#founderhacks Mon, 18 May 2026 10:41:11 -0400 https://www.atomex.co.uk/podcast/ en © 2026 #founderhacks yes fa7bd310-841a-525d-8f40-bb51170a3355 hello@atomex.co.uk Atomex episodic false Insights for people who start, lead and grow businesses. Collected, curated and collated by the team at Atomex, by founders for founders.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Atomex hello@atomex.co.uk https://storage.buzzsprout.com/fuazzgruyorjpq56z0pf66ywwh4y?.jpg #founderhacks https://www.atomex.co.uk/podcast/ S4 Ep6: Navigating Discomfort and Character Building in Entrepreneurship S4 Ep6: Navigating Discomfort and Character Building in Entrepreneurship In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Ben Thomas, Antony Enright, and Alex Moore welcome guest James Bates, founder of QVO Hospitality. The discussion delves into how character, resilience, and humility contribute to entrepreneurial success. Bates shares insights from personal experiences, relevant readings, and learned lessons, emphasizing the importance of sitting with discomfort to foster growth and sustainability. Topics include the role of AI in business, maintaining balance, and the continuous journey of personal development in leadership.

00:00 Introduction: The Secret to Success
00:28 Welcome to Founder Hacks
01:08 Meet Our Hosts and Guest
02:18 James Bates: From Finance to Hospitality
03:30 The Theme of Discomfort in Entrepreneurship
04:47 Lessons from a Friend's Business Pivot
06:05 The Role of Character in Business Success
14:18 AI and the Future of Work
23:18 Consistent Success Through Obvious Actions
29:28 Conclusion and Key Takeaways


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]]> In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Ben Thomas, Antony Enright, and Alex Moore welcome guest James Bates, founder of QVO Hospitality. The discussion delves into how character, resilience, and humility contribute to entrepreneurial success. Bates shares insights from personal experiences, relevant readings, and learned lessons, emphasizing the importance of sitting with discomfort to foster growth and sustainability. Topics include the role of AI in business, maintaining balance, and the continuous journey of personal development in leadership.

00:00 Introduction: The Secret to Success
00:28 Welcome to Founder Hacks
01:08 Meet Our Hosts and Guest
02:18 James Bates: From Finance to Hospitality
03:30 The Theme of Discomfort in Entrepreneurship
04:47 Lessons from a Friend's Business Pivot
06:05 The Role of Character in Business Success
14:18 AI and the Future of Work
23:18 Consistent Success Through Obvious Actions
29:28 Conclusion and Key Takeaways


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]]> Atomex Buzzsprout-18546137 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2068 Business, Leader, Founder, Mentor, 4 6 full false S4 Ep5: Turning Challenge into Opportunity: Learning vs. Luck S4 Ep5: Turning Challenge into Opportunity: Learning vs. Luck In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Antony, Ben, and Alex explore the intricate dance between luck, timing, skill, and hard work in the entrepreneurial journey. They discuss how regulatory changes and seemingly bad luck can be transformed into learning experiences that fuel business growth. Through various anecdotes, including a dive into Lando Norris's path in F1, they highlight the importance of leveraging the advantages one has, taking pride in meticulous organization, and embracing the learning from due diligence processes. They emphasize that while luck plays a role, it is ultimately the hard work and organization that help entrepreneurs get 'lucky' faster. Tune in for practical insights and inspiring stories to navigate and thrive in the business landscape.

00:00 The Misconceptions of Entrepreneurship
00:20 Introducing Founder Hacks
02:10 Learning vs. Luck: A Key Theme
02:58 Regulatory Changes and Entrepreneurial Resilience
05:32 The Power of Team Collaboration
09:07 Luck and Learning in Business
15:36 The Four Pillars of Success
16:08 Applying the Four Pillars to Your Business
17:36 Learning from Business Processes
21:42 The Importance of Organization
27:24 Final Thoughts and Takeaways


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]]> In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Antony, Ben, and Alex explore the intricate dance between luck, timing, skill, and hard work in the entrepreneurial journey. They discuss how regulatory changes and seemingly bad luck can be transformed into learning experiences that fuel business growth. Through various anecdotes, including a dive into Lando Norris's path in F1, they highlight the importance of leveraging the advantages one has, taking pride in meticulous organization, and embracing the learning from due diligence processes. They emphasize that while luck plays a role, it is ultimately the hard work and organization that help entrepreneurs get 'lucky' faster. Tune in for practical insights and inspiring stories to navigate and thrive in the business landscape.

00:00 The Misconceptions of Entrepreneurship
00:20 Introducing Founder Hacks
02:10 Learning vs. Luck: A Key Theme
02:58 Regulatory Changes and Entrepreneurial Resilience
05:32 The Power of Team Collaboration
09:07 Luck and Learning in Business
15:36 The Four Pillars of Success
16:08 Applying the Four Pillars to Your Business
17:36 Learning from Business Processes
21:42 The Importance of Organization
27:24 Final Thoughts and Takeaways


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]]> Atomex Buzzsprout-18480133 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1889 Business, Leader, Founder, Mentor, 4 5 full false S4 Ep4: Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing Support and Challenge for High Performance S4 Ep4: Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing Support and Challenge for High Performance In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Antony Enright and Ben Thomas welcome Simon Ursell, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Tyler Grange, an environmental consulting firm. They explore Simon's core belief in 'people-led' businesses and how prioritizing employee well-being and engagement can significantly boost performance. Simon shares insights from his journey, including the implementation of a four-day work week that led to a 30% revenue increase, the importance of balancing high support with high challenge for optimal productivity, and the power of storytelling in leadership. The discussion delves into various polarities in business, such as competition vs. collaboration and doing it right vs. just doing it, stressing the importance of finding a balance. Simon also introduces the role of stories in managing change and driving engagement, offering a refreshing perspective on modern business practices.

00:00 Introduction to Founder Hacks
01:34 Meet Our Guest: Simon Ursell
02:54 The Importance of People in Business
04:14 High Support and High Challenge for High Performance
06:57 Implementing Challenge in the Workplace
12:06 Leadership and Mentorship at Tyler Grange
18:01 Navigating Polarities in Business
21:27 Exploring eSports and Collaboration
23:06 Balancing Polarities in Business
27:36 The Power of Storytelling
29:20 Implementing a Four-Day Work Week
35:10 The Impact of Stories on Leadership
40:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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]]> In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Antony Enright and Ben Thomas welcome Simon Ursell, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Tyler Grange, an environmental consulting firm. They explore Simon's core belief in 'people-led' businesses and how prioritizing employee well-being and engagement can significantly boost performance. Simon shares insights from his journey, including the implementation of a four-day work week that led to a 30% revenue increase, the importance of balancing high support with high challenge for optimal productivity, and the power of storytelling in leadership. The discussion delves into various polarities in business, such as competition vs. collaboration and doing it right vs. just doing it, stressing the importance of finding a balance. Simon also introduces the role of stories in managing change and driving engagement, offering a refreshing perspective on modern business practices.

00:00 Introduction to Founder Hacks
01:34 Meet Our Guest: Simon Ursell
02:54 The Importance of People in Business
04:14 High Support and High Challenge for High Performance
06:57 Implementing Challenge in the Workplace
12:06 Leadership and Mentorship at Tyler Grange
18:01 Navigating Polarities in Business
21:27 Exploring eSports and Collaboration
23:06 Balancing Polarities in Business
27:36 The Power of Storytelling
29:20 Implementing a Four-Day Work Week
35:10 The Impact of Stories on Leadership
40:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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]]> Atomex Buzzsprout-18480131 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2663 Business, Leader, Founder, Mentor, 4 4 full false S4 Ep3: The Power of Authenticity and Detachment in Founding and Leading a Business S4 Ep3: The Power of Authenticity and Detachment in Founding and Leading a Business In this episode of Founder Hacks, Ben Thomas and co-hosts Alexander Moore and Antony Enright interview Joss Tasker, the founder and CEO of Sync Savings. Joss shares insights from her journey in entrepreneurial leadership, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and detachment from specific outcomes. They discuss Joss's inspiration from 'The Law of Detachment' by Morris Schwartz, which advises founders to release attachment to outcomes to enable greater opportunities. Themes of standing for something, how you've made others feel, and nurturing authenticity in business interactions resonate throughout the conversation. Joss also highlights the importance of being open-minded, recognizing real success moments, and aligning with one’s purpose in driving transformative results in business.

