Evan Spiegel, the co-founder and CEO of Snap, launched Snapchat in 2011 while he was still a student at Stanford University.

Since then, he’s built one of the biggest social platforms in the world, used by more than 400 million people every day.

Evan's idea has genuinely changed the way we communicate. So, I couldn’t wait to sit down with him for our first episode of Great Company Presents: Founders Friday mini-series.

In our conversation, Evan shares:

• How the idea of Snapchat came about
• The moment he decided to drop out of Stanford
• The reality of becoming a billionaire at 25
• How he balances fatherhood and entrepreneurship
• Why Specs is the future of computing

Evan is proof that every successful business starts with an idea and sometimes the biggest rewards come from having the courage to take a risk...

Evan Spiegel is Great Company.

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THE CREDITS

Producers: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

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Anastacia is the American pop-soul superstar with one of the most recognisable voices in music. She’s had an incredible career spanning over 25 years, sold more than 50 million records and given us huge hits like I'm Outta Love and Left Outside Alone.

But behind her unmistakable voice is an even more unbelievable story.

In our conversation, Anastacia opens up about the early days of her career, from singing at Hollywood parties to lying about her age to get on TV and, how her mum always knew she had something special, long before anyone else did.

In this conversation, Anastacia shares:

• Lying about her age so she could compete in a MTV talent show
• How her Dad inspired her hit song ‘Left Outside Alone’
• Overcoming breast cancer twice and what it taught her about herself
• The unforgettable advice Michael Jackson and Luciano Pavarotti gave her

Anastacia is a powerful reminder of staying true to yourself and never giving up on your dreams. No matter how big they might seem.

Anastacia is Great Company.

Buy tickets to Anastacia's Not That Kind 25th Anniversary Tour HERE

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THE CREDITS

Producers: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett & Harry Sawkins

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

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There's a strange kind of pressure that comes with being an adult. We’re encouraged to take things seriously and to have it all figured out. But what if being silly is one of the most important things we can hold on to?

Harry Hill is one of Britain's most loved comedians, known and adored for his surreal comedy that has been making the country laugh for decades.

In this Great Moment, Harry reflects on the loss of his dear friend Sean Lock, and explains why refusing to take yourself too seriously might just be the best way to get through the hard times.

Sometimes the most profound lessons come from the people who taught us to laugh.

Listen to the full episode HERE!

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THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.