EP 271 - Joining us for our first episode of 2024 is Philip Ogilvie, Managing Partner at Applifting, an international software development studio tailored for start ups, scale ups and enterprises.Our chat with Philip unravels the inner workings of Applifting, from its company dynamics to the nitty-gritty of structure, culture, and ethics. We debate employee-owned companies and salary transparency — does it elevate or deflate a business? We also hear about Philip's days on the professional rugby field and why he thinks communication has become a lost art in the business world.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:55 Challenges and Opportunities in Tech01:53 The Business Model of AppLifting02:38 AppLifting's Global Presence and Clientele06:00 Impact of AI and Tech Advancements08:02 Culture and Ethical Standards at AppLifting17:58 Business Mistakes and Lessons Learned19:23 Journey to Rugby Stardom20:15 The Arrogance of Success21:14 Father's Influence and Life Lessons21:43 The Eccentricities of a Surgeon Father23:17 The Lost Art of Communication in Business24:59 The Role of Phone Calls in Business28:09 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Phil33:03 Recommendations and Current Watchlist34:39 Pitch: AppLiftingPhilip's recommendation:Reinventing Organisations - Frederic Laloux (book)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - [email protected] is powered by Oury Clark

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