00:00 Introduction to Founder Hacks
01:08 Meet the Hosts and Guest
02:05 Jos Tasker's Journey and Mission
03:23 The Importance of Authenticity
04:37 Challenges and Lessons in Leadership
06:43 The Power of Purpose-Driven Business
08:05 Balancing Authenticity and Commercial Success
15:08 Detachment and Letting Go of Outcomes
20:06 Personal Development and Business Growth
20:59 Letting Go of Outcomes
22:12 Empowering Your Niche
24:26 The Importance of Authenticity
26:28 Purpose and Passion in Entrepreneurship
28:12 Capturing Impactful Stories
31:54 Final Thoughts and Summary

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]]> In this episode of Founder Hacks, Ben Thomas and co-hosts Alexander Moore and Antony Enright interview Joss Tasker, the founder and CEO of Sync Savings. Joss shares insights from her journey in entrepreneurial leadership, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and detachment from specific outcomes. They discuss Joss's inspiration from 'The Law of Detachment' by Morris Schwartz, which advises founders to release attachment to outcomes to enable greater opportunities. Themes of standing for something, how you've made others feel, and nurturing authenticity in business interactions resonate throughout the conversation. Joss also highlights the importance of being open-minded, recognizing real success moments, and aligning with one’s purpose in driving transformative results in business.

00:00 Introduction to Founder Hacks
01:08 Meet the Hosts and Guest
02:05 Jos Tasker's Journey and Mission
03:23 The Importance of Authenticity
04:37 Challenges and Lessons in Leadership
06:43 The Power of Purpose-Driven Business
08:05 Balancing Authenticity and Commercial Success
15:08 Detachment and Letting Go of Outcomes
20:06 Personal Development and Business Growth
20:59 Letting Go of Outcomes
22:12 Empowering Your Niche
24:26 The Importance of Authenticity
26:28 Purpose and Passion in Entrepreneurship
28:12 Capturing Impactful Stories
31:54 Final Thoughts and Summary

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]]> Atomex Buzzsprout-18480129 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2190 Business, Leader, Founder, Mentor, 4 3 full false S4 Ep2: Adapting to Change: Founder Hacks on AI, Generational Shifts, and Continuous Innovation S4 Ep2: Adapting to Change: Founder Hacks on AI, Generational Shifts, and Continuous Innovation In this episode of 'Founder Hacks,' the hosts Ben Thomas, Antony Enright, and Alexander Moore, discuss the necessity for younger generations to master reinvention and adaptation in our swiftly changing world. The conversation covers insights from their collective 50-year experience in starting, growing, and leading businesses, as well as wisdom gathered from other entrepreneurs. Key topics include the unforeseen impacts of AI on platforms like Pinterest, generational differences in workplace expectations, and the importance of continual innovation in maintaining business uniqueness. Through real experiences, readings, and learnings, the hosts emphasize the value of listening, being curious, and staying ahead in the evolving business landscape.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:10 Meet the Hosts
03:17 The Impact of AI on Business
10:27 Generational Differences in the Workplace
20:19 Adapting to Change and Innovation
28:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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]]> In this episode of 'Founder Hacks,' the hosts Ben Thomas, Antony Enright, and Alexander Moore, discuss the necessity for younger generations to master reinvention and adaptation in our swiftly changing world. The conversation covers insights from their collective 50-year experience in starting, growing, and leading businesses, as well as wisdom gathered from other entrepreneurs. Key topics include the unforeseen impacts of AI on platforms like Pinterest, generational differences in workplace expectations, and the importance of continual innovation in maintaining business uniqueness. Through real experiences, readings, and learnings, the hosts emphasize the value of listening, being curious, and staying ahead in the evolving business landscape.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:10 Meet the Hosts
03:17 The Impact of AI on Business
10:27 Generational Differences in the Workplace
20:19 Adapting to Change and Innovation
28:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Image by Gerd Altmann

]]> Atomex Buzzsprout-17703852 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2087 Business, Leader, Founder, Mentor, 4 2 full false S4 Ep1: Opening Your Brain: Founder Reinvention and External Inspiration S4 Ep1: Opening Your Brain: Founder Reinvention and External Inspiration In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Ben Thomas, Antony Enright, and Alexander Moore discuss the importance of keeping an open mind to evolve as a founder. They explore how founders can reinvent themselves at different stages of growth, how paying attention to global trends like China's low-altitude economy can spark innovation, and the benefits of exposing oneself to new and unexpected experiences. Along the way, they share personal anecdotes and professional insights, all aimed at helping entrepreneurs navigate the dynamic landscape of business growth.

00:00 Introduction to Founder Hacks
00:53 Meet the Hosts
01:20 The Importance of Reinventing Yourself
02:20 Challenges of Founder Roles
04:35 The 10-Year Rule and Founder Fatigue
08:16 Cultural Differences in Business Growth
11:44 The Low Altitude Economy in China
20:09 The Value of Random Experiences
26:00 Conclusion and Summary


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]]> In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Ben Thomas, Antony Enright, and Alexander Moore discuss the importance of keeping an open mind to evolve as a founder. They explore how founders can reinvent themselves at different stages of growth, how paying attention to global trends like China's low-altitude economy can spark innovation, and the benefits of exposing oneself to new and unexpected experiences. Along the way, they share personal anecdotes and professional insights, all aimed at helping entrepreneurs navigate the dynamic landscape of business growth.

00:00 Introduction to Founder Hacks
00:53 Meet the Hosts
01:20 The Importance of Reinventing Yourself
02:20 Challenges of Founder Roles
04:35 The 10-Year Rule and Founder Fatigue
08:16 Cultural Differences in Business Growth
11:44 The Low Altitude Economy in China
20:09 The Value of Random Experiences
26:00 Conclusion and Summary


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]]> Atomex Buzzsprout-17704141 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1765 Business, Leader, Founder, Mentor, 4 1 full false S3 Ep6: Navigating Change & Authenticity in Entrepreneurship S3 Ep6: Navigating Change & Authenticity in Entrepreneurship In this episode of Founder Hacks, the hosts discuss the importance of embracing authenticity and effectively managing change within businesses. Alex shares insights on leading change by involving team members to ensure success, while Antony highlights the pitfalls of following motivational content that claims to have all the answers. Ben emphasizes the power of being genuine in business interactions. The conversation underscores the value of human relationships and the need to balance ambition with realistic expectations, fostering a supportive and dynamic business environment.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:55 Meet the Hosts
01:47 The Theme of Being Human
02:09 Alex's Story on Change Management
03:47 Antony's Insights on Coaching and Readiness
05:42 Ben's Perspective on Managing Change
10:13 Antony's Reflection on Social Media and Perfection
15:30 Ben's Take on Setting Ambitious Goals
20:28 The Power of Authenticity
26:54 Summary and Closing Remarks


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]]> In this episode of Founder Hacks, the hosts discuss the importance of embracing authenticity and effectively managing change within businesses. Alex shares insights on leading change by involving team members to ensure success, while Antony highlights the pitfalls of following motivational content that claims to have all the answers. Ben emphasizes the power of being genuine in business interactions. The conversation underscores the value of human relationships and the need to balance ambition with realistic expectations, fostering a supportive and dynamic business environment.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:55 Meet the Hosts
01:47 The Theme of Being Human
02:09 Alex's Story on Change Management
03:47 Antony's Insights on Coaching and Readiness
05:42 Ben's Perspective on Managing Change
10:13 Antony's Reflection on Social Media and Perfection
15:30 Ben's Take on Setting Ambitious Goals
20:28 The Power of Authenticity
26:54 Summary and Closing Remarks


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]]> Atomex Buzzsprout-17476234 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1806 Business, Leader, Founder, Mentor, 3 6 full false S3 Ep5: Balancing Leadership S3 Ep5: Balancing Leadership In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Ben Thomas, Alexander Moore, and Antony Enright discuss the complex dynamics of leadership and how embracing vulnerability can enhance team trust and growth. They explore the notion that sometimes leaders must allow small failures to foster learning and decision-making within their teams. The trio also delves into the importance of having a 'plan B' to ensure calm and rational decision-making in business. Additionally, they highlight the balance between leading decisively and creating space for others to take responsibility. The conversation is enriched with real-life experiences, offering listeners valuable insights into the intricate journey of leadership in growing businesses.

