Brilliance Talks · 2026-07-14 · 35 min
This podcast explores what it really takes to build a high-growth AI company without sacrificing sound leadership. Anthony Baker shares lessons from becoming a world champion athlete, living through 18 months without a salary, rejecting £2 million in funding, leveraging ADHD as a leadership advantage, and building 15 Group's ambitious vision toward a $500 million business. If you're a founder, CEO or business owner looking to scale with AI while keeping people at the center of your business, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately. Show Notes: 01:23 From World Champion to CEO 04:54 ADHD as a Business Superpower 10:41 Why He Rejected £2 Million Funding 16:40 What the 15 Group Actually Does 22:20 Why Your Middle Office Determines Growth 24:52 Don't Build AI Without Human Intelligence 29:11 Where AI Becomes a Distraction About Guests: LinkedIn: Website:
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