{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64622cd8c9b9620011c50beb/649ac94797b86600119c9870?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Importance of Culture in Driving Business Growth","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/cover/1684155597890-e14162f2665b884503a55aa3542eae42.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How important is culture and values in driving a business's growth? Can a values-led culture self-police and address unethical behaviour?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of \"Bringing new ideas to life\", <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecleverley/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Steve Cleverley</a>, CEO of Oxentia is joined by <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ignition/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alex McPherson</a>, Founder of <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ignition/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ignition Law</a>, the entrepreneurial law practice. Listen to part one of their discussion into the challenges facing leadership teams in scaling companies, and the importance of culture and values in driving a business's growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>The establishment and growth of Ignition Law [00:01:14]</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Steve Cleverley interviews Alex McPherson, founder of Ignition Law, discussing the establishment and growth of Ignition Law, including its purpose and approach, and its journey towards B Corp certification.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Challenges facing leadership teams in scaling companies [00:08:03]</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Alex and Steve explore the challenges facing leadership teams in scaling companies, including the common phases of growth for a young business and the tailored advice required at each stage.</p><p><br></p><p><em>The importance of culture and values in driving business growth [00:10:37]</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Alex and Steve discuss the importance of culture and values in driving business growth, including the shift towards a more values-led business and the role of culture in creating a shared sense of purpose and vision.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Culture and Values [00:11:47]</em>&nbsp;</p><p>The importance of culture and values in driving a business's growth, and how a values-led culture can self-police itself.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Key Decision Points for Legal Advice [00:12:59]</em>&nbsp;</p><p>The key milestones for legal advice in growing businesses, including the bootstrapping phase, funding rounds, and challenges with investors and cash flow.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Part Two Preview [00:15:29]</em>&nbsp;</p><p>A preview of part two of the discussion, which will cover the timing and types of legal support that startups and scale-ups typically require, Ignition Law's B Corp certification journey, and common pitfalls to avoid during scaling up of a business.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ignition/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alex McPherson Founder of Ignition Law</a>, the entrepreneurial law firm, and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecleverley/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Steve Cleverley CEO, Oxentia at Oxentia</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Contact us with any questions at <a href=\"mailto:ideaspod@oxentia.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ideaspod@oxentia.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.oxentia.com/app/uploads/2023/06/Bringing-new-ideas-to-life-podcast-Episode-4-Transcript.txt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Episode transcript</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Oxentia Ltd"}