Episode 23

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Published on:

12th Sep 2023

The Ingredients for a Successful Startup with Gavin Thomas

There is always a lesson to be learned in whichever situation you find yourself in. For Gavin Thomas, Co-Founder of Obscuro, the lessons he took from his first job as a chef have stuck with him throughout his entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode, we learn about the moments that led Gavin and his co-founders to start the company. We get insights into the unexpected challenges he faced and Gavin shares his thoughts on what turns a startup venture into a success.

In this episode, we cover - 

  • The lessons learned from Gavin’s first job as a chef that he’s taken with him into entrepreneurship.
  • The moment Gavin and his co-founders decided to make the leap.
  • What feelings Gavin was dealing with when 
  • The unexpected aspects of becoming an entrepreneur.
  • The steps to take 
  • Funding challenges for startups.
  • What are the right ingredients for a successful startup?

LEARN MORE

Obscuro - https://obscu.ro/

Mont Ford - https://montfordrecruitment.com/

Mont Ford on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mont-ford-recruitment/

CONNECT

Gavin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavthomas/

Jordan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanluxford/

LISTEN

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1BbzuvWRR4TcU9IN0IG74C

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@startupstoriespodcast

Captivate - https://startup-stories.captivate.fm

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About the Podcast

Startup Stories
We dive deep into what life is really like inside a Startup
Startup Stories is a podcast where we dive deep into what life is like inside a Startup, we find out what led the guest to entrepreneurship and why they think the way they do.

We tackle the highs and lows, and ultimately, what it takes to thrive when you have all the odds stacked against you.

We also learn about their company, what they're doing and how to overcome the hurdle of turning your idea into a reality.

My name is Jordan Luxford, founder of Mont Ford, a Tech recruitment agency in Berlin. This podcast was born because I believe there is something magical about a startup story and I hope that this podcast may encourage you one day to turn your idea into a reality

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