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The Creator Accelerator by Chris Donnelly

The Creator Accelerator is a new 10-week transformational program by Chris Donnelly & team. 

Through a blend of curriculum, hands-on live coaching calls, coach-led clinics and community, we help others learn to scale their personal brand, build an audience and create outsized financial outcomes.``

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Personal Brand Manager 

Kurogo

Building and implementing powerful personal brand strategies for leading CEO's and Founders.

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Myprotein

Co-Founder @ The Creator Accelerator. Head of Content @ Chris Donnelly LTD. I talk about AI, Marketing & The Creator Economy

Yo,

After 3+ years within the personal branding space. I've helped build and scale personal brands of all sizes from varying industries.

Currently, I'm helping Chris Donnelly become the most recognised entrepreneur on the planet.

6 months in we've:

- Grown on LinkedIn by 370,000 followers (180k - 550k)
- Have achieved 150m+ views on LinkedIn 
- Grown on Tiktok by 250,000 (200k - 450k) 
- Grown on Instagram by 300,000 (0-300k)

For more resources on how to become the ultimate creator, check out my newsletter! 

https://the-creators-code.kit.com/33d38f7ea6

Josh S.

9 Free University Courses From 3 Elite Universities.

To help you land higher-paying roles: 

Gain knowledge from some of the best institutions in the world:

👑 Harvard 
👑 Yale
👑 MIT

Your future success starts with what you learn today.
Invest in yourself and build the skills employers value most.

Explore these 9 free courses,
Covering key areas like:

- Personal growth and happiness
- Public speaking and communication
- Leadership and career development

Take control of your career progression.
Start learning today with these top courses:

1. Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking
https://lnkd.in/eFTHE9ZK

2. Leadership: Creating Public Value
https://lnkd.in/ePQng4Ce

3. Negotiating Salary
https://lnkd.in/epxtfiyJ

4. The Science of Well-Being
https://lnkd.in/e_2ZWMc6

5. Managing Emotions in Times of Stress
https://lnkd.in/eTRxw3R9

6. Financial Markets
https://lnkd.in/etDDa3Qj

7. Building and Leading Effective Teams
https://lnkd.in/dtQbTNqf

8. Introduction to CS and Programming Using Python
https://lnkd.in/drCr3tBG

9. Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship
https://lnkd.in/d2xWziUq

The highest achievers never stop learning.
Your next opportunity starts with the skills you develop today.

Which course stands out to you? 
Let me know below!

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Don’t stay somewhere that drains your soul. 

It’s the slowest road to a life of regret:

Whether that’s staying in:

- A role you dread
- A draining relationship
- A group that holds you back

It’s never worth the cost to your well-being.

But why do we cling to places that harm us?
The main reasons often include:

↳ Feeling like we’ve invested too much
↳ Fear of what happens next
↳ Loyalty taken too far

Here’s what to try if you feel stuck in the wrong space:

1. Reflect and write it down
↳ Give yourself time to see the full picture
↳ List the ups and downs with total clarity

2. Lean on others
↳ Share your thoughts with people you trust
↳ Try online communities to see a different perspective

3. Start improving yourself
↳ Pinpoint what could help you grow from here
↳ Learn, study, or upskill for your next chapter

4. Set your timeline to leave
↳ Break down each step and set dates
↳ Track progress and adjust as needed

5. Make your exit
↳ Take action and commit to your decision
↳ Have support around you as you transition

Know that leaving won’t be simple.
It might be the toughest step you take.

But life’s too short to be stuck in resentment.

When you’re in the right space, you become:

- More energised
- More at peace
- A version of you that thrives

And who doesn’t want that?

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41% of people second guess their choices daily.

Here’s how to stop wasting time 👇

A great cheat sheet from the main man Chris Donnelly 
Super useful for me as an over thinker haha ! 

It's so easy to second guess yourself when you: 

- Are overwhelmed with work
- Are Listening to too many opinions
- Don't have a system for making decisions 

This can then often lead to: 

- Delayed and inaccurate decisions 
- Missed opportunities 
- Frustration

These 7 mental models can change that:

1. OODA Loop (John Boyd)
→ A loop to help you think fast and stay sharp.
Observe. Orient. Decide. Act. Repeat.

2. First Principles Thinking
→ Break things down to raw truths and rebuild from scratch.

3. Six Thinking Hats (Edward de Bono)
→ Switch between logic, emotion, and creativity instead of mixing them up.

4. 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle)
→ Focus on what really moves the needle. Drop what doesn’t.

