Brilliance Talks

In this podcast, Elizabeth Moore shares her journey from banking to co-founding one of London’s leading multidisciplinary health clinics.As Managing Director of Marylebone Health Group, Elizabeth reveals how elite sports medicine principles can improve everyday healthcare while scaling a clinic business without compromising patient trust or clinical quality.📝 Show Notes:00:18 From banking to building a leading healthcare clinic06:22 How their gym-clinic partnership model works08:51 What makes their patient journey different10:49 The importance of communication in patient relationships14:57 Why healthcare companies must embrace technology nowAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethannemoore/Marylebone Health Group: http://www.marylebonehealthgroup.com/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

CEO mental health is one of the most ignored issues in modern business.In this episode of Brilliance Talks, we speak with Rob Watt, founder of Innisfree Therapy, a leading therapy practice working with CEOs, founders, and high-performing leaders whose private struggles are threatening their public success.📝 Show Notes:01:21 Control vs Intimacy in Leadership03:17 Why Leadership Can Be Isolating05:38 The Business Cost of Untreated Trauma08:20 When Coping Mechanisms Become Compulsions11:57 The Secret Life Many CEOs Are Hiding19:33 The Story Behind Innisfree Therapy21:26 How Recovery Actually Works for CEOs23:21 Why Abstinence Isn’t the Solution25:04 What Leaders Become After HealingAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-watt-44349b1/Innisfree Therapy Ltd: http://www.innisfreetherapy.co.uk/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

We’re more connected than ever... but feel more alone than ever.Adam Scott explains the engagement crisis and why cities, technology, and modern life are breaking human connection, and how we can fix it.📝 Show Notes:01:24 Early influence of storytelling in spaces03:39 Narrative journeys in design16:38 Designing with time18:20 What is the engagement crisis?20:12 Loneliness in modern society21:10 Failures in design thinking24:08 Data + emotion in design27:43 Analog experiences matterAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-scott-24b89a1/Experience Foundation: https://www.experience-foundation.com/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

This episode breaks down a powerful B2B marketing strategy that most founders completely miss.Nate Burke, Co-Founder of Diginius, shares how he scaled a global marketing platform across 60+ countries and built one of Microsoft’s largest advertising partnerships, by focusing on strategy, not hype.We explore:→ Why the best B2B marketing strategy avoids direct competition→ How to build scalable sales systems→ The real role of AI in marketing today→ Lessons from scaling globally→ What separates resilient founders from those who quitIf you're serious about growth, this episode is essential listening.📝 Show Notes:01:18 The “Partner with #2” Strategy Explained02:48 Why You Shouldn’t Compete with Giants Like Amazon05:57 Why You Shouldn’t Give Your Data to Big Platforms08:25 How Better Data Helped Sell a Company12:32 What Breaks First When You Scale Past 20 Employees13:48 Founder-Led Sales vs Sales Team (Hard Truth)26:23 Why Localisation is Harder Than You ThinkAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-burke-77a4104/Diginius: https://diginius.com/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

Most leaders don’t fail because of strategy, they fail under pressure.In this episode on Leadership Under Pressure, Greg Zlevor explains why awareness, not intelligence, determines leadership success. From emotional control to decision-making in chaos, this is a deep dive into what separates great leaders from the rest.📝 Show Notes:02:08 The concept of different “arenas”04:30 Why most leaders stay transactional12:49 Why slowing down is a superpower14:09 How CEOs create thinking space20:29 4 questions every leader should ask26:31 Decisions leaders avoid30:26 When emotional intelligence fails32:00 Can leaders actually improve?33:53 Reframing difficult people38:06 Are we losing the ability to think?About Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregzlevor/Westwood International: http://www.westwoodintl.com/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

In this episode on Property Business Growth, Alan Wing-King shares how he built and scaled multiple companies across the property sector.From launching during a financial crisis to managing five ventures today, this conversation covers the real strategies behind sustainable Property Business Growth.You’ll learn about leadership, scaling systems, digital marketing, and the future of property and PropTech.📝 Show Notes:02:20 Surviving the Financial Crash05:59 Digital Marketing for Property Business Growth08:15 Managing 5 Businesses at Once09:38 Why Ego Kills Property Business Growth10:55 The Future of Net Zero12:37 PropTech & AI in PropertyAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanwingking/Syntegra Group: http://www.syntegragroup.comConnect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

What does a real SaaS Growth Strategy look like?In this episode, Tom Hamilton Stubber (CEO of TutorCruncher) shares how he went from intern to leading a global SaaS company, and why growth is slower, harder, and more strategic than most founders expect.We break down: Data-driven decision making Scaling a SaaS company without hype Hiring and building strong teams Expanding into international marketsIf you're serious about building a sustainable company, this episode is your blueprint for SaaS Growth Strategy.📝 Show Notes:00:20 From Intern to CEO Journey02:12 Developer → Leader Mindset Shift07:02 Breaking Into the US Market10:32 AI in Education & SaaS Growth Strategy15:44 Why You Must Be Data-Led18:13 Most Underrated SaaS MetricAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hamilton-stubber-b530a9a2/Tutor Cruncher: https://tutorcruncher.comConnect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

