The Friday Accelerator
Karen Green
Hosted by Karen Green — business growth expert, former Tesco and Boots buyer, and author of Recipe for Success and Buyerology® — The Friday Accelerator helps challenger brands, founders and scale-ups achieve faster, smarter growth. Karen has worked with over 1,000 food and drink businesses, helping them secure more than £350 million in new listings. With 30+ years of experience across the UK grocery sector, she knows what it takes to go from start-up to supermarket success.
How to stay focused and on track to achieve your goals
The strategies behind their biggest wins
Top tips for growth, resilience, and leadership
How to stay focused and on track to achieve your goals
The strategies behind their biggest wins
Top tips for growth, resilience, and leadership
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 26, 2025 • 32min
How to Pivot to Profit with Ella Rauen-Prestes of Fitbakes
Ella Rauen-Prestes, founder of FitBakes, shares her journey from corporate life to creating a thriving UK brand of low-carb, high-protein baked goods. She discusses the bold decision to pivot from cakes to bars and bread while prioritizing profitability over rapid growth. Ella reveals how she effectively markets on a budget and navigates challenges like outsourcing production and customer service. She also candidly shares her experiences with perimenopause as she balances business and personal life, offering a fresh perspective for entrepreneurs.
Nov 21, 2025 • 33min
How ByRuby Won Over Charlie Bigham
Milly Bagot, Co-founder of ByRuby, shares her journey from a side project at Finn's deli to creating premium frozen meals that rival homemade cooking. She discusses the rapid growth during lockdown and the strategic partnership with Charlie Bigham, focusing on quality and profitability. Milly reveals how branded freezers can boost sales by 5x and the challenges of integrating into a larger organization while maintaining ByRuby's essence. She also emphasizes the importance of creative thinking time and the balance between work and personal life.
Oct 29, 2025 • 37min
Front Room to Forty People: Kelly Dowson, FIS Group
In this engaging discussion, Kelly Dowson, Managing Director of FIS Group, reveals her journey from a front-room startup to leading a consultancy with a £7m turnover. She shares insights on the challenges of scaling a consultancy and the importance of hiring the right team. Kelly also discusses her innovative research on GLP-1, a potential game-changer in food and health. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of delegation, personal growth, and maintaining a work-life balance while navigating the fast-paced food industry.
