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The Disrupters

The Disrupters

Released: 2021-02-01
© (C) BBC 2021
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11 Episodes
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Listen on Apple Podcasts
11 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2021-02-01
© (C) BBC 2021
Most Recent Episode
CEO of Netflix:  Reed Hastings

CEO of Netflix: Reed Hastings

'You’ve got to be radical and try things'
Time: 27:20
Kamal Ahmed and Rohan Silva lift the lid on the realities of starting your own business.
Kamal and Rohan speak to founder and CEO of Netflix, Reed Hastings.
Reed discloses the mistakes made in his first business and how he overcame them. They talk about what it took for Netflix to take on a company 100 times their size - and win. Plus why creative industries need to break away from work practices tailored to the industrial era and what that means for Netflix employees: no bonuses, no holiday limits and why being 'on the clock' doesn't apply.
Presenters: Kamal Ahmed and Rohan Silva
Producer: Georgia Catt
Episode ID: 1000507304581
GUID: urn:bbc:podcast:m000rtg0
Release Date: 01/02/2021, 13:52:00

Description

Kamal Ahmed and Rohan Silva lift the lid on the realities of starting your own business, as leading entrepreneurs reveal their stories of risk, ambition and failure.

Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

2020-11-17

More more please

The last podcast launched in feb 2020 ... wow to think what would come. Please revisit some of these inspiring people ... particularly Surinder founder of Arora .. did his stress test make it through COVID.
GA-J
2019-08-03

Best podcast out there

Who knew business podcasts could be so entertaining and educational.
Henry-London
2019-07-30

Just awesome

One of the most inspirational podcasts there is for entrepreneurs. Wish there were more episodes. Good job guys!
Surjio10
2019-05-08

Will there be more?

This podcast was perfect. As an entrepreneur myself and a fan of How I built this, I thought it was so good to have our own British version. Please come back!
DovePeacock
2019-04-04

Love these bio’s

I’m loving these stories of how people started out excellent
angie oz
2019-02-11

The disrupters

Great show. Good duo and interesting interviews that focus in on the real stories behind the success. More please.
pipzul
2019-01-18

Great business case studies

Great stuff. One to listen to the way into work for inspiration to get things done.
wnt001
2019-01-13

Excellent podcast

For Xmas I received some air pods and then discovered the world of podcasts. My first podcast was Julie Dean and it was excellent. Being a business owner I could relate to her story and struggles to achieve her goals. My walk to the office is so much better now.
Paul Donno
2018-12-27

Great show but...

I’ve been an ‘entrepreneur’ for my whole career but what I hear is ‘create an idea, build a brand and then get investors’ instead of ‘get an idea, build a brand and then build a business’
Building wealth and longevity in a business is (in my opinion) is far more valuable than build it quick & sell it to others who want to get a quick buck.
Speak to Will at Brompton cycles 🙂
otto-colwill
2018-12-23

Keep going!!!

Amazing interviews with amazingly insightful and successful entrepreneurs! To be five star, cut back slightly on insecure banter...
vbreb
2018-12-21

Overall, it’s good

I’m a bit of a business nerd so when I heard about The Disrupters it sounded like my kind of thing. And overall it is. The interviews are interesting and insightful, and I like the way they cut in and out of the interview itself for discussion between the presenters around certain key points.
I find the jaunty style and banter a little annoying, and the simplistic explanation of some concepts such as seed funding are to me, a bit patronising. As I’ve said though, I’m a nerd on this topic and others probably find the explanations helpful if they are less familiar with the subject area. I also have to take slight issue with the title. Of the guests so far I would only categorise about half of these as true disrupters. The others are still well worth a listen as they feature people who have started successful and interesting businesses, but they haven’t had game-changing impact on the markets in which they operate and are not true disrupters in my opinion.
Overall, it’s good to listen to. Thanks guys.
Simon_473
2018-12-19

Fantastic!

Informative, entertaining and enlightening interviews with incredible people. Cannot recommend highly enough.
timilner1977
2018-12-17

Excellent podcast!

I really enjoyed listening to this podcast. It’s a great source of inspiration for entrepreneurs. I’ve recommended it to a group of new businesses that I work with, and I’m looking forward to working through the back catalogue.
Adamclem
2018-12-14

Mark

So interesting to hear the stories of successful people in a relaxed environment
BeautifulDoha
2018-12-12

Inspiring

Really insightful and fun podcast!
p-s-j
2018-12-12

Disrupters

Great start, accessible, inspirational and entertaining! Well done BBC
FrannySing
2018-12-08

For entrepreneurs

Seriously good podcast! Well done BBC
JonnyD23
2018-12-05

Interesting

Particularly enjoyed the Cambridge satchel company episode, as I run a business and it was relatable in the initial stages.
gabes10000
2018-11-20

Mr Jet Li

This podcast is brilliant for anyone who owns a business, is thinking about starting one or for considering the ways in which entrepreneurship can be considered from different angles. It’s generally life affirming as well with some excellent messages about human endeavour, failure and fulfilment.
bernadette baggins
2018-11-16

Just what I needed

What a great first episode and can’t wait for the rest. As an entrepreneur going through this journey it has been so useful to listen to those stories. Makes me realise I’m not alone!!
DovPOD
2018-11-08

Sarah S

Loved it! Fascinating guests, great chemistry between presenters and beautifully produced.
laruiva
2018-11-06

It’s The Business

Love the podcast. It’s like sitting with a business guru over a casual coffee. There seems to be a great vibe between the presenters. If your enrolled in the Anti-Alan Sugar School of Business, this is for you !
Superdooper00