A View from the Top with Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts on how getting sued contributed to the platform’s success

The former banker turned internet entrepreneur tells Zlata Rodionova about Mumsnet’s role in the age of fake news and why you should always wear trainers

Justine Roberts launched the forum nearly 20 years ago (Geoff Pugh)

The joy of new motherhood can often be accompanied by feelings of isolation and dozens of questions. From “how to change a nappy?” to “am I holding my baby too much?”, it turns out that when you’re sleep-deprived, even little challenges can throw you into a tailspin.

Determined to change all of that, former investment banker and sports journalist Justine Roberts launched Mumsnet back in 2000.