00:00 Introduction to Leadership Dynamics
00:41 Welcome to Founder Hacks
01:19 Discussing When Things Go Wrong
02:20 The CEO's Mistake and Team Dynamics
04:52 Heroic Leadership vs. Vulnerable Leadership
10:29 The Importance of a Plan B
19:21 Letting Things Go Wrong on Purpose
27:20 Summary and Closing Remarks


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]]> In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Ben Thomas, Alexander Moore, and Antony Enright discuss the complex dynamics of leadership and how embracing vulnerability can enhance team trust and growth. They explore the notion that sometimes leaders must allow small failures to foster learning and decision-making within their teams. The trio also delves into the importance of having a 'plan B' to ensure calm and rational decision-making in business. Additionally, they highlight the balance between leading decisively and creating space for others to take responsibility. The conversation is enriched with real-life experiences, offering listeners valuable insights into the intricate journey of leadership in growing businesses.

00:00 Introduction to Leadership Dynamics
00:41 Welcome to Founder Hacks
01:19 Discussing When Things Go Wrong
02:20 The CEO's Mistake and Team Dynamics
04:52 Heroic Leadership vs. Vulnerable Leadership
10:29 The Importance of a Plan B
19:21 Letting Things Go Wrong on Purpose
27:20 Summary and Closing Remarks


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]]> Buzzsprout-17476224 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1821 Business, Leader, Founder, Mentor, 3 5 full false S3 Ep4: Seeing the Unseen S3 Ep4: Seeing the Unseen In this episode of Founder Hacks, the hosts delve into the importance of recognizing unseen aspects in businesses, particularly when familiarity breeds ignorance. They discuss strategies to maintain fresh perspectives, such as bringing in external advisors or working from different locations. The conversation also touches on the authenticity of LinkedIn posts and the gap between perception and reality in social media. Finally, they explore the concept of narrative identity and how the stories we tell ourselves can shape our business decisions and personal growth. Through these discussions, the hosts emphasize the value of vulnerability and genuine connections in achieving business success.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:52 Meet the Hosts
01:40 Perception and Business Insights
03:40 The Value of External Perspectives
10:03 LinkedIn and Social Media Realities
19:04 Narrative Identity and Personal Growth
27:19 Conclusion and Summary


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]]> In this episode of Founder Hacks, the hosts delve into the importance of recognizing unseen aspects in businesses, particularly when familiarity breeds ignorance. They discuss strategies to maintain fresh perspectives, such as bringing in external advisors or working from different locations. The conversation also touches on the authenticity of LinkedIn posts and the gap between perception and reality in social media. Finally, they explore the concept of narrative identity and how the stories we tell ourselves can shape our business decisions and personal growth. Through these discussions, the hosts emphasize the value of vulnerability and genuine connections in achieving business success.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:52 Meet the Hosts
01:40 Perception and Business Insights
03:40 The Value of External Perspectives
10:03 LinkedIn and Social Media Realities
19:04 Narrative Identity and Personal Growth
27:19 Conclusion and Summary


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]]> Atomex Buzzsprout-17476213 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1834 Business, Leader, Founder, Mentor, 3 4 full false S3 Ep3: Difficult Conversations and Challenges for Growth S3 Ep3: Difficult Conversations and Challenges for Growth In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Ben Thomas, Antony Enright, and Alexander Moore discuss the importance of undertaking hard tasks and difficult conversations in business. They explore how addressing cultural issues within a company through effective line management can yield positive transformations. The team underscores the value of organization, emphasizing checklists as a tool for comprehensively managing tasks and avoiding future problems. Alex shares his personal experience of a difficult cycling journey, stressing the benefits of taking time for physical and mental challenges to reset and reenergise. The discussions offer insights and practical advice on achieving business growth and personal fulfillment through perseverance and strategic problem-solving.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:16 Introducing Founder Hacks
01:16 Meet the Hosts
01:51 Theme of the Episode: Doing Hard Things
02:54 Antony's Story: Cultural Architects to Cultural Assassins
04:07 The Power of Effective Leadership
05:49 The Importance of Tough Conversations
11:05 Ben's Insight: The Checklist Approach
15:06 The Power of Accountability Lists
15:41 Keeping Business Simple and Organized
16:25 The Importance of Checklists in Business
18:09 Personal Stories of Overcoming Challenges
20:24 The Benefits of Physical and Mental Challenges
21:28 Finding Personal Restoration and Recovery
27:04 Summarizing Key Takeaways



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]]> In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Ben Thomas, Antony Enright, and Alexander Moore discuss the importance of undertaking hard tasks and difficult conversations in business. They explore how addressing cultural issues within a company through effective line management can yield positive transformations. The team underscores the value of organization, emphasizing checklists as a tool for comprehensively managing tasks and avoiding future problems. Alex shares his personal experience of a difficult cycling journey, stressing the benefits of taking time for physical and mental challenges to reset and reenergise. The discussions offer insights and practical advice on achieving business growth and personal fulfillment through perseverance and strategic problem-solving.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:16 Introducing Founder Hacks
01:16 Meet the Hosts
01:51 Theme of the Episode: Doing Hard Things
02:54 Antony's Story: Cultural Architects to Cultural Assassins
04:07 The Power of Effective Leadership
05:49 The Importance of Tough Conversations
11:05 Ben's Insight: The Checklist Approach
15:06 The Power of Accountability Lists
15:41 Keeping Business Simple and Organized
16:25 The Importance of Checklists in Business
18:09 Personal Stories of Overcoming Challenges
20:24 The Benefits of Physical and Mental Challenges
21:28 Finding Personal Restoration and Recovery
27:04 Summarizing Key Takeaways



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]]> Atomex Buzzsprout-17476195 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1785 Business, Leader, Founder, Mentor, 3 3 full false S3 Ep2: Simplicity and Relationships with Ben Goldsmith S3 Ep2: Simplicity and Relationships with Ben Goldsmith In this episode of FounderHacks, hosts Ben Thomas and Antony Enright welcome entrepreneur Ben Goldsmith, who shares his wisdom on simplifying business strategies and the power of relationships. Ben talks about the impact of Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle on his company’s purpose, the benefits of using Vern Harnish’s Scaling Up methodology, and how focusing on building authentic relationships has fueled his success. Ben emphasizes the importance of adapting strategies, leveraging strengths, and the vital role of timing in implementing effective business practices.

00:00 Introduction to Founderhacks
01:27 Meet Ben Goldsmith: Entrepreneurial Journey
02:41 The Power of Simplicity in Business
03:22 Simon Sinek's Golden Circle: Finding Your Why
08:56 Scaling Up: Strategies for Growth
15:45 The Importance of Relationships in Business
25:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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]]> In this episode of FounderHacks, hosts Ben Thomas and Antony Enright welcome entrepreneur Ben Goldsmith, who shares his wisdom on simplifying business strategies and the power of relationships. Ben talks about the impact of Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle on his company’s purpose, the benefits of using Vern Harnish’s Scaling Up methodology, and how focusing on building authentic relationships has fueled his success. Ben emphasizes the importance of adapting strategies, leveraging strengths, and the vital role of timing in implementing effective business practices.

