The Inkspot Podcast

19: Bernie Bulkin on Why Most Startups Fail

We're joined by investor and author Bernie Bulkin to discuss his new book "Why Start-ups Fail." With a career spanning both entrepreneurship and venture capital, Bernie dissects the high stakes of launching a new company, revealing why nearly 90% of technology ventures ultimately fold despite massive capital influx. This episode dives deep into critical success factors such as behavioral economics, the importance of engineering expertise, effective fundraising strategies, and the evolving landscape of leadership in an AI-driven world, providing essential guidance for anyone looking to turn innovation into a sustainable business. Books mentioned in this episode: Why Start-ups Fail: https://amzn.to/3Qgg83H Inkspot Publishing receives a commission for any Amazon sales made through the above affiliate links. The Inkspot Podcast is dedicated to discussing books of all kinds, usually from Indie presses. We'll talk about books that make us think, chat with guests from the publishing world, and more. Hosted by Cathy Evans and brought to you by Inkspot Publishing, we aim to enrich your day with interesting arguments, unfiltered thoughts, and a few jokes! Inkspot Publishing Website: https://inkspotpublishing.com/ Amazon Affiliate Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/inkspotpub?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_FCBRWQP5VFZXGXDTTN2B_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkspotpub/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkspotpublishing/ X: https://www.twitter.com/inkspotpub/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@inkspotpub Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inkspot-publishing/posts/?feedView=all Produced and edited by Taryn de Meillon #BookPodcast #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #AmReading #FictionLover #Storytelling #LiteratureLover #Bookish #WritingCommunity #Novels #Bookstagram #PopCultureBooks #podcast #publishing #literature #freespeech

18: Artistic & Philosophical Development Through Pilgrimage | Guy Stagg

We talk about three famous creatives and philosophers who developed their practice through religious retreat. Guy Stagg, author of "The World Within", tells the stories of Wittgenstein, David Jones, and Simone Weil, and how these figures inspired his own pilgrimage from Canterbury to Jerusalem. Books mentioned in this episode:"The World Within": https://amzn.to/4sxtKEw"The Crossway": https://amzn.to/4sxtKEw Inkspot Publishing receives a commission for any Amazon sales made through the above affiliate links. The Inkspot Podcast is dedicated to discussing books of all kinds, usually from Indie presses. We'll talk about books that make us think, chat with guests from the publishing world, and more. Hosted by Cathy Evans and brought to you by Inkspot Publishing, we aim to enrich your day with interesting arguments, unfiltered thoughts, and a few jokes! Inkspot Publishing Website: https://inkspotpublishing.com/ Amazon Affiliate Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/inkspotpub?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_FCBRWQP5VFZXGXDTTN2B_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkspotpub/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkspotpublishing/ X: https://www.twitter.com/inkspotpub/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@inkspotpub Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inkspot-publishing/posts/?feedView=all Produced and edited by Taryn de Meillon #BookPodcast #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #AmReading #FictionLover #Storytelling #LiteratureLover #Bookish #WritingCommunity #Novels #Bookstagram #PopCultureBooks #podcast #publishing #literature #freespeech

17: Writing Suspense Thrillers with J.D. Barker

We're joined by New York Times Bestselling Author, J.D. Barker. We talk about how J.D. honed his craft, the haunted house that inspired his newest book, and co-authoring with other rockstar authors like James Patterson. Books mentioned in this episode: J.D. Barker's "Something I Keep Upstairs": https://amzn.to/4b1nosc Dacre Stoker & J.D. Barker's "Dracul": https://amzn.to/49oGfMH Stephen King's "Needful Things": https://amzn.to/3NKxYdg Stephen King's: "On Writing": https://amzn.to/49IxCeR Inkspot Publishing receives a commission for any Amazon sales made through the above affiliate links. The Indie Books Club is a podcast dedicated to discussing books of all kinds, usually from Indie presses. We'll talk about books that make us think, chat with guests from the publishing world, and more. Hosted by Cathy Evans and brought to you by Inkspot Publishing, we aim to enrich your day with interesting arguments, unfiltered thoughts, and a few jokes! Inkspot Publishing Website: https://inkspotpublishing.com/ Amazon Affiliate Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/inkspotpub?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_FCBRWQP5VFZXGXDTTN2B_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkspotpub/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkspotpublishing/ X: https://www.twitter.com/inkspotpub/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@inkspotpub Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inkspot-publishing/posts/?feedView=all Produced and edited by Taryn de Meillon #IndieBookClub #BookPodcast #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #AmReading #FictionLover #Storytelling #LiteratureLover #Bookish #WritingCommunity #Novels #Bookstagram #PopCultureBooks #podcast #publishing #literature #freespeech

16: Why It’s So Hard to Find a Home in Britain

Featuring Charlie Winstanley, a UK Housing policy expert and author of "Bricking It". We discuss the monopoly on housing development, roadblocks town councils run into with building, the cost of homelessness, and more nitty-gritty details on housing reform. Books mentioned in this episode:Charlie Winstanley's "Bricking It": https://amzn.to/3L7mPSW Inkspot Publishing receives a commission for any Amazon sales made through the above affiliate links. The Indie Books Club is a podcast dedicated to discussing books of all kinds, usually from Indie presses. We'll talk about books that make us think, chat with guests from the publishing world, and more. Hosted by Cathy Evans and brought to you by Inkspot Publishing, we aim to enrich your day with interesting arguments, unfiltered thoughts, and a few jokes! Inkspot Publishing Website: https://inkspotpublishing.com/ Amazon Affiliate Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/inkspotpub?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_FCBRWQP5VFZXGXDTTN2B_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkspotpub/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkspotpublishing/ X: https://www.twitter.com/inkspotpub/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@inkspotpub Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inkspot-publishing/posts/?feedView=all Produced and edited by Taryn de Meillon #IndieBookClub #BookPodcast #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #AmReading #FictionLover #Storytelling #LiteratureLover #Bookish #WritingCommunity #Novels #Bookstagram #PopCultureBooks #podcast #publishing #literature #freespeech

15: The Inside Scoop From Journalist and Political Wife, Sarah Vine

Welcoming Sarah Vine, author of "How Not to Be a Political Wife"! Our chat features some hilarious moments, from first meeting Michael Gove (the worst Skier in the world), to her children thinking she was a lizard person. We talk about the humans behind politics, and the mental toll from being in the public eye. Books mentioned in this episode:"How Not to Be a Political Wife" by Sarah Vine: https://amzn.to/3MFcT3p Inkspot Publishing receives a commission for any Amazon sales made through the above affiliate links. The Inkspot Podcast is dedicated to discussing books of all kinds, usually from Indie presses. We'll talk about books that make us think, chat with guests from the publishing world, and more. Hosted by Cathy Evans and brought to you by Inkspot Publishing, we aim to enrich your day with interesting arguments, unfiltered thoughts, and a few jokes! Inkspot Publishing Website: https://inkspotpublishing.com/ Amazon Affiliate Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/inkspotpub?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_FCBRWQP5VFZXGXDTTN2B_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkspotpub/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkspotpublishing/ X: https://www.twitter.com/inkspotpub/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@inkspotpub Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inkspot-publishing/posts/?feedView=all Produced and edited by Taryn de Meillon #IndieBookClub #BookPodcast #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #AmReading #FictionLover #Storytelling #LiteratureLover #Bookish #WritingCommunity #Novels #Bookstagram #PopCultureBooks #podcast #publishing #literature #freespeech #inkspotpodcast #inkspot