The Student Startup Podcast

Ahmed Shareefy | One Man’s Belief In A Collective

When Ahmed Shareefy (22) arrived in the coastal town of St Andrews in 2015, traditional balls and functions made up the grand majority of the student events. Today, a West London inspired entertainment company, BPM Music Collective, dominates not only the night life scene throughout the cobbled streets, but pockets of London as well. Recorded in STAR studios, Ahmed explains how he founded a thriving creative hub for makers and performers. He delves deeper into the importance of belief in your team, brand, and personal ability to start a business, and establish a community of believers in what you do. BPM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpmlife_/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/bpmlife_/?hl=en] If you would like to appear on The Student Startup Podcast, or learn more about the guests or Jonah's personal business ventures, you can contact him at jonah@lowenstein.uk [jonah@lowenstein.uk]

Daniel Afshar | Protecting Local Brands With Global Plans

When you think of taxis, Daniel Afshar (20) wants you to think of Yes!Taxi. The app-based service celebrates the brands of local taxi companies, providing a platform for drivers and riders to work and travel in a financially affordable, efficient, and safe manner. In this episode, Daniel tells the story of the founding of the company, anecdotally referencing moments such as proudly listing his father’s flourishing taxi business on Google at a young age, before watching his success be eroded by the monopolistic tactics of large corporations. Recorded in STAR studios, Daniel, stressing the importance of choosing a project that you have passion for, and celebrating the ability to pivot company strategy at early stages of development, unveils his admiration for the power of small-scale business, and lays out portions of the global expansion plans that he and his team have begun to execute. Yes!Taxi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yes-cab/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/yes-cab/] If you would like to appear on The Student Startup Podcast, or learn more about the guests or Jonah's personal business ventures, you can contact him at jonah@lowenstein.uk [jonah@lowenstein.uk]

Juno Lee | Celebrating Traditional Cuisine With Tech and Transparency

Before Juno Lee (23) co-founded CombiniCo, he had lived and worked in several countries, supporting his mother’s entrepreneurial endeavours in Korea while also attending progressive school in Vermont. With an eye for detail and marketing, he has injected Korean culture, heritage, and values into his tech-enabled company’s brand, products and locational design. Recorded in STAR studios following the successful completion of multiple funding rounds, Juno discusses the company’s focus on sustainability, transparency, and supportive attitude to work, while also revealing the personal psychological realities of the startup world. CombiniCo Website: https://combinico.com/ [https://combinico.com/] If you would like to appear on The Student Startup Podcast, or learn more about the guests or Jonah's personal business ventures, you can contact him at jonah@lowenstein.uk [jonah@lowenstein.uk]