INSIGHT 3 | MONEY MATTERS Money disappears fastest when enthusiasm is high. Like a last-minute Christmas shopping spree, focusing on what’s shiny and bright. Not everything needs funding at once. Some things don’t need funding at all. in³ | Money Matters Pocket depth counts... Funding your vision   Like many solo entrepreneurs trying to breathe life into their ideas, it can feel as though you’ve barely left base camp, the rain’s pouring down and you’re already drenched. Tappi

INSIGHT 2 | MINDSET MATTERS Innovators tend to either race ahead or hesitate. Rarely anything in between. Which camp are you in? Either way, that is precisely the moment to think again. in² | Mindset Matters  Pause for pace... Counter intuitive yet impactful   Now you’re likely a doer, someone in action, making purposeful strides to your goal; a trait I recognise in myself. Ever thought what makes a great athlete; someone truly at the top of their game? For me it’s often the

INSIGHT 1 | IP MATTERS Ever wondered what NDA really stands for? There’s only one acronym that works for me. Think of it as your first layer of insulation. It lets you talk openly without exposing yourself to catching a cold. in¹ | IP Matters Rules of engagement... Share with confidence   I feel like we’re getting somewhere and you’re ready to share your idea with me. Well… please don’t! Not because I’m not interested, far from it. I wouldn’t be much of a guide if I didn’t li

Every idea feels like a climb. That’s why the book is shaped around three peaks. Inspire. Invent. Innovate. Simple, clear, sequential yet completely intertwined. Let’s Provide Some Clarity… The need for context   It’s important to be clear about your audience, so here’s mine. You might be a start-up founder, a sole trader, or running a growing SME. Or perhaps you’re just starting out, exploring how to turn an idea into something real. It’s unlikely you’re a seasoned entrepren

We all have ideas, but not everyone is compelled to follow them through. If you do decide to scratch that particular itch, it can feel more like a night rally than a stroll along the beach. If you have an idea you can’t shake, you’re already on the Innovation Black Run. This book exists to make things simpler. To help you see where you’re going when your headlights barely illuminate the road ahead. So, You’re Still With Me... That’s intriguing   I created this book for people

SKIING UPHILL sounds awkward, counterintuitive and somewhat implausible. Yet anyone pursuing an idea will recognize the feeling immediately. Innovation is often about succeeding against the run of play, and that’s where this blog series can help you. So, what are you waiting for… let’s go. SKIING UPHILL… The Innovation Black Run… What’s in a title   I’m neither a skier nor a climber, so why the analogy of three challenging peaks? I was searching for something symbolic, not li

PEAK ONE | INSPIRE Every climb needs a beginning, and this is yours. Peak One focuses on mindset and builds belief from clarity. A simple foundation that shapes everything that follows. Consider this a shared ascent. The Inspire Peak... Getting ready to climb   I have a simple ethos, good ideas should leave a footprint that lasts, one of positivity and purpose.   So why Inspire? Innovation begins long before the first sketch, pitch or prototype. It starts with awareness, noti