Joe Seddon grew up in a small town in West Yorkshire, experiencing the challenges faced by marginalised communities in accessing elite institutions. In this episode, he discusses his journey from a single-parent household to founding Zero Gravity, a platform dedicated to helping students access top universities and career opportunities. Joe emphasizes the power of the internet in breaking barriers and the importance of habits for success.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to Joe’s background and the challenges of breaking into elite institutions.
02:41 - Using technology to bridge the gap in education and career advancement.
08:08 - Private vs. state education and their impact on future success.
13:24 - Choosing entrepreneurship over well-paying job offers after university.
15:37 - Entrepreneurship challenges and successes.
22:01 - PR and marketing strategies for business growth.
28:11 - Why founders focus on tech over people, using Amazon as an example.
31:08 - Entrepreneur burnout and maintaining high performance.
37:04 - Entrepreneurship, impact, and motivation.
