Episode 4

Do I have what it takes to run a business?

Published on: 23rd April, 2024

In this heartfelt episode of The Real World Entrepreneurship, our esteemed speakers, Bhairav Patel and Alan Clarke, focus on an age-old debate: are entrepreneurs born or can they be cultivated over time? Diving into the complex essence of entrepreneurship, Bhairav and Alan help us understand the distinction between qualities inherent to successful business leaders and skills that one can acquire or learn. They examine the importance of finding a balance: an entrepreneur should identify their own strengths and weaknesses, helping them to understand which skills they need to develop and where external help might be necessary. This episode highlights the intricate dynamics of entrepreneurial endeavours, shedding light on the significance of maximising individual strengths and supplementing personal shortcomings for business success.

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About the Podcast

Real World Entrepreneurship

Talking the truth to entrepreneurs

In this podcast Alan and Bhairav talk about the real world issues that are faced by entrepreneurs and small business owners

We have both run successful businesses, raised money, grown them globally and now we're giving practical advice to the next generation of entrepreneurs. We don't do platitudes.

We also talk to entrepreneurs from across the world and get them to share their stories and challenges

About your hosts

Alan Clarke

Strategy and Marketing specialist who helps businesses unblock the blockages that are preventing them reaching their full potential.

I love helping businesses develop strategies and action plans that get them working better and achieving their ambitions.

I excel at tackling thorny problems and difficult tasks, making things happen and achieving business goals.

I have an ability to break through the clutter, identify the nub of the problem and get the business moving forward.

Those working with me feel energised and empowered.

People like my honest, direct approach and my focus on securing meaningful results.

Bhairav Patel

I've worked in IT for over 20 years starting life as a consultant at PwC and IBM and then moving across the table to becoming the CTO for Norway's largest privately owned e-commerce business.

After growing a number of brands and expanding the business across Europe, I joined a FinTech startup that raised $12M in 2012 and was added to the Forbes FinTech 50 list in 2016.

Following a short spell at an e-commerce business in Bangkok, I started Atom Ventures where we invest in and help small businesses and startups grow their business by providing high quality technology advice and development