Podcast 16: Piers Linney


Today my special guest is Entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den investor Piers Linney.

Piers is a serial entrepreneur and has built and sold many successful businesses over the years. In this episode, Piers gives a masterclass into the mindset of how to build a successful business.

If you are any one of the following, this episode is a must listen:

  • Young person starting out in business
  • Entrepreneur
  • Parent with children at University or starting their career
  • Anyone interested in hearing a great story from a fascinating character.

In some of the many highlights of this discussion, you will hear Piers & I discuss:

  • The concept of social capital and how he is trying to change that for young people from non-advantaged backgrounds
  • Why his journey being a solicitor, accountant and investment banker set him up for his career today
  • How it is easier to buy an existing business than start from scratch
  • What drove him to start Moblox – his new business

And make sure you listen to the end to hear Piers give the best framework I have heard of how to start a business.