News - Founders

Great businesses need courage as much as good ideas

In 2023, I left my legal career to pursue art full-time. For many people, that probably sounds like...

A week in the life of Today Team founder Jamie Boyd

After a serious knee injury ended Jamie Boyd’s rugby career at just 24, he used a £3,000 loan fro...

How rugby league’s unluckiest player had the last laugh

Michelle Laithwaite will never forget the first time she went to watch her now husband James play ru...

Why being an AI founder is more about education than building

There is a popular narrative around startups that focuses on the big moments: raising investment, hi...

Could world’s largest virtual law firm be created in Sheffield?

“There are way too many lawyers in the world.” David Richards MBE, founder of Yorkshire AI La...

‘I thought I had it all – and then my world came crashing down’

On the face of it, I had it all. As a single mother at 26 I'd built up a multi-six-figure business ...

BusinessCloud marks 10 years with biggest month yet

Rebrands, a podcast launch, two Tech 50 rankings, events and even a mention by Lord Sugar. April 202...

‘Losing our dads at a young age is what drives incentifi’

When Paul Kelbie and James Barrington Madders met in 2022, they discovered a mutual pain which would...

Being your own boss means there’s no off switch

When you start a business, you might think the hard part will be getting customers. I certainly d...

Deadline extension for BusinessCloud’s Founder 250 list

The deadline for BusinessCloud’s Founder 250 list has been extended until May 8. After several la...

Ben McKay: A week in the life of a founder

As a first-time founder, I think I’m meant to start these pieces with a ‘Monday morning, another...

Final call to enter BusinessCloud’s Founder 250 list

The countdown is well and truly on to get your nominations in for BusinessCloud’s Founder 250. We...

Subscribe to our newsletter

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.