Episode 1

What tech do you need to get started?

Published on: 2nd May, 2023

The fourth season of "The Real World Unfairship Contracts" podcast focuses on the topic of starting a business and getting it up and running. In this episode, the hosts discuss the essential technology and tools needed to start a business.

They begin by recommending basic productivity tools such as Google Suite, Microsoft 365, and Outlook. They also mention alternative tools for those who prefer not to use Google or Microsoft products. The hosts stress that the choice of technology tools will depend on the specific needs of the business and recommend analyzing each department of the business and identifying the appropriate tools for each.

The discussion then moves onto custom software, how and when you should build your own software as well as the timelines and costs involved

Importantly they also discuss the common mistakes founders make when developing their own software

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About the Podcast

Real World Entrepreneurship

Talking the truth to entrepreneurs

In this podcast Alan and Bhairav talk about the real world issues that are faced by entrepreneurs and small business owners

We have both run successful businesses, raised money, grown them globally and now we're giving practical advice to the next generation of entrepreneurs. We don't do platitudes.

We also talk to entrepreneurs from across the world and get them to share their stories and challenges

About your hosts

Alan Clarke

Strategy and Marketing specialist who helps businesses unblock the blockages that are preventing them reaching their full potential.

I love helping businesses develop strategies and action plans that get them working better and achieving their ambitions.

I excel at tackling thorny problems and difficult tasks, making things happen and achieving business goals.

I have an ability to break through the clutter, identify the nub of the problem and get the business moving forward.

Those working with me feel energised and empowered.

People like my honest, direct approach and my focus on securing meaningful results.

Bhairav Patel

I've worked in IT for over 20 years starting life as a consultant at PwC and IBM and then moving across the table to becoming the CTO for Norway's largest privately owned e-commerce business.

After growing a number of brands and expanding the business across Europe, I joined a FinTech startup that raised $12M in 2012 and was added to the Forbes FinTech 50 list in 2016.

Following a short spell at an e-commerce business in Bangkok, I started Atom Ventures where we invest in and help small businesses and startups grow their business by providing high quality technology advice and development