Lord Mark Price, Founder of WorkL speaks to Ben Askins – Entrepreneur, Content Creator, and Founder of Gaia.

In this episode, Ben shares his journey from an unexpected start in recruitment to building, scaling, and successfully selling the digital agency, VERB. He opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the realities of bootstrapping, and the lessons learned from managing a growing team.

Ben also reflects on the pivotal moments in his career, from securing his first big client to navigating the highs and lows of running a business. He discusses the sacrifices involved in entrepreneurship, the importance of resilience, and why having a strong personal brand can open new doors. Ben also discusses his latest venture, Gaia, a tech startup in the green industry.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking to pivot your career, this episode is packed with real-world insights on seizing opportunities, overcoming setbacks, and clear insights on navigating the business landscape.

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Lord Mark Price, Founder of WorkL speaks to Nicola Horlick – CEO of Money&Co.

Nicola is an investment guru and entrepreneur who rose to prominence as one of the most influential women in the City of London. Once dreaming of a career on stage, Nicola's journey took an unexpected turn when she secured a highly sought-after position at Warburgs, one of the top merchant banks of its time.

Nicola opens up about the defining moments of her career, from navigating the high-stakes world of finance to balancing her role as a mother of six ─ a challenge that earned her the media nickname ‘City Superwoman.’ She shares candid stories about breaking into a male-dominated industry, the pressures of leadership, and the resilience required to manage both professional and personal challenges.

Beyond finance, Nicola discusses her entrepreneurial ventures, including founding Bramdean Asset Management and Money&Co, and how she has continued to innovate in investment and fintech. She also offers invaluable advice on career success, risk-taking, and what it truly means to balance ambition with personal life.

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WorkL Founder, Lord Mark Price speaks to Katherine Ainley – CEO, Ericsson, UK and Ireland.

As CEO for the UK and Ireland at Ericsson, Katherine works alongside major mobile network operators and service providers. Katherine has helped lead and develop 5G technology deployment and is also a passionate supporter of diversity & inclusion programmes at Ericsson.

In this episode, Katherine discusses her career, which involves her interest in political sciences which took a fascinating turn into the world of telecommunications which now sees her at the forefront of technological innovation in AI, 5G & the overall telecommunication space.

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