5. Root Cause Analysis (Sakichi Toyoda)
→ Ask ‘why’ until you land on the real problem.

6. Occam’s Razor
→ The simplest answer is often the right one. Don’t overcomplicate it.

7. The 5x5 Rule
→ If it won’t matter in 5 years, don’t spend more than 5 minutes on it.

Now do not fear... you don't need to try all of these. 
The key part here is choosing the best one that works for you. 

Because once you can start to systemise your decisions. 
It is so much easier to make harder decisions much faster.

What's your go to framework for decison making?
Let me know below ! 

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9 Everyday Phrases

That quietly ruin your reputation.

The worst part?
They seem harmless at first glance.

Protect how you're perceived.
By avoiding these 9 damaging phrases:

1. "Trust me..."
↳ Comes across as defensive and makes you seem less credible.
↳ Try instead: "Here’s why I believe this to be true."

2. "I hate to bother you, but..."
↳ Makes you sound like an inconvenience.
↳ Instead, say: "Is now a good time?"

3. "You wouldn’t understand"
↳ Feels dismissive and can alienate others.
↳ Instead, say: "Let me explain it another way."

4. "It’s out of my hands"
↳ Signals a lack of responsibility.
↳ Instead, say: "Here’s what I can do to help."

5. "You always..." or "You never..."
↳ Feels like an attack and shuts down conversation.
↳ Instead, say: "I’ve noticed this happening recently."

6. "Calm down"
↳ Can escalate frustration rather than ease it.
↳ Instead, say: "I get why this is upsetting."

7. "If I were you..."
↳ Can sound condescending or dismissive.
↳ Instead, say: "From my experience, this worked well."

8. "I thought you knew"
↳ Feels like shifting blame onto someone else.
↳ Instead, say: "Let me fill you in on the details."

9. "Sorry, but that’s just how I am"
↳ Comes across as stubborn and unwilling to adapt.
↳ Instead, say: "I’ll make an effort to improve."

Your words shape how people see you…
Make sure they’re working for you, not against you.

What’s one phrase you're trying to use less? 
Drop it below.

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9 Common Sayings

LinkedIn is dead....

According to everyone on LinkedIn. 

Every year, people will become motivated to post on here. 
Often they'll see momentum fast. 

But then change happens...

A new format or algorithm change arrives
And often people aren't fast enough. 

They will continue to use the same techniques as before. 
And their results and motivation will start to diminish. 

But here's the brutal reality...

LinkedIn (like most social platforms) change ALL the time. 
To keep up you need to adapt fast and be very resilient.

So here's 6 tips for staying on top of the changes 
And how to adapt fast. 

1. Kill the ego 

- Understand that the algorithm doesn't care about you 
- The more sharable the content, the likely it is to perform

2. Always keep audience at the top of mind 

- Your content should always serve your audience 
- Think about the psychology of how your content stops the scroll

3. Study the best people in your industry 

- Great creators adapt fast. So follow those who adjust at speed 
- If someone changes up, check it out and break down why

4. Experiment all the time

- Do not continue to use the same format if it doesn't work 
- Treat each post like an experiment and test different variables

5. Accept things with a pinch of salt 

- There is a lot of misinformation spread on here 
- What will work for others may not work for you

6. Play the long game 

- Remember 0.1% growth compounds daily 
- Those who quit, never see the benefits

LinkedIn is not dead. 
It's dead for those who are unwilling to change. 

What's 1 thing your working on changing in your content? 
Let me know below ! 

Ps Chris and I built a new epic resource for LinkedIn 
Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eEbAgsaW

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I’ve written 1000s of LinkedIn posts in the last 2 years. 

Each post has its own objective. Let me explain: 

The key to building a large profitable personal brand 
That brings leverage to everything you do: 

Creating content across the funnel. 

- Top of funnel - High growth content
- Middle of funnel - High trust-building content
- Bottom of funnel - High conversion-based content.

