Yotewo™ Podcast #11 Building with Bank – Matt Lucas (Barclays Eagle Labs)

In this episode, Yotewo CEO Aliaksandr Kazhamiakin is joined by Matt Lucas (Barclays Eagle Labs) to explore how one of the UK’s biggest banks is backing startups from idea to scale — and what founders really need to succeed in today’s market. From the inside workings of corporate incubators to the brutal truths about fundraising, hiring, and market readiness, Matt shares insights from years of working with thousands of early-stage companies across the UK.

Highlights from the Episode

• Matt’s journey with Barclays Eagle Labs and the vision behind it
• The gap between traditional banking and startup support
• Which verticals Barclays Eagle Labs is actively supporting
• How corporate incubators differ from classic startup accelerators
• What it takes to get into the Eagle Labs ecosystem
• What is the Demo Directory — and how does it actually help startups?
• A brutally honest take on fundraising challenges most founders miss
• How to deal with investor rejection without losing momentum
• Physical vs. digital spaces — where should founders focus?
• What founders can expect from Barclays Eagle Labs beyond just investor matching
• Why hiring tech talent is still a major bottleneck for early-stage startups
• Upcoming features and programs from Eagle Labs
• A candid assessment of the current UK fundraising and startup market
• One (or more) pieces of advice for founders just getting started

Listeners can access the full episode on Yotewo’s official Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts channels.

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