SuperConnector Show | Business Interviews & Founder Stories
Paul Lancaster | Business Interviews & Founder Stories
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Paul Lancaster | Business Interviews & Founder Stories
▶ WebplayerHosted by Paul Lancaster, the SuperConnector Show features candid interviews with some of the most interesting entrepreneurs, startup and scaleup founders, business leaders, creators and authors in the UK, US, Europe and Asia.From starting and scaling a business to mastering the art of entrepreneur networking, sales and effective marketing, each episode includes actionable insights and proven growth strategies you can use in your business today.Bridging the gap between inspiration and execution, the SuperConnector Show offers you masterclasses in building community and fostering genuine connection. It also goes beyond the surface to explore the tools, tactics and mindset needed...
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Oct 5, 2026 · 55:02
In this episode of the SuperConnector Show, host Paul Lancaster is joined by Kate Murray , Co-founder and CEO of Ubrix - a North East of England-based, AI-driven handover…
Sep 28, 2026 · 1:12:59
In this episode, host Paul Lancaster sits down with Phil Parkinson and Josh Nicholson of North East of England-based software development agency Shape Technical Consulting . Phil…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:03:52
In this episode of the SuperConnector Show, host Paul Lancaster sits down with Richard D Moat, an Emotional Agency Architect with over 40 years of experience researching human…
Sep 15, 2026 · 58:26
Danny Bobrow is a persuasive communication skills coach in the Greater Chicago area & creator of 'The Persuasion Blueprint' - a proven framework that's helped hundreds of leaders…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:03:31
After nearly 30 years helping founders, CEOs & business owners build stronger, more valuable companies, Matt Andersen has put together a framework for businesses to grow with…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:01:55
Are you an expert who holds yourself back by feeling 'not ready' to share what you know through public speaking? Helen von Dadelszen - a speaker & voice coach based in…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:00:33
How do you scale your business while still maintaining a happy, engaged workforce? iplicit is a remote-first UK FinTech startup that closed 2025 surpassing $15M ARR & recently…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:06:01
Curious about the future of work, leadership & founder journeys? Timothy (Tim) Lidman is a serial startup operator who co-founded ThinkTank (acquired by Accenture) & later became…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:11:53
Most startups are great at innovation but often struggle to scale. Meanwhile, corporates are great at execution & scaling but often struggle to innovate from within. This is…
Aug 17, 2026 · 59:36
The beauty of coffee lies in its power to connect. It doesn't just fuel our days; it enriches our lives, strengthens our economies & brings people closer together! It's for these…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:25:19
How do you scale & exit a tech business? Cornelius Schmahl has learned how to do this 9 times including at Lazada in Thailand (sold to Alibaba for $4 billion), scaling Uber…
Jul 13, 2026 · 59:01
In this interview, Cass UK (Cassandra Sonma Ukaobi) shares how she went from full-time nurse to investment-backed entrepreneur selling award-winning wellness products & burnout…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:11:35
Are you a leader that wants more energy, clarity & calm? Jo Hutton can help! With 45,000+ subscribers to her ' Yoga For Tired People ' posts & videos on Substack, Jo is also a…
Jun 22, 2026 · 58:14
What is a business coach & do you need one? Ian Kinnery has spent 20yrs+ building & scaling businesses & coaching leaders because the toughest part isn’t strategy, it’s thinking…
Jun 17, 2026 · 1:02:55
The Northern Insight Magazine is one of the leading publications in the North East of England, providing a vital & much-loved source of information about business, property,…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:00:01
Are you feeling stuck? Has something changed & you need to make some decisions or make some adjustments? Maybe you just know that you’re not performing at your best or living…
May 18, 2026 · 1:01:20
Love the North East of England & proud to call it your home? Or new to the region & want to learn more about the North East's rich & wonderful history, culture & business? In…
May 12, 2026 · 1:01:14
