Aflevering From Bedroom Startup To £6.5M Raised - Joe Seddon | Kasa Connect Ep:18

In this episode of Kasa Connect, we sit down with Joe Seddon, founder & CEO of Zero Gravity. From a single-parent household in West Yorkshire to studying at Oxford University, Joe shares how he turned £200 of his student loan into a mission-driven tech startup that has supported over 15,000 students and deployed £2.3M in scholarships. Joe opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome, self-teaching coding, and building Zero Gravity from his bedroom into a company backed by £6.5M in investment. We dive into the challenges of fundraising, leadership, and scaling a startup while staying true to your values. If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, education, or social mobility, Joe’s story is packed with practical advice and inspiration. (00:00) The impact of Zero Gravity & Joe’s motivation (00:38) Joe’s background: West Yorkshire to Oxford (00:59) How Joe got into Oxford & GCSE turning point (03:10) Choosing PPE & battling imposter syndrome (05:11) Founding Zero Gravity: the idea spark (08:10) Teaching himself to code & building MVP (09:20) Bootstrapping with £200 & early traction (11:16) Finding first users & growth hacking (13:42) Key insights: confidence & community (15:11) Biggest challenges & PR breakthrough (18:08) Leadership lessons & company culture (20:52) Personal motivation & redefining success (22:59) Metrics that matter: acquisition & retention (26:06) Real impact stories from Zero Gravity students (27:09) Social mobility & systemic change (28:43) Oxford’s influence & elite networks (32:00) Quickfire: coffee habits & northern roots (32:34) Connecting with Joe & giving back (33:40) The first investor who believed in Joe (34:46) Advice regrets & leadership lessons (36:28) Closing thoughts & thank you