Sara French, Head of Scale-Up Programmes at London & Partners, shares insights from supporting over 4,500 businesses through international growth. In this conversation with Alex Smith, Sara reveals why companies that embed sustainability early scale 50% faster, how governance strengthens business foundations, and what VCs really look for in scale-ups today.
We discuss the practical realities of international expansion, the unexpected connection between ESG frameworks and business maturity, and why London’s ecosystem offers unique advantages for sustainable growth. Sara also shares success stories from companies solving real-world problems and explains how London & Partners’ trade missions create opportunities that would otherwise take years to access.
Whether you’re scaling locally or planning international expansion, this episode offers practical frameworks for building resilient, investment-ready businesses.
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