In this episode, we dive deep into Scaling a Health Clinic with Simon Gilchrist, co-founder of Mayfair Health and WellQ.Simon shares how he built a multi-location clinic brand, overcame cash flow challenges, and transitioned into health tech.If you're interested in Scaling a Health Clinic, hiring the right team, and building sustainable growth, this episode is packed with real insights.📝 Show Notes:03:17 Building Mayfair Health05:18 Scaling to Multiple Locations09:40 Biggest Cash Flow Lessons13:07 Why Most Health Apps Fail17:22 Why He Started a Podcast21:07 Why You Need a Team26:15 Why Founders Must Ask QuestionsAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-gMayfair Health: https://mayfairhealth.co.uk/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

This episode explores Business Recovery with David Vosku, founder of Voscap Business Recovery.We dive into how failing companies can restructure, reset, and come back stronger through proven Business Recovery strategies.From insolvency and liquidation to mindset and resilience, this conversation breaks down what founders need to know when everything is on the line.If you're navigating financial pressure or building a business, this episode is essential listening.📝 Show Notes:2:07 Understanding Business Recovery & Insolvency5:10 How Business Recovery Actually Works6:55 Common Founder MistakesAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-andrew-voskou-89752816/Innisfree Therapy: https://www.voscap.co.uk/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

Former Warner Bros executive Eric Frankel joins Brilliance Talks to explain how AI Advertising is transforming the marketing industry.After 30 years in Hollywood, Eric left a multi-billion dollar division at Warner Bros to build AdGreetz, a company using AI to generate thousands of personalised ads at scale.In this conversation we discuss entrepreneurship, marketing innovation, founder mindset, and why the future of AI Advertising will reshape how brands communicate with customers.📝 Show Notes:0:57 Why Eric Left Warner Bros After 30 Years3:18 Why Ads Should Be Personalised5:08 Hollywood Habits Entrepreneurs Must Unlearn12:04 Dumbest Smart Decision Eric Made20:09 Why Worse Products Sometimes Win25:23 The One Belief That Built His CareerAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-frankel-bb79666/AdGreetz: http://www.adgreetz.com/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

What does it really take to build a Social Impact Startup that balances profit and purpose?John Ramsey left Linklaters to build Social-Ability, a Social Impact Startup transforming dementia care through interactive technology.From caring for his father with early-onset dementia to scaling across nine countries, John shares the brutal realities of building a commercially sustainable Social Impact Startup, and why most founders fail when they ignore the business fundamentals.If you’re building a mission-driven company, this episode is essential listening.📝 Show Notes:01:56 A Personal Story That Changed Everything04:09 Why Most Care Tech Fails06:32 Inside The Happiness Programme12:49 The Power of AskingAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramsay-a8a8953a/o/Social-Ability: http://www.social-ability.co.ukConnect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

Power BI AI is transforming finance, business intelligence, and the future of work, but most professionals are not ready.In this episode, Microsoft MVP Rishi Sapra explains how Power BI AI, Microsoft Fabric, and AI tools are reshaping finance teams, startups, and global enterprises.After working with Deloitte, HSBC, and KPMG, Rishi now helps professionals and founders understand how to use Power BI AI to automate workflows, improve decision-making, and stay competitive.This episode covers AI adoption, corporate training failures, Microsoft Fabric, and how Power BI AI will shape the next generation of work.📝 Show Notes:01:17 Why Large Companies Fail at Power BI AI01:57 Why Startups Have an Advantage With AI03:18 Power BI AI vs Microsoft Fabric Explained03:30 Why Microsoft Copilot Is Overhyped06:15 How He Built a 100,000+ Power BI AI Community06:41 Why Niche Communities Win07:32 How to Help Finance Teams Adopt Power BI AI08:10 Why Stories Shape Technology and SocietyAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsaprano/Tenacium: https://www.learndatainsights.comConnect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

Jonathan Sackier is a surgeon who helped build one of the world’s first surgical robots, and accidentally became a startup founder along the way.In this episode, Jonathan explains how MRI-guided surgical robot technology is changing Parkinson’s treatment, why most healthcare innovation fails, and what entrepreneurship taught him about people, money and humility.From turning $1 into $17,500, to speaking before Congress, to debunking vaccine myths, this is a raw, funny and deeply human conversation about the future of medicine.📝 Show Notes:03:00 Why Medicine Is Terrible at Communicating With Patients06:00 Why Some Countries Innovate and Others Fall Behind09:00 Why Medical Innovation Is So Hard10:00 The Hidden Cost of FDA Approval & Medical Regulation11:35 Building an MRI-Safe Surgical Robot12:30 How Deep Brain Stimulation Works for Parkinson’s13:20 First-Ever MRI-Guided Brain Surgery Explained15:00 The 5 Rules Jonathan Lives By16:20 The “No A**hole Rule” for Business & Life17:00 The #1 Mistake Healthcare Startups Make18:10 How to Actually Succeed in Health Tech19:30 The Biggest Healthcare Myth20:25 What Jonathan Would Do If He Wasn’t a SurgeonAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansackier/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

