{"podcast":{"title":"Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success","slug":"scale-her-up-female-business-stories-and-expert-tips-for-business-growth-and-success-1377057","podcast_index_feed_id":1377057,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/scale-her-up/","website_url":"https://Scaleherup.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/689a23c3-c9b8-4cd3-b6f3-1473fffd48f7/BAEoC8z0vwk9fr_1b51vInIP.png","author":"Brenda Hector","episode_count":169,"summary":"If you are a female business owner, self-employed freelancer, or girl boss who wants to build a successful business i.e. work less hours, make more money, and get better results from your staff, then this is the podcast for you. Hosted by Dr Brenda Hector MBA from ActionCOACH UK, this podcast provides relatable and accessible business advice and inspiration from successful businesswomen who have been there and done it before you. This podcast is where you can • hear female business stories • share business success • learn how to overcome business challenges • get advice for businesswomen aspiring to success • find out what needs to change • discover how we can bring about that business revolution Only 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs are female. UK men are 5 times more likely than women to build a business of over £1million turnover If UK women matched UK men in starting and scaling businesses, it would add £250 billion to the UK economy (Alison Rose, The Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship 2018) As a woman in business, a business coach, and a business growth expert, Brenda’s mission is to help business owners grow their companies, achieve their goals and live the lifestyle of their dre…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T14:17:12.082386+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scale-her-up-female-business-stories-and-expert-tips-for-business-growth-and-success-1377057"},"episode":{"title":"The Goddess of Healing: Scaling a Biotech Spinout with Soumya Palliyil","slug":"the-goddess-of-healing-scaling-a-biotech-spinout-with-soumya-palliyil","published_at":"2026-04-22T11:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scale-her-up-female-business-stories-and-expert-tips-for-business-growth-and-success-1377057/the-goddess-of-healing-scaling-a-biotech-spinout-with-soumya-palliyil","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scale-her-up-female-business-stories-and-expert-tips-for-business-growth-and-success-1377057","url":"https://scaleherup.com/episode/the-goddess-of-healing-scaling-a-biotech-spinout-with-soumya-palliyil","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b99f05f5-7350-4c66-ad94-fa4ef79af7e8.mp3","summary":"How do you transition from a decade in a research lab to leading a high-stakes biotech company? In this episode, Dr Brenda Hector talks with Soumya Palliyil , the CEO and co-founder of Brigid Bio , a brand-new spinout from the University of Aberdeen. Soumya shares the journey of developing novel treatments for life-threatening invasive fungal infections—a field where mortality rates can reach a staggering 80%. We dive into the \"long-haul flight\" of drug development, the necessity of impact investors, and why your most valuable asset is the network you build over 20 years. Key Takeaways: The Mission of Brigid Bio: Developing monoclonal antibody therapies to treat deep-seated fungal infections in immunocompromised patients. The \"3 Ps\" of Scaling: Soumya’s formula for business success: Passion , Perseverance , and People . Authentic Leadership: Why Soumya rejected the stereotypical \"CEO mold\" to lead with her own approachable and genuine personality . The Funding Journey: Navigating the complex world of non-dilutive funding, grants, and specialist investors . Global Impact: Why Brigid Bio is focused on addressing health disparities in the global south. About Our Guest: Soumya Palliyil is the CEO of Brigid Bio and the head of the Scottish Biologics Facility at the University of Aberdeen. With over 20 years of experience in biotechnology, she has transitioned from a Commonwealth Scholar to a leading founder in the Scottish biotech ecosystem .","meta_description":"How do you transition from a decade in a research lab to leading a high-stakes biotech company? 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