<![CDATA[Beyond The Raise]]>Most podcasts focus on how companies raise. Beyond The Raise focuses on what happens next.


We speak to founders about the real hiring decisions, leadership challenges, and scaling mistakes that follow funding - the part no one talks about.

]]>https://www.lumini.solutionsRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:05:14 GMTWed, 03 Jun 2026 10:11:53 GMT60Beyond The Raise<p>Most podcasts focus on how companies raise. Beyond The Raise focuses on what happens next.</p><p><br />We speak to founders about the real hiring decisions, leadership challenges, and scaling mistakes that follow funding - the part no one talks about.</p>episodicBeyond The Raisealex@lumini.solutionsno<![CDATA[S1 EP5 | Stanley Wilson - SOLR AI]]>In this in-depth interview, Stanley Wilson, co-founder of SOLR AI, shares his journey from ideation to building proprietary AI solutions for the renewable energy sector. Discover how strategic partnerships, technological innovation, and a relentless focus on solving real-world problems are shaping the future of sustainable energy deployment.

]]>017202a2-5910-4d11-bf45-08647fa4c51dTue, 09 Jun 2026 12:58:22 GMT<p>In this in-depth interview, Stanley Wilson, co-founder of SOLR AI, shares his journey from ideation to building proprietary AI solutions for the renewable energy sector. Discover how strategic partnerships, technological innovation, and a relentless focus on solving real-world problems are shaping the future of sustainable energy deployment.</p><p></p>no01:05:48S1 EP5 | Stanley Wilson - SOLR AIfull<![CDATA[S1 EP4 - Aakash Kapur - Nossa Data]]>In this episode, Aakash Kapur, COO & Head of Business Development of Nossa Data, shares insights on ESG reporting, market evolution, strategic hiring, and navigating startup challenges. Discover how they carved a niche in non-financial data reporting and the lessons learned along the way.

]]>eafb0167-24d1-4d18-ae55-aa999e0a8d1cWed, 03 Jun 2026 11:15:49 GMT<p>In this episode, Aakash Kapur, COO &amp; Head of Business Development of Nossa Data, shares insights on ESG reporting, market evolution, strategic hiring, and navigating startup challenges. Discover how they carved a niche in non-financial data reporting and the lessons learned along the way.</p>no00:40:10S1 EP4 - Aakash Kapur - Nossa Datafull<![CDATA[S1 EP3 | Nick Taylor - Building Atlas]]>In this episode of Beyond The Raise, we sit down with Nick Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO of Building Atlas, to explore how the company is helping organisations make buildings more energy efficient, lower costs, and reduce carbon emissions at scale.

Nick shares lessons from leaving Google’s startup incubator, raising VC funding, finding product-market fit, building an early team, and navigating the realities of scaling in commercial real estate.

From founder challenges to the future of AI in proptech, this is a conversation about growth, impact, and building smarter businesses.

]]>a9652fb2-1dc2-42b3-b485-28a5700cf015Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:59:54 GMT<p>In this episode of Beyond The Raise, we sit down with Nick Taylor, Co-Founder &amp; CEO of Building Atlas, to explore how the company is helping organisations make buildings more energy efficient, lower costs, and reduce carbon emissions at scale.</p><p></p><p>Nick shares lessons from leaving Google’s startup incubator, raising VC funding, finding product-market fit, building an early team, and navigating the realities of scaling in commercial real estate.</p><p></p><p>From founder challenges to the future of AI in proptech, this is a conversation about growth, impact, and building smarter businesses.</p>no00:38:50S1 EP3 | Nick Taylor - Building Atlasfull<![CDATA[S1 EP2 | Rowan Dixon - Tewke]]>Join us as we explore the innovative home automation company Tewke with co-founder Rowan Dixon. Discover how their advanced energy-saving devices are transforming smart homes, the journey from concept to award-winning product and insights into startup growth, funding and product design. In this interview, Rowan shares insights on startup challenges, sales strategies, hiring, and the UK tech scene, offering valuable lessons for founders and entrepreneurs.

]]>2505be10-0c8c-416f-8c31-c89d83d6c40cWed, 03 Jun 2026 10:47:39 GMT<p>Join us as we explore the innovative home automation company Tewke with co-founder Rowan Dixon. Discover how their advanced energy-saving devices are transforming smart homes, the journey from concept to award-winning product and insights into startup growth, funding and product design. In this interview, Rowan shares insights on startup challenges, sales strategies, hiring, and the UK tech scene, offering valuable lessons for founders and entrepreneurs.</p>no00:48:53S1 EP2 | Rowan Dixon - Tewkefull<![CDATA[S1 EP1 | Matthew Simmons - Entocycle]]>In this in-depth interview, Matthew Simmonds, co-founder of Entocycle, shares the journey of building a pioneering insect technology company that addresses food waste and sustainability. From technical innovation to scaling challenges, funding hurdles, and strategic partnerships, discover key lessons for founders navigating growth and industry disruption.

]]>0271fe4b-1137-42d8-a2aa-e77de8851bb7Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:30:29 GMT<p>In this in-depth interview, Matthew Simmonds, co-founder of Entocycle, shares the journey of building a pioneering insect technology company that addresses food waste and sustainability. From technical innovation to scaling challenges, funding hurdles, and strategic partnerships, discover key lessons for founders navigating growth and industry disruption.</p>no00:58:2411S1 EP1 | Matthew Simmons - Entocyclefull