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Square Circle: For Startup and Scale-up People

Square Circle: For Startup and Scale-up People

By: Mario Rivas - Tiffany Chown
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Square Circle: Startups & Scale-ups is where strategic minds, founders, leaders, executives, and investors share what it really takes to build, grow, and scale. Honest conversations about strategy, leadership, and the life behind success.Mario Rivas - Tiffany Chown Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • E3: From Raising 100M to a new AI venture
    Nov 2 2025

    Percy Grandy, a seasoned CEO and investor, shares his journey from a young developer in Bolivia to leading successful tech ventures across the globe.

    Percy discusses his transition from corporate roles to founding FlowLive, the challenges of scaling a startup, and the importance of transparency in leadership.

    He also offers valuable insights for founders navigating the complexities of growth and investment, emphasising the need for a deep understanding of the problems they aim to solve.

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    38 mins
  • S1E2: Reaching a 400-person team in 5 years - Simona Todoroska, MD IW Connect
    Oct 26 2025

    Simona at IW Connect Netherlands shares her journey from entrepreneurship to leading a successful team of 400 people, emphasising the importance of learning through experience, the challenges of scaling a business, and the significance of data readiness in the age of AI.

    The discussion also touches on leadership styles, the balance between remote work and office culture, and the key takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs.



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    37 mins
  • S1E1: How to Scale Across 25 Countries - Matt Bate, CEO of Black Brick
    Oct 19 2025

    Mario Rivas and co-host Tiffany sit down with Matt Bate (BlackBrick) to unpack how he’s scaled businesses across 25 countries, from Turkey and Russia to the UAE, blending engineering discipline with entrepreneurial instinct.

    Matt shares practical plays on building culture across borders, centralising ops and KPIs, hiring for communication, and staying nimble in emerging markets—plus two hard-won lessons: ring-fence agreements early and don’t overcommit.

    Square Circle — A Community of Strategic Minds.

    For Startup and Scale-up People.

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    38 mins
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