Here are 15 formats of content 
To grow and monetise your personal brand on LinkedIn:

Growth: 

- In-depth broad topic carousel
- Broad topic cheat sheet
- Resources/tools post
- Reactive trend post
- Viral billboard
- Viral video

Trust building: 

- Lead magnets
- Personal stories
- Your personal tools/systems
- Reactive content with your expertise

Conversion: 

- Testimonials
- Case studies
- Milestone posts
- Niche “how to” video
- Sharing your processes

This will allow you to build an audience that is:

↳ Large 
↳ Engaged in you 
↳ Future customers

Your content strategy should directly reflect your goals. 

Want more customers quickly? 
Focus hard on MOF/BOF content.

Want to reach more people?
Focus on TOF content. 

Which part of your matrix is your favourite? 
Let me know below ! 

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7 Crucial Productivity Mistakes 

And How to Avoid Them. 

Ever felt like you're always busy but never getting ahead?

Sometimes, it's less about how much you work.
And more about working smart instead of hard.

Those who fall into these habits
Will often feel like:

- They're always busy
- They're consistently overwhelmed
- Results seem far and few between

Break this cycle today.
Be aware of the mistakes… and how to avoid them:

1. Thinking “Busy” is Productive
↳ Just because your calendar is full doesn’t mean you’re productive.
↳ Focus on the 20% driving 80% of your results. Double down on that.

2. Neglecting Your Health to Get Work Done
↳ Sacrificing health for work reduces efficiency.
↳ Make health non-negotiable. Move daily and eat nutritious foods.

3. Avoiding Breaks to “Power Through”
↳ Powering through without breaks slows your brain down.
↳ Take regular short breaks. 5 minutes can make a big difference.

4. Trying to Multi-Task
↳ Multitasking scatters focus and overloads the brain.
↳ Focus on one task at a time for better results.

5. Trying to Achieve Perfection
↳ Perfectionism can be paralysing and stop progress.
↳ Focus on progress over perfection. Start and iterate fast.

6. Failing to Prioritise Tasks
↳ An overloaded to-do list causes important tasks to be missed.
↳ Use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritise urgent and important tasks.

7. Having Unclear Goals
↳ Unclear goals lead to a lack of focus and drive.
↳ Ensure your goals are clear, purposeful, and urgent.

The key here:

Recognising these productivity mistakes for yourself.
As no one will fix them for you.

Remember…

Smart work will always beat hard work.

What’s your top productivity tip? 

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7 Crucial Productivity Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

In 2025 organic reach is down 65%. 

But the top 1% are growing 157x faster...

Find out how in our new free masterclass: https://lnkd.in/ehRvX9d9

Both Chris and Will analysed 318,842 LinkedIn™ posts from Q3 2025... 

And the results were shocking. 

The change this previous quarter has been huge. 
And you should be prepared to adapt. 

Organic reach is unfortunately down 65% 
(the lowest dip we've seen !) 

But fear not, there is still time to catch up. 

Don't guess your way to growth. 
Here's what's working in Q3 of 2025: 

The platform is changing: 

1. Median impressions are down 18% year over year
2. Normal creators are growing 20% slower since Q2
3. Suggested content is creating more space
4. Virality caps are creating space for niche content

What the top 1% do differently: 

1. Embrace different formats
2. Comment thoughtfully - 150+ meaningful conversations weekly
3. Stay consistent with quality (9/10 of views come from top 20% of posts)

THE Winning post formats (by reach multiple): 

1. Carousels (4.0x): Best results from story-driven education
2. Infographics (3.0x): Great for driving newsletter subs 
3. Motivational quotes (2.5x): Visuals need to be branded 
4. Personal Stories (2.3x): BTS pictures beat selfies 
5. Video (1.9x): great for building trust 
6. Text Only (1.0x): Must have 14+ paragraphs

Tactics to boost performance: 

1. Write conversationally: Shorter words perform 35% better
2. Structure matters: Less then 7 paragraphs = 74% performance drop
3. Length is your friend: 1.3k-3k character posts get 38% more reach. 
4. Post on the Weekend: Sunday posts see highest reach
5. Reach isn't killed by externa links: 3+ useful links get 236% more reach 

And the crazy part is...
This is just a sneak peek of what's happened.

If you'd like more insights, register to Chris' new free masterclass. 
He will be sharing how you can get your first 10k followers. 

Seats are capped so get in quick 👇
https://lnkd.in/ehRvX9d9

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Most people will never reach 10,000 followers.

