<![CDATA[Start - Launch - Grow]]>We often hear the success stories of the Ubers of the world - but how did the next generation of rising companies actually get started? This podcast explores the real journeys behind building something new.

Since 2018, we’ve helped over 2,000 companies turn their ideas into businesses.

We follow our START → LAUNCH → GROW framework to guide every step of the journey:

START: Validate your idea, focus on what matters, and avoid the traps that slow most people down.

LAUNCH: Turn your concept into a working product.

GROW: Onboard customers and learn how to scale. 

You’ll hear from real people in the process - future stars in the making - and walk away with clear, actionable steps you can apply immediately.

]]>https://millionlabs.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:54:47 GMTMon, 02 Mar 2026 15:57:06 GMT60Million Labs<p>We often hear the success stories of the <b>Ubers of the world</b> - but how did the next generation of rising companies actually get started? This podcast explores the <b>real journeys behind building something new</b>.<br /><br />Since 2018, we’ve helped over <b>2,000 companies </b>turn their ideas into businesses. <br /></p><p>We follow our <b>START → LAUNCH → GROW</b> framework to guide every step of the journey:<br /></p><p><b>START</b>: Validate your idea, focus on what matters, and avoid the traps that slow most people down.<br /><br /><b>LAUNCH</b>: Turn your concept into a working product.<br /><br /><b>GROW</b>: Onboard customers and learn how to scale. <br /></p><p>You’ll hear from real people in the process - future stars in the making - and walk away with clear, actionable steps you can apply immediately.</p>episodicMillion Labssimon@millionlabs.co.ukno<![CDATA[The Art of Quitting | From Junior Doctor to Tech CEO]]>Verena and Simon discuss the most underrated founder skill: knowing when to quit.

Drawing on data that shows 42% of startups fail because of a lack of market need, they explore why founders often fall into the "sunk cost" trap and how to differentiate between a challenge that requires grit and a signal that an idea simply doesn't work.

They introduce the 30-Day Kill Test: a practical, data-driven framework for validating demand through landing pages and waitlists before spending months building the wrong product.

Interview: Simon sits down with David Bourne, who transitioned from a junior doctor to a medtech founder.

David is the creator of SimPat, an AI-driven simulation platform designed to help medical students and healthcare professionals practice patient interactions.

David shares his journey of teaching himself to code to solve a gap in medical education and discusses the "Start-Launch-Grow" phases of building his MVP. He also reflects on the vital role of accountability and building a support system to navigate the "trough of sorrow" in the early days of a startup.

👉 Learn more: millionlabs.co.uk

👉 Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MillionLabs

]]>254bdc8e-5fc7-4120-b5b8-b47b08a45694Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>Verena and Simon discuss the most underrated founder skill: <b>knowing when to quit</b>. <br /><br />Drawing on data that shows <b>42% of startups fail because of a lack of market need</b>, they explore why founders often fall into the "sunk cost" trap and how to differentiate between a challenge that requires grit and a signal that an idea<i> simply doesn't work</i>.<br /></p><p>They introduce the <b>30-Day Kill Test</b>: a practical, data-driven framework for validating demand through landing pages and waitlists<i> before </i>spending months building the wrong product.<br /></p><p><b>Interview:</b> Simon sits down with <b>David Bourne</b>, who transitioned from a junior doctor to a medtech founder. <br /><br />David is the creator of <b>SimPat</b>, an AI-driven simulation platform designed to help medical students and healthcare professionals practice patient interactions.<br /></p><p>David shares his journey of teaching himself to code to solve a gap in medical education and discusses the "<b>Start-Launch-Grow</b>" phases of building his MVP. He also reflects on the vital role of accountability and building a support system to navigate the "trough of sorrow" in the early days of a startup.<br /></p><p>👉 Learn more: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://millionlabs.co.uk" target="_blank">millionlabs.co.uk</a><br /></p><p>👉 Follow us on YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@MillionLabs" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@MillionLabs</a></p>no00:31:33The Art of Quitting | From Junior Doctor to Tech CEOfull<![CDATA[Why 99% of MVPs Fail | From Pharmacist to Founder]]>Verena and Simon discuss why most MVPs fail and why founders often jump into building before validating what customers actually want.

