Author Archives: Rishi Chowdhury

About Rishi Chowdhury

Co founder of YHP, founder of IncuBus Ventures, online marketing consultant & host of one of London's top entrepreneurial events (Flagons Den). Regularly found networking around Tech City, convincing myself I'm working. Working for the future, living for the moment.

A Call From – Build the Startup Challenge Profile Build the Startup Challenge Profiles

Lets take a look at Build the Startup Challenge team ‘A Call From’: What is A Call From? We deliver a unique new way to send “A Call From” your favourite celebrity to a friend Read More...
Elevator Pitch II

Are you a cutting edge London startup? Join the Elevator Pitch II Start-Ups

The second series of the Tech City News elevator pitch is here. If you’re a up and coming London Startup looking for a bit of exposure, this is a great chance. 13 companies took part in the firs Read More...
Melody Hossaini Female Social Entrepreneur featured

Melody Hossaini, InspirEngage – The Apprentice Series Bootstrapped

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Melody Hossaini, former Apprentice candidate from series 7 and founder and CEO of InspirEngage International. I had heard so much about the great work she Read More...
Kenny Harmel (left) Ian Linaker (right) Scaramouche & Fandango

Standing out in a crowded marketplace; we talk to the founders of Scaramouche & Fandango Bootstrapped

Today I interview two of the founders of Scaramouche & Fandango, Ian Linaker & Kenny Harmel. Scaramouche & Fandango is a male grooming brand available in retail outlets across the UK. I wa Read More...
milo yiannopoulos

Milo Yiannopoulos – The Kernel to have a second chance Advice

I remember in 2011 when a publication popped up called The Kernel, founded by Milo Yiannopoulos. Amidst a lot of hype was an online publication with some real down to earth and thought provoking artic Read More...

‘Build it and they will come’…. They didn’t! – Jamie Ward, payasUgym Interviews

Jamie Ward is the co founder of payasUgym. The name should give you a good idea of what they do! I have seen the growth of low cost gym’s over the past few years and have also seen more and mor Read More...

Philip Letts, blur Group founder, AIMs to build a tech titan the blur way Companies

Today I bring you Philip Letts the founder and CEO of the AIM listed blur Group. Philip has great experience of leading and growing international tech companies and it was only a matter of time that h Read More...

Jane Rafter, founder of Slinks – Your greatest resource is the people around you! Bootstrapped

Jane Rafter is the founder of Slinks, an innovative Sandals brand. It is a really great idea and as soon as I heard about it I knew I had to get an interview with Jane. So find out more about … Read More...

I’m buying a bus, is it worth the risk? Entrepreneurship

Yep as the title suggests I’m buying a bus, alongside my good friend George Johnston. My name is Rishi Chowdhury and I’m one of the founders of YHP. Together, George and I are in the midst Read More...
Julie Deane, The Cambridge Satchel Company

I only had £600 & the school holidays to start. Now we’re hitting a £million a month! – Julie Deane, The Cambridge Satchel Company Bootstrapped

I recently had the chance to interview someone who I have long admired. Julie Deane, mumpreneur if you’re one of those who need to categories, started her company in 2008 just as the recession h Read More...

Brooke Pursey founder of Anycabs shares his advice for any entrepreneur Entrepreneurs

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Brooke Pursey, founder and MD at Anycabs a price comparison and booking service for minicabs. We had a great chat and Brooke had lots of great experiences Read More...
20 UK young entrepreneurs to watch in 2013

Top 20 UK Young Entrepreneurs to watch in 2013 Young Entrepreneurs

It might be May already but here is my top 20 UK young entrepreneurs to watch in 2013 list. You might of expected this in January like all the others, but hey we do things differently here at YHP. Read More...
Startup of the week signkick

Startup of the Week: Signkick Startup of the Week

I recently came across a startup called Signkick. Founded last year by Tobias van Amstel, Sebastiaan Schinkel, Sebastiaan Heijne Signkick make it easy to buy outdoor advertising space. Signkick are my Read More...
Dream-Big

Dream BIG, think small! Be Inspired

  Dream Big. Be ambitious, believe you can make your dreams come true because if you don’t, then one things for sure; they won’t! I remember my art teacher in school once ask me w Read More...
starting a business at university

10 tips on starting a business at university Start-Ups

Fancy yourself as the next Alan Sugar? Think you could quite happily live the lifestyle of Richard Branson? Starting a business is something that lots of people dream of, but very few actually ever ge Read More...