Can you scale a company without losing its soul?

In this episode of CEO Reflects, Tony Wood talks with Neliya Macheva, Head of Talent and Culture at Dreamix, about the transition from a tight-knit startup to a scaling powerhouse.

Neliya pulls back the curtain on how to "architect" a culture that survives rapid growth. They discuss why culture is defined by how you treat people during the hard times—like bench periods rather than just the perks you offer during the good times.

What if one of your best employees started losing their vision… and didn’t dare to tell anyone? In this episode of CEO Reflects, Fiona Bordet is joined by Veronica Alves-Cardoso, orthoptist, to explore a topic leaders rarely address: vision impairment in the workplace.

The Real Founder Life with Veera Amnelin-Kylämäki

Veera Amnelin-Kylämäki joins Tony Wood to share the real side of building Saaren Taika — from becoming the face of the brand to navigating vulnerability, energy, pressure, and growth.

A candid conversation on authenticity, resilience, and the unseen work behind a fast-growing D2C company. Perfect for founders and creators who want the truth behind “overnight success.”

Are we nearing the “GPT moment” for robotics? In this episode, Tony speaks with Zoltán Dibó (Nortemsy) about how physical AI and autonomous robots will transform industries, workflows, and leadership in the years ahead.

In a world obsessed with speed, optimisation, and AI-powered everything… what does it really mean to be human?

In this episode of CEO Reflects, Fiona sits down with Ludmila Parekh, an architect, wellness facilitator, and yoga teacher, to explore the balance between technology and humanity.

Morocco is becoming a hub where leadership meets innovation: here’s what that means for entrepreneurs and deep tech. In this conversation, Radouane Oudrhiri and Tony Wood share insights on leadership, innovation, and Morocco’s growing role in the global business landscape, all just one month ahead of the CEO CF Fall Summit in Marrakesh.

In this episode of CEO Reflects, we dive into the world of generative AI with Dan Rupprecht to explore how this technology can empower service providers to elevate their offerings.

Dan discusses the transformative potential of AI, from personalized client experiences to innovative problem-solving capabilities, and what it means for the future of customer service.