This week, we feature Alex Pirouz, who has a fascinating story. He went from quitting school and experiencing business failure, to successfully building up and exiting 3 companies. He is the host of the Scale podcast and Co-Founder of Windsor Advisers, where he helps companies like Formula 1 and KPMG with their growth and expansion. We covered: - Being the best: Focus on being the best in your industry. Don't just pick an industry because you think it will be a good industry to target. Pick an area you're genuinely interested in; your goal should be to bring the best product to market and be the industry leader. - Satisfaction: It's not just about money; what type of business is ultimately going to make you happy? If you focus on selling something you're passionate about, you will find more success. - Reverse Engineering: Work your way backwards from your aims to find the path of least resistance to your goal. - Find a Mentor: Finding and bringing onboard a mentor or someone who has done it before can be crucial to your success. Check out our website for more interviews with experts in the tech market here: https://www.gig-start.com