From selling goldfish to his classmates in Trinidad, to becoming one of the most successful media leaders in the UK, Rob Pierre learnt the art of entrepreneurship from a young age. From growing Jellyfish into a multimillion-pound digital marketing powerhouse with clients including Netflix and Google, to exiting the company to impart his learnings and help guide other businesses to sustainable growth. This episode offers a true masterclass in maintaining a small business mindset whilst achieving commercial success without compromising on your values and personal beliefs.
GO TO Highlights from this episode (Scroll-to points)
(02:02) - Being brought up and impact on life
(03:20) - Growing up in Trinidad – The hustle is real
(07:47) - Family tragedy and adjusting to life in the UK
(10:31) - Education system in UK vs Trinidad
(13:07) - Failing physics to Intrapreneurial success
(22:34) - Underestimating accountability
(23:55) - The confidence to take the plunge – Jellyfish was born
(27:24) - The technological revolution - Ask Jeeves to the growth of Google
(31:44) - Creating a genuine joined up global proposition
(35:58) - Creating a meritocracy based on value exchange
(41:18) - Investor advice
(44:18) - From CEO, to Chair, to Exit
(52:25) - Quick fire questions, from role models to proudest moment and treasured advice
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