Tech startups can be murky waters, where the line between innovation and deception is very thin. Picture this: Elizabeth Holmes, the millennial maestro, waltzes into Silicon Valley armed with a black turtleneck, a baritone voice that could charm a snake, and a promise to revolutionise blood testing. Now, if you're wondering how a company, Theranos…
So, you got this new guy strolling into the office, right? Picture him, maybe a bit nervously adjusting his tie or attempting to blend into the sea of cubicles like a chameleon on its first day in a colorful jungle. Now, this guy isn't about to burst through the door yelling: "Hey, I'm the new…
"Who needs good grades when you got "Swag"!?" *6 years later* "Here's your fries Sir!" There are people who are masters at talking the talk, sounding and looking cool. They have swag. They've got the incredible ability to make their plans sound like the next big thing. They'll pitch you the dream, make it all…
https://youtu.be/4lcLr3u5ZKs?si=rXuFnyELzRAh_xLG In this riveting fireside chat, Mpho lays it all out there - the highs, the lows, and the downright awkward. Staying with friends turns out to be a mixed bag. On one hand, there's the camaraderie, and on the other, a swift eviction notice arrives because, well, Ama wasn't exactly the household MVP. Mpho's…
https://youtu.be/dcaF8kqeqlg?si=kR5YEEr9BzFxuO-d Lebogang kicks off his talk with a dose of brutal honesty, openly sharing the trials and tribulations he faced while trying to establish a viable business model for his coffee venture. With the energy of a startup evangelist and the wit of a seasoned entrepreneur, he walks us through the missteps that left him…
Some people talk with you in their free time, and some free their time to talk with you. Maybe today, or every day, you can be the latter to the people you love. If you want to stand out, if you want to be remembered, be the latter. Be the one who doesn't just talk…
You're never going to have it all figured out before you start. Life doesn't come with a manual, and even if it did, you'd probably lose it in the first five minutes. So forget about waiting for the perfect moment, because it doesn't exist. Embrace the chaos, roll with the punches, and start before you…
https://youtu.be/N0Os0Q9SA2k?si=xp-RFaRystCVJvL4 Fredo: I didn't know it was gonna be a hit, Mike. I swear to God I didn't know it was gonna be a hit! Johnny Ola bumped into me in Beverly Hills. He said that he wanted to talk. He said that you and Roth were in on a big deal together, and that…
I recently learnt how to run your business like a Formula 1 team, and there are numerous lessons to learn about using failure to progress and succeed. Formula 1 teams spend a rough estimate of somewhere between 20-30 meetings throughout the three days of a typical race weekend. 20 to 30 intense meetings. In fact…
Amy C. Edmondson's amazing book, Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well, dives into the concept of intelligent failure, urging us to embrace and learn from our setbacks. Let's dig deeper into this idea: Edmondson emphasises the importance of acknowledging that failure is a part of the journey and that not everyone can…
https://youtu.be/lwr3KjrXmgk?si=1ZALFaPOctaC9B0h Lora Book Club recently delved into the pages of Walter Isaacson's riveting opus, "Elon Musk." The discussion, akin to a rocket launch, soared to new heights as members dissected the life and mind of the enigmatic Musk.
In a world where CEOs often grab headlines with flashy antics and charismatic charm, there exists a quiet force that has silently reshaped the tech landscape. Satya Nadella, the unassuming chief at the helm of Microsoft, has recently emerged as the unsung hero of corporate leadership, guiding the tech giant to surpass even the mighty…
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