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.
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Kristjan Novitski takes Peachy to £11M revenue in two years using the 3E’s Be Inspired

We catch up with Kristjan Novitski founder of short term loan provider Peachy. I find out how he got started (Hint: it wasn’t quick and easy), what inspired him to keep going and how he went fr Read More...
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Cheryl MacDonald, thriving with 108 YogaBellies franchises globally after declining an offer from Dragons Den Be Inspired

This week I speak to Scottish entrepreneur and mum, Cheryl MacDonald. Cheryl has rapidly grown her franchise business globally. From humble beginnings teaching yoga in her bedroom to running a globa Read More...
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Tweets of the week – 1 June 14 Be Inspired

Here’s a roundup of some of the best tweets to hit my timeline this week, well that I noticed anyway, it’s been a very busy week! There’s no shame in saying “I don’t know Read More...
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This is how you do customer service – See what remarkable gesture this startup made Be Inspired

  An elderly man who couldn’t shop online posted a letter with cash instead, the online retailer did something remarkable in return Many of us take the internet for granted, we expect to ha Read More...
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Andy Bell – Mint Digital | Video Interview Entrepreneurship

Andy Bell, co founder of Mint Digital speaks to YHP about starting the product development agency and the many products they’ve built like StickyGram, Boomf, Desk Beers, Foldable.me and Projecte Read More...
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“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” – Henry Ford Quote Be Inspired

I’m a big fan of this Henry Ford quote! In fact I came across this Henry Ford quote when I was just getting started with my first startup. I was 18, but that’s when it hit me. It’s n Read More...
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Britain’s fittest profession? Business

So what is Britain’s fittest profession? We all know that sitting in a chair all day is not doing us any good and it’s certainly of benefit to go take a walk every so often and some fresh Read More...
startup tweets of the week

Startup tweets of the week – 25 May 14 Be Inspired

A selection of tweets I have come across this past week that I thought would be interesting to share with you all: My Life Without A Smartphone: http://t.co/MunduSewji via @FastCompany — Joel Gascoi Read More...
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Sooqini: The Entrepreneur’s Place to Get Stuff done! Start-Ups

This tool has saved me many hours! Time is Money. And entrepreneurs know that really well. Most entrepreneurs have a lot to lose during their journey if they either take too much time to execute on th Read More...
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Startup of the Week: Appear Here Start-Ups

Our startup of the week, this week is Appear Here. Use Appear Here to find and book pop up shop space. This is a great way for shopping spaces to fill unused space for short term use. It also means &h Read More...
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Tim Brown, from footballer to entrepreneur, on a mission to score with 3D printed sockless shoes Entrepreneurs

I first heard about Three Over Seven as they went to pick up the award for Virgin Media Business, Three New Things 2014. When I saw the product, I wanted one straight away. the more I learnt the more Read More...
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Jordan Belfort live in London discount tickets Be Inspired

Jordan Belfort is live in London this May and YHP have an exclusive discount on tickets just for you & your team! YHP have an exclusive 10% promotion code, here’s how you take advantage of t Read More...
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Get MADE for success! The entrepreneurial festival is back Be Inspired

It’s back! The MADE festival 2014 returns on 24th-25th September. MADE: The entrepreneur festival will be held in Sheffield. The MADE for success conference will take centre stage in Sheffield& Read More...
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Advice for pitching to VC’s from Dave McClure Advice

Dave McClure is a well respected entrepreneur and angel investor who started 500 Startups, a seed accelerator in the Valley. In this short video he provides some great simple advice for pitching to VC Read More...
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James Hind, founder of carwow speaks to YHP Interviews

We speak to James Hind co founder and CEO of carwow, a smart new way to buy new cars from main dealers and make big savings. With everything moving online, it wasn’t going to be long before the Read More...