PRESS & MEDIA
PODCAST
Podcast Host: Ed Pitt Ford
Genre: Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance
Podcast Name: Risk Required
Launch Year: 2023
Risk Required is a dynamic podcast hosted by Ed Pitt Ford, where he dives deep into the world of business, investing, and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or an aspiring entrepreneur, each episode offers valuable insights, lessons from failures, and real-world strategies to navigate financial success. Tune in to hear from industry experts and discover how to take calculated risks that pay off!
About the Podcast
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Key Stats
- Over 1,000 listens in the first few months
- Featured on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major platforms
- Diverse guest lineup, including top investors and CEOs
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Recent Guest Appearances
EP. 10: Hugh Worskett, Entrepreneur & Record Label Creator
Ed Pitt Ford is a financial expert and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in investments and startups. His extensive background in venture capital, combined with his passion for helping others grow financially, led him to create Risk Required. Ed’s personal investment journey and candid approach make his podcast a must-listen for anyone looking to achieve financial freedom through smart risk-taking.
Host Bio
Written By: Ed Pitt Ford
Genre: Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance
Title: Risk Required
BOOK
Subtitle: A guide to your financial success
Launch Year: 2024
Overview:
Risk Required: A Guide to Your Financial Success is a UK personal-finance book by entrepreneur and investor Ed Pitt Ford.
The book covers:
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investing and building wealth
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financial independence
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managing and understanding debt
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financial literacy
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tax-efficient investing
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taking calculated financial risks
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the journey towards financial freedom
It combines practical financial education with Pitt Ford's personal story, including his experiences in entrepreneurship, investing and ultimately leaving employment at 32.
Suitable for readers interested in: personal finance, investing for beginners, financial independence, building wealth, financial freedom and UK investing.
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Hardback ISBN: 978-1068554001
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Kindle ISBN: 978-1068554018
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Publication date 28th November 2024
Author Bio
Ed Pitt Ford BSc ARCS MBA is an entrepreneur and private investor. His MBA is from London Business School where he won a scholarship. He gained international experience at Tesco plc, before cutting his teeth in finance at Octopus Investments, investing £100m+ into renewable energy. Ed currently sits on the committee of a £2bn pension fund and is a non-executive director on the board of a record label.
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Press coverage:
London Loves Business https://londonlovesbusiness.com/finance-guru-vows-to-help-gen-zs-build-independent-wealth-through-launch-of-new-book/
United Kingdom Entrepreneur https://uk.entrepreneur.com/entrepreneurs/lessons-in-risk-and-reward/483653
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Risk Required is both a thought-provoking podcast and an insightful book that dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, finance, and high-stakes investing. Created by Ed Pitt Ford, Risk Required offers a dual platform for exploring the risks and rewards of navigating financial success. Through its podcast, Ed interviews entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders, revealing the strategic risks that drive growth. The accompanying book provides a detailed guide to making informed decisions in personal finance, bringing together lessons from the podcast into a practical framework.
With a focus on embracing calculated risk in both business and personal ventures, Risk Required helps listeners and readers alike master the art of strategic investing and financial planning. It’s a resource for those eager to take their financial journey to the next level by learning from real-world experiences and expert insights.
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Email: Info@tallis-house.com
Instagram: @riskrequired