Startup Survival Podcast

Developed and hosted by SimVenture CEO, Peter Harrington.

About the podcast

Starting and running a business is a journey filled with uncertainty, challenges, and learning curves. The Startup Survival Podcast, developed and hosted by Peter Harrington, CEO of SimVenture, is designed to equip entrepreneurs, educators, and business enthusiasts with the insights and strategies needed to navigate the realities of entrepreneurship successfully.

Through candid conversations with industry experts, startup founders, and experienced professionals, this podcast offers a real-world guide to overcoming the toughest aspects of launching and growing a business. Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking for practical advice, an educator seeking valuable teaching materials, or simply someone fascinated by the startup world, this podcast provides invaluable knowledge and inspiration.

How it started

The Startup Survival Podcast was born from a desire to support startups during challenging times. When uncertainty strikes – whether due to economic downturns, personal struggles, or unexpected market shifts – entrepreneurs need practical guidance and actionable insights.

Recognising this need, Peter Harrington created the Startup Survival Podcast as a trusted companion for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. The series goes beyond theory, sharing real stories, and practical tools to help businesses not just survive but thrive.

Podcast Series Overview

Series 1: Startup Journey

Drawing on 30+ years of starting and growing companies, this series combines interviews, recommended reads, and tips to help and inspire startups, educators, coaches, and students. Whether you’re launching a tech company or a social enterprise, you’ll gain insights to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.
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Series 2: Get Better, Go Further

Ambitious entrepreneurs have to master many skills to succeed. This series focuses on essential disciplines, offering critical advice, practical tips, and expert insights. Whether it’s leadership, marketing, or financial management, you’ll learn business skills that will propel you forward and help you thrive in a competitive world.
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Series 3: Strength of Feeling

Entrepreneurship is emotional and this series dives deep into how feelings like anger, trust, pride and vulnerability shape decision-making. Featuring special guests from around the world, ‘Strength of Feeling’ explores the psychological side of business, helping founders understand and harness their emotions for success.
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Why this podcast matters

Entrepreneurship is rarely a straight path. It’s filled with highs and lows, successes and failures. The Startup Survival Podcast serves as a roadmap, helping founders anticipate challenges, make informed decisions, and stay motivated. Each episode is packed with real-world wisdom, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories that help startups stay on course, no matter the obstacles they face.

Get the teaching notes

Developed in collaboration with experienced academics, we have created a set of teaching notes to accompany each series of the Startup Survival Podcast. Each podcast series and associated teaching notes are all completely free to access and have been developed to help startups succeed.

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