Tandy Virdee: The Catalyst Consultant | E17

Tandy Virdee is a multi-award-winning consultant and co-owner of the clothing and lifestyle brand Rocketsonic, which he started with his twin 12-year-old sons (teaching them about business!). Tandy is also a Virgin StartUp mentor, helping up-and-coming founders find their way. With 33 years of experience, he has worked on prominent brands such as adidas, Barclaycard, Kia UK Limited, Microsoft, Tommy Hilfiger, Diageo, Google and Kellogg Company. Previously, he was featured on BBC Radio London, DESIBlitz and won the ‘Small Business Sunday Award’ from Theo Paphitis. In this episode, we discuss what entrepreneurship means to Tandy, the art of selflessly giving back (through the act of "seva"), having the ability to adapt in business, nurturing world-class youth achievers among other topics. Having had a unique and insightful journey, today's guest Tandy shares lessons learned and insights from his journey. Topics: (00:00) - Intro (02:29) - Our guest's introduction (02:44) - Journey (10:50) - Meaning of entrepreneurship to you (12:22)- Advice for the young generation (15:09) - Keeping up in an exponentially fast-paced society (19:58) - Why you homeschooled your boys and opinion on the traditional education system (21:51) - How people find their passion (23:38) - Rising British Asian youth stars and new initiative to support them (25:54) - Would you change anything in your past knowing what you know now? (27:43) - Using social media the right way (31:12) - Importance of not just showcasing but celebrating with youth (34:39) - Challenges in business (36:29) - Who inspires you? (37:55) - Following the money vs. passion (39:37) - Giving back (48:14) - Taking risks (52:30) - AI/AR and Emerging tech (54:01) - Negative implications of up and coming tech (54:35) - If you were the Prime Minister (56:30) - Our guest's last question (58:19) - Find online Here are his action items: 1. Be able to adapt 2. Learn new emerging technologies 3. Just do it We hope you find value in our discussion and learn useful information! — Tandy: Instagram - @wearenewyoungblood @rocketsonicwear LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tandyvirdee/ Website - tandyvirdee.com 🎥 Edited by Josh 🗓️ Recorded on June 11th, 2024