Startups: UK vs US with Gareth Marlow
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In this episode, Joel and Chad interview Gareth Marlow, an executive coach and consultant at EQ Systems. They discuss various topics including Gareth’s background, the differences between Cambridge and Oxford, their favorite sci-fi movies, and Gareth’s work with startups. Gareth explains his role in helping organizations scale and achieve product-market fit.
They also touch on the common problem of startups creating solutions for non-existent problems and the importance of customer orientation and research. In this conversation, Gareth Marlow discusses the challenges and strategies for companies looking to expand internationally, specifically between the UK and the US.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural differences and nuances in each market, as well as the need for localized go-to-market strategies. Gareth also highlights the significance of working with local experts and building strong Relationships to navigate the fundraising process. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the rapid advancements in Technology and the potential for democratizing waves in AI and low-code development.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and Small Talk
02:57 – Differences Between Cambridge and Oxford
09:29 – Gareth’s Role in Scaling Organizations
11:49 – Challenges of Scaling and Going Beyond 500 Employees
13:14 – Startups Creating Solutions for Non-Existent Problems
15:03 – Importance of Customer Orientation and Research
15:09 – Introduction and the Problem Space
16:00 – Expanding in America and Europe: Different Approaches
18:20 – Building Footholds and Organic Growth
20:40 – One Size Does Not Fit All
22:41 – Go-to-Market Strategies and Team Dynamics
26:50 -Red Flags and Warning Signs for Startups
28:25 -Fundraising Tips and Differences in Investment
31:11 -The Potential of Technology Advancements
Keywords
Gareth Marlow, executive coach, consultant, EQ Systems, Cambridge, Oxford, sci-fi movies, startups, product-market fit, customer orientation, research, international expansion, UK, US, cultural differences, go-to-market strategies, fundraising, technology advancements, AI, low-code development
