# Izzy Obeng

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Trailblazing with Dr. Tru Powell: A Deep Dive into the World of a Visionary Serial Entrepreneur

Meet Dr. Tru Powell, Black Business Magazine CEO and entrepreneur. In this episode, we explore Tru's childhood, the experiences that have shaped him, and the pivotal role that entrepreneurship has played in his life. He shares the highs and lows, the triumphs and challenges, and how these experienc…

The Social Ideas Podcast: Foundervine - removing social and economic barriers to entrepreneurship

In this episode we hear from Izzy Obeng, co-founder of Foundervine. Foundervine’s mission is to remove social and economic barriers to entrepreneurship for women and are racially-minoritised individuals. Collaborating with global partners, they help emerging companies reach their potential. Since 2…

S3 Episode 9: Izzy Obeng, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Foundervine

In this episode, CMS Partner Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon speaks to Izzy Obeng , the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Foundervine, one of the largest and most active accelerator ecosystems in the UK. Foundervine has supported the acceleration of 663 businesses, empowered 1,932 leaders, and hel…

Driving Entrepreneurship in Black British Communities | Cecil Adjalo of Foundervine

 In this episode of The Cashflow Show Podcast, host Clayton M Coke sits down with Cecil Adjalo, co-founder of Foundervine, to explore the transformative impact of celebrating Black entrepreneurs in the UK. The discussion dives deep into how initiatives like the Wray Forward program are empowering B…

Good Ideas Episode 1: From riots to riches? Izzy Obeng, co-founder of Foundervine

For Cambridge Social Innovation Prizewinner Izzy Obeng, co-founder of Foundervine, the 2011 riots in her London community inspired a drive to change the system which perpetuated the economic status quo. Our Good Ideas collection explores ideas that challenge the status quo and the entrepreneurial c…

Izzy Obeng on Building Foundervine, Moving To Ghana, Keys To Success and Africa’s Future @blocks2bags

In the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship, there are exceptional individuals who not only create successful businesses but also work tirelessly to empower others to follow their dreams. One of these inspiring women is Izzy Obeng, the CEO of  @foundervine . In this episode of  @blocks2bags  hos…

From Perceived Risk to Systemic Readiness | unDavos 2026

Only 3.8% of global climate research funding targets Africa — the continent most affected by climate change. Of that sliver, just 14% of the research happens on the continent itself. Meanwhile, only 2% of venture capital goes to all-female founder teams, and the stats have actually gotten worse des…

Is it easier than ever to build a start up now? With AXA Startup Angel Competition judges

Small and medium-sized enterprises accounted for 99.9% of the UK’s 5.7 million new companies last year. So what does it really take to build a business from scratch today, and how easy is it to secure funding? In this episode, host Tamara Kormornick sits down with Raphael Sofoluke, the founder of t…

Is it easier than ever to build a start up now? With AXA Startup Angel Competition judges

Small and medium-sized enterprises accounted for 99.9% of the UK’s 5.7 million new companies last year. So what does it really take to build a business from scratch today, and how easy is it to secure funding? In this episode, host Tamara Kormornick sits down with Raphael Sofoluke, the founder of t…

How to have difficult conversations

We all have to have difficult conversations at some point in our lives. We have them at work, at home, and with friends and family. So why do we often feel ill-equipped to initiate that challenging chat? And why are we not more optimistic that airing our issues will lead to a more positive outcom…