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28/08/2024

❣ What's the secret to building a business that thrives long after you're not a part of it?

The new episode of The Business Philosopher Within You podcast challenges you to rethink your approach to sustainable business growth.

In it, you will discover a simple yet powerful secret - and a simple action you can take - that can transform your organization into a self-sustaining entity that can thrive for generations.

*Hint*: This secret has nothing do with Artificial Intelligence. It has everything to do with *natural intelligence.*

Tune in and uncover the secret for a long-term business success.

Watch 🎬, listen to 🎙️, or deep-dive 📝 this episode of the Business Philosopher Within You podcast. Link in the Bio.

21/08/2024

💗 Does creative self-exploration have a place in becoming a more empathetic leader?

What is the value of deeply personal understanding of ourselves in understanding others?

One way to embark on such creative self-exploration is through writing an autobiographical account of a personal journey.

Watch below as Tope Folarin, the award-winning author of "A Particular Kind of Black Man" and the Director of the Institute for Policy Studies, shares how the process of writing his own story unexpectedly led to the development of complex, independent characters.

Beyond the craft of storytelling, the full episode also explores how this creative self-exploration can result in greater empathy and more effective leadership skills.

Check out the full conversation for insights on leveraging the power of narrative to become a more thoughtful, impactful leader.

Watch 🎬, listen to 🎙️, or deep-dive 📝 this episode of the Business Philosopher Within You podcast. Links in the Comments section.

06/08/2024

⚡ How does an inspiration to start a business happen?

Well, sometimes it strikes out of the blue like a bolt of lightning, and sometimes it evolves over time.

Listen to Neeraj Singh, Founder and CEO of BigBinary, an all-remote business from the get-go, as he explains how he stumbled upon the idea of starting his business.

BigBinary subsequently grew to 125+ employees and ended up *twice* on Inc 5000 fastest growing companies in the US.

Tune in for insights on how BigBinary is revolutionizing the software company model and achieving sustainable business growth through remote-first work culture.

Watch 🎬, listen to 🎙️ or deep-dive 📝 this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast. Links in the Comments section.

30/07/2024

Is it time to make changes in your role as a founder?

In this short video clip, Chris Bach, Cofounder of Netlify, shares why it's often important for a founder with a successful, thriving business to step aside and let someone else get in the CEO role.

Check the Comments section for my conversation with Chris Bach, Co-founder of Netlify on "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast.

23/07/2024

💗 How important is it to be a leader with empathy as our core attribute?

What is the importance of self-exploration in becoming such a leader?

Is it possible to build high-performing, long-lasting organizations that can stand the test of time while remaining true to our innermost humanness?

To explore such questions, I recently sat down with a very special guest on "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast. Tope Folarin is a Nigerian-American writer based in Washington DC. He serves as Director of the Institute for Policy Studies and the Lannan Visiting Lecturer in Creative Writing at Georgetown University. He is the recipient of the Caine Prize for African Writing, the Whiting Award for Fiction, and a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, among other awards.

Some topics we explored:

- Embracing our humaneness for enhanced productivity and performance

- Creative writing as a pathway to self-discovery and growth

- Balancing creativity and individuality with writing formulas and templates

- Art's role in understanding diverse perspectives and experiences

- Exploring our individual human experience to connect with our shared humanity

- Techniques for self-discovery through writing

- The benefits of self-exploration through writing for understanding oneself and others

- Deepening Empathy and understanding through creative writing

- Developing self-awareness through writing to enhance leadership qualities

- Prioritizing self-exploration and embracing humanness as leaders

- Creating connected and productive work environments through creative exploration

- Inspiring teams to bring their whole selves to work

- Cultivating authenticity and vulnerability in the workplace

- Understanding one's own story and its impact on understanding others' stories

Tune in to discover how self-exploration through writing can help you become a more empathetic and effective leader.

Watch 🎬, listen to 🎙️ or deep-dive 📝 this episode of the Business Philosopher Within You podcast. Links in the Comments section.

16/07/2024

🙋 How can a scalable and highly skilled workforce thrive entirely in a remote environment?

Is it possible to achieve sustainable business growth with steadily increasing profitability by embracing a remote-first work culture?

On a recent episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast, I explored these questions with Neeraj Singh, founder and CEO of BigBinary.

BigBinary is a three-time listed Inc 5000 software development agency with a 100% remote workforce of over 125+ employees. The lessons Neeraj shares are invaluable to any leader who wants to build a sustainable business environment with a thriving remote-first work culture.

Some topics we covered:

- The benefits of specializing in a niche technology like Ruby on Rails.