00:00 Introduction to Founderhacks
01:27 Meet Ben Goldsmith: Entrepreneurial Journey
02:41 The Power of Simplicity in Business
03:22 Simon Sinek's Golden Circle: Finding Your Why
08:56 Scaling Up: Strategies for Growth
15:45 The Importance of Relationships in Business
25:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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]]> Atomex Buzzsprout-17476110 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1695 Business, Leader, Founder, Mentor, 3 2 full false S3 Ep1: Grit and Glory with Aingaran Pillai S3 Ep1: Grit and Glory with Aingaran Pillai In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Ben Thomas and Antony Enright are joined by Aingaran Pillai, CEO and founder of Zaizi. Over the past 18 years, Aingaran has navigated his business through various challenges to become a leading technology provider in the public sector. The discussion focuses on the theme of 'grit' and how enduring struggles can lead to success. Aingaran shares lessons on the importance of culture, as reflected in his experience of creating a 'winning culture' at his company. He also references Ben Horowitz’s book, 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things,' particularly the section on 'The Struggle,' which resonated deeply with him during tough times. The conversation further explores the complexities and loneliness of being a solo entrepreneur and the continuous journey of learning and storytelling to maintain and scale company culture.

00:00 Introduction: The Struggle and Success
00:46 Welcome to Founder Hacks
01:15 Meet Aingaran Pillai: CEO and Founder of Zaizi
02:21 The Importance of Grit in Entrepreneurship
03:25 Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast
05:13 The Role of Storytelling in Building Culture
11:05 The Hard Things About Hard Things
21:02 The Loneliness of a Single Entrepreneur
26:33 Passing the Baton: Sharing Knowledge and Experience
27:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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]]> In this episode of Founder Hacks, hosts Ben Thomas and Antony Enright are joined by Aingaran Pillai, CEO and founder of Zaizi. Over the past 18 years, Aingaran has navigated his business through various challenges to become a leading technology provider in the public sector. The discussion focuses on the theme of 'grit' and how enduring struggles can lead to success. Aingaran shares lessons on the importance of culture, as reflected in his experience of creating a 'winning culture' at his company. He also references Ben Horowitz’s book, 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things,' particularly the section on 'The Struggle,' which resonated deeply with him during tough times. The conversation further explores the complexities and loneliness of being a solo entrepreneur and the continuous journey of learning and storytelling to maintain and scale company culture.

00:00 Introduction: The Struggle and Success
00:46 Welcome to Founder Hacks
01:15 Meet Aingaran Pillai: CEO and Founder of Zaizi
02:21 The Importance of Grit in Entrepreneurship
03:25 Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast
05:13 The Role of Storytelling in Building Culture
11:05 The Hard Things About Hard Things
21:02 The Loneliness of a Single Entrepreneur
26:33 Passing the Baton: Sharing Knowledge and Experience
27:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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]]> Atomex Buzzsprout-17476176 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1883 Business, Leader, Founder, Mentor, 3 1 full false S2 EP16: Turning things around... S2 EP16: Turning things around... In this week's #founderhacks we look at Turnaround. Can you develop the discipline to focus on controlling the controllable when you are turning things around? Removing those emotions and frustrations, rage, or anger that can paralyse us might prompt us not to fight back but to fight forward.

]]> In this week's #founderhacks we look at Turnaround. Can you develop the discipline to focus on controlling the controllable when you are turning things around? Removing those emotions and frustrations, rage, or anger that can paralyse us might prompt us not to fight back but to fight forward.

]]> Atomex 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:6485cbb6bcd34b5b664d98e8 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 09:39:09 -0400 1447 2 16 full false S2 EP15: Reaping what you sow? S2 EP15: Reaping what you sow? In this week's #founderhacks we look at Reaping what you sow. Do you keep your reputational bank account a healthy balance? You never know when you may find yourself making a withdrawal when you need it the most. Do you appreciate messages of support? Are you someone ready to send a message of support when a friend or a colleague needs it. Could you build it into the culture of your business so your whole team can learn to show gratitude and help everyone to feel part of your mission. 

]]> In this week's #founderhacks we look at Reaping what you sow. Do you keep your reputational bank account a healthy balance? You never know when you may find yourself making a withdrawal when you need it the most. Do you appreciate messages of support? Are you someone ready to send a message of support when a friend or a colleague needs it. Could you build it into the culture of your business so your whole team can learn to show gratitude and help everyone to feel part of your mission. 

]]> Susie Howard 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:647c4e12d0003e6d25b1e39e Sun, 04 Jun 2023 06:04:19 -0400 1519 2 15 full false S2 EP14: Engineering for business founders? S2 EP14: Engineering for business founders? In this week's #founderhacks we look at Engineering.When do you need to step in and engineer a new approach? How do we engineer a deal? Finding a way to shine a light with little and often and create a new rhythm can throw challenges into a whole new relief. 

]]> In this week's #founderhacks we look at Engineering.When do you need to step in and engineer a new approach? How do we engineer a deal? Finding a way to shine a light with little and often and create a new rhythm can throw challenges into a whole new relief. 

]]> Susie Howard 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:646a5c77d47b13011c27b54a Mon, 29 May 2023 07:41:48 -0400 1503 2 14 full false S2 EP13: Legacy and how we want to leave the world... S2 EP13: Legacy and how we want to leave the world... In this week's #founderhacks we look at Legacy.What is the legacy you want to leave? Your role is to find yourself better at everything. Can you replace yourself? Are you a founder with a shelf life? Overcoming the the 10 year mark seems to be a curious challenge for many entrepreneurs. Do you take the time to reflect and make sure you do make the right choice to step away from your business and move onwards?

]]> In this week's #founderhacks we look at Legacy.What is the legacy you want to leave? Your role is to find yourself better at everything. Can you replace yourself? Are you a founder with a shelf life? Overcoming the the 10 year mark seems to be a curious challenge for many entrepreneurs. Do you take the time to reflect and make sure you do make the right choice to step away from your business and move onwards?

]]> Susie Howard 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:646a4e33dce4437ecd07dec1 Sun, 21 May 2023 13:04:02 -0400 1597 2 13 full false S2 EP12: A time and a place? S2 EP12: A time and a place? In this week's #founderhacks we look at Time and a Place. What does it take for a business to endure? Does place affect your brain? Is different thinking always something of inherent value. Could you leverage place to break your patterns and generate newness and energy and discover what that could offer you?

]]> In this week's #founderhacks we look at Time and a Place. What does it take for a business to endure? Does place affect your brain? Is different thinking always something of inherent value. Could you leverage place to break your patterns and generate newness and energy and discover what that could offer you?

]]> Susie Howard 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:64592dc7d64cd75a0f094c10 Sun, 14 May 2023 11:46:21 -0400 1608 2 12 full false S2 EP11: Group think and a tribe to test things? S2 EP11: Group think and a tribe to test things? In this week's #founderhacks we look at Getting it wrong. Who is your tribe to test where you are? A trusted inner circle perhaps who you trust to believe in you, but also to be honest with you and keep you grounded. Being open to challenge may perhaps also help you have the best chance of not getting it wrong and surrounding yourself with people who look and think like you and only want to agree with you might not always be the best choice.

]]> In this week's #founderhacks we look at Getting it wrong. Who is your tribe to test where you are? A trusted inner circle perhaps who you trust to believe in you, but also to be honest with you and keep you grounded. Being open to challenge may perhaps also help you have the best chance of not getting it wrong and surrounding yourself with people who look and think like you and only want to agree with you might not always be the best choice.

]]> Susie Howard 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:645920fbf1785940fa3cba51 Mon, 08 May 2023 12:25:17 -0400 1706 2 11 full false S2 EP10: Bide your time or blow things up? S2 EP10: Bide your time or blow things up? In this week's #founderhacks we look at Bide your time or Blow up the room.Do you force a resolution or wait for things to naturally come to a head? AI will transform our working lives and our societies within our lifetime so how do we engage with these technologies, these huge paradigm shifts?

]]> In this week's #founderhacks we look at Bide your time or Blow up the room.Do you force a resolution or wait for things to naturally come to a head? AI will transform our working lives and our societies within our lifetime so how do we engage with these technologies, these huge paradigm shifts?

]]> Susie Howard 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:644ed15aa4182551a9dc4faf Sun, 30 Apr 2023 16:42:04 -0400 1788 2 10 full false S2 EP9: The interpersonal - and listening with your eyes? S2 EP9: The interpersonal - and listening with your eyes? In this week's #founderhacks we look at Interpersonal. Do you listen with your eyes? Do your team look and feel ready to win? How can you play your part in making sure that they are? Do you speak emotion? Can you use a textured understanding of emotion to gather more data and make better decisions?

]]> In this week's #founderhacks we look at Interpersonal. Do you listen with your eyes? Do your team look and feel ready to win? How can you play your part in making sure that they are? Do you speak emotion? Can you use a textured understanding of emotion to gather more data and make better decisions?

]]> Susie Howard 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:6445699fb90b9351a83e714f Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:40:03 -0400 1526 2 9 full false S2 EP8: Feedback revisited... S2 EP8: Feedback revisited... In this week's #founderhacks we look at Feedback Revisited. What do you want? Do you know? Is it critical for you as a founder of a business to be clear about what you want in terms of the relationship with your business and your expectations of those within it? Can you make a commitment to learn how to give feedback brilliantly well?

]]> In this week's #founderhacks we look at Feedback Revisited. What do you want? Do you know? Is it critical for you as a founder of a business to be clear about what you want in terms of the relationship with your business and your expectations of those within it? Can you make a commitment to learn how to give feedback brilliantly well?

]]> Susie Howard 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:643310598b39033989e8d7c3 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 14:13:01 -0400 1457 2 8 full false S2 EP7: Coping with the imperfect... S2 EP7: Coping with the imperfect... In this week's #founderhacks we talk about coping with the imperfect. Can you dispel the myth of the perfect employee? How do you manage your natural instinct to make the fundamental attributional error? Can we assess our staff as we do ourselves?

]]> In this week's #founderhacks we talk about coping with the imperfect. Can you dispel the myth of the perfect employee? How do you manage your natural instinct to make the fundamental attributional error? Can we assess our staff as we do ourselves?

]]> Susie Howard 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:6432fe558b39033989e6a472 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 14:20:27 -0400 1400 2 7 full false S2 EP6: Clarity, honesty and impact... S2 EP6: Clarity, honesty and impact... In this week's #founderhacks we look at Clarity. How do you contract with your team? There is always that initial opportunity to put on the table the realities of being part of a business and a team. How do you feedback to your team and does the feedback have the impact that you intend? How do you measure that? Do you balance your criticism and celebration?

]]> In this week's #founderhacks we look at Clarity. How do you contract with your team? There is always that initial opportunity to put on the table the realities of being part of a business and a team. How do you feedback to your team and does the feedback have the impact that you intend? How do you measure that? Do you balance your criticism and celebration?

]]> Susie Howard 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:642577357a06415fa49df480 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 14:59:59 -0400 1705 2 6 full false S2 EP5: Changing the lens... S2 EP5: Changing the lens... In this week's #founderhacks we talk about Changing the Lens.  When the fields you plough go from fertile to baron, how do you change lenses? Leading from good times to the bad is of course a challenge to your leadership and how do you manage that shift of perception that is going to determine that outcome?

]]> In this week's #founderhacks we talk about Changing the Lens.  When the fields you plough go from fertile to baron, how do you change lenses? Leading from good times to the bad is of course a challenge to your leadership and how do you manage that shift of perception that is going to determine that outcome?

]]> Susie Howard 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:641b834338073e6a30175104 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 09:36:31 -0400 1708 2 5 full false S2 EP4: Stresssssss... and butterflies. S2 EP4: Stresssssss... and butterflies. In this week's edition of #founderhacks we talk about all things stress.

]]> In this week's edition of #founderhacks we talk about all things stress.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:640885fc9fc44e36705a7172 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:17:23 -0400 1420 2 4 full false S2 EP3: Can you choose your attitude? S2 EP3: Can you choose your attitude? As our 2nd series continues we bring you the concept of "choosing the right attitude". 

As a founder / entrepreneur do you have to choose your attitude dependant on the situation you find yourself in?

We would love you hear your thoughts.... 

To listen please click: https://www.atomex.co.uk/founderhacks 

Enjoy.

]]> As our 2nd series continues we bring you the concept of "choosing the right attitude". 

As a founder / entrepreneur do you have to choose your attitude dependant on the situation you find yourself in?

We would love you hear your thoughts.... 

To listen please click: https://www.atomex.co.uk/founderhacks 

Enjoy.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:6376207b725422641fc61805 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:03:12 -0500 1473 2 3 full false S2 EP2: Caroline Strachan and loving your competitors! S2 EP2: Caroline Strachan and loving your competitors! We are delighted to introduce "business owner" and award winning "entrepreneur" Caroline Strachan to #founderhacks. 

Recorded earlier this year, we discuss a number of topics with Caroline including the thought of loving your competitors and just saying no to your customers!

Enjoy.

]]> We are delighted to introduce "business owner" and award winning "entrepreneur" Caroline Strachan to #founderhacks. 

Recorded earlier this year, we discuss a number of topics with Caroline including the thought of loving your competitors and just saying no to your customers!

Enjoy.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:636a2fd52a362b757bbb555c Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:37:25 -0500 1928 2 2 full false S2 EP1: Who wants *to* change? S2 EP1: Who wants *to* change? So, after a bit of a break we are back in the saddle with a new series of #founderhacks.

This week we discuss the subject of change, spotting when things need to change, spotting when we need to change whilst keeping it simple and sticking to the basics.

Enjoy.

]]> So, after a bit of a break we are back in the saddle with a new series of #founderhacks.

This week we discuss the subject of change, spotting when things need to change, spotting when we need to change whilst keeping it simple and sticking to the basics.

Enjoy.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:6363b3efc804214957e419df Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:32:28 -0400 1581 2 1 full false S1 EP45: Nat Rich and choosing who to be... S1 EP45: Nat Rich and choosing who to be... On #founderhacks this week we are joined by entrepreneur Nat Rich to discuss how people choose to show up at work compared to how they show up at home.

Nat is a mental health and wellbeing expert, workshop facilitator and a speaker and moderator for both in-person & virtual events.

]]> On #founderhacks this week we are joined by entrepreneur Nat Rich to discuss how people choose to show up at work compared to how they show up at home.

Nat is a mental health and wellbeing expert, workshop facilitator and a speaker and moderator for both in-person & virtual events.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:621de2b29cc22560e64a8e24 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 04:18:14 -0500 2124 1 45 full false S1 EP44: Chris Hughes and what inspires? S1 EP44: Chris Hughes and what inspires? Serial entrepreneur Chris Hughes joins us on #founderhacks this week to talk about, "What Inspires?"

Chris started his career in a foundry working 80 hour weeks in the UK before he began life as an entrepreneur at the ripe old age of 35 in China. He is now the founder and MD of Health Well Solutions - a global insurance brokerage with offices in China and the UK.

]]> Serial entrepreneur Chris Hughes joins us on #founderhacks this week to talk about, "What Inspires?"

Chris started his career in a foundry working 80 hour weeks in the UK before he began life as an entrepreneur at the ripe old age of 35 in China. He is now the founder and MD of Health Well Solutions - a global insurance brokerage with offices in China and the UK.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:62136f9b96937a54f2c79d34 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:04:49 -0500 1522 1 44 full false S1 EP43: Amar Dani and how you choose to show up... S1 EP43: Amar Dani and how you choose to show up... In this edition of #founderhacks we are joined by social entrepreneur Amar Dani to debate how he chooses to "show up" in his business.

Amar is the founder of Dani Organics a leading supplier of organic food products. This amazing business employs 200 staff who support a network of 50,000 farmers across 4 continents.

]]> In this edition of #founderhacks we are joined by social entrepreneur Amar Dani to debate how he chooses to "show up" in his business.

Amar is the founder of Dani Organics a leading supplier of organic food products. This amazing business employs 200 staff who support a network of 50,000 farmers across 4 continents.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:61fd4b9727b221405280204b Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:25:02 -0500 1387 1 43 full false S1 EP42: Confidence > Ability? S1 EP42: Confidence > Ability? This week we discuss something that some founders aren't particular good at - managing themselves. Topics include knowing when to read things at face value, accepting when your confidence outstrips your ability as well as a founder-hack that might help you better manage your business when you get sick. Enjoy

]]> This week we discuss something that some founders aren't particular good at - managing themselves. Topics include knowing when to read things at face value, accepting when your confidence outstrips your ability as well as a founder-hack that might help you better manage your business when you get sick. Enjoy

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:61e5946b6711cc434838107b Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:29:21 -0500 1431 1 42 full false S1 EP41: Dr Richard Guyver and keeping your head... S1 EP41: Dr Richard Guyver and keeping your head... In this weeks episode we welcome fellow entrepreneur Dr Richard Guyver to #founderhacks. We get to hear Richard’s all time, “Seen, Read & Learned” with some fascinating shares concerning how to keep level headed during times of high stress. 

]]> In this weeks episode we welcome fellow entrepreneur Dr Richard Guyver to #founderhacks. We get to hear Richard’s all time, “Seen, Read & Learned” with some fascinating shares concerning how to keep level headed during times of high stress. 

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:61ddb0f64867b2263a22dd6b Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:32:45 -0500 1610 1 41 full false S01: Another Christmas Special and some bonus founderhacks for 2021... S01: Another Christmas Special and some bonus founderhacks for 2021... So, as the Beatles once sang, this is Christmas. After another challenging year for many of the world's small businesses we decided to take a look back at some of the things we didn't have time to talk about during 2021 and celebrate some of the good stuff.

]]> So, as the Beatles once sang, this is Christmas. After another challenging year for many of the world's small businesses we decided to take a look back at some of the things we didn't have time to talk about during 2021 and celebrate some of the good stuff.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:61cae6a7f5fd3c629efcf2ad Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:58:14 -0500 1744 1 full false S1 EP40: Fight, but sometimes flight? S1 EP40: Fight, but sometimes flight? In this weeks episode Ben, Alex & Antony discuss as founders do you have the choice as to when to fight or when to take flight? Sometimes is it better to go against your instinct and take flight rather than always be fighting? 

]]> In this weeks episode Ben, Alex & Antony discuss as founders do you have the choice as to when to fight or when to take flight? Sometimes is it better to go against your instinct and take flight rather than always be fighting? 

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:61b73f7bee5d0501266b32db Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:05:17 -0500 1510 1 40 full false S1 EP39: Reframing reframing? S1 EP39: Reframing reframing? Three serial entrepreneurs in Antony, Ben and Alex take time in this weeks episode to discuss the power of endless possibilities of reframing! 

]]> Three serial entrepreneurs in Antony, Ben and Alex take time in this weeks episode to discuss the power of endless possibilities of reframing! 

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:6185232520cc927dbfcb77c0 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 03:14:59 -0500 1704 1 39 full false S1 EP38: Pia Muggerud and finding your voice! S1 EP38: Pia Muggerud and finding your voice! Antony, Ben and Alex, three founders of businesses are joined by special guest Pia Muggerud to discuss the lessons she has learned about finding her voice in the world.

]]> Antony, Ben and Alex, three founders of businesses are joined by special guest Pia Muggerud to discuss the lessons she has learned about finding her voice in the world.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:61826c7f999bae693da7d794 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:11:31 -0400 1975 1 28 full false S1 EP37: Jennifer Quigley Jones and lessons from a pandemic... S1 EP37: Jennifer Quigley Jones and lessons from a pandemic... Antony, Ben and Alex, three founders of businesses are joined by special guest Jennifer Quigley Jones to discuss the lessons she has learned whilst growing a successful business during the Covid pandemic.

]]> Antony, Ben and Alex, three founders of businesses are joined by special guest Jennifer Quigley Jones to discuss the lessons she has learned whilst growing a successful business during the Covid pandemic.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:617150d87aad8b78965173b3 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:44:23 -0400 2187 1 37 full false S1 EP36: Changing gears? S1 EP36: Changing gears? Antony, Ben and Alex, three founders of businesses shares their experiences on the topic of when and how a business founder should change gears in their business.

]]> Antony, Ben and Alex, three founders of businesses shares their experiences on the topic of when and how a business founder should change gears in their business.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:6166fce3e5bcd801af9caabd Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:44:04 -0400 1708 1 36 full false S1 EP35: Managing teams for traction... S1 EP35: Managing teams for traction... Antony, Ben and Alex, three founders of businesses shares their experiences on the topic of building and managing teams.

]]> Antony, Ben and Alex, three founders of businesses shares their experiences on the topic of building and managing teams.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:6159be674cdaeb4838da4c41 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:52:09 -0400 1676 1 35 full false S1 EP34: Jim James and making something out of nothing! S1 EP34: Jim James and making something out of nothing! This week Ben, Antony and Alex, three founders of companies, are joined by entrepreneur Jim James where they discuss how to be resourceful when you are lacking resources  - Jim’s “seen” is all about Genghis Khan, Jim’s “read” is about Sun Tzu’s 2,500 year old book the Art of War Influence and Jim’s “learned” amplification.

]]> This week Ben, Antony and Alex, three founders of companies, are joined by entrepreneur Jim James where they discuss how to be resourceful when you are lacking resources  - Jim’s “seen” is all about Genghis Khan, Jim’s “read” is about Sun Tzu’s 2,500 year old book the Art of War Influence and Jim’s “learned” amplification.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:614b220897fb1e517c52fc57 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 03:35:30 -0400 1761 1 34 full false S1 EP33: Steve Bruce, solopreneurs and what to measure! S1 EP33: Steve Bruce, solopreneurs and what to measure! #founderhacks 43: This week Ben, Antony and Alex, three founders of companies, are joined by solopreneur Steve Bruce where they discuss the importance of focus in business - Steve’s “seen” looks at focusing on what we choose to measure, Steve’s “read” is about Dan Priestly’s excellent book Key Person of Influence and Steve’s “learned” is a about lifestyle focus.

]]> #founderhacks 43: This week Ben, Antony and Alex, three founders of companies, are joined by solopreneur Steve Bruce where they discuss the importance of focus in business - Steve’s “seen” looks at focusing on what we choose to measure, Steve’s “read” is about Dan Priestly’s excellent book Key Person of Influence and Steve’s “learned” is a about lifestyle focus.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:60f559df50974615f939e9c5 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:21:40 -0400 1770 1 33 full false S1 EP32: Ed Francis... and culture! S1 EP32: Ed Francis... and culture! This week we are joined by Ed Francis. Our theme is great corporate culture - our “seen” is looks at Dan Pink’s seminal thinking on autonomy, mastery and purpose, our “read” looks Michael E Gerber’s book the E-Myth and our “learned” is about being the dangers of working by a success/fail criteria. Enjoy.

]]> This week we are joined by Ed Francis. Our theme is great corporate culture - our “seen” is looks at Dan Pink’s seminal thinking on autonomy, mastery and purpose, our “read” looks Michael E Gerber’s book the E-Myth and our “learned” is about being the dangers of working by a success/fail criteria. Enjoy.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:60e0775d195a470f6ea4b40f Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:58:49 -0400 1598 1 32 full false S1 EP31: James Burchell, self-doubt and busses? S1 EP31: James Burchell, self-doubt and busses? #founderhacks 40: Our “seen” is about returning to offices, our “read” looks at self doubt and our “learned” is about being in control of your own bus!

]]> #founderhacks 40: Our “seen” is about returning to offices, our “read” looks at self doubt and our “learned” is about being in control of your own bus!

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:60bfa95774600a17fb110e81 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:05:49 -0400 1732 1 31 full false S1 EP30: Unvarnishedly authentic? S1 EP30: Unvarnishedly authentic? This week our “seen” involves a hard working team that made us ponder if sometimes knowing yourself means realising it’s not all about you, our “read” is about who gives you an unvarnished perspective on your performance as a leader and our “learned” looks at the different personas people bring to the workplace and home. Enjoy.

]]> This week our “seen” involves a hard working team that made us ponder if sometimes knowing yourself means realising it’s not all about you, our “read” is about who gives you an unvarnished perspective on your performance as a leader and our “learned” looks at the different personas people bring to the workplace and home. Enjoy.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:60ba572cb87f8f185d964bec Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:46:11 -0400 1664 1 30 full false S1 EP29: Assumptions, biases and illusory superiority... S1 EP29: Assumptions, biases and illusory superiority... This episode is all about bias and assumptions - the impact of dumbing down a conversation on the assumption that a colleague won’t understand the detail, the pitfalls, and benefits, of something called illusory superiority before ending up with a discussion on the benefits of getting to know people before using biases to write them off. Enjoy.

]]> This episode is all about bias and assumptions - the impact of dumbing down a conversation on the assumption that a colleague won’t understand the detail, the pitfalls, and benefits, of something called illusory superiority before ending up with a discussion on the benefits of getting to know people before using biases to write them off. Enjoy.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:60b5186bbe5ecf21b36ccd1c Mon, 31 May 2021 13:14:32 -0400 1564 1 29 full false S1 EP28: Morality and mistakes... S1 EP28: Morality and mistakes... #founderhacks: A podcast by founders for founders, this week Antony, Alex & Ben talk about one thing they have seen, one thing they have read and one thing they have learned – this week we talk about how a company’s moral code can be good for business, Elon Musk’s Neuralink and its experiments on animals as well as the benefits of owning up to your mistakes (and yes, we’ve made a lot of these between us). Enjoy. 

]]> #founderhacks: A podcast by founders for founders, this week Antony, Alex & Ben talk about one thing they have seen, one thing they have read and one thing they have learned – this week we talk about how a company’s moral code can be good for business, Elon Musk’s Neuralink and its experiments on animals as well as the benefits of owning up to your mistakes (and yes, we’ve made a lot of these between us). Enjoy. 

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:60ae80cd08c2bc09983902e7 Wed, 26 May 2021 13:17:41 -0400 1784 1 28 full false S1 EP27: Helping people be brilliant... S1 EP27: Helping people be brilliant... #founderhacks 36: A newsletter and podcast by founders for founders, this week Antony, Alex & Ben talk about one thing they have seen, one thing they have read and one thing they have learned – this episode is all about helping people you work with to be brilliant - topics include “tooling up” external advisors when they miss the mark, a founder hack about scoring interactions and the benefits of asking people how we stop them being great..

]]> #founderhacks 36: A newsletter and podcast by founders for founders, this week Antony, Alex & Ben talk about one thing they have seen, one thing they have read and one thing they have learned – this episode is all about helping people you work with to be brilliant - topics include “tooling up” external advisors when they miss the mark, a founder hack about scoring interactions and the benefits of asking people how we stop them being great..

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:608952411fae742caf1524a3 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:30:51 -0400 1543 1 27 full false S1 EP26: Productivity and tidy files! S1 EP26: Productivity and tidy files! #founderhacks 35: A newsletter and podcast by founders for founders, this week Antony, Alex & Ben talk about one thing they have seen, one thing they have read and one thing they have learned – this episode is all about getting things done - topics include what tidy files might have say about how a company is run and the person who runs it, getting more from your colleagues and how to use trust to boost productivity.

]]> #founderhacks 35: A newsletter and podcast by founders for founders, this week Antony, Alex & Ben talk about one thing they have seen, one thing they have read and one thing they have learned – this episode is all about getting things done - topics include what tidy files might have say about how a company is run and the person who runs it, getting more from your colleagues and how to use trust to boost productivity.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:60732436cd5e2035f1aab261 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 13:52:44 -0400 1644 1 26 full false S1 EP25: Innovation by numbers? S1 EP25: Innovation by numbers? #founderhacks 34: A newsletter and podcast by founders for founders, this week Antony, Alex & Ben talk about one thing they have seen, one thing they have read and one thing they have learned – in this episode is all about innovation - topics discussed include a new twist on an old idea, painting by numbers and a founderhack about start and end of day rituals.

]]> #founderhacks 34: A newsletter and podcast by founders for founders, this week Antony, Alex & Ben talk about one thing they have seen, one thing they have read and one thing they have learned – in this episode is all about innovation - topics discussed include a new twist on an old idea, painting by numbers and a founderhack about start and end of day rituals.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:606d5f41a0ee8f1a53eaa7b3 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:34:19 -0400 1561 1 25 full false S1 EP24: Rich Robinson S1 EP24: Rich Robinson #founderhacks 32: A newsletter and podcast by founders for founders, this week Antony, Alex & Ben are joined by guest speaker Richard Robinson where they about one thing they have seen, one thing they have read and one thing they have learned.

]]> #founderhacks 32: A newsletter and podcast by founders for founders, this week Antony, Alex & Ben are joined by guest speaker Richard Robinson where they about one thing they have seen, one thing they have read and one thing they have learned.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:6061b4c1bbd5805f4e161e66 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:12:16 -0400 1830 1 24 full false S1 EP23: The process or the outcome? S1 EP23: The process or the outcome? This week's #founderhacks are on the theme of thinking. Founders often use processes to manage the thinking. However, the process isn't the point, the outcome is…

]]> This week's #founderhacks are on the theme of thinking. Founders often use processes to manage the thinking. However, the process isn't the point, the outcome is…

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:60521f49c32d377dce9aa99d Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:41:39 -0400 1408 1 23 full false S1 EP22: Pick or be paralysed? S1 EP22: Pick or be paralysed? This week's #founderhacks are on the theme of making the big decisions.  How do we navigate a proliferation of possibilities - and is picking better than paralysis?

]]> This week's #founderhacks are on the theme of making the big decisions.  How do we navigate a proliferation of possibilities - and is picking better than paralysis?

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:60390a8b324d37485b324180 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:08:29 -0500 1414 1 30 full false S1 EP21: Being bold. S1 EP21: Being bold. A podcast by founders for founders. In Episode 29 we talk about being bold in business and life.

]]> A podcast by founders for founders. In Episode 29 we talk about being bold in business and life.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:602bd77db2afaf41bc760191 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:43:33 -0500 1498 1 21 full false S1 EP20: Good advice for when things get better? S1 EP20: Good advice for when things get better? A podcast by founders for founders. In Episode 28 we talk about advisors, preparing for better times and business myths.

]]> A podcast by founders for founders. In Episode 28 we talk about advisors, preparing for better times and business myths.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:602503295fa04a50d331f01b Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:17:28 -0500 1706 1 20 full false S1 EP19: Innovation, growth curves and sausages. S1 EP19: Innovation, growth curves and sausages. A podcast by founders for founders. In Episode 27 we talk about innovation, growth curves and sausages.

]]> A podcast by founders for founders. In Episode 27 we talk about innovation, growth curves and sausages.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:601968b247036c7c0fedb55e Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:36:45 -0500 1461 1 19 full false S1 EP18: Drive, being driven and focus... S1 EP18: Drive, being driven and focus... A podcast by founders for founders. In Episode 26 we discuss how driven people achieve great things - even in difficult times, people saying they want to start a business and what to focus on when running a business.

]]> A podcast by founders for founders. In Episode 26 we discuss how driven people achieve great things - even in difficult times, people saying they want to start a business and what to focus on when running a business.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:600ef946ffe9ac7dfd718799 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:10:05 -0500 1869 1 18 full false S1 EP17: Is learning noisy - and can it really come from anywhere? S1 EP17: Is learning noisy - and can it really come from anywhere? A podcast by founders for founders. In Episode 25 we discuss an old Steve Jobs story about stones and friction, finding your mojo and learning things from young kids. Enjoy.

]]> A podcast by founders for founders. In Episode 25 we discuss an old Steve Jobs story about stones and friction, finding your mojo and learning things from young kids. Enjoy.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:6006f11c71e85811ae80bc3c Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:55:08 -0500 1546 1 17 full false S1 - Christmas Special! The value of testing your mind... S1 - Christmas Special! The value of testing your mind... A podcast by founders for founders. Our Christmas special looks back at a challenging year and finishes up with a quote, “An easy life fashions a mind that can only handle ease. A challenging life builds a mind that can handle challenge. Like a muscle that atrophies without use, mental strength fades unless it is tested”. Enjoy.

]]> A podcast by founders for founders. Our Christmas special looks back at a challenging year and finishes up with a quote, “An easy life fashions a mind that can only handle ease. A challenging life builds a mind that can handle challenge. Like a muscle that atrophies without use, mental strength fades unless it is tested”. Enjoy.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5ff47b69fe81ad1e76005754 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:14:00 -0500 1564 1 full false S1 EP16: Two ears and using them to make friends... S1 EP16: Two ears and using them to make friends... A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. We shine a light on listening founders, forming partnerships - even with competitors - and the drag on mental clutter. Enjoy.

]]> A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. We shine a light on listening founders, forming partnerships - even with competitors - and the drag on mental clutter. Enjoy.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5fe3612a0c3b8c5933ab4512 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 10:38:52 -0500 1550 1 24 full false S1 EP15: Let's get honest about mental health? S1 EP15: Let's get honest about mental health? A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. We look at honest communications, keeping an eye on your colleagues’ mental health and one way of getting things done. Enjoy.

]]> A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. We look at honest communications, keeping an eye on your colleagues’ mental health and one way of getting things done. Enjoy.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5fdf5b0f91828d0f5d57f3d3 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 09:18:35 -0500 1943 1 15 full false S1 EP14: Negotiations and getting emotional... S1 EP14: Negotiations and getting emotional... A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. In this edition we chew the fat about the Special Boat Service, inter-connected brains and the role emotions can play during negotiations – we hope you enjoying listening to it.

]]> A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. In this edition we chew the fat about the Special Boat Service, inter-connected brains and the role emotions can play during negotiations – we hope you enjoying listening to it.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5fcf9dae556296156159937e Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:50:41 -0500 1652 1 14 full false S1 EP13: When its tough... DIY? S1 EP13: When its tough... DIY? A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. This time out we discuss what can happen to a business when you shift its focus, the benefits, and necessity of, sometimes doing the hard stuff yourself and how allowing others to see your own frailties can be a useful thing to do.

]]> A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. This time out we discuss what can happen to a business when you shift its focus, the benefits, and necessity of, sometimes doing the hard stuff yourself and how allowing others to see your own frailties can be a useful thing to do.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5fc0a38dcb3e0f57716b4003 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 08:36:38 -0500 1527 1 13 full false S1 EP12: Trust and space for shiny teams? S1 EP12: Trust and space for shiny teams? A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. This week we talk about Richard Branson’s initiative and giving your employees the trust and space they need to shine. 

]]> A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. This week we talk about Richard Branson’s initiative and giving your employees the trust and space they need to shine. 

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5fbcafee8bc8713fe6f6a384 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:10:09 -0500 1674 1 12 full false S1 EP11: Dodging bullets and being kind? S1 EP11: Dodging bullets and being kind? A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. This week we discuss dodging bullets, seeing clearly and being kind - all in less than 25 minutes!

]]> A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. This week we discuss dodging bullets, seeing clearly and being kind - all in less than 25 minutes!

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5faea390f8f3f1419091077b Fri, 13 Nov 2020 10:24:58 -0500 1649 1 11 full false S1 EP10: Going fast with no plan? S1 EP10: Going fast with no plan? A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. This week we discuss fast growing businesses, a concept about learning and the joys of running a business without a plan - all in less than 25 minutes!

]]> A podcast by founders for founders. You should listen to this if you are running your own business or would like to one day. This week we discuss fast growing businesses, a concept about learning and the joys of running a business without a plan - all in less than 25 minutes!

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5fa2bdbb7457664fbd1b75a5 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:16:13 -0500 1644 1 10 full false S1 EP9: Running fast and letting others do the same? S1 EP9: Running fast and letting others do the same? Listen to this podcast if you work for yourself or run a business - a podcast by founders for founders. This week we discuss running fast, working from home and letting people do their own things - all is less than 25 minutes!

]]> Listen to this podcast if you work for yourself or run a business - a podcast by founders for founders. This week we discuss running fast, working from home and letting people do their own things - all is less than 25 minutes!

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5f96dc3086a1ce0eb530467e Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:33:27 -0400 1694 1 9 full false S1 EP8: Can you fall out of love with your business? S1 EP8: Can you fall out of love with your business? As a business grows its founder often has to change their role within it. But, can doing this trigger a founder to fall out of love with their business? We also discuss how simple things can transform companies and finish up talking about a secret weapon called humility.

]]> As a business grows its founder often has to change their role within it. But, can doing this trigger a founder to fall out of love with their business? We also discuss how simple things can transform companies and finish up talking about a secret weapon called humility.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5f7ef7951c77e72d909b236b Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:47:37 -0400 1535 1 8 full false S1 EP7: Staying ahead of the chaos... S1 EP7: Staying ahead of the chaos... The Atomex team look at staying ahead of the curve and how we navigate through current times of profound uncertainty and deep chaos. Can we spot the patterns, decide fast and keep moving towards where we want to be?

]]> The Atomex team look at staying ahead of the curve and how we navigate through current times of profound uncertainty and deep chaos. Can we spot the patterns, decide fast and keep moving towards where we want to be?

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5f71e942aa3d8872e8f0da7b Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:50:44 -0400 1602 1 7 full false S1 EP6: Can you own your motivation? S1 EP6: Can you own your motivation? We're leading through unprecedented times. How do you keep your spirits up, and where does that come from? Can we own our motivation - and our ambition - as we grow our businesses?

]]> We're leading through unprecedented times. How do you keep your spirits up, and where does that come from? Can we own our motivation - and our ambition - as we grow our businesses?

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5f5a025fe435ae3208607b1b Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:10:50 -0400 1624 1 6 full false S1 EP5: Words to get stuff done? S1 EP5: Words to get stuff done? This weeks hacks connect with how we communicate and get stuff done. Is emotion the way to unite, can words create or impede culture and can computing inspire us greater productivity?

]]> This weeks hacks connect with how we communicate and get stuff done. Is emotion the way to unite, can words create or impede culture and can computing inspire us greater productivity?

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5f297508ea1cc9111f0ed04f Thu, 13 Aug 2020 09:56:58 -0400 1980 1 5 full false S1 EP4: Tenacity and passion - a time for heart? S1 EP4: Tenacity and passion - a time for heart? This weeks stories are connected by tenacity and passion. We look at and celebrate the creativity and contribution of founders - and realise that it has never been more important and more needed.

]]> This weeks stories are connected by tenacity and passion. We look at and celebrate the creativity and contribution of founders - and realise that it has never been more important and more needed.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5f295912adaadd409fa8b5b8 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:39:04 -0400 1883 1 4 full false S1 EP3: Illiterate thinking to connect the dots... S1 EP3: Illiterate thinking to connect the dots... Entrepreneurs tend not to think linearly. We share some stories about entrepreneurs connecting the dots, and learn that connection is what truly drives people.

]]> Entrepreneurs tend not to think linearly. We share some stories about entrepreneurs connecting the dots, and learn that connection is what truly drives people.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5f1fe7c0f3e6fe302e749b56 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 05:19:06 -0400 1940 1 3 full false S1 EP2: People - and where you get help! S1 EP2: People - and where you get help! This week’s stories are about people. We discover unexpected support from our nearest and dearest, the value of people who think differently, and whether a paperclip can save a whole lot of pain and heartache.

]]> This week’s stories are about people. We discover unexpected support from our nearest and dearest, the value of people who think differently, and whether a paperclip can save a whole lot of pain and heartache.

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5f16f0e40ee72a741b8b73c6 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 10:06:18 -0400 2015 1 2 full false S1 EP1: Tough times! Get cross or stay cool? S1 EP1: Tough times! Get cross or stay cool? Times are tough and getting tougher. We look at three examples of founders coping with tough times. When do we get cross, and when do we keep our cool? How do you know when to say no? And in the quest for solutions, how do you differentiate salvation from snake-oil?

]]> Times are tough and getting tougher. We look at three examples of founders coping with tough times. When do we get cross, and when do we keep our cool? How do you know when to say no? And in the quest for solutions, how do you differentiate salvation from snake-oil?

]]> Atomex Ltd. 5bd5855e840b16cf947654b1:5eecda2dc5b95f50f2d2f79c:5f0db1c415264f5ffe95abff Tue, 14 Jul 2020 09:30:59 -0400 1921 1 1 full false