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Leaders Embracing Vulnerability

Leaders, are you too afraid to ask for help? It's time to break the stigma and embrace vulnerability as a sign of strength. In 2023’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, vulnerability is more important than ever. We probably all know that it's not uncommon for leaders ...

The Sector That Eats its Young

Are you a start-up founder looking for inspiration to take your business to the next level?Well… for inspiration, look no further than the 'Barkley Marathons', an ultra-marathon race known for its extreme difficulty and unpredictable terrain.This incredible race goes by the tag line, 'The Race ...

How’s Your Pitch Deck?

Is your pitch deck ‘everything, everywhere all at once’?I see dozens of decks every month and most follow a well-known and much-discussed model. I’m not going to discuss that here today. Instead, I’ve set out what I think is most frequently missing that means it may miss ...

Post Deal Integration

You’ve done the deal, but how do you ensure a successful integration?In a previous post, I discussed strategies for achieving success in M&A. Now, I'd like to explore the intricacies of post-deal integration (PDI) and the challenges it presents in 3000 characters or less!M&A transactions ...

Raising Business Finance

Successful Fundraising Mandates and Lessons for Early-Stage UK Businesses 2023 has been a transformative year for early-stage businesses in the UK. Amidst economic uncertainties, I was lucky enough to have helped a dozen or so innovative startups to successfully raise finance, drive growth and ramp their ...

TEDx: Hiring Mad Mavericks!

The Chronicles of a Mad Maverick: My TEDx Rollercoaster Ride If you've ever had a burning desire to completely lose track of time, develop an unhealthy obsession with PowerPoint and find yourself speaking to the mirror more than your own family, then I have a suggestion ...

Ready for the Metaverse?

Readied your strategy to excel in the virtual frontier of the Metaverse?As the metaverse economy blossoms, traditional businesses face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This digital frontier, powered by virtual reality, augmented reality and blockchain technologies, offers a new world of commerce, collaboration, and creativity.The secret ...
Paul Forrest Fractional CAIO Web3

Life as a Fractional CAIO

Lessons from the Frontlines of a Mid-Market Web3 CompanyFor me the past year has been nothing short of transformative! Let me rewind for a moment and set out how I got the gig.  I’d been writing about a variety of subjects and had opined on ...

Data Security and Privacy

Navigating the Complex World of Data Security and Privacy: A Strategic Approach for OrganisationsHaving spent many years working in the domain of Trust, Privacy and Security, we thought it might be timely to reflect on the key differences and how organisations should respond to the ...

Lessons from a Scaleup Strategy

Strategies to Grow Your Business In the competitive landscape of today's business world, it is imperative for companies to continuously seek out strategies that will enable them to grow and thrive. Whether you are a startup looking to establish your presence in the market or an ...

What is a Business Advisor?

The Role of a Business Advisor for StartupsStarting a business is an exhilarating yet daunting experience. The road from an idea to a successful venture is paved with challenges that require more than just passion and a great product or service. This is where a ...

2023 The Year we Sort Greenwashing?

Did you find value in scanning 2023 predictions? I’m not the greatest fan of the exercise but working my way through the many volumes of predictions published by analysts et al, it is clear that a range of consistent themes appear.  I was quite taken by ...