Here’s why that happens:

They don’t realise LinkedIn mirrors real life.
It’s all about persistence and adaptability.

People watch creators skyrocket in growth...
And assume they blew up overnight.

The truth is completely different.

This is how the journey really unfolds:

1. You define your core topics and have buckets of ambition.
2. You then start posting and put yourself out there.
3. You engage daily in comments and start to build a community.
4. You follow LinkedIn advice from gurus who can't back it up. 
5. And finally you give up when it doesn’t click instantly.

It can be an insanely brutal process. 
But if you stick at it...

This happens too:

✅ You analyse what actually gets results and learn.
✅ You restart and apply the lessons to go again.
✅ You then double down on what works for you. 
✅ Then the growth starts happening.

🏆 And you become a recognised name in your space. 

It’s a wild ride.

And the algorithm is always evolving.
So you’re constantly forced to adjust.

But that’s why LinkedIn rewards those who stick it out.

How’s LinkedIn going for you right now? 
Drop your thoughts below.

Ps if you are looking to reach your first 10k 
Chris Donnelly is going live on Tues to show you exactly how

Save your spot here: https://lnkd.in/ehRvX9d9

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LinkedIn is full of job updates and education. 

So, today I'm a do it differently... 

I've grown from 5,000 to 153,371 followers in 2 years. 

And I've not really shared much about who I actually am. 

So here's my introduction. 
(without info about my job hehehe) 

I'm Josh. 
I live in London. 
I like silly lil tattoos.
I constsantly question myself.
I have a black cat called Lausse. 
I'm am 25 years young (26 soon oop).
I got a black belt in taekwondo at 14.  
I prefer 1 deep convo over 10 small talks. 
I love hearing and telling terrible dad jokes. 
I'm currently in my mid twenties running crisis. 
I did a degree in entrepreneurship and innovation. 
I have a mild obsession with Chess (yet I kinda suck) 
I was ranked 3rd in the UK at football freestyle at 17.
It's taken 2 years, but I feel surrounded by the best people. 

I would now love to get to know you guys more :) 

Drop 1 random fact about you in the comments ! 

Have a great Friday legendsss

So I think I'm about to do the most stupid thing I've done. 

And I'm really not ready for it... 

Running 10k every single day for 30 days.

Here's the story: 

A few days ago I was chatting to my good friend Angus Parker about my total running KM for the year. 
I had done just under 700km. 

(Not bad for something I've been doing just for my silly lil brain health) 

But something annoyed me... 

I was 300km off of a wonderfully round 1000km. 

I then thought "how hard could that be in one month?" 
After few quite delusional afterthoughts, I thought why not go for it. 

And so... December300 is born. 

10k a day, every single day, until the end of the month. 

Now I don't just want this to be a personal challenge for me. 

I want to invite anyone else who wants to do it with me! 

If you're game, feel free to comment "Join" on this post. 
And I'll pop you a DM with the link :) 

I also want to make this super fun, so...

If you're:

- London based
- Don't want to do the full challenge 
- But would like to join me on one 10k run

Feel free to drop me a DM ! 

If running isn't your jam, but you'd still like to support. 
I'm also raising money for Shelter UK.

Super nice cause and so important, especially around these cold winter months. 
Feel free to donate here: https://lnkd.in/eSWvNyiU

Anything is genuinely deeply appreciated <3 

I have no idea how this will be for me tbh. 
But MAN I am excited for the challenge. 

Because for me, December is usually a slow month. 

So I'm ready to fully send it 

Am I gunna snap my hamstring within the first few days? 
What do you think? XD

Let's get it people ! 

♻️ Any repost to spread the message would be amazinggg

Ps recognise anyone from my current running squad?? 🔥

Stop wasting hours building presentations manually.

(There's an AI that does it in minutes)

If you're still wrestling with PowerPoint and GPT...
You're making it harder than it needs to be.

There's a smarter way that you may not have discovered:

Gamma

Think: AI presentation wizard that actually gets it right.

Here's what makes it different:

✅ Describe your idea → Complete deck appears
✅ Professional design without the design skills
✅ Smart content suggestions based on your topic
✅ Export ready for any platform

And has a brand new agent called Gamma Agent 
Which genuinely speeds up time so much!  

