Culture First = Better Business Innovation - Entrepreneur Rob Pierre had it all worked out.

From selling goldfish to his classmates in Trinidad, to becoming one of the most successful media leaders in the UK, Rob Pierre learnt the art of entrepreneurship from a young age. From growing Jellyfish into a multimillion-pound digital marketing powerhouse with clients including Netflix and Google, to exiting the company to impart his learnings and help guide other businesses to sustainable growth. This episode offers a true masterclass in maintaining a small business mindset whilst achieving commercial success without compromising on your values and personal beliefs.

GO TO Highlights from this episode (Scroll-to points)
(02:02) - Being brought up and impact on life
(03:20) - Growing up in Trinidad – The hustle is real
(07:47) - Family tragedy and adjusting to life in the UK
(10:31) - Education system in UK vs Trinidad
(13:07) - Failing physics to Intrapreneurial success
(22:34) - Underestimating accountability
(23:55) - The confidence to take the plunge – Jellyfish was born
(27:24) - The technological revolution - Ask Jeeves to the growth of Google
(31:44) - Creating a genuine joined up global proposition
(35:58) - Creating a meritocracy based on value exchange
(41:18) - Investor advice
(44:18) - From CEO, to Chair, to Exit
(52:25) - Quick fire questions, from role models to proudest moment and treasured advice

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