Podcasts work best when the interviewer knows you well! Lots of good stories about unfair advantages in business: youtu.be/2BSV0k4nJs0?...

China went from 88% of the population in Extreme Poverty in 1981 to near zero today. Globally we went from 80% to 10% in 100 years and doubled life expectancy. We didn't get there through handouts, we got there through trade. Worrying about extreme wealth misses humanities greatest achievement.

If Drone operators can sit in a foreign country and fly drones around, how far off are we from pilots being able to sit in a control room and fly passenger planes? They don't need to be 'active' for 90% of the time, so one pilot could potentially handle dozens of flights...

Really fun conversation about all things entrepreneurship, capital raising and leveraging credibility to get ahead: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UoX...

Any entrepreneurs want to help out on a PHD study? Connection between entrepreneurs and personalities: unibe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Less than a year ago, 4 very different people were on a webinar wondering whether a board career would be right for them. Now you get a chance to hear how they followed a 5 step process to land multiple board seats. Free online workshop 10th June: veblendirectors.com/boardroom-bl...

To the builder community, has anyone actually managed to convince an AI Agent to successfully complete the same job for more than a few days at a time? Mine get bored quicker and are less reliable than the lowest cost VA's.

veblendirectors.com/board-as-a-s... Every successful company has a board, but most small companies hold off as boards are typically expensive and rarely dynamic enough to keep up. Board as a Service allows you to swap out board members when you need new skill sets.

'Why Don't You?' was a children's TV show in the UK from 1973 to 1995. It was originally titled: 'Why Don't You Just Switch Off Your Television Set and Go and Do Something Less Boring Instead?' I feel like we need a mobile equivalent for children of all ages today. Even as a kid we got the irony..

My day today: AI is amazing! I'm going to kill my Claw! AI is amazing What a #$%^&* moron!

For most people, doing proper research on investments feels like homework. Which is why so many either choose not to do it, do it very badly, or pay someone else to do it for them.

Anyone in Defi on bsky?

The best business & leadership thought leaders are sharing their stuff here every week: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

There is a huge difference between AI understanding your request and confirming it can do it. And AI actually doing it.

Fun podcast for entrepreneurs: youtu.be/5aJyEtMl1hI?...

Nespresso informs me that I have drunk 13 thousand coffees with them in the past 10 years. I feel like certain stats are best left unknown...

For all it's weirdness, if you want to learn how to get ahead with Linkedin's new algo, this video lays it all out: youtu.be/-tA-3o3N78o?...

Get a board seat in <7 minutes: youtu.be/cnp1IjoHghg

To the creators/builders/entrepreneurs on bsky. Has anyone ever got a lead from building in public here? For all it's problems, X does still seem to encourage building stuff. It's not bad that Bsky is anti-commerce, just wondering if there is a corner of 'doers' I haven't found yet?

The nice thing about tattoo's is that every time you think you've seen the worst possible one, someone else walks by with something even more incomprehensible.

Want to learn how to pitch yourself like a professional? We built this tool for aspiring board members and it works brilliant. Have a go and let me know what your one liner is: board.veblendirectors.com

Some boardrooms are just better than others...

The fact Dubai works at all given how quickly it has grown is remarkable. 5,000 new immigrants arrive every single week. And yet there is no crime and business is booming. Incredible place.

In our business, it's typically the first 12 months of the year that are the busiest...

The problem with fasting is that I get really hungry.

Only One thing moves the needle on your career - experience. I’ve spent 25 years in M&A and leadership. I see professionals spend thousands on governance exams in the hopes of becoming Board Members. If you want a board seat, you don't need another exam. You need a different strategy. 🧵

X is a pretty sick place today :(

Who are the most interesting people to follow in the business / tech / science space on Bsky?

Who's in #Dubai? I'll be doing a short workshop on Executive Decision Making & how it gets you, and keeps you, in the boardroom. Week of 19th Jan

Happy New Year to the cool kids of Bsky.

With most of the education part of the funnel moving to AI, 2026 is going to be the year of the offer. A great offer+ strong trust signals at decision making time will be critical.

If AI takes over online communication, will offline clubs make a comeback? If the internet becomes less human, will face-to-face become more valuable?

Stop collecting vanity certificates. They aren't getting you on a board. If you want to be a Non-Exec Director, you don't need another certificate. You need a guaranteed board seat in <30 days veblendirectors.com/your-first-b...

Optimize your profile. Forget the algo, it constantly changes. Look at profiles of a dozen successful people on LinkedIn and update yours to look similar.

LinkedIn no longer nice to have if you're serious about career. Next level your network - connect with peers and leaders, but keep door open to others. Never know where best opportunities come from.

5. Acceptance - keep head down, hopefully someone will recognise you. Might have worked 50 years ago, won't work today. Need to leverage role, network, knowledge, profile. Only one person cares about your career - you.

4. 'My priority is me!' Absolutely look after number 1. But don't be upset when those with different attitude keep getting ahead. Those who get ahead create more value for right people. 10% more compounds.

3. Don't want to stand out - but building profile increases opportunity chances. If 20k people know you're good, chances of one NOT having better opportunity is low.

5 reasons your career stalled: 1. Weak network - people get ahead because of who they know. 2. You know it all - done with learning means you're done. Career success involves continuous learning.

I used to be a freelance journalist. I wasn't very good. Lance is still in prison. - Lee Mack.

If starting new business today, first thing I'd do is build Advisory Board. Doesn't need to cost anything to set up. Would save a fortune in mistakes. Advisory boards are water wings for entrepreneurs.

330 million businesses out there. Less than 1% have active board. Yet every successful company you've heard of has a board. 'Too small' 'Can't afford it' Yeah, no.

Journey will have bumps. Many factors outside my control determine if I hit the goal. But if I fall short, it's worthwhile if I grow. Took me way too long to learn this. How do you balance goals and journey?

Journey is more important than destination. I'm ambitious and goal oriented, but I no longer set goals unless I'll enjoy the journey regardless of outcome. Will it teach me? Push me? Align with values?

Entrepreneurship and success is just a game. Much to learn from leaders who thrived under more serious conditions. What historic figures still inspire you today?

'If you're going through hell, keep going.' - Churchill. 'Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.' 4 G's when things are tough: Grit, Grace, Gratitude, Generosity.

Long haul flights are my most productive space. 7+ hours, zero distractions, no wifi. Make list of outcomes, set up resources, plough through work. Honestly not sure I'd have finished my books without flights.

Flexible work doesn't reduce productivity. We can procrastinate equally well in office or at home. Environments impact performance. Set clear outcome expectations, not process. Finish the draft, don't just work 2 hours.

Angel investing can be first step toward bigger board opportunities. Have you made an angel investment? Were you invested to learn or just earn?

Consider backing a startup not for returns but insight. As angel you'll learn about founders and building challenges. Be prepared to lose money and give more than money. One investment unlocks learning and relationships.