Here's how to build your next presentation with Gamma
And take advantage of the new Gamma agent: 

1. Head to gamma.app and create your free account
2. Hit "Generate" and describe your presentation
3. Add context → "Sales pitch for new consulting service"
4. Set your preferences (slide count, tone, length)
5. Pick from their curated theme library
6. Choose visual style that matches your brand
7. Review the AI-generated structure
8. Make quick edits using the Gamma agent
(I will legit just use the agent to sharpen a lot of the slides). 
9. Export and you're ready to rock and roll. 

In 10 minutes, you've got something that would've taken hours in PowerPoint.

Pro tip:

The more specific your initial prompt, the better Gamma performs.

Instead of "marketing presentation"...
Try "Q4 marketing strategy review for executive team focusing on social media ROI"

This is how I handle my presentations now.
No more fighting with templates or spending ages on slide layouts.

Have you used Gamma? If so, what do you use it for? 
Let me know below! 

If you want to give this a go for yourself 👇  
Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eQh3n3n4

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Brand partnership • Co-Founder @ The Creator Accelerator. Head of Content @ Chris Donnelly LTD. I talk about AI, Marketing & The Creator Economy

2 years working with Chris Donnelly, 3M+ followers gained, and $10M revenue later

And we're giving away the profile playbook... for FREE. 

TLDR: Comment PROFILE, and I will personally ping it to you.

There is a science to a LinkedIn profile page. 
It's something we've tested 100s of times. 

So many people leave money on the table here. 

We've used Chris' to gain: 

- Over 210,000+ subscribers on his email list
- 5000+ people on his new Searchable waitlist 
- 5 fully sold out Creator Accelerator cohorts (with another incoming...)

And now, we're sharing it... free of charge. 

Be sure to implement it as soon as possible. 

Here's how to turn 1000s of profile views into leads. 
In the playbook, you'll learn how to: 

✅ Build a strategic funnel flow that takes people from awareness to action
✅ Follow the full 30-day implementation roadmap with weekly milestones
✅ Create trust instantly with your profile picture and brand consistency
✅ Use our positioning formula that turns headlines into small pitches
✅ Turn your experience into results-based credibility
✅ Implement the monthly optimisation system 
✅ Drive traffic with your banner 

Your LinkedIn profile will either make or lose you money. 
There's no middle ground. 

This playbook helps you turn it into a powerful landing page.

If you're ready to start making revenue to your profile
Comment PROFILE, and I'll send across the link to the playbook.

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I've helped Chris Donnelly grow from 180k to 3 million+ 

All whilst running a 7 figure cohort business... 

Let's be real: 

Building a business and posting every day is f*cking hard. 

It's exhausting and for most founders is the first thing to drop. 

Yes, the benefits of a personal brand are incredible. 
But you also have to be consistent for a very long time. 

Which sucks.

But there is a way to do it. 
And it all comes down to one skillset...

Strategically using AI. 

And no, I don't mean using ChatGPT to write your whole post
(Claude is way better for that... kidding :p)

But learning the processes and strategies for using AI tools, 
To save you buckets of time in the long run. 

Whilst keeping your authentic voice and style. 

And me and Chris Donnelly will be sharing how to do that at 4.30 pm (GMT) today! 

So if you're looking to: 

- Increase your content output 
- Use the right tools for high quality
- Decrease time spent looking at a blank screen

I recommend grabbing your spot. 
Secure it here: https://lnkd.in/eMnBqpbR

Excited to see you there !

Wild Capital Academy

An exclusive, community-powered platform offering top-tier business education programs.

Built for ambitious leaders who want to learn how to boost their success by 7 figures and beyond.

Get access to expert insights in investing and business, live group sessions, high-level networking, powerful resources, exclusive deals, and hands-on strategies for real-world growth.

Join our flagship Investment MBA - more practical value than a $200k MBA, at a fraction of the cost.

Topics covered: Investing, Portfolio Management, Business Acquisitions, Business Scaling, Marketing, Leadership, and more.

Founder

Wild Capital

We help founders, investors and CEOs with strategic growth.

Our bespoke consulting services have 4 key pillars:

1) LinkedIn growth - audience, brand and monetization (marketing).
2) Shaping organic and inorganic business growth strategy (strategy).
3) Financial modelling, analysis, business plans, optimization (finance).
4) M&A advisory, public and private market investment management (investments).

