Secret Leaders

Compilation: These UNTOLD Stories Will Blow Your Mind

Secret Leaders

Show Notes

In this episode, we dive into three incredible stories that blew our minds. Lionel Barber recounts his chilling experience interviewing Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, giving us a rare insight into what it’s like to sit face-to-face with one of the world’s most powerful leaders. James Watt, co-founder of BrewDog, shares the shocking moment when he lost $50 million and Finally, Deborah Meaden takes us back to her early days, offering a fascinating glimpse into her entrepreneurial life before she became a household name on Dragons' Den. ______________________________________ Sign up to Wise Business banking: https://wise.com/gb/business/?utm_sou...

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