Hacking Founders

Navigating AI, Global Talent, and the Future of Business with Susanna Ecclestone

Susana is a global business strategist and the Founder & CEO of Harrington Blue & Partners and Harrington Verve. With a remarkable international journey that has taken her from her native Argentina to the forefront of international trade and investment in the UK, she has become a trusted advisor for companies navigating the complexities of cross-border expansion between the UK, EMEA, and Latin America. Drawing on her experience as the former Executive Director of the British-Argentine Chamber of Commerce, Susana is a powerful advocate for building global business bridges. Her work is driven by a deep passion for developing human potential, championing female leadership, and mentoring the next generation of talent to thrive in a world where business models must constantly be reinvented.

Unlocking Global Markets: A Masterclass in International Strategy with Juhi Naithani

Unlocking Global Markets: A Masterclass in International Strategy with Juhi Naithani Juhi Naithani, a world-class strategist and founder of Just B-Global, to deconstruct the frameworks behind successful international expansion. She shares decades of experience on how to build the right relationships, navigate cultural complexities, and create lasting value across borders. Connect with Juhi LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnaithani/]

AI Transformation, Global Scale, & Startup Secrets with Russ Shaw 🚀

Russ Shaw CBE is s a highly influential global technology leader, Russ isn't just talking about scaling businesses and fostering international growth; he's literally written the blueprint. Honoured with a CBE in 2021 for his profound services to technology and business in London, Russ brings a rare blend of visionary leadership and gritty, real-world execution. In 2013, he founded Tech London Advocates (TLA) as an independent, grassroots movement to ignite the startup scene. This audacious vision exploded into Global Tech Advocates (GTA) by 2015, now a colossal network of over 40,000 members spanning more than 40 hubs worldwide. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and experience as a founding partner of London Tech Week, Russ shares "hard-won secrets and actionable strategies" that help both budding entrepreneurs and established leaders innovate and lead effectively. Connect with Russ LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-shaw/]

Disrupting the Norm: Pedro Donati's Take on AI and Innovation 🚀

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." Pedro Donati  Connect with Pedro LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-woodbridge-3343571aa/] Mensch.work [https://www.mensch.work/]

From Failure to Failure: Ivar on a Founder's Guide to Resilience  🚀

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. Ivar Lukk  Connect with Ivar LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivarlukk/] Casehub [https://www.casehub.pro/]