Gaming Strategy for Companies – Bastian Bergmann

September 15th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to Bastian Bergmann, the author of "Press Play - Why Every Company Needs a Gaming Strategy." Bastian is cofounder and Chief Operating Officer of Solsten, a technology startup that empowers companies to create personalised content using AI and psychological data. Among its customers are globally…

 

Theo Paphitis: Serial Entrepreneur & Dragon’s Den Star

February 16th, 2024 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview I speak to Theo Paphitis, Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Star of Dragon’s Den. We discuss his incredible career in entrepreneurship, his learnings on what it takes to build successful businesses & brands, the future of retail, and the realities of what entrepreneurial life is really like. 

 

Brian Smith on Building UGG Into a Billion Dollar Brand

April 29th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
From the sandy beaches of Australia to the bustling walkways of international fashion, Brian Smith has masterfully navigated his entrepreneurial journey with audacity, resilience, and a surfer's spirit. Born with an insatiable passion for surfing, Brian has not only ridden waves but also the tides of the business world. A…

 

Jacqueline Gold CBE: Women in Business Leadership

November 18th, 2020 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Jacqueline Gold CBE is Chief Executive of Ann Summers and Knickerbox and is renowned for managing a business run by women, for women. Jacqueline is an activist for women in business, championing female entrepreneurs and, through sharing her own experiences, aims to better the working environment for women. Her attitude…