Episodes
51
Latest episode
Mar 2026
Language
EN
Visit swoopfunding.com to explore your funding options and business savings insights. Take The Plunge is a series about the bold decision to leave comfort behind and build something of your own. Hosted by Ciaran Burke, each episode dives into the real stories of founders who traded stability for ambition — exploring what it really takes to quit your job, start a business, and grow it from the ground up. From funding hurdles and first hires to burnout and big wins, these conversations go beyond the highlight reel to uncover the mindset, grit, and defining moments behind the leap. Real people. Real risks. Real rewards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Co-Founder and MD of Hospital Records, Chris Goss tells us about his journey from working in a record shop to starting up his own record label with Tony Colman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mark Murphy, Founder and CEO of Foodomnia tells us about the growth of 3 brands and concepts, developing with the food delivery world and his journey so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave Endersen, Director and Partner at White Bear studio tells us all about his journey so far and the step he took in joining his wife, Kelly, full time at White Bear in 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this edition of 'Take The Plunge', our own Ciaran Burke interviews renowned British businesswoman Sháá Wasmund MBE, delving into her many past ventures and experiences. What Wasmund is, is hard to explain as she has been a boxing manager, a business owner and an author, but most of all she is headstrong and ambitious. Through her many years of working, from when she was barely 20 to today, she has stayed determined and keeps working to better herself and the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex Brees, Founder and CEO of un:hurd tells us about his journey from his determination to work at Universal Music to realising his passion for helping independent artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CEO and Co-Founder of Influencer, Ben Jeffries tell us how the idea of Influencer came about, their investement journey and the importance of culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Neil Potts and Rachel Hugh, Co-founders of The Vurger co tell us about their journey from being told that no one wants a vegan fast food restaurant to now being in the process of opening up their 4th successful location. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul David Perry & William Gadsby Peet, Co-Founders of Literal Humans tell us about their story of stopping what they were doing and setting up their agency together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Founder of Tribu Hair, Glen Brophy tells us about his journey of opening his hair salon just meer months before Covid, the struggles of finding property and the importance of customer service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Founder & Managing Partner of Orchid Black, Jim Barnish tells us about his story from being a part of his family business to having his own successful company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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