Author Archives: Joseph Ajilore

About Joseph Ajilore

Apparently, I'm far more interesting in person. Co-founder of YHP and many other things.

Like many great ideas: How ResponseTap was started over a pint in a University bar – with Ross Fobian Interviews

I recently had the opportunity of meeting Ross Fobian, the co-founder and CEO of ResponseTap, a start-up offering call analytics to digital marketers, helping them understand the sales paths their cus Read More...

Interview: Laurence Kemball-Cook of Pavegen is making floors that generate electricity from people’s footfall Interviews

I recently sat down with the founder of Pavegen, a company whose aim lies deep in providing an alternative energy source through its sustainable off-grid energy technology. Laurence talks me through t Read More...

Why Chema González left his job in one of London’s largest banks to work over 80 hours a week without a salary Interviews

Today we interview Chema González, CEO of Alterkeys. Founded in London, the start-up was recently awarded the Spanish shuttle acceleration programme, Lanzadera. Alterkeys connects owners of propertie Read More...

I think that starting a business is a cake walk compared to raising children! – With Planet Organic’s Renée Elliott Interviews

In this open but fascinating interview with Renée Elliott, she talks to me about everything. From meeting her husband and business partner Brian over 30 years ago whilst doing a backpacking Eurail tr Read More...

We “burnt our ships” – we invested all our own money, quit all other jobs/opportunities and focused full-time on MedicAnimal – Ivan Retzignac Interviews

In this interview with Ivan Retzignac, he talks about starting his business almost 5 years after writing his original business plan. How did Ivan go from having a background in finance to starting a c Read More...

The story behind WEIR+WONG – with Robin Wong Interviews

Robin takes me down memory lane, sharing his early beginnings as an entrepreneur, starting WEIR+WONG, challenges along the way and many useful advices for 1st time or budding entrepreneurs. Robin Wong Read More...

I left home at 16 to pursue my dance career – with Bonnie Parsons of Seen On Screen Entertainments & Art

Bonnie Parsons stopped over at YHP’s HQ and spoke to us about her journey as a dancer, performing at shows such as the MOBO Awards, X Factor Live with the likes of Kelly Rowland, Professor Green, Fl Read More...

I helped launch websites at the Guardian and the Economist and then I ran an incubator during the first dot com bubble – with Azeem Azhar, PeerIndex Interviews

I Invited Azeem over on YHP as he takes a trip down memory lane, talking about his early days starting a school paper, writing software program for friends at university to running an incubator during Read More...

How Andrew Slack of MoreNiche almost went out of business with half a million dollars in debt Interviews

I Invited Andrew Slack, founder of MoreNiche onto YHP to share his story about his business. In this interview, Andrew talks about the early days of MoreNiche, growing the business and a time the comp Read More...

Why you don’t have to be entrepreneurial from an early age to run a business – with Jordan Emery of Quella Bicycle Interviews

It’s so often we hear stories of entrepreneurs selling sweets and lemonades at a young age. We like stories like that, we connect with them. But what if you never thought about running your business Read More...

Adam Harvey and the London Exec journey Interviews

In a crowded market, London Exec is still leading the way, with a turnover of £7 million on account and £2 million in cash, employing 300 drivers and 42 office staff. Not bad for a company in an hig Read More...

If people are the engine of business success, finances are its fuel – with Alan Borsari of Paypersocial Interviews

Late last month, I caught up with Alan Borsari, Co-Founder & CTF at Paypersocial, an affiliation network which engages social network users and transforms them to influencers, dividing with them t Read More...

I’m 23, I didn’t go to University to learn my skills; I am completely self-taught – with Mark Edwards of PlayBigMedia Interviews

You don’t have to go to University to learn a skill or become competent at it. As Tuition fees increases, the demand for formal education decreases. Nowadays, you can become self-taught with a click Read More...

Brett Harding on his journey creating Lovestruck – Network furiously, execute flawlessly Interviews

If you’re one for dating online then I presume you’re already familiar with the premium hyperlocal dating service, Lovestruck. If not, then not to worry, I invite its co-founder and Managing Direc Read More...

Your solution should constantly be evolving – with Jody Orsborn of The Backscratchers Interviews

Talk about a jack of all trades or maybe just in art and the entertainment industry. She’s previously worked with the likes of Adidas, Toyota, and Serena Williams and also been a music producer, blo Read More...