Leadership Journeys [102] - Gabriel Isserlis - "Founders should have strong conviction loosely held"

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.Gabriel is the Founder/CEO of Tutti. His expertise lies at the intersection of creativity and technology, which has inspired Tutti: a tech company that gives creators more time to create.In this inspiring interview, the founder of Tutti, often referred to as the "Airbnb for creative spaces," shares his compelling backstory and the challenges they encountered along the way. Gain valuable insights into the intersection of creativity and entrepreneurship, as our guest reveals how their diverse background in film, programming, theater, and photography shaped their unique perspective on life and business. Discover how their passion for providing creators with more time to create led to the development of groundbreaking technology that automates administrative tasks in the creative industries. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and equipped with practical wisdom as you embark on this enlightening leadership journey with our remarkable guest. You can find Gabriel at the below linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gmisserlis/[email protected] the interview, Gabriel shares"We are essentially Airbnb for creative spaces." "Our mission is to give creators more time to create." "I have a vision for 10, 20 years in the future, but how we get there is not roadmap mapped at all." "The creative industries require a lot of admin, and we're building technology to automate and simplify that." "There's no real, very good technology for the creative industries, so creators use generic platforms and mix and match them in ways they aren't designed for." "We started as Airbnb for creative space, but we realized venues also lacked software to manage their bookings." "We're building software for our venues to run all inquiries, no matter where they come from." "Expansion plans include moving beyond the UK and scaling globally in the next two years." "One of the biggest challenges is hiring and defining the company's culture." "Taking breaks and consuming non-business content is essential for mental health and inspiration."