What does it really take to build an AI marketing agency while launching SaaS and scaling e-commerce?In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Duray Pretorius, co-founder and CRO of Viaduct Generation, shares his honest journey through growth, pressure, innovation, and burnout.We talk about leadership, culture, AI done right, and why success without mental fitness is a dangerous trade-off.This is a must-listen for founders, agency owners, and anyone navigating modern growth.📝 Show Notes:03:55 The Agency Scaling Trap (Hiring Too Fast)08:36 Why Mental Fitness Is a Founder’s Real Edge10:11 The Origin Story of Viaduct Generation11:57 Building & Scaling a Distributed Remote Team18:34 The Importance of an Inner Circle for Founders21:11 Why SEO Needs a SaaS Solution for the MassesAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duraypretorius-seo/Website: https://viaductgen.com/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

Discover how MELP is building the future of the employee benefits platform, from lifestyle and longevity to protection, insurance, and AI-powered sales.In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Juozas (Joe) Sargunas shares how MELP is combining lifestyle & protection into one powerful ecosystem designed for companies and their employees.This is a raw founder story about pressure, resilience, and building something that truly helps people at work.📝 Show Notes:01:12 The idea that changed everything01:35 MELP explained in 30 seconds02:20 The super-app vision02:58 €1.2M raised… now what?03:08 The real growth risk05:38 The 72-hour rule06:00 Building an A-team06:24 Why showing up still winsAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juozas-sargunas/Website: https://www.melp.com/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

The serial entrepreneur mindset isn’t about chasing a dream, it’s about building happiness first.In this episode, Lawrence Seaforth shares how he built three businesses, learned to code his own MVPs, used AI to move faster, and avoided the traps that burn most founders out.Real talk on money, time, decision-making, and why freedom comes from clarity, not hustle.📝 Show Notes:01:05 Building 3 businesses from scratch02:22 Leaving a secure job the right way12:40 Client chaos & financial boundaries15:37 Fixing confusion in the solar industry22:39 AI tools every founder should use29:52 The psychology of money & timeAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-seaforth-mapm-a438821b9/Website: https://www.seeforthservices.co.uk/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

Glenn Sanger went from tech apprentice to co-founding a multi-million-pound IT and cybersecurity firm, without investors.In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Glenn shares what 15 years of bootstrapping taught him about leadership, partnerships, apprenticeships, and building a business that lasts.No hype. Just real lessons from the trenches.📝 Show Notes:02:10 Starting Bunker with two laptops07:15 Scaling with EOS09:30 Letting go of the technical identity11:10 Building client partnerships, not transactions16:20 Why apprenticeships matter20:30 Awards, imposter syndrome & growth25:40 Leading through COVIDAbout Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennsanger/Website: https://www.bunker.technology/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

AI didn’t start with ChatGPT, and this episode proves it.In this episode of Brilliance Talks, we sit down with Vasili Nevlov, founder of Analysium and creator of AIgentic, who’s been building real-world AI systems since 2012, long before AI became mainstream.We explore what AI looked like in the early days, how Vasili scaled a multi-million-pound data analytics firm, and why AI agents... not chatbots, are the future of intelligent automation for businesses.A grounded, practical conversation about AI, scale, security, and building systems that actually work.Shownotes:02:36 Scaling Analysium to £2M+ Revenue03:31 Why AI Agents, Why Now06:02 Why Most AI Implementations Fail08:19 AI Security Risks You Can’t Ignore15:44 Where AI Agents Work Best Today21:48 What Vasili had to unlearn from his first company22:59 Why AIgentic Is a Media BusinessAbout Vesilij:Vesilij's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasilij-nevlev/Analytium Group: https://analytium.com/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

What if the mistakes you’re about to make… have already been made?In this New Year special episode of Brilliance Talks, we’ve curated the most powerful lessons shared by CEOs and founders we featured this year, the moments that changed their thinking, leadership, and businesses.These are honest reflections on failure, growth, hiring, health, timing, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.No hype. No shortcuts. Just lessons learned the hard way.Perfect listening as you reflect on the year gone, and plan the year ahead.📝 Show Notes:00:56 The cost of mistakes (and why they matter)01:49 Hiring for attitude, not skill02:51 Why marketers are always last, and what needs to change05:45 Why “move fast and break things” doesn’t work07:05 The biggest problems in tech are human11:10 The reality of scaling a business11:59 Why experience beats theory every timeConnect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

