Pedro Donati is a digital transformation innovator who moved from startups to corporate environments to champion innovation.
He founded Round Pegs to help companies adopt "startup-way" solutions, and has since played key roles at Falconi Consulting and SuperBid.
His expertise emphasises adaptable scaling, fostering psychological safety in leadership, avoiding "product vanity," and understanding the difference between transforming digital channels and core business propositions, always prioritising the customer.
When a team made a mistake, his first action was to go there and "take that into my responsibility and make it your own."
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Ivar Lukk is a serial entrepreneur and seasoned leadership expert from Estonia with a self-diagnosed case of "chronic routine intolerance." This core trait has driven him through a dynamic career, from co-founding one of the first banks to introduce modem banking to leading and setting up numerous ventures across different sectors.
With over a decade of experience as a leadership coach and trainer, Ivar is the founder of Casehub, a platform designed to make world-class leadership development universally accessible. He is a firm believer that great leaders are built on "spikes, not roundness," and is passionate about helping founders navigate the journey from "failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
Technology takes over faster. But human skills, these... will continuously be needed until AI finally will be taken over.
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Leading the AI Revolution: Roy Murphy on Demystifying Tech and the "Day One" Mindset🚀
With over 20 years of experience at the forefront of innovation, Roy Murphy is the co-founder of Generate, a leading AI consultancy dedicated to demystifying technology for modern businesses.
His journey began with entrepreneurial ventures at London's Camden Market, where he mastered the fundamentals of sales, communication, and human connection—skills he now applies to the complex world of artificial intelligence. A passionate advocate for a "day one" growth mindset, Roy helps leaders navigate the AI revolution by identifying high-impact automation opportunities, fostering authentic team cultures, and transforming challenges into strategic advantages.
He firmly believes that leaning into AI isn't just about efficiency; it's a critical strategy for retaining top talent in a rapidly evolving landscape.
The secret to a successful AI strategy isn't tackling the biggest problem—it's finding the 'gold' in high-impact, low-complexity tasks that deliver immediate, meaningful wins.
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Ken Valledy is a powerhouse in brand management and sustainable innovation, leveraging 15+ years of FMCG leadership (AB InBev) and startup ecosystem expertise (Anthesis, author of The Startup Lexicon) to connect global giants with cutting-edge startups.
He'll share vital insights on common pitching mistakes, the true importance of Q&A, overcoming jargon barriers, the unglamorous realities of entrepreneurship, and powerful advice for aspiring founders.
Listen to yourself a bit more. Give it a go. You're not as bad as you think
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Crystallised Communications Limited
Jamie Woodbridge, co-founder of The Inbox Club, is an email marketing leader and inspiring speaker dedicated to authentic B2B communication.
With a strong sales and leadership background, he champions email as a powerful, trust-based channel, emphasising human-centric strategies and the importance of building genuine relationships.
Jamie advises founders to niche down, network consistently, and understand that the most effective approaches, whether in email or leadership, are rooted in empathy and a focus on providing real value.
At the moment, AI does not produce good enough content. We don't want to lose authenticity
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Breaking Barriers: Global Mindset, Adaptation, and Success in Latin America 🚀
Sandra Sinicco, the dynamic CEO of LatamScaleUp and founder of Brazil Tech Advocates. Sandra specializes in facilitating international expansion for European and Latin American companies, leading key initiatives like the LatamEdge Award and BrazilTech Award. As a vital connector between Latin American innovation and global markets, she shares her expertise on bridging cultural gaps and fostering business relationships. With her extensive background as the founder of GrupoCASA and the LatamPR Network, Sandra offers invaluable insights into strategic communication and market dynamics. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader who is shaping the future of cross-continental business!
The world is mobile and is changing all the time, you need to adapt and catch the wave
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Spencer Gallagher is a pioneering figure in the digital agency landscape, having transformed his entrepreneurial vision into one of the UK's top digital agencies.
By 2010, he successfully led his company to become the 8th largest in the country.
After making a successful exit in 2011, he shifted his focus to empowering other agency leaders through Cactus, a global M&A and growth advisory firm. With expertise that has impacted over 4,500 agencies worldwide, Spencer captured his insights in the bestselling book "Agencynomics."
He is currently working on "Agency 3.0," where he explores the intersection of AI and the future of agencies. Additionally, he is developing Tabatha.ai to democratise agency growth strategies.
The hardest part of growth is people, not process, not profit. People
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How a Collaborative Mindset Fueled the Growth of a Shopify Agency 🚀
Nathan is the co-founder and director of Quickfire Digital, a thriving Shopify consultancy that helps ambitious brands scale.
Starting his first agency at 18, Nathan has been recognised as a BIMA 100 Rising Star and earned accolades like the European Agency Awards’ Rising Star of 2020.
Beyond his business achievements, Nathan mentors entrepreneurs co-hosts the “Addicted to Business” podcast, and founded two charitable organisations.
Known for his unmatched work ethic and desire to help others succeed, Nathan dedicates his time to public speaking, consulting, and driving growth at Quickfire Digital.
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Insights on technology commercialisation 🚀
Pilar is an International Go-to-Market expert with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of i-Expand, she helps Health and Tech companies accelerate their market entry.
Pilar also created the Healthcare Go-to-Market Academy©, aiding over 450 companies in building viable businesses.
Pilar is a recognised authority in healthcare commercialisation, helping companies navigate the complex landscape of medical translation and language services.
Her expertise in leveraging professional translation to improve patient outcomes has been instrumental in her work.
Pilar also excels at adapting tech products to diverse global markets, leveraging her generalist mindset and deep market insights to craft tailored go-to-market strategies.
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🎙️ Introducing our first guest on the Hacking Founders Podcast:
We're excited to have Ian Collins, Co-Founder of GTM Global, join us for an insightful conversation.
With 30 years of experience in tech leadership, Ian has:
- Taken part in building and scaling seven start-ups, led five fundraises, two acquisitions, an MBI, two corporate ventures, a disposal, and an exit.
- Managed the legal and accounting aspects of multiple deals, including restructuring, business design, BPR, and turnarounds.
- Led global sales and marketing operations, supporting a network of 40,000 users across 138 countries.
Join us as we explore:
✨ Technology as a driving force in business
✨ Modern leadership in a digital age
✨ Challenges of international expansion
Hacking Founders website: https://www.hackingfounders.com/
