In this episode of Behind the Future, recorded at Newcastle University during one of our Aspiration Digital events, host Becky Sims is joined by special co-host Lucia, a computer science student and Newcastle University intern, as they dive into the inspiring journey of Andrew and Pete, the founders of Atomic. From starting their first small ventures at university to creating one of the most successful communities for small business owners, Andrew and Pete share the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way.

Listeners will hear how the duo turned early challenges, like motivational text messages and T-shirts, into a thriving marketing consultancy and eventually launched their signature community platform. They discuss the importance of perseverance in business, the power of building a loyal community, and how combining tech skills with ...