What do successful entrepreneurs wish they’d known earlier?In this Brilliance Talks Christmas Special, we’ve brought together the most powerful insights shared by CEOs and founders featured on the podcast this year.From fundraising and scaling to leadership, self-belief, and resilience, this episode is a reflection on the realities of building something meaningful.Whether you’re closing out the year or planning your next move, this episode is designed to give you clarity, perspective, and momentum going into the new year.📝 Show Notes:00:00 The future isn’t scary (we’ve been here before)03:41 The 3 values that actually drive long-term success05:10 Building with social impact at the core06:49 The lie social media sells founders08:00 The habits CEOs don’t talk about09:18 What actually makes a great CEO11:20 Giving people chances without lowering standardsConnect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

She left a successful career in Big Law to fix one of the most broken systems in the UK.In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Hannah Nicholson, Founder & CEO of Snapply, shares how she raised £1.5M+, rebuilt her company through a major rebrand, and is creating the Airbnb of home buying.A candid conversation about courage, fundraising winters, motherhood, and building tech with a human touch.Show Notes:02:05 Why Hannah left corporate law03:28 What Snapply does (simply explained)06:01 What’s broken in home buying07:38 Rebranding MoveGenius → Snapply10:14 Why B2B2C beat D2C13:22 Raising £1.5M & investor lessons16:49 Advice for female founders raising capital22:26 Leadership, culture & motherhoodAbout Hannah:Hannah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-nicholson-64384053/Snappily: https://www.snappily.co.uk/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

Livia Bernardini has built products and brands across Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong and the UK, and now leads Future Platforms, the digital product company behind experiences for BT, EE, McKinsey and more.We get into intuition (her secret edge), product strategy, innovation traps, branding mistakes, how to build a lovable MVP, and why moving countries forces you to rebuild your identity from scratch.If you lead teams, build products, or want to make better decisions, this one’s for you.Shownotes:02:14 Living abroad reshapes your values04:42 Too brand for tech, too tech for brand10:36 What Future Platforms actually does13:54 Why GTM often fails16:36 The “lovable MVP” framework22:07 Innovation teams: horizontal or vertical?24:43 What makes a world-class panel27:06 The book that changed everything28:27 Why she’s considering a PhD in intuitionAbout Livia:Livia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/livia-bernardini/Future Platforms: https://www.futureplatforms.com/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

From Metallica to Harvard, Toni Hopponen has quietly built tools used by some of the world’s most iconic brands.He bootstrapped Flockler, scaled it through pure product-led growth, sold it, and then, instead of retiring, started from zero again.In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Toni breaks down:How he landed global brands with no sales teamThe emotional cost of selling a company after 12 yearsLessons from rebuilding in the AI eraWhy marketers should start before the productThe surprising value of early testers (200+ of them)What founders consistently get wrong about building in 2025Shownotes:01:09 Tony’s journey: Flockler to Landing Rabbit04:10 Landing Harvard and Metallica09:49 Selling Flockler: Lessons learned12:38 Landing Rabbit: The problem it solves17:32 Demo: AI-powered landing page creation29:31 Recruiting 200+ early testersAbout Tony:Toni's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonihopponen/Landing Rabbit: https://landingrabbit.comFlockler (past company): https://flockler.comConnect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

Alex Grundy, co-founder and CEO of Spendkey, shares his journey from corporate procurement expert to AI SaaS founder. Learn how Spendkey automates years of consulting work into days, the mindset shifts required to move from corporate to founder, and how to build a global team with a winning culture.Key Takeaways:Turning experience into actionable AI productsScaling a startup globally while maintaining cultureUsing AI to deliver outcomes faster, cheaper, and smarterLessons on mindset, resilience, and leadershipWhether you’re a startup founder or enterprise leader, Alex’s story is full of practical insights you can implement today.

She didn’t plan to change the world — but a single hackathon sparked a technology now giving people new ways to communicate.Dr. Hadeel Ayoub, the inventor behind BrightSign and Fiddley, joins us to share how she built AI-driven tools that translate hand signs into speech, and how a mission to help one person grew into global impact.In this episode, we unpack her founder story, the breakthrough moment in Seoul that changed her path forever, the emotional reactions from families, and what it takes to build assistive hardware that truly works in the real world.If you care about AI, accessibility, innovation or purpose-driven entrepreneurship, this conversation is going to stick with you.SHOW NOTES:The moment a hackathon turned into a life missionHow she built AI that reads hand signsWhy BrightSign made international headlinesThe emotional emails that changed everythingThe journey from university research to real productsBuilding assistive hardware that solves real problemsHow AI + human behaviour shape her inventionsHer vision for the future of communication and accessibilityAbout Dr. Hadeel Ayoub:Founder, innovator and CEO behind BrightSign and Fiddley, Hadal merges AI, human behaviour, and hardware design to solve communication challenges for people around the world.Fiddlie:Website: https://www.fiddlie.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fiddlietech/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

