The numbers never lie (well, sometimes)
You know that thing your gut tells you is definitely true? Well, what if it isn’t? Our gut is often wrong: either because we don’t have enough data to reach an informed decision or because [...]
To get the right answers, you need to ask the right questions
During my years as a journalist, I became adept at extracting information from people. To get the right answers, you need to ask the right questions – and then shut up. You also need to [...]
The bad guys ain’t got no chance
One of the reasons I'm having lunch with 500 strangers is because I want to learn new things. My 20th lunch companion, Sandro Hogan, taught me a lot of new things – about cybersecurity. Sandro, [...]
Helping others fulfil their business dreams
It’s always nice to meet someone who’s making their community a better place. Enter Greg Twemlow, the 19th person I’ve met on my journey to have lunch with 500 strangers. Eleven months ago, Greg founded [...]