Scaling a business isn’t about glossy headlines, it’s about grit, purpose, and solving problems that matter.In this episode of Scaling Stories Unfiltered, I’m joined by Tessa Clarke, Co-Founder and CEO of Olio, the app tackling food waste by connecting neighbours & businesses to share surplus food and household items. With over 7 million users and 100 million meals saved, Olio proves you can scale and make a real-world impact.Tessa shares:The lightbulb moment that sparked OlioWhy they tested the concept without building an appHow being remote-first helped them build a truly diverse teamWhat it took to land major partnerships like TescoThe brutal reality of raising £50m as female foundersHow to protect your culture while scalingWhy you must listen to your gut, even when hiring expertsWhether you’re scaling your first team or aiming for global reach, Tessa’s story is full of insight, honesty, and practical takeaways.Who is Tessa Clarke?Tessa is the Co-Founder and CEO of Olio, the world’s leading food-sharing app. With a background in digital marketing and an MBA from Stanford, she’s now on a mission to end food waste and reshape our relationship with resources, community, and sustainability.Listen & Subscribe to Scaling Stories UnfilteredSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/2p93xe94Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/yp9b4a49YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2a9rv3hfWebsite: www.scalingstoriesunfiltered.co.ukGot a story to share or a guest to recommend?Email: [email protected]’t forget to subscribe for more real, unfiltered conversations with the people behind the scale.

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