Founder of The Psych AI Group Anjuli Bedi is in the quiz seat this week. She explains why Personality Tests and Influencers are utter bullshit, and why AI created content could be either ..BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Anjuli is founder of The Psych AI Group, a business that helps clients “see round corners” by employing a blend of psychology and AI. We discuss the positive impact a blend of human and AI understanding can have on things like climate storytelling and action.Anjuli talks about her former career as a journalist, her time as a correspondent in Israel and Palestine, why she quit journalism and how Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel led her to a career in behavioural science.She also tells us why she thinks the notion that 'humans have no control over AI' qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.Anjuli's recommendations:A.I. on Trial - Mark Deem (book)Make Data Human (podcast)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Wow Hydrate's managing director Queenie Porter is in this week's quiz seat who doesn't shy away from justifying her answers. Andy has plenty to say about them, as usual.BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Queenie is Managing Director of Wow Hydrate who recently became Manchester United's official sports hydration partner across their men's, women's and youth teams.We hear about Queenie's career journey from leaving school at 16 to becoming Wow Hydrate's MD via Topshop and The Co-Op Group. We discuss the biggest challenges Queenie faces in her role and how her upbringing has helped her become a good leader. She also tells us why she thinks traditional interview techniques qualify for the big bin of bullshit. Queenie's recommendations:Alex: The Man Behind The Legend (book)Beckham (documentary)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

We recently went on a trade mission to LA with London & Partners and Grow London where we spoke to some brilliant Life Science entrepreneurs about their businesses and future plans, and played a round of Business or Bullshit with them (with a few of our favourite BWB questions thrown in for good measure)Guests:Rikesh Patel - London & PartnersEmilė Radaytė - Samphire NeuroscienceGeorge McBride - Clerkenwell HealthFarah Kabir - HANXPhil Steele - GoJoePeter Hansell - IslacareArjun Jayaswal - PerspectumA big thanks to James Cummings - LA Vice President - London & PartnersBWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Founder and president of Next Step Advisors David Bentall is in this week's quiz seat with great thoughts and thorough answers.BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

David is the founder of Next Step Advisors, a consultancy for family businesses helping them avoid the potential pitfalls of working with your closest relatives.David chats about his experiences running his family's companies, for all of their successes and failures, which spawned the idea for Next Step Advisors. Andy get's in on the act, speaking frankly about his experiences growing up as part of Oury Clark: the struggles, expectations, mistakes and lessons learnt. There may be some oversharing.David also tells us why he thinks companies who don't give back to their communities qualify for the big bin of bullshitDavid's recommendations:1000 Gifts - Ann Voskamp (book)Unbroken (film)Against All Hope - Armando Valladares (book)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

We popped in to have a chat about the highs and lows of running a food business with CEO of the Nourish Awards Diana Babics and the founders of the UK health food brands that were nominated for awards.What a lovely bunch they were! Bright minds with forward thinking, health conscious F&B products:Priya Koliyot - The Keto ElfSimona Deifta - Nojo LondonLucy Brose - Juicy Lucy's KitchenAlienor Bouzenad - NucciAdrian Beckett - Nuzest LondonGiulia Berretti - Sunny & LunaMaya Qureshi - Rhythm NutritionTerry O'Riordan - Keto ChefsAbigail Harper - EarthnutzBethan Thomas - Hot Tea MamaLouise Gross - Go Low BakingArtemis Hajigeorgiou - ManayiYulia Allawi - Verity LabsBWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Naksha Collections co-founder Nisha Ramisetty is in the quiz seat this week alongside antics-fuelled hosts Andy and Philippa. We say no more! Strap in and press play.BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Nisha is the co-founder of Naksha - a new spin on meal kits helping ordinary folk to cook adventurous food from around the world, at home.We talk about how the business came about and the journey to winning a UAE National Incubator Programme which fast-tracked Naksha products onto major retailer's shelves. We discuss the range of challenges food startups currently face and how Nisha believes they could be tackled. She also tells us why the current Minimum Order Quantity levels set by manufacturers qualify for the big bin of bullshit.Nisha's recommendations:Hard Boiled Wonderland And The End Of The Earth - Haruki Murakami (book)Gattaca (film)The Missing Cryptoqueen (BBC podcast)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

SELF Founder Jonathan MacDonald is in the quiz seat this week who brings his absolute A-game. Best contestant yet!BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Jonathan is the Founder of SELF, a hyper-personal AI-powered assistant that learns your personal preferences and simplifies your life.We talk about his concerns around the rise of AI, why there is a need for an ethical alternative and how having a more moral approach to business makes it harder to raise investment.Jonathan also explains why he thinks tech platforms who don't prioritise human rights over profit qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.Jonathan's recommendationsMaking Sense with Sam Harris (podcast)Man's Search For Meaning - Viktor E. Frankl (book)Rise Of Advanced Thought - Jonathan MacDonald (book)BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me

Kaytea founder Kevin Tang is in the quiz seat this week talking all things nocturnal working hours, downrounds and foreign espionage risks! BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

We talk to Kevin - Founder of artisan iced tea brand Kaytea - about the reality of raising money, challenges dealing with product buyers and the pain of fighting for shelf space in a crowded market. We ask Kevin why he started an ice tea brand, his experience launching the business during COVID and why he values having a mentor> Kevin also tells us why he thinks people being 'too busy to reply to emails' qualifies for the big bin of bullshit. Kevin's recommendations:The Grocer (magazine)The Economist (magazine)Hungry (podcast)Brand Growth Heroes (podcast)Zoe (podcast)How I Built This (podcast)FKJ (musician)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Rowe Advisory CEO and Tough Talk podcast host Jody Rowe is in this week's BOB quiz seat. Quick fire action from start to end!BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

We're off to LA with London & Partners next week! We speak to James Cummings, VP of Business Development L&P LA, ahead of their Grow London Global program which we're delighted to be joining.James tells us about the work London & Partners are doing connecting LA and London and the Grow London Global program. We discuss the similarities and differences between the two great cities, how American's perceive London, and what they really think of Sadiq Khan.For more information head over to Grow LondonBWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

What's it like being a female CEO in a male dominated industry? Jody is CEO of Rowe Advisory, a consultancy firm providing support to the oil, gas and mining industries with offices in London, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, Australia.Jody is also podcast host of Tough Talks discussing all aspects of energy transition with industry leaders and experts. Her chat on our podcast ranges from how and why Rowe advisory began to why compliance qualifies for the big bin of bullshit via some f**k ups (as part of the chat, not f**k ups in the podcast).The word trepidatious also makes an unscheduled appearance.Jody's recommendations:Tough Talk with Jody Rowe (podcast)The Essential Entrepreneur - Richard Turner (book)The Mentor with Mark Bouris (podcast)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Author and Bloomberg News Senior Reporter for Climate Akshat Rathi is in this week's quiz seat explaining why quantitative easing is a good thing!BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Akshat is an author and Senior Reporter for Climate at Bloomberg News.We discuss Akshat's new (debut) book - Climate Capitalism: Winning The Global Race To Zero Emissions - and how climate change is affecting business. We talk about what big business and government need to do to take climate action and get some advice for SMEs on how they can make a climate positive impact.Akshat also tells us why he thinks that social media qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.Amazon link to Akshat's new bookAkshat's recommendations:Bottled Lightening - Seth Fletcher (book)Four Thousand Weeks - Oliver Burkeman (book)Is It Time To Break The Law - Chris Packham (documentary)BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me

Noam jumps into this week's quiz seat with surprise cards being drawn from the deck, much to Andy and Pippa's humour and dismay!BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me