At 40, a finance guy walking away from the London Stock Exchange so he could learn to cook pasta.Sounds wild? It’s only the beginning.Meet Chris Rensell — former financier turned co-founder of Pasta Evangelists. He built a pasta brand from a kitchen in East London, scaled it into a £30-plus million business, hit Harrods, Ocado and 50+ delivery kitchens, and then got acquired by Barilla.In this episode you’ll hear:Why quitting your “safe” job at 40 might be the smartest move you makeHow to turn a hobby into a startup empireThe insane pivot during Covid that made the brand explodeHow the Barilla acquisition went down behind the scenesReal talk on burnout, scaling, and building with real peopleIf you’re building something, thinking of starting something, or just love a wild founder story — you’re in the right place.Show Notes:(00:00) Quitting finance & taking the leap(09:45) The birth of Pasta Evangelists(16:10) First kitchen in East London(30:40) Covid pivot & delivery boom(36:00) 50+ kitchens and national scaling(52:00) Barilla acquisition story(1:16:00) Dragons’ Den chaos & PR wins(1:20:10) Advice for every founder out thereAbout Chris:Chris Rensell is the co-founder of Pasta Evangelists, built the brand from scratch after leaving finance, and turned pasta into a national startup success story.Pasta Evangelists:Website: https://pastaevangelists.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pastaevangelists/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

Lena was coding neural networks before AI was cool. In this episode, she shares how she went from space research to co-founding The Good Face Project — helping beauty giants like L’Oréal and Estée Lauder build safer, faster products with AI.We talk about:Building AI before ChatGPTThe rise of “World Models”Startups, burnout & resilienceThe future of AI in businessIf you’re into founders, innovation, or the next wave of AI, this episode will open your mind — and maybe push you to start building.🗒️ Show NotesGuest:👩‍💻 Lena, Co-founder of The Good Face Project — an AI-powered platform that helps beauty brands design safe, effective, and compliant products using real-time data and machine learning.Key Topics:00:00 Intro: “Just start. Don’t wait.”02:15 Building neural networks before ChatGPT existed05:40 From space research to beauty-tech innovation09:20 How AI helps brands like L’Oréal develop faster13:05 What are “World Models” and why they matter17:45 Burnout, balance, and the mental side of entrepreneurship21:30 The future of AI beyond language models24:00 Lena’s advice to founders starting todayConnect with Lena:🌐 Website: goodfaceproject.com💼 LinkedIn: Lena’s ProfileConnect with the Host:🎧 Follow Brilliance Talks for more founder stories and AI deep dives.📸 Instagram | 💼 LinkedIn

In this episode of Brilliance Talks, we sit down with Daniel Bulteel, co-founder of Ting — an AI platform that turns the messy back-and-forth of scheduling into real, meaningful meetings.Before founding Ting, Daniel helped scale TikTok, Live, Shopping, and CapCut globally at ByteDance, and led adidas’ social and creator strategy across 50+ markets. Now, he’s using AI to bring back what tech often takes away — human connection.We dive into:→ How AI can make meetings more meaningful (not just efficient)→ Lessons from building global social products like TikTok→ Why timing, context, and energy define every great relationship→ The new future of work — where your calendar actually talks back👉 Watch till the end for Daniel’s advice to founders building AI-driven consumer products.

In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Tatyana Mamut, CEO and co-founder of Wayfound.ai, to uncover the truth about innovation, leadership, and the human flaws shaping the future of AI.Tatyana’s journey began as a refugee fleeing conflict in Ukraine — and led her to build and lead at some of Silicon Valley’s biggest companies. Her story is a powerful reminder that technology doesn’t fail because of code… it fails because of people.In this conversation:Why the biggest problems in AI are human problemsHow empathy drives innovation and leadershipLessons from building products that actually make a differenceWhy great tech leaders think like social scientistsIf you’re building, leading, or learning in the AI era — this episode will change how you think about innovation forever.

hat happens when you finally make money… but don’t know how to protect it?In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Taras Rebak — Partner at Fusion, a £1.8B wealth management group helping founders, entrepreneurs, and private investors structure, grow, and protect their wealth without giving up control.Taras shares 20+ years of hard-won lessons across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East — from managing capital to building financial systems that actually last.In this conversation:How founders can transition from operators to investorsWhy most people fail to protect their wealth after successThe systems behind true financial independenceBuilding a private investment office that works for youThe mindset shift needed for wealth longevity

In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Natalie Ruiz, CEO of AnswerConnect, to talk about what it really takes to grow into leadership from the inside out.Natalie’s story isn’t about luck or titles, it’s about resilience, vision, and building a company where people actually thrive.In this conversation:→ How to grow from employee to CEO→ The mindset shift every leader needs→ Building a people-first culture that actually scales→ What leaders get wrong about growth and teamsIf you’re a founder, CEO, or future leader, this episode will challenge how you think about success.