Can you build a profitable & sustainable small hair care business on the High Street / Main Street in 2026? Kate Assaraf (Founder & CEO, Dip ) believes you can (& so do I)! If…
May 11, 2026 · 1:02:20
Many of you will love YO! Sushi but do you know the man behind the brand? Simon Woodroffe started YO! Sushi at the age of 45, after a career in the music business working on…
May 8, 2026 · 59:09
In this interview with Jyoti Kishnani (Organisation & Delivery Effectiveness - Advisory, Resolved Group), Paul Lancaster (Founder & Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup &…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:13:02
Mental ill health costs the UK economy £300 billion annually, highlighting a massive, critical need for corporate & public sector wellbeing services. After winning Big Brother…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:12:27
It's often said that 'the pen is mightier than the sword' but is your writing as clear & sharp as it could be to have the most impact? If you need to collate information from…
Apr 10, 2026 · 57:24
Do you run an ecommerce or subscription-based business that is struggling to grow? Most businesses look at subscriptions as a secondary action to one-time acquisition with…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:12:57
Do you believe our high streets matter? And that our villages, towns & cities are better places to live if they have thriving local, independent businesses? If so, you will enjoy…
Mar 30, 2026 · 46:50
Are you using Pinterest to promote your business, products or services? Or do you need help with your SEO to become more visible online? Philadelphia-based Julia Bocchese is a…
Mar 23, 2026 · 56:58
New York-based Victor Varnado’s journey as a legally blind, neurodivergent creator & his work at Supreme Robot continues to spark a lot of conversation, especially as he’s…
Mar 16, 2026 · 56:20
Do you feel like you're capable of more while staying stuck in the same patterns, not from laziness - from noise? Complexity, the overwhelm of too many systems & not enough…
Mar 9, 2026 · 54:10
Everyone is talking about AI but how many business leaders really know when & how to use it effectively (if at all)? Aidan Dunphy has over 20yrs of expertise in strategy, AI &…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:09:37
What is Digital Transformation? And how can you use technology to create value, save time, waste less money & grow your business / organisation without negatively impacting your…
Feb 23, 2026 · 57:02
How do you build a business with an exit in mind from the outset? In this interview, Gavin Bell (ex-Founder & CEO, Yatter) shares how he built & sold a Pay Per Click & Paid…
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:23:30
In this interview, Simon Raybould (Specialist Trainer in Voice & Presentation Skills) talks to Paul Lancaster (Founder & Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup & Scaleup Week)…
Feb 2, 2026 · 57:49
Laurie Stirling is an award-winning Business Ops Strategist who helps business owners transform their business to no longer depend solely on them. With over 20 years experience…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:28:25
In this episode, Jeremy Lee (Founder & Host of the 'Just Between Us' podcast) shares some of his amazing experience of building JLA Speakers, the biggest UK speaker agency in the…
Jan 19, 2026 · 54:35
In this interview, Sophie Tunnah (Founder & Director, Literally Marketing Ltd) shares key insights from her time as a senior marketer across various industries including travel,…
Jan 12, 2026 · 57:27
In this interview, award-winning personal trainer & fitness professional, Katie Bulmer-Cooke talks to Paul Lancaster about why it's important for busy business owners & leaders…
Dec 2, 2025 · 53:16
Cheryl Burgess (Co-Founder & Director, Opexcell Limited) is a dynamic Operations Leader with 15+ years of cross-sector experience in aviation, telecommunications & energy from…
Oct 14, 2025 · 1:07:11
In this episode, Mitali Deypurkaystha (Founder, Impact Icon AI) & Paul Lancaster discuss how you can use AI tools to be more productive & efficient without having a negative…
Sep 29, 2025 · 37:52
In this episode, Nicky Jolley (MD, HR2day Limited) talks about some of the common pitfalls & HR problems that business owners & leaders face, the UK Government’s incoming…
Sep 22, 2025 · 56:12
In this episode, Jane Fisher (Founder, Fresh Perspectives North East) & Paul Lancaster (PLATFORM | UK Startup & Scaleup Week) discuss the benefits of taking yourself, your…
Sep 8, 2025 · 1:02:31
In this episode, Graeme Tennick (Founder & Chief Impact Officer, Tennick Accountants) talks to Paul Lancaster about why he started out in business, why the accounting profession…
Sep 1, 2025 · 54:15