AGROFERT, a.s.

Senior investment executive role in one of the largest CEE conglomerates with sales over 10 billion EUR.

Multi-industry pan-European M&A, group strategy and general corporate matters.

Advising the Board of Directors on investments, business development and other corporate matters.

Industries: chemicals (fertilizers, specialty chemicals), agriculture (commodities trading, machinery, primary production, forestry, farms), food (bakeries, meat processing, dairy), energy, logistics, TMT and other.

Examples of deals:

Synthesia (2024) - one of the largest nitrocellulose producers in Europe.
Mafra (2024) - one of the largest media houses in the Czech Republic.
East Grain (2024) - one of the largest commodity traders in Romania.
Borealis NITRO (2023) - the second largest producer of nitrogen fertilizers in Europe (EV - 810 mil. EUR).
Top Hop (2022) - one of the largest hop producers in Europe.
Agronom (2021) - one of the largest commodity traders in Croatia.
+ many other significant deals in the region.

Manager - Mergers and Acquisitions

Goldman Sachs

Working as investment professional in the Asset & Wealth Management Division that oversees more than USD 2 trillion AUM. 

Played a key role in the management of multi-billion-dollar portfolios.

Multi-asset investment management and trading: stocks, bonds, options, ETFs, mutual funds, structured products, hedge funds, VC funds, PE funds.

Investment Management Professional

Deloitte

Financial Advisory - Valuation & Modelling team. Successfully completed a number of different projects related to valuation and financial modelling covering a broad range of industries: real estate, banking and finance, energy, medicine, metallurgy etc.

Valuation & Modelling

Saracen Ventures

Performed thorough researches across wide range of alternative investment classes and industries such as classic cars, telecommunications, media, technology investments as well as PE and VC funds.

Summer Research Intern

Comecoteh SRL

Performed strategic analyses of the company, participated in international expansion.

Responsible for international affairs - negotiations with international suppliers and clients regarding raw materials, delivery, design and price of products.

Financial Department Intern

Winter internship in a research and advisory company. Performed thorough research across a broad range of PE and VC investments.

Research Intern

I help founders scale their businesses | Top 10 LinkedIn Creator Worldwide & #1 Finance LinkedIn Creator Globally | Founder @ Wild Capital | ex-Goldman | LSE Alumnus

Hi, I'm Igor!

Couple of interesting facts about me:

- Top 10 LinkedIn thought leader globally
- Grew to 220k followers on LinkedIn in 1 year
- Graduated with distinction from LSE MSc Finance
- Worked at Deloitte, Goldman Sachs and AGROFERT
- Executed EUR 5+ bn of public and private transactions
- Have experience from 100+ projects, in 15+ industries and 20+ countries
- Helped shape organic and inorganic strategy of 250+ companies in 20+ countries

I wanted to take advantage of this experience and founded Wild Capital:

We help entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals with business scaling.

Our consulting services have 4 key pillars:

1) LinkedIn growth - audience, brand and monetization (marketing).
2) Shaping organic and inorganic business growth strategy (strategy).
3) Financial modelling, analysis, business plans, optimization (finance).
4) M&A advisory, public and private market investment management (investments).

Why we are the top choice for our clients:

A) Unique expertise in multiple areas.
B) Vast network of partners and contacts.
C) Proven track record - we deliver results.
D) End-to-end solutions from strategy to execution.

We are also the leading provider of professional education.

Check out or Wild Capital Academy Investment MBA:

https://wildcapital.co/pages/investment-mba

Get the best-in-class books on M&A, investments, personal finance and more: 

https://wildcapital.co/pages/financial-education 

+ Subscribe to the Wild Newsletter at WildCapital.co:

Join 250,000+ founders, investors and professionals getting my personal, business and financial growth tips via email and social.

+ DM for advertising and sponsorship cooperation.

P.S. Some interesting facts about me:

1) I used to be a junior professional tennis player.
2) I also play ping-pong, squash and chess.
3) I am a classic car enthusiast.
4) I love art, reading and theaters.

Disclaimer: The information presented on this platform is intended for educational and general informational purposes only. It should not be interpreted as advice, whether financial, investment, or otherwise. Every individual and business must evaluate their own circumstances, goals, and risk tolerance before making any decisions. The author bears no responsibility for the outcomes of actions or decisions made by readers based on the information presented. Each person is accountable for exercising their own discretion and taking into account their individual circumstances when making decisions.

