Unpolished Players In Business

The Hidden Food Struggles No Health App Was Solving | Ep.11 with Nabeel Sharif

What if every health app got it wrong? They told us to count calories. But they never told us what our brain and hormones actually need. For millions living with ADHD and PCOS, food isn’t fuel — it’s confusion, frustration, and noise. And nobody built for them.Until an economist decided to try — Nabeel, the founder of Healthiplate. We talk about: 🍽️ Why ADHD and PCOS users are failed by mainstream health tools 🧠 How AI can read your plate and finally tell you what’s right for your body 💡 The risk and reward of bootstrapping a startup with zero investors ❤️ And why real innovation starts with empathy, not funding. This isn’t just a story about food — it’s a story about who gets cared for, and who doesn’t. -------------------------- 🔗 Let's Connect! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/unpolished-players-in-business/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unpolished_players_inbusiness/✨Learn more about Healthiplate https://www.healthiplate.com

The Loneliness of Leading a Company | Ep.10 with Michael Horsley

Founders build companies. Senior execs lead them. Both face daily decisions that affect people, money, and momentum. But the smartest leaders know when to pause, ask better questions, and get an outside perspective. In this episode, we explore what changes when you stop trying to carry everything alone — and start making space for clarity, challenge, and support. We dive into: • How to tell if you’re solving the wrong problem — even when results look “fine” • What founders and execs get wrong about hiring (and why it’s so emotional) • The real cost of decision fatigue • What “external clarity” actually looks like — and how to get it • Why you should ask for help before you think you need it

The Silent Risk That Will Outdate Your Business Overnight | Ep.09 with Michael Guy

Everyone loves to say “people just resist change.” But what if that’s not the real problem at all? In this episode, Michael Guy — digital transformation veteran with 20+ years’ scars and wins — reveals why businesses are often losing without even realising it. What we cover: • Why 80% of digital transformation projects fail (and how to avoid joining them) • The small, boring fixes that secretly move the needle more than “big bang” programmes • Why some leaders accidentally kill change, while others unlock it • The lockdown story: how a food wholesaler went from near-death to reinvention in weeks Forget the buzzwords. Forget the excuses. This is the unpolished truth about transformation. 🔗 Let's Connect! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/unpolished-players-in-business/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unpolished_players_inbusiness/ ✨Learn more about the guest Michael Guy https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelguy?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

The Real Risk of AI in Music Isn’t What You Think | Ep.08 with Hazel Savage & Zhiwei

An AI-made song just hit No.1 on Spotify UK. But no one knows the artist. No label, no interviews—just a name: The Velvet Sundown.Confused? You’re not alone.Because AI isn’t just changing how music is made.It’s changing who gets heard, who gets paid, and what gets built. In our first-ever two-guest episode, we dive deep into the hidden machine behind the music industry:Hazel Savage – CEO at SYNTHO, founder of Museo (acquired by SoundCloud), investor, and one of the most honest voices in global MusicTechZhiwei – Chinese ex-producer turned machine learning researcher, working where music meets code What we uncover: 🎯 Why Spotify might never survive in China 🎯 The real business behind TikTok’s AI-powered music discovery 🎯 Is generative music solving a real problem, or just spending real money? 🎯 How Chinese platforms monetize creativity better than the West 🎯 The difference between AI helping artists and AI helping platforms control the market This isn’t hype. It’s a look inside the architecture of modern music power.

How to Make Your Products So Addicted | Ep.07 Masterclass of Bespoke Business with Joey

Joey came from a dentistry background — but stumbled into the jewelry world by accident, through a trade show in Asia.With no formal business training at first, she later used her MBA, multilingual skills, a reliable supply chain, and a deep belief in jewelry as a vessel for love and memory to build a brand that runs almost entirely on word-of-mouth without a single pay ad.In this episode, you will learn: • How a single engagement ring opened the door to a three-generation family of clients • How she chose the right artisans and partners in the earliest stage • Why understanding a client’s story matters more than telling your own • What it means to earn trust in a male-dominated industry • Her take on happiness — and building a business around her own rhythmA light but insightful conversation, perfect for anyone rethinking their path — or ready to follow the quiet call of something new.Subscribe, tune in, and hear a story you won’t find on the usual business podcasts.--------------------------🎧 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4l0C4xYp6LxcwGH1oZIr3d?si=zt1sgV__RfS95Dc9F9JpYA&nd=1&dlsi=b8e3482f36d94ad2🎙️ Apple Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpolished-players-in-business/id1798695787🔗 Let's Connect!LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/unpolished-players-in-business/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unpolished_players_inbusiness/