In this episode I sit down with Michael Batko CEO of Startmate, a startup accelerator and community focused on helping early-stage tech companies in Australia and New Zealand grow and succeed. We discus:

• The meaning of ambition and how it evolves
• The importance of obsession in business success
• Dealing with mentor advice and feedback
• Michael's personal career journey e.g. moving to Australia without a job
• The experience of becoming a CEO
• Why giving and receiving feedback, even if you hate it, is key
• Managing pressure and work-life boundaries
• Productivity systems and personal tracking methods
• The growth and development of Startmate
• Advice on how to stop overthinking
• + plus so much more

Michael’s LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/batkomichael

Michael’s Blog & Newsletter - https://batko.substack.com/

Startmate - https://www.startmate.com/

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This week I sit down with Bankole Akinlade, a multifaceted individual who wears many hats - Pastor, Author, Property Developer. In this episode we discuss:

1. Bankole's Personal Journey

- Bankole's journey into property development

- Challenges when first moving to the UK

- Balancing pastoral work with business pursuits

2. Property Development Insights

- UK property market - competing with larger property developers

- Land banking and its impact on housing development

- The challenges of property development (dealing with contractors, quality control, managing stress etc.)

- Advice for beginners interested in property development

3. Faith, Purpose, and Personal Growth

- The concept of a "calling" and "burden" in finding your purpose

- The role of faith in business decisions and personal life

- Balancing different aspects of self (natural, business, and Christian perspectives)

- Reflections on God's purpose and dealing with adversity

Bankole Akinlade - https://www.instagram.com/kinladbanks/

Rocktower Homes - https://www.instagram.com/rocktower.homes/

Rindex Academy - https://www.instagram.com/therindexpropertyacademy/

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This week I sit down with Demmy Ladipo, a British actor known for his roles in "Dreaming Whilst Black," and the Netflix film "The Kitchen”. In this episode we talk about:

• Demmy’s journey, including his decision to drop out of university to pursue acting, highlights the importance of self-belief and confidence, especially for those who don't follow traditional career or training paths.
• Overcoming rejection and managing the emotional and financial challenges of auditioning.
• Strategies for handling the pressure and uncertainty inherent in a career in TV and film.
• Why he stopped creating Instagram skits and whether he plans to return to them in the future.
• Acting practices, the differences between theatre and film, and how to stand out in a competitive industry.
• How the entertainment industry can better showcase diverse stories.
• The responsibility of successful individuals to create opportunities for the next generation.
• + so much more

Demmy Ladipo - https://www.instagram.com/demz_lad

email me - yemi@theshortestpathpod.com

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