Igor Buinevici

Weak leaders hire followers.

Strong leaders hire people who can replace them.

Sharing great insights from Eric Partaker.

When I started out:

I thought leadership meant being the smartest person in the room.

It’s not.

Real leadership is about:

Creating space for people who challenge you.
Push you further.
And yes - sometimes outshine you.

That’s not a threat.

That’s how you grow.

When you surround yourself with sharper minds:

1. You see more clearly.

They spot what you miss and say what others won’t.

2. You make better calls.

New perspectives turn decent ideas into powerful ones.

3. You grow faster.

Iron sharpens iron and the right people sharpen you.

4. You innovate more.

Different thinkers break patterns and create progress.

5. You build trust.

Letting people challenge you shows you value truth over ego.

6. You expand your influence.

Empowered people create impact far beyond your reach.

7. You build a legacy.

Real leaders aren’t remembered for their titles:

But for the people they lifted along the way.

8. You attract top talent.

Great people want to work where:

Growth, freedom, and challenge are celebrated.

9. You create resilience.

When everyone thinks for themselves:

Your team can adapt to anything.

10. You buy time and freedom.

Strong people don’t just follow your vision:

They execute it without needing your constant hand.

Your job isn’t to shine brighter than your team.

It’s to light the stage so they can shine.

Because your legacy lives in them,

Not in your spotlight.

P.S. Do you hire people capable of outgrowing you?

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Most companies look at skills.

The best ones hire character.

Yes, skills are important,

But character is what makes the difference.

Sharing great insights from Mike Leber:

Talent can impress on paper.

Character shows up when things get hard.

It’s not about fancy titles or cool résumés.

It’s about drive, hunger, and heart.

The right leader sees beyond experience:

They spot potential, attitude, and grit.

Because experience can be built,

But mindset can’t be manufactured.

You can always teach what to do.

You can’t teach who they are.

That’s why the real difference,
Between a good hire and a great one,
Isn’t written in their CV - it’s in their character 👇

1. Attitude

They stay calm under pressure.

Problems don’t shake them - they solve them.

2. Curiosity

They ask “why” before “how.”

Always chasing better, never settling.

3. Integrity

Their word means something.

You can trust them when no one’s watching.

4. Resilience

They fall, learn, and rise stronger.

Every setback is fuel for the next win.

5. Humility

They listen first, speak second.

That’s how growth - real growth - happens.

6. Accountability

They own their actions.

No excuses, just solutions.

7. Empathy

Real connection drives collaboration.

They understand people, not just performance.

8. Initiative

They act before being asked.

They see what’s missing and step up.

9. Self-awareness

They know their impact.

Adjust. Learn. Improve. Repeat.

Skills can be taught.

Character can’t.

Don't forget to look at both.

P.S. What are you looking for when hiring?

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You can replace a position,

But you can’t replace trust:

Sharing great insights from Mike Leber

Once loyalty walks out - it rarely comes back.

That’s the blind spot of many leaders.

They see people as headcount, not hearts.

They assume talent is easy to swap.

“Someone else will do the job.”

But trust isn’t a line item.

Loyalty doesn’t reappear once it’s lost.

By the time reality hits,

Their best people are already gone.

Here are 10 small choices that make people stay:

1. Acknowledge effort, not just results

Results are easy to measure.

Effort isn’t - but it’s what builds results.

When people feel unseen, they stop trying.

2. Stand up for your team

If rumors spread and you stay silent,

you lose credibility fast.

Defend your people publicly and privately:

It builds lasting trust.

3. Manage workload and stress

Burnout is not a personal failure:

It’s often poor leadership.

Check workloads, respect boundaries.

Make rest part of performance.

4. Support growth, even when it leads them elsewhere

If someone outgrows their role, help them rise.

Good leaders grow people - even if it means letting them go.

5. Treat them as people, not job titles

Learn their goals, challenges, and motivators.

People stay where they’re valued beyond what they deliver.

6. Handle feedback with empathy

Be direct, but stay kind.

Honesty with respect:

Creates improvement without resentment.

7. Provide growth opportunities

If employees can’t grow where they are,

They’ll look for growth somewhere else.

