In this episode of Raise The Floor, we sit down with Harriet Noy, female founder and Founder & CEO of HAZAAR to explore the real journey of building a university startup from the ground up. Harriet shares what it’s really like to be a young entrepreneur and student entrepreneur, from early mistakes and pivots to navigating leadership challenges while studying.

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We dive into the realities of startup funding, including the pressures of fundraising for startup growth, the difference between pre seed funding and seed funding as well as practical insights into how to get startup funding as a first-time founder. Harriet also discusses venture capital versus alternative business funding options and what investors really look for when backing student startups.

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This episode is a must-watch for aspiring founders, students considering entrepreneurship and anyone curious about building and funding a startup straight out of university.

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In this episode of Raise The Floor, we sit down with Dom Carter, co-founder of Serotonin, one of Manchester’s fastest-growing marketing agencies.
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Dom shares his journey from getting fired to scaling a 30-person team, surviving the loss of 30% of revenue in four days, and making his first acquisition.
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A raw conversation about pressure, culture, consistency, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts.

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In this episode of Raise The Floor, we sit down with Katy Leeson, growth coach, marketing consultant, and former agency leader, to explore her powerful journey through burnout, resilience, self-worth, and redefining what success in business and life really means.

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Katy opens up about the high-pressure world of leadership, the importance of setting boundaries, and why slowing down can sometimes be the boldest decision you’ll ever make.

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We dive deep into mental health, career growth, personal development, and sustainable success, without losing yourself in the process.

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