Balancing social purpose with the commercial and operational realities of running a business

In episode eight of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast Andy Ross and Andy Newman talk with Founder and CEO of Digital Futures, Scott Vincent. Scott has had a successful career, starting out representing Australia in Rugby and Athletics before moving to the UK to begin an investment banking consultancy and then to going on to establish Digital Futures.  

The decision behind selling his first startup, consultancy, Parker Fitzgerald, and the lessons learned from working with a large organisation. Where the idea for Digital Futures came from and how they are addressing the lack of diversity in the digital workspace. Balancing social purpose with the operational and commercial realities of running a business and what Digital Futures are doing differently. How to create a successful digital business; deciding which problems to take on, how to successfully challenge and inspire a team. Scott’s advice for new digital start up’s seeking to pave their way in the modern world.  

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