This week we sit down with Venetia Archer,&nbsp;Founder and CEO of on-demand beauty booking platform, Ruuby. Venetia left her career as a Geopolitical Risk Analyst to launch Ruuby in 2015,&nbsp;with a £25,000 start-up loan. Since then, Venetia has raised £2.5 million from backers including former Bulgari CEO Francesco Trapani and Henry Lane Fox’s accelerator Founders Factory. In the episode, we deep dive into Venetia’s journey as an entrepreneur, including having 5 other business ideas before starting Ruuby, from carbonated coffee to nicotine gum! We hope you enjoy the episode!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Experimenting Your Way To The Top - Philippa Brown

Welcome to Voices of Influence, a podcast created by Influencer. In a world where creators and their audiences shape culture, and the media and advertising world is evolving faster than ever, Voices of Influence is about the people driving that change. From creators and founders to media leaders, trailblazing brands and industry insiders, these voices shape the future. Voices of Influence explores creative risks, pivotal decisions, and career-defining moments. Expect honest conversations about growth, ambition, and the shifts transforming how we connect, create, and communicate.﻿ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.