In this special STAR Radio live edition of Beyond Startups, we’re joined by Dr Abd Alsattar Ardati, Lecturer in Computer Science, and Digital Strategy Officer at the University of St Andrews.

With a PhD in Computer Science and a passion for collaboration and impact, Abd’s work focuses on bridging the gap between researchers and communities to tackle pressing social challenges, from digital poverty to misinformation. His research introduced the Ethnographically-informed Distributed Participatory Design (EDPD) framework, which empowers diverse online communities to contribute to bottom-up solutions.

In this episode, Abd shares insights from his current project on the connection between inner personal development and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. We explore how self-awareness, mindset, and intentional design can help founders and changemakers create meaningful, lasting impact.

In this week's special EdenTay roundtable episode of Beyond Startups, we’re spotlighting the importance of female founders by sitting down with three women whose ventures challenge the norms of their industries through thoughtful design, technical creativity, and a strong sense of purpose.

👗 Noemie Jouas, founder of NoeDresses, shares her journey in building a sustainable slow fashion brand from the ground up, balancing timeless design with ethical production. Her work has been featured in Vogue, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan, and she’s on a mission to change the way we consume fashion.

🎮 Ellen Dunsmore and 🎨 Ivana Rodrigues, co-founders of ShoutyKnot Games, talk about launching their indie game studio and expanding into intuitive app and web design. Together, they explore how creativity, collaboration, and thoughtful tech can transform both storytelling and user experience.

From overcoming industry barriers to building communities and redefining leadership, these founders reflect on what it means to be female founders in their industries.

In this episode, we speak with Caragh Keane, founder of Superkeen, an Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)-friendly cereal brand, offering allergen-free, gut-friendly products designed to support anti-inflammatory lifestyles. Inspired by her own experience living with lupus, Caragh created Superkeen to make it easier for people with autoimmune conditions or dietary restrictions to access nourishing, enjoyable food. Caragh walks us through her startup journey, from a personal health challenge to building an award-winning food brand now stocked in Whole Foods Market, Planet Organic, and Selfridges.