- Attracting and retaining top-tier engineers in a remote-first environment.

- Creating a culture of engineer empowerment that trains them to be project leaders and entrepreneurs.

- Building a sustainable business without relying on venture capital.

- The significance of human connection in a technology-driven world.

- How BigBinary prioritizes employees, clients and timeless core principles.

Tune in for insights on how BigBinary is revolutionizing the software company model and achieving sustainable business growth through remote-first work culture.

Watch 🎬, listen to 🎙️ or deep-dive 📝 this episode of the Business Philosopher Within You podcast. Links in the Comments section.

02/07/2024

What's *your* story of overcoming adversity?

Dealing with adversity is a part of every business, whether you are a seasoned business or just starting out. Learn from Sunil Soares' journey from Corporate America to a scalable business as he shares valuable lessons on overcoming challenges and finding success.

This clip is from an episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast. Check the Comments section for the full episode.

26/06/2024

♟How would *you* describe a zero-sum game?

Watch Idil Karateke with 100-Sum Game podcast explain the concept of zero-sum game in 22 seconds.

This clip is from a 1+ hour episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast where Idil was a guest.

Watch 🎬, listen to 🎙️ or deep-dive 📝 this episode of the Business Philosopher Within You podcast. Links in the Comments section.

19/06/2024

Are Intellectual Property Rights a privilege only afforded to a select few?

Explore how Christopher Bennett with T-I-L® is democratizing intellectual property rights with digital solutions that make it accessible and affordable, paving the way for innovation and growth.

Check the Comments section for my entire conversation with Chris on The Business Philosopher Within You podcast.

18/06/2024

What drives you as an entrepreneur?

In this video, Chris Bach, Cofounder of Netlify, shares why understanding your motivations is crucial for navigating the challenges of building a successful company. Discover his insights in this thought-provoking interview.

Check the Comments section for the full episode of The Business Philosopher Within You podcast.

04/06/2024

How has the business of data governance evolved over the past decade?

Learn from Sunil Soares, the Founder and CEO of YDC, the industry’s first AI Economics Platform and the author of 11 books on data governance.

Check the Comments section for the full episode of The Business Philosopher Within You podcast.

30/05/2024

How would *you* define a business philosopher? 📈🤔

This clip is from the first episode ("Unlocking Your Inner Wisdom") of The Business Philosopher Within You podcast 🎧.

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29/05/2024

What is the impact of intellectual property rights on generational wealth? 💰

How does underrepresentation of creative perspectives influence the world economy? 💲

In a recent conversation on The Business Philosopher Within You Podcast 🎧, I explored these and other questions with Chris Bennett, the founder of TIL® Technology-Innovation-Law LLC.

Check the comments section for my full conversation with Chris.

23/05/2024

Unlock the value of understanding and empathy in the workplace.

It's not about us, it's about creating a positive environment where everyone feels heard and understood.

Join Bhavesh Naik and Idil Karateke as they discuss strategies for creating win-win outcomes in business.

Watch 🎬, listen to 🎙️ or deep-dive 📝 this episode of the Business Philosopher Within You podcast. Links in the Comments section.

22/05/2024

💡 With the proliferation of AI, what are some ways in which web application development will change for the developers?

Chris Bach with Netlify discusses the potential impact of AI on the future of web development and design, predicting that AI-driven tools will enable designers to make live changes to websites without the constraints of traditional site builders.

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15/05/2024

🙋‍♀️ What role do positive relationships play in building high-performing organizations that outlast its creators, leaders and founders?

That is the question I recently explored in a conversation with Idil Karateke, the host of 100 Sum Game podcast.

Some topics we covered:

- "Hundred-Sum Game," a framework for cultivating mutually beneficial relationships that expand the "pie" for all involved, rather than a zero-sum, win-lose mentality.

- The pitfalls of zero-sum thinking in organizations, and how it can undermine employee engagement, innovation and long-term success.

- The importance of developing emotional intelligence as a leader, including mastering active listening, managing one's own ego, and showing empathy and vulnerability.

- Strategies for building confidence, presence and strong interpersonal bonds in a team or organization.

- How positive relationships act as the "glue" that holds high-performing, enduring businesses together, outlasting their founders and creators.

Explore the power of positive relationships and the pitfalls of zero-sum games in building high-performing organizations. Join Bhavesh Naik and Idil Karateke as they discuss strategies for creating win-win outcomes in business.

Watch 🎬, listen to 🎙️ or deep-dive 📝 this episode of the Business Philosopher Within You podcast. Links in the Comments section.

