What’s this live Talk about?
This isn’t just another startup story. It’s the raw, real one-man business journey of:
✔️ Turning a simple idea into a real product
✔️ Building the website and brand solo
✔️ Launching into the market without a team
✔️ Pitching – and landing a deal – on Dragons’ Den [His pitch impressed the panel]
✔️ Managing operations hands-on, from customer service to logistics
✔️ Opening a warehouse in Germany to scale internationally
✔️ Moving the business to Dubai and securing further investments
Whether you’re bootstrapping or eyeing your first round, this is your behind-the-scenes look at what investment means for a founder.
We’re going to ask the real questions:
✔️ What’s it like to take investment as a solo founder?
✔️ What changed for better… or worse?
✔️ And would he do it again?
It’s going to be real, raw, and honest – an inspiring talk packed with lessons you won’t want to miss.
Speakers
Fridja: Company Overview
- Founded: May 2010 by Ben Fridja in London 🇬🇧
- Specialty: Designing and selling home appliances – notably powerful handheld clothes steamers and masticating juicers.
- Dragons’ Den: In 2015, Ben appeared on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, securing a deal with Deborah Meaden and Nick Jenkins for £70,000.
Watch the Session
Stuck in a job that doesn’t excite you? Struggling to find a work-life balance.
Dream of starting your own business?
This is the story you need to hear.
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