Secret Leaders with Dan Murray-Serter & Chris Donnelly
From building a Unicorn to Leading a Nation during Covid - Nadhim Zahawi
Sep 24, 2024
Nadhim Zahawi, a key figure who transitioned from founding a billion-dollar company to steering government efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic, shares his riveting journey. He provides candid insights on his challenges in vaccine rollout and swift decision-making amid the crisis. Zahawi also offers his takes on Boris Johnson, the Partygate scandal, and the lessons learned from the pandemic. His experience showcases how entrepreneurial skills can drastically influence effective leadership and public trust during tumultuous times.
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- Nadhim Zahawi discusses the duality of his experience in entrepreneurship and government, particularly regarding risk-taking in decision-making during crises.
- He reflects on the challenges faced during the early COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the urgency and complexity involved in implementing timely public health measures.
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The Journey of Entrepreneurship
Over the last decade, the speakers have launched more than a dozen businesses, navigating through various banking options that didn’t meet their needs. This extensive experience has led to a certain level of humor and disbelief about the trial-and-error process involved with business banking. Eventually, they discovered Wise Business, which significantly surpassed their previous banking experiences. Wise Business stands out by allowing seamless management of business finances in multiple currencies without hidden fees or subscription costs.
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