Episodes
1. How this business grew with loans from family, friends and fools. Interview with Andrei Dolnikov, Founder and CEO of Binyan Studio Do you choose to get a job or choose to chase a dream strait out of University? As soon as this business owner knew he could win work he set out to build a world leading 3D rendering and architectural design studio that now spans 4 cities, 2 countries and over 100 staff. His growth story is natural, his people management challenges relatable and has a clear...
Published 06/19/19
Inside the Business: Helping charities raise more dollars by gamifying donations. With Peretz Schapiro from Charidy Charities are close to one of the oldest industries going round. Yet the industry hasn’t innovated in the way it engages with donors, or entices them to give, in a long time. This company gamifies a donor's small donation to amplify its impact and create an urgency to give. What Tech Gets You Global With Keran McKenzie, The Futurist Project We outline the key technology...
Published 05/29/19
How to Pay Yourself (with Michael Colman, Co-Founder of Digital Thing) Do you: Not charge enough   Work crazy hours  Not produce work you're proud of any more because you're too busy growing?  Then listen to Michael’s story, he got bigger to solve these problems.  How to Invest in Innovation (with Keran McKenzie, The Futurist Project) Innovation isn’t about separate division or budget, it’s about everyone asking if there’s a better way to do something. Keran shares two ways to recognise...
Published 05/19/19
Season Overview: Financial Basics 101 Episode Focus: Cash Flow v Profit   'How To' with David Boyar Get back to basics with these crucial accounting concepts “I’m making all this profit, where’s my cash?” – How do different drivers in your business impact your cash flow? What’s your strategy? Cash is king isn’t always the answer. How to know when to reinvest in your business, or when to keep the cash on hand. How to utilise technology and software in your business to create the most...
Published 04/18/19
Because business is more than growth hacking, marketing and startup up buzzwords we have The Financial Mentor with David Boyar. Lifting the lid on business. In The Wrap this week, we find out how Ticketek have restructured their company, what the Fyre Festival debacle has to do with your business and some time management inspiration from the professionals Futurist, Keran McKezie, talks us through why tech is dead. Dom Pym, co-founder at Up Banking, takes us through The Pitch.
Published 02/06/19
What's the point of getting big? Appster grew. Fast. Very fast. Then it failed. In this interview with Appster CFO Mahesh Gupta you will learn:- ·      Why it’s important that your CFO has influence in your decision making - Appster didn't. Their CFO was in India and whilst technically competent and could see the writing on the wall, failed to mentor the business through the troubled waters ahead. ·      What reports founders Mark McDonald and Josiah Humphrey received to make sure their...
Published 01/24/19
Because business is more than growth hacking, marketing and startup up buzzwords we have The Financial Mentor with David Boyar. Lifting the lid on business. In this revamped show we sit down with Futurist Keran Mckenzie to find out why the voice technology shown off at CES matters in the real world, David mentors you through the Gilette re-brand fiasco and proves why your business has nothing in common with them or their marketing and with Afterpay jumping from success to success David...
Published 01/24/19
YES! This is episode 1. avid looks at the lessons on work life balance from the Huffington v Musk debate. Shoes Of Prey gives shows us what happens when a growth focused business misses it's sales targets but sitll loves it's customers. Patrick Lee, founder of Rotten Tomatoes talks about the differences between a start up and CFO and why Start Up Grind is a great community for Entrepreneurs Cathy Hodgson talks about how a growing company's organisation structure changes as it grows...
Published 09/14/18