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Burnout doesn’t strike like a lightning bolt out of nowhere. It builds over time as you push through exhaustion, override discomfort, and convince yourself that slowing down isn’t an option.  As founders, we live under relentless pressure. Not just to …

Building Businesses Together is a practical guide for aspiring entrepreneurs, packed with actionable strategies and real-world insights. As a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of decacorn Blockchain.com the book is rooted in my experience mentoring thousands of startups through Skysthelimit.org and …

What were your biggest learnings at MIP,IOD,Teneo and your time as Editor in Chief at City AM (2015 to 2020) and how have you sought to apply them this time? I started my career at MIP, a small Westminster PR …

I grew up in Belfast in an entrepreneurial family, surrounded by business owners who shaped my perspective on work, risk, and opportunity. At the time, Belfast wasn’t the easiest place to build and scale a business, so in my early …

From CTO to CEO: My Entrepreneurial Journey I co-founded FINBOURNE in 2016 to bring efficiency and transparency to firms operating in capital markets. Before launching FINBOURNE, I worked with some of the world’s largest financial services firms, gaining deep insights …

My Journey from Doctor to Health Tech Entrepreneur As an NHS GP and former A&E doctor, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges patients face in accessing timely mental health support. Long waiting lists and limited availability often leave individuals without the …

‘Start-Up Century’ explains why there has been a global shift towards entrepreneurship over the last few decades, and what the implications are of more people wanting to work in start-ups or as self-employed entrepreneurs. As a Partner at London-based Balderton …

Generative Ai’s adoption is faster than any prior technological transformation and there is a voracious appetite for skilled talent that know how to apply AI across all verticals and sectors. It’s insatiable and will continue as companies grapple with how to leverage …

Deep pocketed incumbents will by definition appear more institutionalised and established. Therefore your branding strategy is more likely to succeed if you appear to adopt a radical approach which challenges the establishment. Clients of established providers will also be used …

Ask questions as to why your vision is doubted. Sometimes they doubt the scale, the team, traction etc. Then gather evidence so it’s nearly impossible for anyone to doubt you for that specific point. Do this enough times, and more …