Most leaders talk about what’s possible. Kat Patterson makes it happen.In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Kat Patterson, Managing Director at Art of the Possible Agency, to uncover why creativity is the most underused weapon in business—and how leaders can harness it to drive growth.🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:Why creativity is a leadership advantage (not a luxury)How to lead teams that thrive in uncertain timesThe real risk every CEO takes when they play it safeKat’s lessons from building an agency that turns bold ideas into realityThis conversation isn’t about theory. It’s about the mindset every CEO and founder needs to scale in 2025 and beyond.

Most entrepreneurs build products.Few build revolutions.In this episode of Brilliance Talks, host Simac Konkader sits down with Dr. Lara Zibners — board-certified pediatric emergency physician, educator, entrepreneur, and author of If Your Kid Eats This Book, Everything Will Still Be Okay.After enduring seven rounds of IVF, Lara experienced firsthand the emotional and physical toll of standard fertility treatments. That journey sparked her mission to transform women’s healthcare.Today, she is the co-founder of Calla Lily Clinical Care, pioneering leak-free, dosage-confident drug delivery solutions for fertility and miscarriage care. Her innovations have been recognized globally — from being named one of TIME’s Inventions of the Year with Callaly, to winning top startup honors at MedFemTech in Paris.She has also been featured on The Rachael Ray Show, in Working Mother, Parenting, Men’s Health, and more.In this conversation, we cover:- Lara’s journey from medicine to entrepreneurship- The untold challenges of IVF and fertility care- Why women’s health innovation is decades behind — and what she’s doing to fix it- Lessons every entrepreneur can learn from resilience and reinvention

What does it take to lead real digital transformation—not just talk about it?In this episode of Brilliance Talks, host Simac Konkader sits down with Scarlett Sieber, one of the most influential women in fintech, blockchain, and digital strategy.Scarlett’s career spans startups to global enterprises. She co-founded Infomous, a data visualization tech used by the Olympics, NFL, The Economist, The Guardian, USA TODAY, and more. She’s been named to countless Top 50 / Top 100 lists across finance, blockchain, and innovation — proving she’s not just following trends, she’s setting them.In this episode, we cover:→ The real challenges of digital transformation in finance→ Why most fintech companies misunderstand blockchain→ The future of ecosystems in financial services→ How leaders can build influence and credibility in fast-changing industriesIf you’re a CEO, innovator, or business leader, this conversation will reshape how you think about digital strategy and change.

In this episode of Brilliance Talks, host Simac Konkader sits down with Charlie Goodchild — Founder of Better, host of the Better Never Ends podcast, and a leader in physiotherapy, sports medicine, and healthcare innovation.With years of experience leading large clinical teams, working in elite sports, and helping people recover from complex injuries, Charlie shares how he transitioned from physiotherapist to entrepreneur — and why health, growth, and leadership are never-ending journeys. In this conversation, you’ll learn:How to turn clinical expertise into a successful businessWhy leadership in healthcare requires both empathy and resilienceThe importance of redefining recovery as a journey, not a destinationLessons from sports medicine and applying them to business & life

“I made a commitment: whatever career I chose, it had to be focused on saving lives.”In this episode of Brilliance Talks, I sit down with Cal Beyer—a national leader in workplace mental health, suicide prevention, and safety.For more than 30 years, Cal has been at the forefront of reshaping how industries, especially construction, approach human connection, well-being, and leadership.We cover:Growing up around chronic pain and addiction—and what it taught him about empathyWhy judgment-free leadership is essential for thriving workplacesPractical steps leaders can take to create cultures where people feel valued and safeCal’s impact has earned him national recognition:🏆 2025 inductee into the National Academy of Construction🏆 ENR Top 25 Newsmaker for advancing suicide prevention in constructionThis is one of the most human and inspiring conversations we’ve had on the podcast.

What if your best salesperson wasn’t human?In this episode of Brilliance Talks with Simac Konkader, we sit down with [Name], Founder & CEO of Launched, a trailblazing B2B sales and marketing platform that’s changing how companies drive growth.With £541,164.60 in pre-seed funding secured and a £3 million seed round on the horizon, Launched is already making waves by introducing Nova — a human-level AI salesperson designed to personalise outreach, nurture relationships, and help businesses achieve more with less.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:✅ How AI is transforming B2B sales & marketing✅ The story behind building Nova — the AI salesperson✅ What it takes to secure funding & scale globally✅ Strategies for converting prospects into loyal customers✅ Why the future of sales is human + AI collaborationIf you’re interested in the future of sales, marketing, and AI-driven growth, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of Brilliance Talks with Simac Konkader, Ben shares his journey from the newsroom to building a multi-million-pound PR and media empire. From launching Jam Press, a NAPA-accredited news agency, to scaling JamPrime into a leading PR firm trusted by high-profile entrepreneurs, Ben reveals the storytelling, strategy, and mindset behind his success.With features across national and international media, recognition as UK Business Leader of the Year, and membership in the Forbes Business Council, Ben is on a mission to amplify authentic stories and cut through the noise with “No fluff. No fake placements.”What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ How to craft stories that get real media coverage✅ Why authenticity is the most powerful PR strategy✅ The journey of scaling Jam Press into a viral news agency✅ How JamPrime helps entrepreneurs and leaders build brand authority✅ Lessons from leading teams through rapid growth and global recognition

