20. LADbible Founder: The contract I signed that put me in hospital | Alex Partridge

How do you turn an idea you had at uni into a multimillion-pound enterprise? UNILAD and LADbible founder, Alex Partridge, started both companies while he was studying at university, and was a millionaire by the time he was 25. In this episode of All About Business, we discuss the power of social media, the podcast that led to his ADHD diagnosis, and the harrowing court case that almost cost him everything. About Alex Alex Partridge is the founder of UNILAD and LADbible, two of the UK's most popular news and entertainment platforms. He has been open about his struggles with ADHD, and has written a book that explores how the diagnosis has impacted his life and career. Alex also hosts the podcast, ADHD Chatter, where he discusses ADHD with leading experts, celebrities and psychiatrists. Timestamps 00:43 Alex's early entrepreneurial ventures 03:58 Late-night pizza deliveries 06:19 The birth of UNILAD 09:12 Going viral and building a team 18:08 Challenges and legal battles 22:37 Facing the courtroom: A flashback to childhood anxiety 30:33 Alex’s ADHD diagnosis 40:08 Starting a new career 42:29 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Links: Watch Alex’s podcast Read Alex’s book Follow Alex on LinkedIn Follow James Reed on LinkedIn All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.com This podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit www.flamingo-media.co.uk