Why Childcare Is Infrastructure: Koru Kids Founder Rachel Carrell
In this episode I speak to Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru Kids, a pioneering business that leverages technology to connect parents with nannies, offering a revolutionary approach to childcare. We discuss Rachel's diverse background, from the NHS to the mining industry, and her journey from supporting other businesses to launching her own. Rachel shares her views on the critical importance of childcare as infrastructure, the challenges and triumphs of scaling Koru Kids from a London-based startup to a UK-wide service, and the role of technology in transforming childcare. She also reflects on her personal experiences, including her life-changing scholarship to Oxford, her roles in the NHS and McKinsey, and the pressing issue of childcare affordability and its impact on working mothers. Join us to learn about Rachel’s inspiring mission to make childcare efficient, personal, and accessible for all.
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Women's Business
Nicky Elliott talks to a host of women about their career paths, from early memories of work through careers advice (or lack of it), and first jobs, up to present day. With all their insight and learnings along the way, these conversations are designed to both inspire and empower women in their own career journeys.
- No. of episodes: 76
- Latest episode: 2025-05-11
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