#76 Joe Seddon - Disrupting Oxford & Climbing the Forbes List with only £200

Joe Seddon is the Founder of Zero Gravity, Oxford Alumni and Forbes 35 Under 35 recipient.

Join us as we delve into the life of Joe Seddon, a British technology entrepreneur and social mobility innovator. Born in Leeds and raised in West Yorkshire from a single parent family, Seddon comes from humble beginnings and has risen to become the founder of Zero Gravity, a company that supports low-income students in reaching their full potential. With his background in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Oxford and his experience as from a working class northern town, Seddon brings a unique perspective to the tech industry.

Zero Gravity, the company aims to increase social mobility by providing low-income students with the support they need to attend top universities in the UK. Over the past few years, Seddon's efforts have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the Prime Minister's Points of Light award, the Diana Award, and a spot on Forbes' 35 Under 35 list.

We dive into Joe's origin story, from his upbringing to becoming the successful entrepreneur he is today. We'll explore his journey from Morley to Million Pound Investments and the motivation behind shooting for Oxford. We discuss the symbolic meaning behind the name "Zero Gravity" and Joe's definition of social mobility.

We'll delve into the limiting beliefs that someone from a lower socioeconomic background may have, unwritten rules in the workplace, and why your network is your net worth. We explore the intersection of personal responsibility and social mobility We discuss entrepreneurship, risk aversion, and how Joe's background has affected his nature to be disruptive.

We'll also talk about how Joe's socioeconomic status has changed, his inner circle, and how he learned to code. Finally, we touch on his Forbes 35 under 35 feature and what the future holds. Join us as we learn from Joe Seddon's journey and gain insights into the world of entrepreneurship and social mobility.

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