host Katherine Morgan, Head of High Growth and Entrepreneurship at Barclays, is joined by Sarah Daniel, Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Hey Savi and Rupa Popat, Founder and Managing Partner of Araya Ventures.

Sarah and Rupa talk about their journeys to entrepreneurship, the funding landscape for female-led businesses, the support that’s available, and this year’s International Women’s Day theme of ‘accelerate action’.

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Disclaimer: • Barclays (including its employees, Directors and agents) accepts no responsibility and shall have no liability in contract, tort or otherwise to any person in connection with this video or the use of or reliance on any information or data set out in this video unless it expressly agrees otherwise in writing. It does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any security, investment, financial product or service and does not constitute investment, professional, legal or tax advice, or a recommendation with respect to any securities or financial instruments. • The information, statements, and opinions contained in this video are of a general nature only and do not take into account your individual circumstances including any laws, policies, procedures or practices you, or your employer or businesses may have or be subject to. Although the statements of fact in this video have been obtained from and are based upon sources that Barclays believes to be reliable, Barclays does not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. • Barclays has gained access to the speakers at this event for you to help with your independent research and business decisions. Unless indicated, these speakers are not employees or representatives of Barclays. The statements of fact and/or opinions expressed by these speakers are not provided or recommended to you by Barclays.

International Women’s Day 2025

In this special edition episode of Disruptive by Barclays Eagle Labs, we explore our recent report examining the current state of growth infrastructure across the UK.

The report examines key components of the UK’s infrastructure network, including the availability of office and lab spaces, the UK's computing capacity, and its energy infrastructure.

Hosted by Henry Whorwood, MD for Research and Consultancy, Beauhurst and with insights from Dr Kath McKay, Chief Scientific Officer, Bruntwood SciTech and Glen Robinson, National Technology Officer, Microsoft UK this vodcast discusses some of the report findings and their views on the current network of infrastructure.

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Exploring the UK’s growth infrastructure potential

In this episode, we sit down with Annie Leeson, CEO and co-founder of AgriCarbon, to explore the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of agriculture. Joined by Dana Clouston, our Head of Sustainable Finance for business, they’ll discuss soil carbon measurement, data-driven farming and investment in the future of agriculture. 

Dana and Annie will also talk about how farms can integrate technological advancements into their day-to-day operations, and the role finance plays in supporting those who have begun the transition.

If you have any topics or feedback you’d like to suggest, we’d love to hear them at disruptive@barclays.com

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Disclaimer: • Barclays (including its employees, Directors and agents) accepts no responsibility and shall have no liability in contract, tort or otherwise to any person in connection with this video or the use of or reliance on any information or data set out in this video unless it expressly agrees otherwise in writing. It does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any security, investment, financial product or service and does not constitute investment, professional, legal or tax advice, or a recommendation with respect to any securities or financial instruments. • The information, statements, and opinions contained in this video are of a general nature only and do not take into account your individual circumstances including any laws, policies, procedures or practices you, or your employer or businesses may have or be subject to. Although the statements of fact in this video have been obtained from and are based upon sources that Barclays believes to be reliable, Barclays does not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. • Barclays has gained access to the speakers at this event for you to help with your independent research and business decisions. Unless indicated, these speakers are not employees or representatives of Barclays. The statements of fact and/or opinions expressed by these speakers are not provided or recommended to you by Barclays.



#24: Cultivating innovation: the future of agri-tech with AgriCarbon

In this episode, we’re joined by Rupert Lyle, Investment Director at Midven, and Christina Richardson, founder of Foundology, for an open conversation about the challenges they witness behind the scenes.

From navigating constant pressure and loneliness to building the support systems that make a difference, Rupert and Christina share their insights.

You’ll hear their practical strategies for managing stress, protecting your wellbeing and building long-term resilience.

Founders, and those who help them, can get insights from nearly 400 entrepreneurs on how to build founder resilience in the Founder Resilience Report here: https://foundology.org/founder-resilience-research/

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Disclaimer: • Barclays (including its employees, Directors and agents) accepts no responsibility and shall have no liability in contract, tort or otherwise to any person in connection with this video or the use of or reliance on any information or data set out in this video unless it expressly agrees otherwise in writing. It does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any security, investment, financial product or service and does not constitute investment, professional, legal or tax advice, or a recommendation with respect to any securities or financial instruments. • The information, statements, and opinions contained in this video are of a general nature only and do not take into account your individual circumstances including any laws, policies, procedures or practices you, or your employer or businesses may have or be subject to. Although the statements of fact in this video have been obtained from and are based upon sources that Barclays believes to be reliable, Barclays does not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. • Barclays has gained access to the speakers at this event for you to help with your independent research and business decisions. Unless indicated, these speakers are not employees or representatives of Barclays. The statements of fact and/or opinions expressed by these speakers are not provided or recommended to you by Barclays.


#25: Founder resilience

In this episode we meet James Rogers, director and owner of Bristol Golf Centre LTD, who tells about how he’s innovating to take his leisure business from strength to strength. 

James is using technology to bring new and larger audiences to his venues, as people look to take part in competitive activities when socialising. He’ll also talk about how he’s increased staff efficiency and is improving the experience for his customers.

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#26: Technology and innovation meets sports entertainment

Discover top tech tools every entrepreneur needs to grow smarter and faster. Randall Randy Konsker shares insights on using CRM, AI analytics, and automation to boost success, build stronger customer ties, and keep your business ahead in a digital world. Visit here: https://www.soundbetter.com/profiles/661711-randall-randy-konsker


Randall Randy Konsker Talks About Top Tech Tools Every Entrepreneur Need

Welcome to Disruptive, a dynamic fortnightly podcast designed to empower business founders and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Katherine Morgan, Head of Barclays Innovation Banking, it’s your gateway to valuable insights and practical knowledge to fuel the growth of your venture.

Each episode of Disruptive dives deep into the realms of business strategy, emerging trends, technology, and the high and lows of building a business – offering a wealth of content tailored to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit.

Whether you're an aspiring startup founder or a seasoned entrepreneur seeking fresh perspectives, Disruptive delivers thought-provoking conversations with industry leaders, expert advice and actionable strategies. Join us on this exciting journey as we provide you with the tools and inspiration to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship.

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Randall Randy Konsker is a driven entrepreneur shaping industries through innovation and visionary business leadership.

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