Scimar's Chief Development Officer John West has lots to say about the cards he's dealt in this week's quiz!

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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)

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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.

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Friday quiz time with John who gives us his thorough views to Flexible Working, Blue Sky Thinking and Hot Desking!

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John talks about growing up in Ireland in the the early 80s. How he met Andrew Palmer and started the New Covent Garden Soup Co. The reality of building and exiting a business (which takes much longer than you think). His new sustainable vertical farming business launching in the UK. And how he learnt more about entrepreneurship from his 1 failed business compared to his 2 successful ones.

John's recommendations:

Simon Sinek - author

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John co-founded New Covent Garden Soup Co. and Little Dish scaling them to £15-20M each in revenue before exiting. He now focuses on mentoring, investing and building challenger brands in food and drink as part of Mission Ventures.

John tells us about how he built New Covent Garden Soup Co. What defines a good entrepreneur. The effects of 'normalised' global crisis on business and investment. And how startups should adjust to navigate through today's economic climate. He also explains why the culted entrepreneur personality on social media qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.

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Larry gets put through the BoB paces with some strong views on Working From Home, MBAs and Office Nap Pods!

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Larry tells us about long term goals for his salons and haircare range. Why he thinks people misunderstand career prospects for hair stylists. Why the government need to be doing more to support high street businesses. And that time he had breakfast with Kevin Coster.

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Larry tells us about how he became a sought after stylist grooming the likes of David Gandy, Karlie Kloss, Jarid Leto, Pixie Lott and regularly working with Vogue, GQ and Vanity Fair. He explains what makes a good hair stylist and why his salons are regarded as the best in London. We also hear about his haircare range, being in business with his wife Laura, and why being a good employer is a key part of their success.

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We run Greater Share CEO Dana Bezerra through our quiz gauntlet!

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