From £500 To Millions: The Mindset That Changed Everything

About this episode

Harry Stebbings discusses his journey from law student to successful podcaster and venture capitalist.

Harry Stebbings gave up on his law degree in 2015 to take a chance on podcasting – a novel idea back then. He was an early mover in the world of entrepreneurship podcasting and built up a large, loyal following. But just as important, he explains to Sir Richard Harpin, were the guests he was meeting from the worlds of business and investment. He used his contacts to start the 20VC fund, named after his podcast. It raised $400m in 2024, becoming one of Europe’s largest VC funds. Stebbings explains how podcasting sharpened his skills as an investor, and what he looks for when scouting for entrepreneurial talent. Business Leader is a membership community for ambitious CEOs and founders of mid-sized UK companies, designed to help them grow with purpose through strategic support, peer-to-peer learning, expert coaching, and high-impact events. Sign up for our Business Leader newsletter here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Business Leader

Guest: Harry Stebbings

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• podcasting
• venture capital
• investment
• business mindset

Keywords

• podcasting
• entrepreneurship
• venture capital
• investment
• business growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 20VC, Business Leader

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