Bridging the Gap: Innovation, Experience, and the Power of the 'Grown-Ups' with Alex Meisl of greyhairworks!

Join hosts Zed and Mike as they sit down with Alex Meisl—entrepreneur, connector, and digital transformation pioneer. As the co-founder of greyhairworks! , Alex shares his journey from a large corporate environment to running multiple ventures globally. Discover the simple, yet powerful, concept behind greyhairworks and its sister consultancy, Grace and Co: connecting corporates searching for genuine innovation with a boutique network of seasoned, 'grown-up' executives who know what truly works. Alex offers no-nonsense advice on building a portfolio career, the importance of trust and relevance, the disciplined art of the 30-minute meeting, and the crucial lessons learned from starting, scaling, and selling a business—including managing "technical, legal, and contractual debt." Tune in to explore why experience is the most impressive tool in the digital age and how to build a community that thrives on no-bullshit, purposeful engagement.Time Stamps[01:50] Introducing Alex Meisl: The Corporate to Entrepreneur Leap.[06:20] The Simple Power of greyhairworks![09:40] Why We Call Our Network "Grown-Ups."[11:00] The USP: Trust, Relevance, and the Best Community.[17:00] Entrepreneurship: Innate Skill or Learned Behavior?[20:00] How to Cut Through Vendor Noise (The 2-Minute Rule).[23:15] The Most Impressive Tool: Our Brains (and AI).[27:00] Building Value for the Exit: Debt and Contracts.[30:55] The Pre-Investment Playbook: Nurturing Investors.[33:00] Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a 'Board' to Challenge Them.[34:25] The Real Talk on Ageism and Experienced Talent.[37:20] Essential Tips for Experienced Job Seekers.[38:55] The Future of Peer Networks and Community Building.[40:50] How to Join the greyhairworks! Community.Connect with  Alex MeislLinkedin https://greyhairworks.com/Connect with HostsZed Vakil   https://www.zarirvakil.com/Mike Anderson  https://dottt.co.uk/