8. Involve them in decisions

Ownership builds commitment.

Ask for input and show that their ideas matter.

9. Celebrate progress and personal milestones

Recognize more than KPIs.

A quick message or small gesture,

Can make people feel seen and valued.

10. Regularly check in on their needs

Don’t assume satisfaction - ask.

People’s priorities change, and good leaders stay in tune.

Deadlines will be forgotten.

But how you made people feel will last.

Seen. Valued. Supported.

Be the reason they stay,

Not the reason they leave.

Lead in a way that earns trust.

P.S. Do you lead this way?

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People forget titles.

They never forget who believed in them.

Most of us are where we are,

Because someone took a chance.

Not because our CV was perfect.
Not because we nailed every question.
But because someone saw something deeper.

They saw potential:

Hunger. Humility. Curiosity.

The qualities that never show up on paper.

And they gave us a shot.

In a world obsessed with:

“10+ years of experience,” prestige labels,

We forget something important:

Some of the best people you’ll ever hire just need one person to bet on them.

They may not have all the answers yet.

But they have the mindset that’s impossible to teach:

They grow fast because they’re hungry.
They show up with something to prove.
They own their mistakes.
They crave feedback.

The best leaders know this.

They don’t just hire skills.

They hire:

Character. Attitude. Effort.

Because they remember being overlooked.

Being unproven.

Wondering if anyone would give them a chance.

So they choose a different path.

They build people, not just "employees".

If someone once believed in you, you know exactly how it feels.

It’s not a job offer.
It’s a turning point.
A shift in your life trajectory.

And if you lead today,

You have the chance to pay that forward.

Look past the résumé.
Search for mindset, not just metrics.
See possibility where others see risk.

Because talent isn’t always found.
Sometimes it’s developed.
And sometimes all it takes is one yes.

One “I believe in you.”

One leader willing to bet on potential.

To the leaders who do that - thank you.

You’re not just hiring.

You’re changing lives.

P.S. Who believed in you before you believed in yourself?

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Your manager can be your biggest risk,

Or your greatest upgrade.

I’ve seen many different people:

Those who drained every ounce of energy.

And leaders who made you believe in yourself again.

The difference?

One sees you as a tool.

The other sees you as a person.

We spend 40+ hours a week at work.

Your manager doesn’t just impact your results:

They shape your mindset, energy, and confidence.

The truth is:

A great manager can rebuild years of lost belief.

A bad one can destroy it.

10 ways great leaders protect and empower people:

1. Safety before pressure.

You can’t perform if you’re constantly defending yourself.

2. Defend when absent.

They protect your reputation when you’re not there.

3. Notice the small signs.

A simple “How are you?” can change everything.

4. Feedback that fuels.

You leave motivated, not broken.

5. Lead by balance.

They switch off and make it okay for you to do the same.

6. Celebrate progress.

They value growth, not just goals.

7. Believe louder than doubts.

Their confidence becomes your courage.

8. Communicate with clarity.

No guessing games. No confusion. Just trust.

9. Give ownership.

They let you take the wheel and grow through real responsibility.

10. Stay human.

They care before they manage. That’s the real difference.

Great leaders don’t just grow businesses.

They build confidence.
They make life better.
They grow people.

P.S. What kind of leader will people remember you as?

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Weak leaders fear smarter people.

Strong leaders hire them.

Too many leaders still fear people:

Who think faster, see deeper, or know more.

That fear kills growth.

Real leaders don’t compete with their team.

They build a team worth competing with.

Here’s what the best understand:

➟ If everyone thinks like you, your ceiling never moves.

➟ Smarter people aren’t a threat. They’re leverage.

➟ Challenge is fuel. It sharpens vision and drives progress.

Leadership isn’t about being the genius in the room.

It’s about creating a room full of geniuses.

And that takes humility.

Admitting you don’t have all the answers.
Welcoming people who do.

Letting brilliance - not ego - drive the mission.

When you hire people who outshine you:

Your impact multiplies.
Decisions get sharper.
Innovation explodes.
Blind spots shrink.

Leadership isn’t about being the brightest mind.

It’s about creating a place where the brightest minds thrive - together.

If you want to grow, stop fearing smarter people.

Start hiring them.

P.S. Do you choose challenge or comfort?

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