241. The 8 Types Of People You Need In Your Network Feb 12, 2025

Have you noticed how some people seem to know exactly the right person to call when they need something? That's not luck - it's strategic networking.

If you're an innovator with ambition, you need to build your network strategically. This episode will help you plan whom you need, why you need...

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240. What Non-Technical Innovators Need To Do About DeepSeek Feb 05, 2025

DeepSeek is a new AI that's 44 times cheaper than ChatGPT and completely open-source.

While tech blogs obsess over the technical specs, there's a bigger story for non-technical innovators that no one else is talking about.

In this episode, you'll discover the hidden opportunities DeepSeek...

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239. Do you really need a co-founder? Jan 29, 2025

Do you really need a co-founder? There's intense pressure in the startup world to find co-founders, but the data tells a surprising story.

MIT research shows that solo founders are actually more than twice as likely to succeed compared to teams, while Harvard research reveals that 65% of...

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238. The Secret To User Growth: Turn Features Into Stories Jan 22, 2025

Want to know how Apple turns technical features into stories that make people line up around the block for new products?

In this episode you will learn the 3 step product storytelling framework that transforms complex features into benefits users love.

Every successful tech...

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237. Introduction to crypto for smart beginners Jan 15, 2025

Cryptocurrency is becoming a bigger financial and political force in our world, especially after Donald Trump's return to the White House.

This is why smart people who want to have an impact in the world need to learn about it.

But, learning about crypto is difficult, because the loudest voices...

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236. Combining Creativity with Data: Inside the Future of Journalism at the FT Jan 08, 2025

What does it mean to evolve your career in the Digital Age?

Meet Janina Conboye, a Financial Times journalist who added data skills to her storytelling talent. This episode is a masterclass in smart career transitions.

Listen to learn:

  • What data journalism actually is and why top...
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235. Plan Your 2025 Like a CEO: the Jeff Bezos approach Jan 01, 2025

In a recent interview, Jeff Bezos shared that big leaders must "identify the big ideas, enforce tough execution, and grow the next generation of leaders."

In this episode, I'll show you exactly how to apply that CEO-level thinking to your own career in 2025. 

You will learn: 

  • The...
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234. 2024 Reflections: Are You the CEO Your Career Deserves? Dec 25, 2024

Do you think year-end reviews are just about listing what you did?

Think again.

In this episode, you'll learn how to assess your year like a CEO - because whether you're a founder, innovator or investor, you're running the company of YOU.

Most people focus on activities - meetings attended,...

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233. How AI changed tech entrepreneurship and investing in 2024 and whatโ€™s to come Dec 18, 2024

Think AI is just about adding chatbots to your business?

Think again.

In 2024, AI has completely transformed who can build tech companies and how they're funded - but there's also dangerous hype that's already landing companies in legal trouble.

We're in what economists call 'The Middle Times of...

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232. Why Governments Are Tech's Most Powerful (and Overlooked) Innovators Dec 11, 2024

Think Silicon Valley was built by brilliant founders and venture capital? Think again.

Governments have been the secret force behind every major tech breakthrough - and understanding this could be crucial for your success, whether you are an innovator or an investor.

Economist Mariana Mazzucato...

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231. Why Hardware is Hard (And When It's Worth It): Lessons from Apple, Tesla & Nvidia Dec 04, 2024

Every time a founder with a hardware idea comes to me for advice, I tell them they're choosing one of the toughest paths in tech.

But sometimes, that path leads to trillion-dollar success stories.

In this episode you'll learn from three stories of hardware innovation: Apple, Tesla and Nvidia.

...

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230. Starbucks vs LEGO: A Tale of Two Digital Transformations Nov 27, 2024

Why do some companies nail digital transformation while others just waste millions?

In this episode you'll learn from two very different case studies: Starbucks and Lego.

The founder of Starbucks, the company that pioneered mobile ordering, is now saying they went too far with tech....

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