Ever wondered what it is like to start a business in the highways and transport sector and nearly fail several times before making a success of it?

That is exactly what we will be talking about in today’s Highways Voices podcast, which see the launch of a new series-Highways Business. This series will explain the highs and lows, the profits, the losses and successes and failures of running a company in the highways and transport industry. Our guests are all business leaders with the aim of sharing what they do so other leaders can learn from their experiences-whether good or bad.

In this weeks edition, we talk to Dom Cotton, Co-Chief Executive and founder of the award-winning folding cycle helmet company Newlane.

During the interview, we cover:

*Turning ideas and concepts into reality

*How Newlane built an award-winning business

*Why failing is important before you get success

*What has been the hardest thing about running the business?

*How to go about getting investment for a business

*What are the key takeaways for other business leaders?

“I wouldn't advise doing it on your own, because you need someone to share it with,” says Mr Cotton when referring to how he found the perfect business partner.

Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.