Business Without Bullsh-t

EP 348 - Just 3% of angel investments in Europe went to all female founding teams last year. Last time we checked, half the population was female (women also own 50% of the wealth in the UK!). Sarah Turner, CEO and cofounder of investment network Angel Acadame, gives us an education about how we can redress the balance and get rid of the Silicon Valley style macho bullshit..We talk about how the Government fundamentally misunderstands the value of entrepreneurs, why nobody, left or right, is really listening to business and why it’s perfectly OK to pitch for investment when you are pregnant.Chapters:00:00 BWB with Sarah Turner01:15 Meet Sarah: CEO and Co-Founder of Angel Academe02:09 Challenges and Opportunities in Female-Led Startups03:31 The Importance of Female Angel Investors05:33 Unconscious Bias and Communication Differences07:16 The Silicon Valley Model and Female Entrepreneurs07:57 FemTech Unicorns and Gender Disparities09:11 Angel Academe's Mission and Operations10:26 The Role of Women in Investment and Business18:18 Balancing Family and Entrepreneurship26:54 The Current UK Investment Climate32:05 Addressing Misconceptions in Business Law32:52 Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs33:55 Small Business Struggles with HMRC36:05 Angel Academe: Mission and Vision38:16 Gender Dynamics in Investment41:01 The Importance of Adequate Funding42:41 Best Practices for Angel Networks46:59 Success Stories from Angel Academy53:46 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Sarah56:58 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 347 - Med Tech expert Michael Branagan-Harris jumps in the quiz seat alongside Andy to plough through Andy's list of business terms .. or are they? Brexit, corporation tax, Bitcoin, unlimited holidays and drinking at lunch all make the shortlist! Chapters:00:00 Business or Bullshit with Michael Branagan-Harris00:42 Royal Warrants and Brexit01:25 Brexit's Impact on Business02:35 The Future of UK Healthcare 06:41 Bitcoin, Drinking at Lunch and Unlimited Holidays07:42 Challenges in the MedTech Industry09:35 Charities and Pharma Influence12:45 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 346 - We chat with the founder & CEO of Device Access - who help MedTech companies gain market access and regulatory approval - about how over regulation can stifle innovation and lead to an adverse impact on patient care and outcomes.Michael Branigan tells us about:Why US companies aren’t interested infringing their devices to the UK anymore (hint it’s cos we are tiny)Why regulation is stifling innovation, and how that is bad for all of us, but particularly the NHSHe also mentions Brexit, but not for the reasons that you’d expect.Chapters:00:00 BWB with Michael Branagan-Harris01:51 The Changing Landscape UK MedTech02:46 Impact of European Medical Device Regulations04:46 Challenges in the MedTech Industry05:55 Gov Initiatives and Their Shortcomings07:28 Understanding Medical Device Regulations14:42 The Role of NICE and Market Access28:56 The Future of MedTech and Market Strategies35:22 Affordability vs. Innovation in Healthcare37:00 Challenges in Medtech vs. Pharma37:39 Navigating the NHS Procurement Process38:59 Leveraging Data for Healthcare Solutions41:53 Global Perspectives on Healthcare Systems49:20 The Role of MedTech in Modern Healthcare52:12 Independent Clinical Evidence55:34 Quick Fire Round - Get to Know Michael01:00:06 Wrap Up and Advice for Entrepreneursbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 345 - Shazam co-founder Dhiraj Mukherjee jumps in this week's quiz seat playing judge and jury to Andy's random list of business topics - investment TV shows, work-life balance and climate change activism all make the shortlist! Are they business or bullshit? Pull up a chair, press play and find out.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Game00:29 Investment TV Shows: Business or Bullshit?02:19 The Early Bird Catches the Worm03:11 Share Options: Motivating Employees04:24 Work-Life Balance in Startups08:21 The Role of Regulators09:47 Hockey Stick Growth in Startups10:20 Silicon Valley: The Hub of Innovation11:22 Climate Change: A Generational Challenge18:09 Brexit: A Sad Move for the Country19:22 Imagining a Unified World21:47 Conclusion and Farewellbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 344 - We catch up with Dhiraj Mukherjee, the man who successfully steered Shazam to a $400m sale to Apple, to talk impact investing, augmenting our behaviour with AI tools and why, given the rate of technological change, being taught how to learn is more important than being told what to learn.Dhiraj also takes Andy’s impromptu music quiz, we think he did OK, he thinks his son will be disappointed.Chapters:00:00 BWB with Dhiraj Mukherjee01:09 Meet Dheeraj01:42 Impact Investing and Tech for Good03:46 Challenges and Opportunities in Tech05:24 Gender Diversity in Technology08:16 The Role of AI in Recruitment13:33 Climate Action and Renewable Energy17:41 The Evolution of Shazam21:19 The Journey of Entrepreneurship30:32 The Future of AI and Technology35:25 Empowering Leadership In Teams37:18 Agile Development and Business Flexibility38:28 The Role of AI in Software Development39:15 The Art of Continuous Learning42:27 The Future of Education with Tech51:35 