Joining us for our first episode of 2024 is Philip Ogilvie, Managing Partner at Applifting, an international software development studio tailored for start ups, scale ups and enterprises. Our chat with Philip unravels the inner workings of Applifting, from its company dynamics to the nitty-gritty of structure, culture, and ethics. We debate employee-owned companies and salary transparency — does it elevate or deflate a business? We also hear about Philip's days on the professional rugby field and why he thinks communication has become a lost art in the business world. Chapters: 00:55 Challenges and Opportunities in the Tech Industry 01:53 The Business Model of AppLifting 02:38 AppLifting's Global Presence and Clientele 06:00 The Impact of AI and Technology Advancements 08:02 The Unique Culture and Ethical Standards at AppLifting 17:58 Reflections on Business Mistakes and Lessons Learned 19:23 Journey to Rugby Stardom 20:15 The Arrogance of Success 21:14 Father's Influence and Life Lessons 21:43 The Eccentricities of a Surgeon Father 23:17 The Lost Art of Communication in Business 24:59 The Role of Phone Calls in Business 28:09 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Phil 33:03 Recommendations and Current Watchlist 34:39 30 Second Pitch: AppLifting Philip's recommendation: Reinventing Organisations - Frederic Laloux (book) BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me