How do you grow a business that is so innovative it changes how your entire ecosystem needs to work?

Today Richard speaks with Karl Andersson, Founder of Matsmart-Motatos, one of Europe's fastest-growing companies according to the Financial Times with a consistent annual growth of some 70%.

Matsmart-Motatos is aiding the sustainable reform of the food system by allowing customers to buy products that would otherwise be discarded due to reasons like changes in packaging, seasons or best-before dates.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

How Karl identified the business opportunity

The difficulties of pioneering a new business model - and how Karl overcome those

How Karl built the necessary trust with logistics partners and suppliers

The very different mindset that Karl looks for in his sales team

Leadership skills that Karl aquired along the way

Resources/sources mentioned:

https://motatos.com

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For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/karl-andersson

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:48 How to solve the food waste issue.

08:18 Using third-party logistics to overcome challenges.

12:06 How can LinkedIn build relationships effectively.

15:49 Partnering with major FMCG corporations.

19:28 Growing in new markets requires strategic scaling efforts.

23:54 Communication, trust, targets, not detailed OKRs - success.

29:13 Carl pioneers impactful business tackling food waste.

30:53 Leave a review, visit xquadrant.com for support.

What are the skills you'll need to develop in your business, in an AI world?

This is the question Richard explores with today's guest. Tim Smeaton is the CEO and Co-Founder of Kubrick Group, a company that helps organizations realise the value of data, AI, and cloud technology.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

Why Tim recommends you "ignore amazing opportunities."

How Tim identified a structural problem to solve with his business - and the results he got.

The potential impact of AI on technology spend, customer service, and decision-making.

What skills you'll need to thrive as AI ramps up.

Resources/sources mentioned:

The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)

Kubrick Group (https://www.kubrickgroup.com/us/)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-smeaton-424929

Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.

Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making Time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/

For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/tim-smeaton

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:28 Analytical approach to problem-solving

11:43 Addressing skills gap by training in data

17:08 Consulting firm offers great value and benefits

20:08 Organizations lag in adopting AI

25:12 World Economic Forum highlights

33:43 Concerns about the future marketplace and business models

36:44 Expand digital areas, diverse training, impact measurement

40:16 Hiring and managing a larger team effectively

• The story of how they acquired 17 businesses in 4 years
• The 'business model epiphany' that led to a dramatic reinvention
• How the business geared up to scale fast
• How Michael dismantled the silos that the M&A strategy had created
• The 3-phase roadmap that guided Michael's strategic thinking

• The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)
• Visit Michael Riedl here: https://www.mr.ceo/
• Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.
• Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/