Welcome to Oxentia's podcast, 'Bringing new ideas to life'. Our episodes will feature discussions on a wide range of topics including knowledge exchange and commercialisation, innovation process cultures, accelerator programmes, social impact in the arts humanities and social sciences, capacity building and entrepreneurial support, plus a lot more. We want to focus on the topics which are raising questions for companies, governments and universities around the world, and we hope to share some useful insights and advice along the way.
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Welcome to Oxentia's podcast, 'Bringing new ideas to life'. Our episodes will feature discussions on a wide range of topics including knowledge exchange and commercialisation, innovation process cultures, accelerator programmes, social impact in the arts humanities and social sciences, capacity building and entrepreneurial support, plus a lot more. We want to focus on the topics which are raising questions for companies, governments and universities around the world, and we hope to share some useful insights and advice along the way.
We hope you enjoy listening, if so, please subscribe to the channel and share with your network. If you have any questions or would like to suggest a topic, email us a ideaspod@oxentia.com.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How important is culture and values in driving a business's growth? Can a values-led culture self-police and address unethical behaviour?
In this episode of "Bringing new ideas to life", Steve Cleverley, CEO of Oxentia is joined by Alex McPherson, Founder of Ignition Law, 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.
Timestamps
The establishment and growth of Ignition Law [00:01:14]
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.
Challenges facing leadership teams in scaling companies [00:08:03]
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.
The importance of culture and values in driving business growth [00:10:37]
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.
Culture and Values [00:11:47]
The importance of culture and values in driving a business's growth, and how a values-led culture can self-police itself.
Key Decision Points for Legal Advice [00:12:59]
The key milestones for legal advice in growing businesses, including the bootstrapping phase, funding rounds, and challenges with investors and cash flow.
Part Two Preview [00:15:29]
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.
Alex McPherson Founder of Ignition Law, the entrepreneurial law firm, and Steve Cleverley CEO, Oxentia at Oxentia.
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