Manni Chopra is a multiple award-winning property developer, investor, author, mentor, and speaker and she’s on a mission to help 1 MILLION people achieve financial abundance through property investing.In this episode of Brilliance Talks with Simac Konkader, Manni shares her journey of completing 30+ property projects, raising over £4.5 million from private investors, and winning prestigious awards like Real Developer of the Year and multiple Property Investor Awards.From transforming unloved properties into profitable developments to scaling with mixed-use projects and larger HMOs in 2025, Manni reveals the strategies, mindset, and lessons that have fueled her success.What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ How to spot high-potential property deals✅ Strategies for raising capital from private investors✅ The power of niching and scaling in property development✅ Lessons from building a portfolio that creates both wealth and freedom📚 Manni is also the best-selling author of Cash Rich, Time Rich, and Property Expert’s Money Making Secrets and the host of the TITANS property networking event.

What happens when clarity meets execution?In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Bill Harper — a seasoned CEO coach and business strategist known for helping leaders cut through the noise and actually deliver results.With decades of experience guiding CEOs, Bill shares:✅ Why most leaders don’t need more time — they need more clarity✅ How to think like a coach, not just a boss✅ The biggest traps high-performers fall into✅ His framework for getting leaders to align their actions with their ambitions

In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Thomas Willbye, Managing Director of Kierstone, to unpack the untold truths behind failed mergers—and how to fix them.With over a decade of experience in high-stakes Post-Merger Integration (PMI), Thomas shares powerful insights on why most M&A deals fail after the handshake, and what companies must do to protect their valuation, culture, and momentum during integration.What you'll learn:- Why most integrations go wrong—and how to avoid it- How Kierstone saves M&A deals from falling apart- The mindset shift required to lead post-deal success- How to approach integrations without "eroding the deal value"- Lessons from complex deals across industries If you're in private equity, corporate leadership, or preparing for an M&A—you need to hear this.

In this powerful episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Raymond Rodriguez-Torres — bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and Co-CEO of ALC Home Health. But this conversation goes far beyond business. Raymond shares his extraordinary journey of:- Leading global pharma and healthcare organisations- Losing his daughter, Bella, to childhood cancer- Turning grief into global impact through the Live Like Bella® Foundation- Finding meaning, leadership, and legacy in the darkest of times💡 You’ll learn:- What real resilience looks like behind the scenes- How purpose drives sustainable leadership- Why tragedy can become your greatest teacherThis is a must-watch for anyone building a business and a life that matters.

What does it take to lead through chaos and still create meaningful impact?In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Mark Ramondt — serial founder, global investor, and Co-Founder of MultiplAI Health — to unpack how to lead in uncertain times without losing direction or momentum.With over two decades of experience in multinational leadership and 12+ years in tech entrepreneurship, Mark shares the mindset shifts, systems, and lessons that helped him derisk growth, embrace innovation, and scale across volatile markets.In this episode:1. The truth about leading in uncertain, transformative times2. Why most businesses fail to adapt — and how to avoid it3. What corporate leaders can learn from startup founders4. How AI and frontier tech are reshaping healthcareThis isn’t just another leadership chat.It’s a real-world masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and results.

In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Shahad Choudhury, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of OpenBrix, to explore how technology — when built with purpose — can bring harmony back into broken systems.Shahad is the visionary behind tlyfe, the UK’s tenant lifecycle app designed to create transparency, trust, and ease between tenants, landlords, and agents. From his roots in international development with the World Bank and DFID to now pioneering PropTech using blockchain and AI — Shahad brings a global perspective to local problems.In this conversation:Why the UK rental market is broken — and how tlyfe is fixing itHow blockchain, RPA, and AI can make property management human againThe shift from digital “experiences” to digital belongingWhat every founder can learn about mission-led innovationThe intersection of technology, empathy, and equity in housingIf you're building a tech business, working in real estate, or passionate about solving real-world problems with frontier tech — this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.🎯 Shahad doesn’t just talk about disruption — he builds it. With clarity. With compassion. And with the belief that trust is the next big innovation.🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations with visionary leaders📣 Want to be a guest? Book a call with Simac: [https://calendly.com/enrichiz/discovery-call]🌐 Visit our site: https://slough.actioncoach.co.uk/⬇ FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS ⬇Instagram: instagram.com/actioncoach.sloughFacebook: facebook.com/simac.konkaderLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader📌 CONTACT SHAHAD & OPENBRIX🔗 https://openbrix.co.ukLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/openbrix

