Capsule Scale-Up 50 Panel with Poly AI, Flo Health, Carmoola, & Xampla

Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology

Recorded live at the Capsule Scale-Up 50 event in London on 30th April 2025, this episode features a standout panel discussion moderated by our co-host James Pringle.

The Scale-Up 50 is Capsule’s flagship celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing, most exciting scale-ups, recognising the founders, leaders, and investors driving the next generation of breakout success stories. Supported by Cooper Parry and HSBC Innovation Banking, the event brings together top-tier talent from across the startup ecosystem for a day of insight, inspiration, and connection.

The panels features leaders from category-defining startups. Aidan Rushby (CEO, Carmoola), Tamara Orlova (CFO, Flo Health Inc.), Alexandra French (CEO, Xampla), Nikola Mrkšić (CEO, PolyAI) - these founders share their journeys in achieving product-market fit and building strong team cultures.

In this episode, you will:

🛒 Learn how PolyAI found product-market fit amidst the AI revolution.
♟️ Discover the unique strategies Carmoola used to disrupt the car finance industry.
🏆 Understand the significance of team culture and feedback at Xampla in maintaining growth.
🤝 Explore the dynamics of investor relations and the importance of board composition.
🤖 Hear insights on the role AI tools play in different operational areas within a business.

Tune in for a discussion featuring leading entrepreneurs as they share practical wisdom, strategic lessons, and real-world experiences you can apply directly to your own business journey.