Business Without Bullsh-t

Oz is in this week's BOB hot seat who doesn't shy away from explaining his answers. Lots to be noted!BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Oz tells us what he learnt from his biggest ever f**k up when hiring new staff and talks about long term goals for CybSafe. He also shares the best advice he's ever been given while Andy debates the nonsensical bureaucracy around ESG.Oz's Recommendation:The Hard Thing About Hard Things - Ben Horowitz (book)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us on:LinkedinTikTokInstagram.com/bizwithoutbsTwitter.com/bizwithoutbsYouTube.com/@bizwithoutbs

Oz is the CEO and Founder of CybSafe a behavioural science and data analytics company that builds software to better manage human risk. He's also a former UK Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded an MBE in 2010 for his personal leadership in extreme conflict environments.Oz explains the reality of today's cyber security issues and breaks down what Cybsafe does for clients like HSBC, Barclays, Great Suisse and Premiere League Football to help them minimise risk and avoid security breaches. He also gives advice on what businesses can do to self-manage their data security.We also discuss the geopolitical issues surrounding cyber security and Oz explains why barriers to entry into the industry, like diversity, qualify for the big bin of bullshit.BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us on:LinkedinTikTokInstagram.com/bizwithoutbsTwitter.com/bizwithoutbsYouTube.com/@bizwithoutbs

Friday quiz time with DMC Sport co-founder Dino DiPierdomenico in the hot seat! (his response to Office Nap Pods is hilarious!)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Dino tells us what's most misunderstood about his company DMC Sport (here's a hint - they don't just make products, they provide strategies to get more kids playing sport) Kids are less physically active than ever before and Dino explains how much of a crisis the situation actually is and why especially in America. He also gives us his best piece of advice and warns us of his worst. Dino's recommendations:Olivia Dean - musicJoy Crookes - musicBWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Dino tells us why he co-founded DMC Sport which specialises in managing game development programs for a range of different sports. He explains why sports played such an important role both personally and professionally for him being an Italian immigrant growing up in Australia. And why his mission with DMC is to basically get more kids playing sports instead of computer games. He also explains why internal company bureaucracy qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*tBWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Scimar's Chief Development Officer John West has lots to say about the cards he's dealt in this week's quiz!BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

John tells us about how he went from working for the big three in IT to becoming Chief Development Officer for his family business Scimar who are working on detecting preventing and even reversing type 2 diabetes. He explains why mistaking human errors for tech errors is the biggest blunder a business can make. And why pandering to investors isn't always the best advice to follow ..John's recommendations:Inside The Breakthrough (podcast)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

John is the CDO of Scimar who are working on detecting preventing and even reversing type 2 diabetes with 4 key products they are developing and commercialising. John explains the mechanics of diabetes and the route causes. And how Scimars's products are being designed to work the disease. He also tell us about the family business's 17 year history and fundraising plans. And also unpacks the challenging and expensive reality of developing pharmaceuticals for commercialisation. And why he thinks the financialisation of Big Pharma qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Friday quiz time with John who gives us his thorough views to Flexible Working, Blue Sky Thinking and Hot Desking!BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me