Fredrik Harestad is the Founder and CEO of Unlisted, a platform that helps private companies manage ownership, shareholders, employee stock options, and fundraising.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The story behind building Unlisted and the lessons learned along the way.
• How he and other entrepreneurs are working to influence government policy on wealth tax, exit tax, and the future of Norwegian entrepreneurship.
• The unintended effects of Norway's oil and gas success on innovation, ambition, and risk-taking.
• What needs to change for Norway to become an even stronger environment for founders and high-growth companies.

This is about conviction and the policies that will shape the next generation of Norwegian entrepreneurs. Whether you're a founder, investor, policymaker, or simply interested in the future of innovation, you'll find plenty of insights in this episode.

Claudine Ang is a former London Corporate Finance/M&A/Technology lawyer with a passion for innovation. Her podcast features candid, in-depth conversations with innovators, exploring transformative ideas and enterprises, and the individuals behind them.

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Most food startups spend years trying to get into one major supermarket. Riya Patel got into Tesco, Sainsbury's and Ocado in just 2.5 years.

Before the retail wins came fundraising, and as Riya explains, raising capital is a lot like dating. Some investors immediately understand your vision, while others push terms that don't align with what you're building. Having the confidence to walk away proved just as important as securing investment.

After graduating from Cambridge and heading towards a career in the diplomatic service, Riya took a leap of faith and founded All The Aunties, bringing authentic paneer cheese inspired by generations of family cooking to British consumers.

In Part 1 of this two-part series, we discuss fundraising, building the right cap table, branding, storytelling, and how Riya turned a family-inspired idea into one of the UK's fastest-growing food brands.

Claudine Ang is a former London Corporate Finance/M&A/Technology lawyer with a passion for innovation. Her podcast features candid, in-depth conversations with innovators, exploring transformative ideas and enterprises, and the individuals behind them.

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In raising over USD 50 million for Olio, including a USD 43 million Series B, Tessa Clarke has defied the odds for female founders and impact driven startups.

Olio is tackling the huge issue of waste in our homes and communities by connecting neighbours so they can share spare food and household items instead of throwing them away.

We talked about scaling a mission-led business, tackling food waste at a global level, building community, and the realities of entrepreneurship.

Claudine Ang is a former London Corporate Finance/M&A/Technology lawyer with a passion for innovation. Her podcast features candid, in-depth conversations with innovators, exploring transformative ideas and enterprises, and the individuals behind them.

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