This year, the show explored an array of inspiring stories, innovative strategies, and actionable insights from founders, business leaders, and industry experts. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, these episodes offered a wealth of knowledge to help navigate the ever-changing startup landscape.

Here are the top episodes of 2024, that seemed to resonate most with listeners, and sparked meaningful conversations.

Funding Futures: VC insights for startups

In this episode, we spoke to Alex Pavlov, Partner at early-stage VC firm, RTP Global all about funding from a VC’s point of view, and insights into the funding climate.

From founding to financing

In this episode, we spoke to Gillian Palmer, Founder and Director at The Finance Hub and Lending Made Simple all about her career journey, what the Finance Hub does, and how to manage your finances as a startup.

Inside the world of startup accelerators

In this episode, we spoke to Tzahi (Zack) Weisfeld, Vice President at Intel Ignite: Intel for Startups at Intel Corporation all about his journey from Microsoft for Startups to helping Intel create its programme, Intel Ignite, as well as the pros and cons of accelerator programmes for startups.

Tech of the future today

In this episode, we spoke to Steve Salvin, the Chief Executive at Aiimi and Mental Health Awareness Advocate all about his journey as a serial entrepreneur and the change that is coming in the future for technology.

Glovo: helping the high street

In this episode, we spoke to Sacha Michaud, Co-Founder of Glovo, who's vision is to give everyone easy access to anything in their city, all about where the idea of Glovo came from and what the future holds for the company.

Breaking Barriers: Stories of resilient female founders

In this episode, we spoke to Ceylan Boyce, Founder and CEO of Academy for Women Entrepreneurs all about the challenges female founders face in the industry, juggling entrepreneurship with motherhood, and female founder success stories.

Hustle Awards 2024 Special: FlowSense, Winner of Most Innovative Tech and Rising Startup Award

In this episode, we spoke to Muna Daud, the Founder of FlowSense, all about overcoming design bias and ensuring the product is fit for purpose, the importance of constant innovation, and winning both the Most Innovative Tech and Rising Startup Award at the Hustle Awards 2024.

Female founders rise and thrive

In this episode, we spoke to Emmie Faust, Founder of Female Founders Rise, all about the Female Founders Rise community, her experience as an exited founder, and the challenges she has faced as a serial entrepreneur.

Inside Virgin StartUp with Andy Fishburn

In this episode, we spoke to Andy Fishburn, Managing Director of Virgin StartUp, all about Virgin StartUp's mission to help founders startup and thrive, its unique ability to support and plug startups into the Virgin ecosystem, and a whole host of its success stories.

Investing in the Future: Blockchain, Startups, and Strategy

In this episode, we speak to Mona Tiesler, Investment Manager at tokentus Investment and Founder at OpenAlpha, all about the importance of long-term thinking in a startup, how blockchain can disrupt legacy industries, and controversially, why VC funding isn't the be-all and end-all for startups.

Christmas episode 2024

Take a listen to our brand new Christmas episode, in which the Startups Magazine editorial team come together for our Christmas special and to discuss all things Startups Magazine in 2024. We talk about our favourite featured startups this year, the trends the team is predicting for the wider tech sector in 2025, and we sprinkle in a couple of Christmasy questions. What are our favourite Christmas films, Christmas dinner non-negotiables, and which of the team HATES a Christmas walk?

The podcast in 2025

As we wrap up this look back at the top episodes of The Cereal Entrepreneur in 2024, it’s clear that the entrepreneurial journey continues to evolve, offering new challenges and opportunities. These conversations have been a testament to the resilience, creativity, and determination that define the startup world.

A big thank you to all the guests who shared their stories and expertise, and to our listeners for joining us on the journey.

We’re excited to continue bringing you interviews with a whole host of interesting and influential people in the startup ecosystem. If you, or people you know, are interested in being involved, get in touch and we can discuss!

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