The OPUS Insider | Sept. Edition
Welcome to the latest edition of the OPUS Insider, your go-to source for thought-provoking content and timely updates from the OPUS community. Crafted with a focus on entrepreneurial-minded individuals, our newsletter is designed to deliver practical insights and valuable information to propel your ventures forward.
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The Quote of the month
"If you are not prepared to be wrong, you will not come up with anything original...and we run our companies this way. We stigmatise mistakes.”
- The late Sir Ken Robinson
Key Insights for Aspiring Leaders: This Month's Picks
10 books CEO’s are reading at the moment - McKinsey & Company (5 min read)
This article features book recommendations from notable CEOs, offering insights into leadership and contemporary business issues. These recommendations span various topics, including AI's influence on humanity, the role of technology in prosperity, and the power of collective action in shaping the future. The article emphasizes the significance of reading for leadership development, aligning with the adage that leaders are readers.
How To Do Great Work with Paul Graham - Founders Podcast (1 hr listen)
David Senra hosts Founders, a show dedicated to exploring the achievements of history's most prominent entrepreneurs. Through his research, he delves into the insights gained from Paul Graham's essay "How To Do Great Work." Paul Graham, renowned as a Silicon Valley icon and co-founder of Y Combinator, an early supporter of Airbnb, Dropbox, and Reddit, has left a lasting impression on Senra's understanding of entrepreneurial success.
How to Perform When Seconds From Death with Red Bull Air Race Legend Paul Bonhomme - Performance Hackers (56 min listen)- Performance Hackers (56 min listen)
Tune in to this podcast hosted by OPUS member, Scott Radford, as he steps into the adrenaline-fueled world of the Red Bull Air Race with Paul Bonhomme, who holds the remarkable title of the most successful Red Bull Air Race Pilot in history, boasting three World Championships.
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Keeping you up to speed with all that is happening in our community.
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Some Member Wins:
Huge congratulations to Niya for their remarkable progress and recent achievements. Their success in attaining the most substantial model validation to date (AWS, Salesforce, Microsoft and more signed up), along with securing 80% of their Pre-Seed bridge funding, marks significant milestones in their journey. These accomplishments serve as a testament to their dedication and vision. Well done to members Hugh, Holly and Cam.
Exciting developments for Ken Donald as he accomplishes the successful sale of his company, Snoop, to Vanquis Bank. This achievement is nothing short of remarkable. Congratulations, Ken, on this well-deserved success.
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