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Misinformation & Climate Change

Stay with me on this for my ask at the end! Chewing the Cud at a recent board meeting, there were two items that were most veraciously discussed.  The first is the widespread dissemination of misleading information and the second, the increasing perils associated with climate ...

Future of the Film Industry?

“What does the future of film look like”?This is the intriguing question asked of me during a recent GrowthMentor session with an engaging film production entrepreneur. With technology and digital platforms continuously evolving, the film industry has been adapting at an unprecedented pace. The pandemic, ...

Disloyal Boards? Think Again

Courting a business with a view to joining their board, I was asked to share my thoughts on board effectiveness and due to warmth with which my comments were received, I thought I’d share them here for your consideration and hopefully to provoke some thinking ...

Leaders Embracing Vulnerability

Leaders, are you too afraid to ask for help? It's time to break the stigma and embrace vulnerability as a sign of strength. In 2023’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, vulnerability is more important than ever. We probably all know that it's not uncommon for leaders ...

The Sector That Eats its Young

Are you a start-up founder looking for inspiration to take your business to the next level?Well… for inspiration, look no further than the 'Barkley Marathons', an ultra-marathon race known for its extreme difficulty and unpredictable terrain.This incredible race goes by the tag line, 'The Race ...

Fintech & the UK Investment Outlook

Interested in the growth prospects of the fintech sector in the UK? The year ahead looks rocky for VC funding but some promise remains as the UK continues to attract its fair share of global financial services investment.  According to the latest UK Attractiveness Survey for ...

How’s Your Pitch Deck?

Is your pitch deck ‘everything, everywhere all at once’?I see dozens of decks every month and most follow a well-known and much-discussed model. I’m not going to discuss that here today. Instead, I’ve set out what I think is most frequently missing that means it may miss ...

Post-Deal Integration

You’ve done the deal, but how do you ensure a successful integration?In a previous post, I discussed strategies for achieving success in M&A. Now, I'd like to explore the intricacies of post-deal integration (PDI) and the challenges it presents in 3000 characters or less!M&A transactions ...

Startup Funding Challenges

There’s no escaping the fact that it’s been a tough year for startups in the tech industry… The recent market downturn has had a significant impact, with many companies experiencing a drop in their valuations of 50-70%. This has major implications for startups that are looking ...

TEDx: Hiring Mad Mavericks!

The Chronicles of a Mad Maverick: My TEDx Rollercoaster Ride If you've ever had a burning desire to completely lose track of time, develop an unhealthy obsession with PowerPoint and find yourself speaking to the mirror more than your own family, then I have a suggestion ...

Ready for the Metaverse?

Readied your strategy to excel in the virtual frontier of the Metaverse?As the metaverse economy blossoms, traditional businesses face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This digital frontier, powered by virtual reality, augmented reality and blockchain technologies, offers a new world of commerce, collaboration, and creativity.The secret ...

2023 The Year we Sort Greenwashing?

Did you find value in scanning 2023 predictions? I’m not the greatest fan of the exercise but working my way through the many volumes of predictions published by analysts et al, it is clear that a range of consistent themes appear.  I was quite taken by ...
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