What does it really take to build a business from scratch — without funding, fame, or followers?In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Elliot Bishton, founder of Engravers Guild of London, a personalised gift brand that started with just 6 pairs of cufflinks on a kitchen table.Today? It’s a multi-million-pound e-commerce business, rooted in 4 generations of family craftsmanship.🔍 Inside this episode:→ How Elliot made the leap from corporate to founder→ What it takes to scale without losing soul→ Lessons in resilience, branding, and legacyWhether you're building your own business, navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, or wondering what "success" looks like on your own terms, this episode is for you.LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this video with anyone passionate about purposeful leadership and global entrepreneurship.Want to be a guest on Brilliance Talks? Schedule your spot with Simac Konkader: [https://calendly.com/enrichiz/discove...]Visit our website: https://slough.actioncoach.co.uk/⬇️ FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS ⬇️Instagram: instagram.com/actioncoach.sloughFacebook: facebook.com/simac.konkaderLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader🔗 Explore Engravers Guild: https://www.engraversguild.co.uk/

🎙️ In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Harmeet Ahuja, CEO of Sun Mark and two-time Thames Valley CEO of the Year, for a raw and powerful conversation on scaling with purpose, building global impact, and leading without compromise.From growing Sun Mark from £8M to over £200M in revenue, Harmeet shares the strategic decisions, mindset shifts, and leadership values that shaped his journey — and how purpose, not profit, drove the growth.🔥 Inside this episode:– Why scaling isn’t just about strategy, it’s about soul– What it really takes to win trust in global markets– The unseen discipline behind sustainable success– Lessons from building a legacy brand across industries– Why the best leaders focus on people before processesThis episode is a must-watch for founders, CEOs, and aspiring leaders who want to build more than just a business — they want to build something that lasts.📣 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this video with anyone passionate about purposeful leadership and global entrepreneurship.🎯 Want to be a guest on Brilliance Talks? Schedule your spot with Simac Konkader: [https://calendly.com/enrichiz/discove...]🌐 Visit our website: https://slough.actioncoach.co.uk/⬇️ FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS ⬇️Instagram: instagram.com/actioncoach.sloughFacebook: facebook.com/simac.konkaderLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader📍 CONTACT SUN MARKWebsite: www.sunmark.co.ukLinkedIn (Harmeet): linkedin.com/in/harmeet-ahuja

In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Lee Kuyper, CEO of Alula Technologies, for a powerful conversation on bold leadership, digital transformation, and what it takes to scale businesses in a fast-moving world.With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of finance, tech, and innovation, Lee shares how he's leading Alula to not just adapt to change, but set the pace.🚀 Inside this episode: How to lead through complexity with purposeWhy technology alone isn’t the solution—people areLessons from scaling across insurance, health, and employee benefitsWhat separates good CEOs from great onesThe mindset needed to unlock growth in any marketLee’s perspective is a masterclass for CEOs, tech founders, and business leaders who are ready to move beyond survival and into sustainable, smart growth.📣 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this video with fellow CEOs and business leaders! Let’s have real conversations with business leaders and visionaries.Want to be a part of this podcast series? Schedule a meeting with Simac Konkader today and be our guest: [https://calendly.com/enrichiz/discove...]Visit our website: https://slough.actioncoach.co.uk/⬇ FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS ⬇Instagram: instagram.com/actioncoach.slough Facebook: facebook.com/simac.konkader LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader CONTACT LEE KUYPER:Website: www.alulatechnologies.comContact Page: alulatechnologies.com/contactLinkedIn (Company): linkedin.com/company/alulatechnologiesLinkedIn (Lee Kuyper): linkedin.com/in/leekuyper

David Bloxham is the CEO of GCS Talent and has been a key figure in the recruitment industry since 1996. From starting as a graduate recruiter to leading a successful management buyout with nGAGE in 2017, David's story is a blueprint for anyone building a career or business in tech recruitment, leadership, and talent acquisition. In this episode of the Brilliance Talks Podcast, Simac Konkader interviews David about his journey from consultant to CEO — and the key decisions that shaped his success in the staffing and recruitment industry. What you’ll learn in this episode:How to become a recruitment CEOCareer progression in the staffing industryThe mindset behind successful leadership and business growthHow to build and scale high-performance teamsThe future of tech talent and recruitment trendsReal-life insights from over 25 years in recruitmentWhether you're a recruitment consultant, team leader, HR professional, or aspiring entrepreneur — this episode offers powerful, actionable insights for your leadership journey.Don’t forget to FOLLOW for more inspiring interviews with top CEOs and founders.David Bloxham LinkedIn: [  / davidbloxham1  ]🎙️ Want to be a guest on Brilliance Talks? Book a session with Simac Konkader here : [https://calendly.com/enrichiz/discove...]🌐 Visit our website: https://slough.actioncoach.co.uk/⬇ CONNECT WITH US ⬇Instagram: instagram.com/actioncoach.sloughLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader