Startup Salon

We talk to new businesses and the challenges they face.

Interviews and Advice from Entrepreneurs on The Startup Grind

Kipferl

Hubert Zanier, founder of Kipferl, Camden Passage’s incomparable purveyor of authentic Austrian cakes and wine, tells us how he’s made it work in a pandemic.

Leapfrog Remedies

We find out about the first lactoferrin supplement brand in the UK, Leapfrog.

HappySelf Journal

Francesca Geens tells us how her business started with one simple idea: to help kids to find joy and happiness offline.

Luxury Coastal

Coping with a month's worth of web traffic in a week post lockdown, the joys of working by the coast, Managing Director, Phil Beattie tells us more.

Ille De Cocos

Deola Charles, founder of knitwear label Ille De Cocos, talks us through her route to launching a minimalist luxury brand.

HADEDA

Meet Kate Kindersley, the founder of HADEDA, the lifestyle brand that works with African artisans.

YUNION T

Founder, Melanie Morton talks life mantras, five year plans and why her team is everything.

Winerist

Diana Isac, the founder of Winerist, a travel company dedicated to allowing clients to truly explore wine regions across the globe when they're on hol

Clary & Peg

We talk to the founders of the vintage-inspired maternity-friendly womenswear label.

Poio

Daniel Senn’s son was born with a hearing impairment so he built a learning app.

King of Soho Gin

Co-founder, Alex Robson, talks about distilling gin in central London, using traditional methods and a unique recipe.

Navygrey

Rachel Carvell-Spedding got so fed up of trying to source the perfect jumper that she created a company devoted to just that.

Blooming Blends

Energy boosters: how entrepreneur Fleur Sladen got her herbal tinctures into top shops.

MAKE Skincare

From her sister’s fashion label to her own skincare brand: Meet Mary Temperley.

Badi

The story behind Badi, the room rentals platform linking flatmates and landlords.

Tinkture Rose Gin

Meet Hannah Lamiroy, the creative genius behind Tinkture iconic Rose Gin, made from fresh, hand-picked David Austin roses and sold in quirky bottles.

The Humble Cut

We talk to Harriet Plumb, founder of the contemporary tableware and textiles brand with a modern take on the art of potato printing.

Strictly Briks

Brian Semling, founder and CEO of STEM toy company Strictly Briks.

The Beeswax Wrap Co

Fed up of using cling film? We talk to the founders of this company making a reusable plastic-free alternative.

YEO

Is new private messaging app YEO a more secure alternative to WhatsApp? Meet the founders.

Fearless Flamingo

Charlie Loxley talks about her personalised children's prints business journey, the daily juggle and the best advice she's been given.

Henri Sant-Cassia

NEW property portal! Meet the man shaking up buy-to-let property investments online.

Rabble

After a near-fatal cycling accident, aspiring Olympic athlete Charlotte Roach set up online fitness club Rabble.

Konekto

Lucas De Pasquale from the new free social network talks about his business journey.

Box of Hugs

Ever wanted to give someone a massive hug but not been able to... here is the solution.

Real Kombucha

It’s time for a different kind of tea! Real Kombucha founder, David Begg, describes his pursuit of the perfect non-alcoholic drink.

Little Earth Baby

A dairy allergy prompted Emma Bianco to question the chemicals and synthetic materials in everyday products.

Rockahula Kids

Harriet Jones, the founder of the boutique accessory brand for kids, talks to us about her business journey.

Spin Tennis App

After a rejection on BBC Dragons’ Den, Ganesh Rao talks about bouncing back with his latest venture.

Holly & Co

Founded by Holly Tucker of Notonthehighstreet, Holly & Co is demystifying business and creating a movement championing small businesses bringing colour to grey.

Handpicked by Kate

Former Cartier girl on the challenges of running her new homewares site.

A LITTLE FIND

A one-stop shop of trusted brands that are all travel friendly, aiming to make each journey a little bit simpler and a lot more fun.

Starting A Business Later In Life?

Hop it millennials, the new startup entrepreneurs are the Over-50s.

The Pay Index

How much should you be paid? Exciting startup The Pay Index crowdsources and compares executive pay.

Kinsu

Founder and CEO, Christopher Sharpe, talks to us about the UK’s fastest and kindest insurance app, providing a simple and reliable way to protect the things you love in under two minutes.