{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67a4b46c9c6f7f7f287b6966/68c71b8824c6e67e6880809a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Simon Rouse - CEO of Impact Futures","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67a4b46c9c6f7f7f287b6966/1757876692846-c1e8e08c-cdb7-40c3-bff2-5c3589c20b9a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, <strong>Joshua O'Connor</strong> chats with <strong>Simon Rouse</strong>, the CEO of <strong>Impact Futures</strong>, a leading education company recently acquired by private equity firm August Equity. In this episode, Simon candidly shares his unique career trajectory, from his beginnings as a Barclays graduate to his decision to transition from banking into businesses providing services with a social value. </p><p><br></p><h3><strong>What You'll Learn</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Career Pivots and Purpose:</strong> Discover what motivated Simon to shift his focus from a successful 17-year banking career to leadership roles with a strong social impact.</li><li><strong>The Private Equity Journey:</strong> Get an inside look at what it takes to prepare a business for acquisition and the challenges of managing a team through a high-stakes sales process.</li><li><strong>Leadership and Resilience:</strong> Hear Simon's insights on effective leadership, the importance of building trust, and how he navigated crises like a critical Ofsted inspection during the sale of his company.</li><li><strong>The Human Element of Business:</strong> Learn why Simon believes that in a world obsessed with technology and AI, a leader's focus should always remain on their people.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in business leadership, career development, and the intricate world of private equity.</p>","author_name":"Joshua O'Connor"}