
The Bleeding Edge Podcast Why serious entrepreneurs need an un-accelerator
Oct 28, 2025
Join Paul Sturrock, founder of ClimbWorks and lecturer in innovation, as he shares insights on creating an 'un-accelerator' that prioritizes sustainable business growth over investment. He emphasizes the power of curiosity in entrepreneurship, the evolving impact of AI on execution, and the importance of niche navigation for market fit. Sturrock argues that clarity in communication and practical steps can define early success. With a focus on community, he inspires aspiring entrepreneurs to embrace their journeys with confidence and resilience.
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Traction Over VC Obsession
- The startup ecosystem obsessively chases VC, but most successful UK businesses never took investment.
- ClimbWorks focuses on traction and founder purpose instead of funding-driven pivots.
Use Paths And Earn Coaching
- Follow structured playbooks called "paths" and act on them rather than passively consuming courses.
- Join community coaching and earn one-to-one sessions by completing paths or contributing.
Curiosity Beats 'Follow Your Passion'
- Curiosity plus action reveals opportunities more reliably than raw passion.
- Commitment and resourcefulness turn that curiosity into sustained business progress.




