Скачать или смотреть From Bedroom Startup to £6.5M Raised - Joe Seddon | Kasa Connect Ep:18

In this episode of Kasa Connect, we sit down with Joe Seddon, founder & CEO of Zero Gravity. From a single-parent household in West Yorkshire to studying at Oxford University, Joe shares how he turned £200 of his student loan into a mission-driven tech startup that has supported over 15,000 students and deployed £2.3M in scholarships.
Joe opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome, self-teaching coding, and building Zero Gravity from his bedroom into a company backed by £6.5M in investment. We dive into the challenges of fundraising, leadership, and scaling a startup while staying true to your values.
If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, education, or social mobility, Joe’s story is packed with practical advice and inspiration.

00:00 – The impact of Zero Gravity & Joe’s motivation
00:38 – Joe’s background: West Yorkshire to Oxford
00:59 – How Joe got into Oxford & GCSE turning point
03:10 – Choosing PPE & battling imposter syndrome
05:11 – Founding Zero Gravity: the idea spark
08:10 – Teaching himself to code & building MVP
09:20 – Bootstrapping with £200 & early traction
11:16 – Finding first users & growth hacking
13:42 – Key insights: confidence & community
15:11 – Biggest challenges & PR breakthrough
18:08 – Leadership lessons & company culture
20:52 – Personal motivation & redefining success
22:59 – Metrics that matter: acquisition & retention
26:06 – Real impact stories from Zero Gravity students
27:09 – Social mobility & systemic change
28:43 – Oxford’s influence & elite networks
32:00 – Quickfire: coffee habits & northern roots
32:34 – Connecting with Joe & giving back
33:40 – The first investor who believed in Joe
34:46 – Advice regrets & leadership lessons
36:28 – Closing thoughts & thank you