In a new country, it’s easy to feel like you’ve lost everything you worked hard to build. The networks, the credibility, the identity – it can all feel out of reach.
But the truth is, relocation doesn’t erase your achievements; it challenges you to rebuild, influence differently, and embrace change.
In Episode #4 of the Business Backstage podcast, I sit down with Adeyinka Fakunmoju, a dynamic tech leader and ecosystem builder with a career spanning global enterprises like HP and leadership roles in sales, customer success, and partnerships.
We discuss what it means to lead without authority, build successful partnerships, adapt to technological advancements, and navigate the hidden pressures of career transitions and relocation. Adeyinka shares his personal playbook for embracing technology, maintaining identity in a new environment, and using mentorship as a tool for long-term impact.
Whether you’re a professional navigating a relocation, a leader dealing with unseen pressures, or someone seeking practical ways to adapt and grow in a fast-changing world, this conversation will give you authentic insight and actionable takeaways.
In Episode #3 of Business Backstage, host Bukola Osuntuyi dives into the modern marketing equation with Peter Dickinson, a seasoned business strategist and fractional Chief Marketing Officer.
With over 25 years of experience, Peter shares insights on aligning sales and marketing strategies for sustainable growth, the practical application of AI in business, and the importance of cultural understanding in international market expansion.
Discover how Vision to Success and the Power Network are empowering entrepreneurs with the tools and networks they need to thrive.
Contact Peter Dickinson: Email: Growth@kub-uk.net Website: Vision to Success:
Website Power Networkers Hub
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In a world where AI tools can now generate fake news videos that look more real than reality, the question isn’t if your organisation should care about AI ethics… It’s how soon you’ll be forced to.
In Episode #2 of the Business Backstage podcast, Bukola Osuntuyi sits down with Tim D. Clarke, NLP engineer and deep thinker with a background in anthropology, data science, and real-world operations, to have the conversation more leaders need to be having right now: how to lead AI responsibly, before regulation or reputational damage forces your hand. From practical frameworks to the real risks of AI tools, this episode unpacks what responsible AI actually looks like in everyday business, not just in labs or big tech.
Whether you're a founder, executive, or curious professional seeking to understand how AI fits into your work and leadership, this conversation will provide you with the language, perspective, and practical steps to think ahead.
🔗 Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes conversations that unpack the realities of building sustainable businesses in tech.
📘 Book Tim referenced: Ethical Machines by Reid Blackman
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In this powerful debut episode of Business Backstage, I sit down with leadership development expert Gayle Thompson to explore a subject every tech entrepreneur needs to understand – the silent ROI of developing your line managers before it's too late.
From training engineers on how to use computers in 1990s South Africa to working in castles, prisons, and sheep farms, Gayle brings a colourful, deeply insightful lens to what it really takes to build effective managers in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world.
In this episode, we cover: The red flags founders miss when poor management is hurting their startup Why middle managers are your organisation’s most underdeveloped asset What happens when leadership is left to chance How to build a pipeline of leaders without burning people out Why psychological safety is non-negotiable The messy reality of career development in modern teams Whether you’re a founder, people manager, or someone figuring out their place in a growing tech company, this conversation is packed with real stories, practical advice, and sharp truths.
Featuring: Gayle Thompson – Leadership Consultant, Trainer, and Developer of VILT: Virtual Intelligent Leadership Transformation
🎙 Hosted by #bukolaosuntuyi Founder & Host, Business Backstage
In this prelude episode, #bukolaosuntuyi shares the story behind the Business Backstage podcast: why it exists, who it’s for, and what you can expect in the episodes to come.
From my roots in theatre to over a decade of experience leading business operations in global tech startups, this podcast is a fusion of everything I’ve learnt and everything I believe should be talked about more openly in the tech world. Too often, we focus only on the visionary founder.
But behind every successful startup, there’s a backstage crew: COOs turning ideas into systems Product leads translating pain points into features Finance experts spotting problems before they escalate Customer success teams managing relationships Ecosystem builders creating space for innovation Business Backstage is here to spotlight these voices.
We’re unpacking the real work behind building sustainable businesses: – The systems and structures – The messy lessons – The decisions that shape long-term growth – And the professionals who’ve been in the trenches Whether you’re a founder, a team lead, a career professional, or someone trying to find your place in the tech community, this podcast is for you.
Subscribe and join me as we kick off this journey to explore the other side of business building.
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