Business Alchemists
Business Alchemists
Podcast Description
The podcast where we uncover the magic of entrepreneurship, business growth, transformation, and innovation!
I’m Phil Akilade, an entrepreneur, CEO/Leadership coach, consultant and a lifelong business strategist.
If you're a founder, CEO, investor, or business leader—or just someone fascinated by how great businesses are built—you're in the right place.
In each episode, we share bold ideas, cutting-edge strategies, and real-world stories on scaling businesses, breaking through obstacles, and harnessing the fusion of people, technology, and leadership to create extraordinary results.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores diverse themes such as leadership communication, neurodiversity in business, and the journey of entrepreneurship. Episode examples include a deep dive into speaking as a leadership skill featuring insights from communication expert Cindy Ashton, a discussion on the experiences of a reluctant entrepreneur with autism, Roger Horlock, and the transformative journey of Michael Hill, founder of One Planet Pizza, shedding light on plant-based entrepreneurship.
The podcast where we uncover the magic of entrepreneurship, business growth, transformation, and innovation!
I’m Phil Akilade, an entrepreneur, CEO/Leadership coach, consultant and a lifelong business strategist.
If you’re a founder, CEO, investor, or business leader—or just someone fascinated by how great businesses are built—you’re in the right place.
In each episode, we share bold ideas, cutting-edge strategies, and real-world stories on scaling businesses, breaking through obstacles, and harnessing the fusion of people, technology, and leadership to create extraordinary results.
In this episode of the Business Alchemist Podcast, Phil Akilade speaks with James Mays, founder of Rodeo and asks,
What drives someone to build a new startup after selling their last one, and surviving a brain tumour diagnosis?
They explore the importance of community and events in today’s polarised world.
They discuss the evolution of event technology, the significance of in-person connections, and the mission behind Rodeo to create a new platform that supports community organisers.
James shares his personal journey, including health challenges and the drive to build a customer-centric community.
The conversation emphasises the need for discovery in event planning and the potential for monetising community data to sustain and grow these initiatives.
In this conversation, James discusses the journey of developing a platform aimed at enhancing community engagement through events.
He shares insights on the importance of user feedback, and the evolving nature of technology in event organisation.
The discussion also touches on societal issues like loneliness and the resurgence of in-person events post-COVID, emphasising the role of technology in facilitating genuine human connections.
James outlines the competitive landscape, barriers to adoption, and the future growth plans for the platform, Rodeo.
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