In this episode, Ben Burch, co-founder of Allegr, joins host Rob Woodhead from Old Street Labs for a wide-ranging conversation on building products, purpose, and community, without boiling the ocean.
Ben shares his journey from a non-linear career path to founding a mission-driven startup focused on the UK military and veteran community. They dig into why most so-called “social” platforms miss the mark, and what it really takes to design for meaningful, real-world connection.
From navigating go-to-market without big budgets to avoiding common product-building pitfalls, this episode is full of sharp insights for anyone working in tech, community, or purpose-led businesses.
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Let’s start at the beginning and talk about the first step in the tech development process – defining the problem. Rob and I speak to lots of entrepreneurs, often 2 or 3 a week, and all of them have some kind of product in mind. The first thing we like to do with them, to […]
In this podcast, Rob dives into how non-technical founders can tackle the challenges of building a tech startup. He shares actionable strategies for working with developers, grasping key tech concepts, and leveraging the right tools and resources—no coding skills necessary. With his extensive experience in the startup space, Rob offers valuable insights on bridging the divide between business and technology, helping founders transform their ideas into thriving ventures.
How and why Old.St Labs began at the height of the Covid pandemic.
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