In this episode, we sit down with Omid Moallemi, co-founder of Prsnt, to break down the real story behind one of the most talked-about startups to appear on Dragons’ Den.

From pitching in front of Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman, Deborah Meaden, Sara Davies, and Steven Bartlett… to walking away from a deal that shocked many — this is the full, unfiltered startup journey you didn’t see on TV.

At the heart of this episode is Prsnt — a fast-growing UK startup transforming how we give gifts. Instead of traditional gifting, Prsnt allows users to send gifts instantly via smartphone, complete with video messages and digital unwrapping experiences. Explore Prsnt here

Built to make gifting “as easy as sending a text,” Prsnt connects users with over 100+ major high street brands, enabling real-time gifting without the hassle of delivery, wrapping, or logistics.

But this episode goes far deeper than just the product.

We unpack:

• The real behind-the-scenes experience of Dragons’ Den

• What actually happens during the 3-hour pitch (vs what you see on TV)

• How they secured investment from multiple Dragons… and why the deal didn’t complete

• The brutal realities of startup life — from running out of money to near burnout

• The moment everything nearly collapsed… and how they bounced back

Omid shares the highs and lows of building Prsnt — from early MVP struggles and outsourcing development, to landing major partnerships and scaling a platform that now reaches hundreds of thousands of users.

We also dive into the business model behind Prsnt — including how they generate revenue through brand partnerships, commissions, and transaction fees, while helping businesses drive customer engagement through digital gifting and rewards.

This episode is packed with lessons for founders, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in startups, SaaS, marketplaces, or scaling a tech business.

Key topics include:

• Startup resilience and dealing with rejection

• Why most people underestimate how hard tech businesses are

• The power of co-founders and building the right team

• Why “other people’s limitations aren’t your own”

• How to validate an idea and turn it into a real business

• The truth about raising investment in today’s market

Whether you’re building a startup, thinking about going on Dragons’ Den, or just want a raw, honest insight into entrepreneurship — this episode delivers.

If you’ve ever wondered:

Is Dragons’ Den real?

What happens after the cameras stop rolling?

And what it actually takes to build a scalable tech company…

This is for you.

About Prsnt

Prsnt is a UK-based gifting platform designed to modernise how people send and receive gifts. With instant delivery, personalised messages, and a marketplace of leading brands, it removes the friction from traditional gifting and creates meaningful moments in seconds.

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Most people never question what’s holding them back… they just accept it.

In this episode of Business Mutiny, I sit down with Falguni Patel — TEDx speaker and transformational strategist — who went through anxiety, IVF struggles, divorce, and a complete life reset… before a stranger said something that changed everything:

“You’re an onion.”

It sounds ridiculous. But it unlocked a powerful way of understanding how we build layers, hide our true selves, and stay stuck in patterns that limit our growth.

We get into:

• Breaking limiting beliefs and comfort zones

• Why success can actually hold you back

• The fear of being judged (and how to overcome it)

• Building confidence and stepping into the unknown

• The truth about freedom, purpose, and fulfilment

If you’ve ever felt stuck, comfortable but unfulfilled, or unsure what’s really holding you back — this one will hit.

00:00 – The “You’re an Onion” Moment

02:30 – Anxiety, IVF & Hitting Rock Bottom

08:45 – Walking Away & Starting Again

15:20 – Comfort Zones Are Killing Growth

21:10 – Doing Things Alone & Building Confidence

27:40 – Online Business & Freedom

34:15 – The Truth About Education & Careers

41:00 – Business Failures & Lessons Learned

47:30 – Limiting Beliefs Explained

51:30 – Quick Fire Round

What does it really mean to redefine what’s possible?

In this episode of Business Mutiny, Jon speaks to Glen Mallen, Director of the Nimsdai Foundation, about how the charity is creating real impact through education, disaster relief, environmental projects, porter welfare, and transformational expeditions to Everest Base Camp and Kilimanjaro.

This is not just a conversation about mountains.

It is about purpose, resilience, leadership, charity, community support, and changing lives.

We cover:

• The mission and purpose behind the Nimsdai Foundation

• How the charity supports education in Nepal

• The reality of disaster relief after earthquakes and floods

• How they are helping clean up Everest and the big mountains

• Why Project Odyssey is transforming the lives of veterans

• The story behind the new Porter House in Lobuche

• How mountain environments can improve confidence, wellbeing, and self-belief

• What it takes to run and grow an international charity

• Glen’s journey through the charity sector and leadership

If you are interested in charity leadership, Nepal, Everest, Kilimanjaro, veterans, mountain expeditions, porter welfare, disaster relief, education projects, or purpose-driven organisations, this episode is packed with insight.

In this episode:

• Nimsdai Foundation

• Everest Base Camp

• Kilimanjaro

• veterans rehabilitation

• porter house project

• Nepal education

• mountain clean-up

• disaster relief

• charity leadership

• redefining what’s possible

Check out the foundation here

https://www.nimsdaifoundation.org/

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Chapters

00:00 Intro: Can You Really Redefine What’s Possible?

01:05 What Is the Nimsdai Foundation? (Mission & Purpose)

02:40 The “Nothing Is Impossible” Mindset Explained

04:30 What Are the 4 Pillars? (Education, Environment, Impact, Disaster Relief)

06:50 How Do You Clean Up Everest? (Mountain Waste Reality)

08:20 What Does “Nims Has a Vortex” Mean?

10:10 Project Odyssey: How Mountains Transform Veterans’ Lives

13:30 Why Do People Open Up More on the Mountain?

16:00 Everest vs Kilimanjaro: Which Is More Transformational?

18:30 Why Shared Hardship Builds Stronger Human Connection

20:40 The Porter Problem: What’s Really Happening on Everest?

23:00 Building the Porter House at 5,000m (Real Challenges)

26:10 $500,000 Build: Why It Costs So Much on Everest

28:20 Are Porters Being Treated Fairly? (Reality Explained)

30:30 Can Everest’s Waste Problem Ever Be Solved?

33:00 What Is a “Trash Trek” & Why It Matters

35:10 The £25 Project Changing Girls’ Lives in Nepal

38:00 Charity Work Reality: How Do You Actually Fund This?

40:20 From Lifeboats to Global Impact: Glen’s Career Journey

43:00 Purpose vs Profit: Why Values Matter More Than Money

45:10 Biggest Leadership Lesson: Surround Yourself With Talent

47:00 Advice for Young People: Believe in Yourself

49:00 Final Thoughts: Did You Do Everything You Could?

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