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15/05/2024

How do you structure your product or service offering with a professional service 👩‍💼 component?

Listen to Sunil Soares, the Founder and CEO of YDC, the industry’s first AI Economics Platform, as he explains how he came up with the rates for his service when he started his first company, Information Asset.

Check the comments section for my full conversation with Sunil.

14/05/2024

Who drives innovation 💡 in your business? How can your organization benefit 💰 from diversity of perspectives?

In a recent conversation on The Business Philosopher Within You Podcast 🎧, I explored such questions with Chris Bennett, the founder of TIL® Technology-Innovation-Law LLC.

Check the comments section for my full conversation with Chris.

14/05/2024

🙋‍♀️ What role do positive relationships play in building high-performing organizations that outlast its creators, leaders and founders?

That is the question I recently explored in a conversation with Idil Karateke, the host of 100 Sum Game podcast.

Some topics we covered:

- The concept of the "hundred-sum game," a framework for cultivating mutually beneficial relationships that expand the "pie" for all involved, rather than a zero-sum, win-lose mentality.

- The dangers of zero-sum thinking in organizations, and how it can undermine employee engagement, innovation and long-term success.

- The importance of developing emotional intelligence as a leader, including mastering active listening, managing one's own ego, and showing empathy and vulnerability.

- Strategies for building confidence, psychological safety, and strong interpersonal bonds in a team or organization.

- How positive relationships act as the "glue" that holds high-performing, enduring businesses together, even outlasting the founders.

Idil shared powerful insights on negotiation, collaboration and people management that can help any leader or entrepreneur create organizations primed for sustainable growth.

Tune in to learn how to leverage the power of "hundred-sum" relationships in your business.

Watch 🎬, or listen 🎙️ or deep dive 📝 into this episode of the Business Philosopher Within You podcast by following this link:
https://notes.awayre.com/5

Want to build a high-performing business that outlives you? Learn to navigate zero-sum games and leverage win-win relationships for an enduring organization.

02/05/2024

How do you hold yourself accountable when starting a new venture with unknown risks and a significant wager?

Listen to Sunil Soares, the Founder and CEO of YDC, the industry’s first AI Economics Platform, as he explains how he made the decision to start his first company, Information Asset.

Check the comments section for my full conversation with Sunil.

24/04/2024

Can Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) serve as a leverage in building a scalable, self-sustaining business?

In a recent conversation on The Business Philosopher Within You Podcast 🎧, I explored this question with Chris Bennett, the trailblazer behind TIL® Technology-Innovation-Law LLC.

We touched upon several themes:

- Recognizing and leveraging a company's most vital asset. (🔑 Hint: It's the top expense item on most companies' P&L Statement.)
- Using intellectual property strategically to scale businesses.
- Legal avenues for protecting business methodologies and operational systems.
- Identifying protectable elements within an "executable business philosophy."
- Pre-requisites for IP protection of "business operating systems."
- Securing a company's intellectual essence - knowledge and values.
- The intertwining roles of Generative AI and human creativity in business models.

Check Comments for a link to this episode of The Business Philosopher Within You podcast. 🎙

18/04/2024

Ever wonder what it takes to grow and exit a data governance business (or businesses that require professional expertise and technical talent)?

In a recent conversation, Sunil Soares, founder and CEO of YDC, discussed his journey in building a thriving business with a successful exit.

Sunil touched on several facets of growing such a business, including:

- The significance of focus, partnerships, and buyer understanding in data management projects.
- The value of data and the imperative to quantify it for business success.
- Lessons learned from past mistakes and the importance of financial management.
- Building an organizational structure and delegating responsibilities for a smooth exit process.
- The role of thorough documentation in due diligence and overcoming entrepreneurial challenges.
- Sunil's proudest accomplishments and personal growth as an entrepreneur.
- Emphasizing the value of calculated risks, continuous learning, and redefining success.

Link to the The Business Philosopher Within You podcast in bio. 🎙

Join us to uncover strategic insights for navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship and data governance.

17/04/2024

🙋‍♀️ Can systems, processes, values, mission, and vision of growing businesses be legally protected as intellectual property rights?

A thread we often explore on The Business Philosopher Within You podcast is building a scalable business that can outlive its founders, creators, and leaders.

An important strategy in building such a business is to have a "business operating system" that is built around a self-empowered group of people who can carry it out, what I often call an Executable Business Philosophy.

But if we built such a business, what aspects of it are considered intellectual property, and can they be legally protected?

In this episode, I explored this question with Chris Bennett, founder of TIL® Technology-Innovation-Law LLC.

Some of the topics we covered were:

- What are the consequences of underrepresenting a company's most valuable asset?
- Can company founders leverage intellectual property (IP) to scale their businesses beyond themselves?
- What avenues exist for businesses to legally protect their business systems and processes?
- Which components of a company's "executable business philosophy" can be protected?
- What does the leadership need to have in place before such protection can be attempted?
- What needs to be in place for a company's knowledge and values to be protected as intellectual property?
- What role does Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) play in creating protectable IP?
- What is the role of human ingenuity in the age of AI in building a scalable business?

Watch 🎬, or listen 🎙️ or deep dive 📝 into this episode of the Business Philosopher Within You podcast by following this link: https://notes.awayre.com/4

Unlock the power of intellectual property rights in building a scalable business with insights from Chris Bennett, with Technology-Innovation-Law LLC.

28/03/2024

To scale or not to scale, that's the question...

If a company founder finds themselves to be a bottleneck in the growth of their business, it's important to scale the business beyond its dependency.

However, it also depends on whether the founder *wants* to scale.

According to Chris Bach with Netlify, there is nothing wrong with building a business with the sole objective of being one's own boss. However, if the founders are not clear about their vision, they may take initiatives -- raising capital, for example -- that may not be in line with that aspiration.

Check the Comments section to watch this episode of The Business Philosopher Within You podcast. 🎬

20/03/2024

When I sat down to chat with Sunil Soares, founder and CEO of YDC, I was eager for an insightful conversation about starting, scaling, and exiting a successful business.

Little did I know, it would turn into a masterclass on building a data management business from scratch, identifying and approaching the right enterprise executives in selling data governance, and the absolute must-do's in getting an organization ready for exit.

From leaving a cushy corporate job to founding Information Asset, exiting to Private Equity and now leading YDC in AI economics, Sunil's journey is nothing short of inspiring. As we delved into the rubber-meets-the-road strategies in creating a scalable organization, we also touched upon Sunil's moments of challenges and his series of triumphs.

My ultimate surprise, however, was when Sunil shared what he discovered about himself on this journey. Perhaps you would be just as surprised as I was.

📝 Read, watch 🎬 or listen 🎙️ to this episode of the Business Philosopher Within You podcast by following this link: https://www.awayre.com/journey-entrepreneur-data-management-ai-economics/

Embark on an insightful journey with Sunil Soares, CEO of YDC, as he shares entrepreneurial wisdom in data management and AI economics.

20/02/2024

I have a confession to make.

When I showed up at the appointed time to record this podcast episode, I already knew that I was about to speak to a brilliant mind.

However, when I finished my conversation with Christian (Chris) Bach, co-founder of Netlify, I had not yet processed much of what he had shared in the conversation.

That came later, when I went through the footage for edits.

It's when I listened to each morsel of insight along the way—which added up to about 20 in a 1:15 hour conversation—that I truly realized the depth of experience and know-how that went into the conversation.

Each minute of this conversation is packed with insights that take years to develop.

As I go through this episode looking for clips to share, I am still finding new insights. I have learned more about the business of web architecture and the business of scaling it than I have gained in decades. (I am a recovering techie 🙂, so I am fairly competent with tech-talk.)

If you are looking to start a business in the tech field or have already built an established business that you want to scale beyond yourself, you are in for a real treat.

This 1 hour and 15 minutes is not just a conversation; it's a master class on revolutionizing a field, developing a new architecture, and building a technology platform for developing the next generation of web applications.

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04/01/2024

💭 Can a business owner become emotionally disconnected 💔 from their own venture? 🧭

In Episode 37 of this microcast🎙, I ask the Business Philosopher In You a few questions On Owning a Business Versus Psychological Ownership. 💰

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30/12/2023

As we raise a toast to 2024 🥂, let's resolve to build resilient organizations that stand the test of time. 🌄

Let's think deeper, build better and create lasting organizations that truly matter.

Happy New Year to the Business Philosopher Within You! 🍾

P. S. On a personal note, I'm incredibly excited to connect with you on a deeper level. Your insights, perspectives and heart 💖 are the inspiration to everything I do, and I can't wait to learn alongside you in the new year.

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28/12/2023

Ready to Unleash Your Inner Business Philosopher?

Being your own best business philosopher enables you to tap into the human qualities ❣ of people to build a high-performing 🎯 business organization that stands the test of time. 🏛

The Business Philosopher Within You podcast is your gateway to deeper thinking 💭, meaningful engagement and impactful action. 🎬

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22/12/2023

Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings! ❄

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. 🎄

Wishing you love, joy and laughter for the week ahead and always.

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