The business case for accessibility, growth capital & cracking the US — with Ross Linnett
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In this episode of The Good Growth Podcast, we sit down with Ross Linnett, Founder & CEO of Recite Me to explore the challenges and opportunities of scaling a business internationally—and why accessibility is a game-changer for growth.
Ross shares how his own experience with dyslexia led him to build a pioneering accessibility tech company, helping businesses unlock new customers and boost revenue. He dives into the challenges of breaking into the US market, why so many UK businesses struggle overseas, and the key cultural differences founders need to navigate. Plus, Ross reveals how partnering with BGF helped him scale at pace allowing him to remain focused on the business.
Chapitres
1. Welcome & introduction (00:00:00)
2. The Story behind ReciteMe (00:02:30)
3. Explanation of how ReciteMe improves website accessibility (00:06:45)
4. Scaling internationally (00:10:30)
5. The early struggles of a startup (00:14:20)
6. Breaking into blue chip clients (00:19:10)
7. The challenges of growth & scaling at pace (00:23:15)
8. Raising investment & working with BGF (00:27:45)
9. Building a business in the Northeast (00:30:30)
10. Leadership & final advice for founders (00:32:30)
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