The Dot Connectors

There is a lot of discussion in the market right now about the targeting of family offices. Whether you are looking to secure investment from one or provide a service, there has historically been an air of secrecy surrounding them. However, it was recently reported that just over half of family office investment was directed into alternatives in 2024 with this figure set to grow this year, so will family offices start to become more visible?

In our latest podcast episode Daniel Hansen, our CEO, talks about OMNIA Global as a family office and what he has learnt and knows about other family offices around the world - including how best to approach them and the importance of value alignment.

In this week's episode as part of the ‘OMNIA Global view on…’ series with our CEO, Daniel Hansen, we explore why businesses should look to go public as early as possible in this current market. We talk about why we advise on this route; why entrepreneurs are not being advised to go public with their business as early as possible; the mindset needed for such a process; the common misconceptions of going public/going public early; the essential actions that a business needs to take pre- and post-IPO; and finally, why some businesses ‘fail’ post-IPO.

In this week’s episode of “The Dot Connectors”, we interview Vishal Hiremath - Founder & CEO of Jet IT and JetClub. After launching the highly successful business - Jet It in the US, Vishal is now launching JetClub - Europe’s first light jet co-ownership company. We talk about global trends in the private aviation sector, the changing face of the private jet consumer base and a number of surprising facts about sustainability in the aviation sector.

In this week's episode as part of the ‘OMNIA Global view on…’ series with our CEO, Daniel Hansen, we look forward to the year ahead. At a time that seems bleak in many areas of our global economy, we provide a much more optimistic outlook, if you know what you're looking for. The episode is an exchange of opinions, but provides listeners with a number of viewpoints to consider.

In this week's episode as part of the ‘OMNIA Global view on…’ series with our CEO, Daniel Hansen, we get to the heart of some big topics. Topics that we feel are surrounded by a large degree of hot air such as the metaverse, technology for 'tech's sake' and the rise of anti-woke ESG funds. “Cutting through the hot air in today’s market” is a must listen and we hope you enjoy it. The episode is an exchange of opinions, but provides listeners with a number of viewpoints to consider.

In this week's episode of “The Dot Connectors”, we interview Roland Pahl - Renewable Energy Expert for OMNIA Global. Roland has spent his entire career working in the field of energy, with a particular focus on hydrogen. He is somewhat of a trend predictor as his dissertation at University was on the use of hydrogen to power aircraft! Please do tune in to this very insightful episode which explores Roland's views on the language surrounding climate change, environmental campaigners and whether they are doing more harm than good, how the dial can be shifted when it comes to consumer attitude and behaviour surrounding energy usage and finally, Roland's views on the biggest changes/movements that we will see this year, globally, surrounding renewable energy.

In this week’s episode of “The Dot Connectors”, we interview Clemens Wolf - Investment and Corporate Manager at OMNIA Global. Clemens talks about his experience of the investment banking sector, how he was then made CEO of a market-leading insurance comparison business that was later acquired, followed by his experience working on a SPAC project, before then joining OMNIA Global via the platform Fintalent. We also talk about his view on the role of SPACs as well as the current market conditions and where he thinks things may be headed.

In our third episode as part of “The OMNIA Global view on” series with our CEO, Daniel Hansen, we look at how entrepreneurs can be both aware and mindful of cultural, societal and political views, but also remain focused on their journey. Daniel shares his observations and provides his views on a number of topics including: what to take note of in this woke world; why the current market is in fact a good place for the right entrepreneurs; the truth behind the opportunities that climate change presents for smart entrepreneurs; and how to shut out media 'noise', but stay in touch with what is happening in the world.

In our second episode as part of “The OMNIA Global view on” series with our CEO, Daniel Hansen, we look at the mental health of entrepreneurs in more detail. Daniel shares his observations and provides his recommendations on what entrepreneurs can consider and do before growing a business to the point of listing.

In this week’s episode of “The Dot Connectors”, we interview Brigitte Kaps, CEO & Founder of Rent a PR. Brigitte previously worked as an investment banker before moving into corporate communications in-house. Thereafter, she set up her current business; Rent a PR. Her company is disrupting the PR industry by offering an alternative to the retainer-led approach and is changing how entrepreneurs establish their voice and launch/elevate a brand.

During this episode, we talk about the art of communication as a business - including storytelling and knowing when not to invest in PR. We also talk about the IPO process and where the PR focus should be the day after the listing takes place. Finally, we talk about the hero and the villain for businesses trying to build a brand; social media - and the role it can play in raising the profile of entrepreneurs.