Balancing Growth and Sustainability in Business52:55 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Dhiraj01:03:12 Warp Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 343 - Oil markets expert and CEO of Onyx Capital Group, Greg Newman is in the the quiz seat to discuss and debate various business terms: office spaces in the metaverse, Xmas bonuses, flying for meetings, drinking at work and offshore tax havens are all on the table. "Business or Bullshit?" is the question!Chapters:00:00 Business or Bullshit with Greg Newman00:37 Office Spaces in the Metaverse: Yay or Nay?00:58 Xmas Bonuses02:12 Who Still Flies for One Meeting?02:43 The Reluctance to Use Telephones03:15 Drinking at Lunch: A Trader's Perspective05:09 Offshore Tax Havens and Tax Fairness08:11 Conferences and the Oil Industry10:49 The Importance of Integrity in Business11:43 Balancing Work and Family12:44 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 342 - Oil. love it, hate it or just want to use less of it? Like it or not you can’t avoid it.We chat to Greg Newman, CEO of Onyx Capital Group, who helps us to unpick our planet’s tricky relationship with black gold. We talk democratising derivatives, tricky transitions and how increased transparency can help to build a fairer energy future.We also graciously allow Greg to plug his book 'World of Oil Derivatives' (OK, it’s a good book, you should read it)Chapters:00:00 BWB with Greg Newman01:06 Meet Greg - CEO of Onyx Capital Group02:00 Understanding Oil Derivatives02:15 The Financial vs. Physical Oil Market03:29 The Role of Financial Contracts07:34 Hedging and Price Stability14:12 Greg's Journey in the Oil Market15:02 The Impact of Regulation on Oil Trading16:42 The Rise of Mandara25:02 The Future of Oil and Market Efficiency29:33 Global Oil Market Challenges30:00 The Role of Market Efficiency31:10 Trading Dynamics and Market Influence31:33 Transparency and Market Fairness33:37 Democratising Oil Trading35:40 The Impact of Sentiment on Prices37:44 Regulation and Market Self-Regulation38:05 The Future of Oil and Renewables56:34 The Role of Petrochemicals56:54 The Problem of Oil and Lubricants57:03 China's Strategic Moves in Petrochemicals57:45 Tech Advancements and Market Shifts58:00 The Impact of COVID on Market Trends58:09 Challenges Faced by Oil Companies59:05 Investment Shifts and Market Realities59:40 The Role of Media and Public Perception01:00:15 Engaging Retail Investors01:01:13 Understanding Oil Contracts and Market Dynamics01:01:56 Personal Insights and Reflections01:07:39 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Gregbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 341 - The Apprentice former contestant and Forbes '30 under 30' honouree entrepreneur Bianca Miller Cole jumps in the quiz seat discussing Andy's list of terms and concepts - founder's egos, mandatory lunch breaks, unlimited holidays, and family dynasties are all up for debate!Chapters:00:00 Business or Bullshit with Bianca Miller-Cole00:33 Debating Founders' Egos01:03 The Role of Money in Business02:15 Mandatory Hour-Long Lunch Breaks03:23 Unlimited Holidays: Pros and Cons04:43 Equal Paternity Leave07:58 The Importance of Contracts09:29 Family Dynasties in Business10:47 The Art of Bluffing in Business11:36 Thought Leadership12:50 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 340 - Bianca talks about how she went from ‘first loser’ on The Apprentice to being an award winning entrepreneur featured on Forbes 30 under 30.We chat about society’s attitudes to failure and gender, how this impacts people professionally and why personal branding helps to improve your confidence in the workplace.  Bianca also talks about balancing career and motherhood, and how family and personal connections are important for both.Andy also forgets the American word for braces.Chapters:00:00 BWB with Bianca Miller-Cole00:49 Meet Bianca: Entrepreneur and Author02:12 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship05:02 The Apprentice Experience06:38 Understanding Personal Branding13:29 The Importance of Confidence in Business20:30 Training and Development in Small Businesses29:31 Bianca's Diverse Business Ventures36:30 Cultural Attitudes Towards Failure39:12 The Role of Personal Branding40:32 Entrepreneurship and Taxation46:18 Public Speaking and Confidence Building49:30 Gender Dynamics in the Workplace55:19 Balancing Work and Personal Life56:50 Long-Term Goals and Mentorship59:14 Frustrations with Taxation and Governance01:06:08 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Biancabusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 339 - Notorious Australian comedy act Wankernomics aka Charles Firth and James Schloeffel jump in the quiz seats this week vetting Andy's business terms as either business or bullshit: flying business class, spending time with kids versus building a business, offshore tax havens, and more is paddled on the table.Chapters:00:00 Business or Bullshit with Wankernomics 00:34 Face-to-Face Meetings: Business or Bullshit?02:30 Flying Business Class: Worth It?03:45 Conferences: Business or Bullshit?04:16 Balancing Work and Family05:30 Offshore Tax Havens: Myths and Realities08:05 Drinking at Lunch: Good Idea?09:05 Working from Home vs. Office10:03 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark