I ask the usual 5 questions to Adib Bamieh, the founder of Bamboo Orchard:

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In this episode, we undertake a deep dive into the world of change management and its implications for both startups and large-scale organizations. Our guest, Ian Sutherland has over 30 years experience in the field of change management and he describes the formula underpinning successful change management.

Join us as we investigate change management, unpack its theoretical underpinnings, and discuss its critical role in ensuring business longevity.

Throughout this discussion, we'll dissect the distinct approaches to change management within startups and larger corporations. We delve deep into the blueprint for effective change management, examining the necessity for identifying dissatisfaction, developing a crystal-clear future vision, prioritizing initial steps and effectively countering resistance to change.

Ian also talks of the importance of storytelling, emphasising how any change management project must be able to tell those involved what is being done and why.

This week's podcast guest is Ian Sutherland - a veteran of change management

In this episode we have an insightful conversation with Pankaj Patel, a seasoned property businessman with an inspiring narrative punctuated by ups, downs and moments of resilience.

Pankaj eloquently traces his journey over two decades, dissecting past failures, highlighting triumphs, and uncovering lessons learned through his path, from an electronics engineer to an innovative property entrepreneur.

He unfolds a fascinating tale of stamina and resilience in the face of adversity. A victim of an unexpected health crisis resulting in Aphasia,

Pankaj recounts his tenacious recovery journey, coupled with the arduous task of salvaging his business simultaneously.

This testing period allowed him to reset his companies' ethos, delegating responsibilities, and paving the way for a more flexible, quality-oriented work environment.

The trailer to the main event! Pankaj Patel answers 5 questions

In this episode of the Atom CTO Podcast, Bhairav and Samuel Villegas (from Two Five One EU) dissect the concept of failure in startups: a delicate yet critical aspect of entrepreneurship. They challenge the traditional stigma of failure, framing it instead as a pivot point that could lead to a more successful journey. They continue to break down the reasons behind startup failures, factoring in aspects such as emotionality and over-optimism, and the potential consequences of an inability to accept reality and change course.

Drawing attention to entrepreneurs' journey, they deliberate the transition from an employee to a founder; highlighting that industry experience though important, isn’t all encompassing. They share their views on the growth and insights that come from failures, focusing on second-time founders, while reframing our perception of success and failure in the entrepreneurial world. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on these realities in the startup ecosystem.

In this trailer we ask CTO and podcast host Samuel Villegas the usual 5 questions

In today’s Atom CTO Podcast episode, we have an engrossing tête-à-tête with Ernest Daddy, a luminary in the tech entrepreneurship ecosystem. He narrates his unconventional journey - a pathway from Ghana to the UK, and his foray into the niche domain of technical CTO entrepreneurship, defying the standard norms of non-technical founders dominating the industry.

Ernest recounts his vast experience of nurturing deep tech companies for more than three decades, providing valuable insights into the art of scaling them. He also shares his ‘in-the-trenches’ knowledge of deep tech business startups, bridging the academia-industry gap, and his journey from being a technician to eventually owning a consulting firm.

In this podcast, I ask the usual 5 questions to Ernest Daddey, a veteran CTO

On this episode of The Atom CTO Podcast, we explore the remarkable career of a tech stalwart, Mark Zurich of Fair Meadow Technologies. Holding an illustrious career spanning 35 years, Mark sheds light on technology's transformational role in shaping business landscapes. His expertise comes from a wealth of knowledge and experience, having led tech teams at esteemed companies like General Electric, Nokia, and BlackBerry.

Mark's educational grounding in engineering coupled with his interest in coding amalgamate to shape his unique tech industry perspective. Throughout his career he's grown through many roles, from evening shifts in computer labs to spearheading major projects at giant companies, and leading large globally distributed teams. An undeniably valuable take is his success with large projects, such as BlackBerry Messenger, that denotes his in-depth industry knowledge and pragmatic leadership skills.