Drawing on their experience working with more than 2,000 startups, they explore the common mistakes founders make - from skipping customer research to leaving marketing and distribution too late.

Interview:
Verena speaks with Kausar Tahir, who transitioned from pharmacist to medtech founder, and is the creator of Me-Now, a multilingual menopause companion app.

Kausar shares how she validated the idea and built her MVP using the low-code platform Bubble.io to support underserved communities globally.

👉 Learn more: millionlabs.co.uk

👉 Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MillionLabs

]]>24df450c-a787-493e-ba61-0b935713e7c2Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Verena and Simon discuss <b>why most MVPs fail</b> and why founders often jump into building before validating what customers actually want. <br /><br />Drawing on their experience working with <b>more than 2,000 startups</b>, they explore the common mistakes founders make - from <b>skipping customer research</b> to <b>leaving marketing and distribution too late</b>.<br /></p><p><b>Interview:</b><br />Verena speaks with <b>Kausar Tahir</b>, who transitioned <b>from pharmacist to medtech founder</b>, and is the creator of <b>Me-Now</b>, a <b>multilingual menopause companion app</b>.<br /></p><p>Kausar shares how she <b>validated the idea</b> and built her <b>MVP using the low-code platform </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Bubble.io" target="_blank"><b>Bubble.io</b></a> to support <b>underserved communities globally</b>.<br /></p><p>👉 <b>Learn more:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://millionlabs.co.uk" target="_blank">millionlabs.co.uk</a><br /><br />👉 <b>Follow us on YouTube:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@MillionLabs" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@MillionLabs</a></p>no00:29:592Why 99% of MVPs Fail | From Pharmacist to Founderfull<![CDATA[The Rise of Vibe Coding | From Idea to AI Startup]]>Verena and Simon introduce the Start Launch Grow podcast. After working with more than 2,000 businesses, their motivation is to share real innovation journeys.

We often hear about the Ubers of the world - but how did the next generation of rising companies actually get started? This podcast focuses on the practical steps you can take to turn ideas into reality.

Catch-Up
We discuss the rise of vibe coding and what it means for innovators - from rapid idea validation to building custom tools for SMEs.

Interview
Simon sits down with Phil Chell, founder of Chiron.ai, to discuss his journey from the construction industry into building an AI startup. Phil shares how he spotted the opportunity, built an MVP to validate the idea, and used his industry network to gain traction and raise investment.

Learn more at: millionlabs.co.uk

]]>6c859b8b-ef5d-4e4a-be0d-102e1d801343Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:24:49 GMT<p>Verena and Simon introduce the <b>Start Launch Grow podcast</b>. After working with <b>more than 2,000 businesses</b>, their motivation is to <b>share real innovation journeys</b>.<br /><br />We often hear about the <b>Ubers of the world</b> - but how did the <b>next generation of rising companies</b> actually get started? This podcast focuses on the <b>practical steps you can take to turn ideas into reality</b>.<br /></p><p><b>Catch-Up</b><br />We discuss the <b>rise of vibe coding</b> and what it means for <b>innovators</b> - from <b>rapid idea validation</b> to <b>building custom tools for SMEs</b>.<br /></p><p><b>Interview</b><br />Simon sits down with <b>Phil Chell</b>, founder of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Chiron.ai" target="_blank"><b>Chiron.ai</b></a>, to discuss his <b>journey from the construction industry into building an AI startup</b>. Phil shares how he <b>spotted the opportunity</b>, <b>built an MVP to validate the idea</b>, and used his <b>industry network to gain traction and raise investment</b>.<br /></p><p><b>Learn more at:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://millionlabs.co.uk" target="_blank">millionlabs.co.uk</a></p>no00:34:041The Rise of Vibe Coding | From Idea to AI Startupfull