In this video, Ivan Hollingsworth talks to Paul (Lancaster) about how he helps individuals, teams & organisations to thrive. And how in a highly complex & challenging world the…
Aug 11, 2025 · 13:07
In this short episode, Paul talks about how he has personally benefited from coaching & mentoring over the years, explains how his '5 Star Focus' programme (1-2-1 coaching /…
Jul 16, 2025 · 59:55
After co-hosting & keynoting at our UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival in Sunderland in June 2025, Alfie Joey joins Paul Lancaster for this episode of his 'SuperConnector Show'…
Jul 4, 2025 · 1:13:32
In this episode, John Forth (Business Adviser, Mentor & Coach for the North East BIC & IS THIS YOU? ) talks to Paul Lancaster about why Sunderland (& the wider North East of…
Jun 24, 2025 · 56:01
In this episode, Okare Shaba (Founder, Padocare) shares his entrepreneurial journey which began in Nigeria & moved to Sunderland in the North East of England where he is now…
Jun 27, 2024 · 49:38
In this video, Roan Lavery (CEO, FreeAgent) shares insights on how he & his co-founders started & scaled the Edinburgh-based company to be the UK’s #1 bookkeeping software for…
Jun 11, 2024 · 39:55
Mark Renney (Managing Director, Wubbleyou) & Paul Lancaster (Founder, UK Startup Week | PLATFORM) discuss how & why you might want to productise your services to grow your…
Jan 3, 2021 · 2:05:29
In this epic 2hr conversation originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Michael Owen (Mychael.co.uk / Always Wear Red / 50odd.co.uk) & Paul Lancaster…
Jan 3, 2021 · 1:15:46
In this interview, Christina Lord (http://www.authenticactioncoaching.com) & Paul Lancaster discuss 'Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life' by James Victore -…
Jan 3, 2021 · 39:54
In this interview originally recorded on Day 3 ('Funding & Finance') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster interviews Richard Blakesley (CEO, Capital Pilot…
Jan 3, 2021 · 53:11
In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Cindy Moy (Founder & CEO, mySysters) talks about how she came from Minnesota, USA to…
Jan 3, 2021 · 37:42
In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Alan Hodgkiss (Director, Business Doctors) interviews Paul Lancaster (Founder, Newcastle…
Jan 3, 2021 · 48:31
In this interview originally recorded on Day 1 ('Inspiration') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster talks to the wonderfully talented singer songwriter…
Jan 3, 2021 · 50:33
In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster & Andrew Esson discuss coping with unexpected events, disaster recovery &…
Jan 3, 2021 · 33:56
Having worked in sales for major enterprise software companies like Oracle & SAP in London & Dublin, Hali-ma now wants to bring her knowledge, skills, expertise & network back to…
Jan 3, 2021 · 48:10
In this interview, Teresa & Paul discuss the differences between a consultant, a mentor, a therapist & a coach, when & why you might want to receive some coaching in your…
Jan 3, 2021 · 45:09
In this interview originally recorded during Day 1 ('Inspiration') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster talks to Dr Maurice Duffy - a high-performance…
Oct 29, 2020 · 1:06:23
In this episode, Christina Lord (http://www.authenticactioncoaching.com) & Paul Lancaster discuss 'The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream' which has been read by over…
Mar 3, 2020 · 59:50
Hilary has worked in the events industry for over 25 years project managing & delivering everything from children's birthday parties to some of the UK's biggest & best…
Feb 5, 2020 · 1:09:05
Simon is a professional trainer, coach & public speaker on the science behind creating & delivering highly effective presentations & talks in business meetings or at major…
Jan 14, 2020 · 1:10:18
Victoria Fleming is an Energetic Sales Trainer, Dynamic Speaker, Sales Success Consultant & Super Sales Coach based in the North East of England! Whether you're new to sales or…
Apr 23, 2019 · 17:02
Ideas that spread win. In this episode, Paul chats to Varun Singh, Head of Marketing for Zoho Books at Indian tech giant Zoho Corporation about how & why they decided to support…
Apr 2, 2019 · 1:03:36
Ideas that spread win. Lizzy is an award-winning entrepreneur & public speaker. She set up Texan inspired condiments company The Sweet Beet which has gone on to be stocked in…
Mar 25, 2019 · 48:12
Ideas that spread win. In this episode, Paul chats to his good friend & business partner Michael Owen (Always Wear Wear / ANGELFYSH / 50odd) about his career to date, the link…
Mar 22, 2019 · 41:46
Ideas that spread win. Paul Lancaster is a 'SuperConnector' who has spent his whole career discovering, helping, signposting, matchmaking & promoting innovative new ideas,…
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