Founder Voices (Episode 15): Repair, Reuse, Reimagine with Alex Horn (CEO, West Central London Fixers)
This conversation explores how Alex's frontline experience in environmental activism, corporate technology, and renewable energy informs his mission to help urban communities embrace repair, reduce waste, and build practical skills. From navigating the complexities of engaging six London Councils to cultivating scalable corporate partnerships that champion circularity, Alex offers a deeply grounded perspective on what it means to build with purpose in today’s complex world.
Recorded as part of the Founder Voices series, this episode captures the clarity, honesty, and analytical approach Alex brings to his work. His reflections challenge traditional narratives of climate action rooted in policy alone, offering instead a model built on practical skill-sharing, community engagement, and intentional local action.
Episode 15 —a powerful reminder that when we create platforms grounded in repair, skills, and shared purpose, we don’t just influence waste streams—we change lives.
Founder Voices (Episode 14): From the Ground Up - Reimagining Community with Roots Allotments
In this inspiring episode of Founder Voices, we delve into the themes of bold innovation, community empowerment, and the transformative power of nature through the journey of Christian Samuel—social entrepreneur, co-founder of Roots Allotment, and champion of accessible green spaces.
This conversation explores how Christian's lived experience in grassroots community development and his commitment to equity and environmental stewardship inform his mission to help urban communities reconnect with nature and grow their own food. From navigating the complexities of social entrepreneurship to cultivating scalable systems that centre people and planet, Christian offers a deeply grounded perspective on what it means to build with purpose in today’s uncertain world.
Recorded as part of the Founder Voices series, this episode captures the warmth, clarity, and thoughtful approach Christian brings to his work. His reflections challenge traditional narratives of land access and environmental action rooted in exclusivity, offering instead a model built on accessibility, belonging, and intentional collective flourishing.
Episode 14—a powerful reminder that when we create spaces grounded in nature, community, and care, we don’t just influence environments—we change lives.
Founder Voices (Episode 13): Courage, Connection, and Change with the CEO of OneWild Coaching
In this insightful episode of Founder Voices, we delve into the themes of courageous leadership, compassionate influence, and the transformative power of authenticity through the journey of Dr. Erica Kreismann—Emergency Medicine specialist, executive coach, and founder of OneWild Coaching.
This conversation explores how Erica’s frontline experience in emergency medicine and her commitment to human-centred leadership inform her mission to help individuals and organisations lead with courage and kindness. From navigating high-pressure environments to cultivating emotionally intelligent teams, Erica offers a deeply grounded perspective on what it means to lead from the heart in today’s complex world.
Recorded as part of the Founder Voices series, this episode captures the warmth, honesty, and cross-continental insight Erica brings to her work—from Tasmania to the United States. Her reflections challenge traditional narratives of leadership rooted in authority, offering instead a model built on authenticity, connection, and intentional personal growth.
Episode 13 — a powerful reminder that when we lead with courage and kindness, we don’t just influence organisations—we change lives.
Founder Voices (Episode 12): Poverty, Theodicy, and Social Injustice in Bashy’s Being Poor Is Expensive
In this thought-provoking episode of Founder Voices, we explore the themes of poverty, theodicy, and social injustice through the lens of Being Poor Is Expensive—a powerful creative work by Ashley “Bashy” Thomas, hosted by Sacred Cyphers and sponsored by Christian Aid and the Centre for Black Theology at the Queen’s Foundation.
This live conversation brings together artists, theologians, and community voices to unpack how faith, creativity, and lived experience intersect in the struggle against inequality. From the theology of suffering to the economics of marginalisation, this dialogue challenges conventional narratives about poverty and power—while spotlighting art as a force for social change.
Recorded during the Being Poor Is Expensive event, Episode 12 captures the energy and honesty of a movement reclaiming stories too often silenced.
Founder Voices (Episode 11): Entrepreneurship, Interoperability, and Impact with Daniel Harris
In this insightful episode of Founder Voices, I sit down with Daniel Harris—founder of Kendraio, an open-source, no-code platform empowering creators to connect, control, and share data seamlessly across the web. Daniel is a visionary technologist and community builder whose work bridges technology, creativity, and social good.
With a background spanning digital media innovation and software development, Daniel founded Kendraio to challenge the status quo of data ownership—putting people, not platforms, at the centre of the digital economy. Through initiatives like the Kendraio App and the Kendraio Imagine Challenge, he champions open technology, interoperability, and user empowerment as vital ingredients for a fairer digital future.
This conversation, recorded on 16 September 2025, explores Daniel’s journey from idea to impact, the philosophy behind open data, and the role of community in shaping the next era of creative innovation. Together, we unpack how Kendraio is helping individuals and organisations imagine a world where data flows freely, ethically, and for the benefit of all
Founder Voices (Episode 2): Global Vision, Local Action with the Founders of Pakufi
In this episode of Founder Voices, Clement Akran speaks with the founders of Pakufi, an ethical tech agency dedicated to creating solutions that are both globally impactful and locally rooted.
Their conversation explores how purpose-driven innovation, strong community ties, and ethical leadership are shaping the future of technology.
Listen in for real-world insights, lessons from the start-up journey, and practical advice for founders building with heart and vision.