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Easol and The FD Consultant are pleased to welcome Chris Maslin as the guest speaker for Strive & Thrive Episode 6: Exiting a Business - Employee Ownership Trusts After graduating in Economics, Chris trained as an accountant/tax adviser, starting his own practice in 2009. He built this steadily over the decade that followed. In 2021 he sold a controlling stake to an Employee Ownership Trust, empowering the staff to take collective control of the company going forwards. Chris now helps companies with 5-50 employees transition to employee ownership, easily and affordably. Join Mike Oliver, Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, and Chris Maslin as they explore the nuances of EOTs - who it is for, how it can benefit entrepreneurs, employees, and businesses, and how to build one effectively. LinkedIn Event: https://lnkd.in/gmW9SGtW YouTube Livestream: https://lnkd.in/gHTjJZah Subscribe and Follow us on Spotify and YouTube for more Strive & Thrive content! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/getCtBd6  YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gFukG7ZY  #entrepreneur #EOT #EmployeeOwnershipTrust

Many founders exiting a business grapple with preserving their legacy and ensuring the well-being of their employees. An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) offers a compelling alternative to a traditional sale, addressing these concerns. EOTs are a form of indirect employee ownership where a trust holds the shares on the employees' behalf. This trust ensures the business's continued independence, maintain its culture, look out for employees' interests, and reward loyal employees. Join Mike Oliver, Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, and guest speaker Chris Maslin as they explore the nuances of EOTs - who it is for, how it can benefit entrepreneurs, employees, and businesses, and how to build one effectively.

Our rebranding journey was a long one. We struggled with capturing Easol's essence and articulating who we are, our mission and story for a long time. We have now overcome this challenge. Last week we shared our new rebranding. This week, we're proud to share our new website! Check it out: www.easol.io #rebranding #website

As entrepreneurs delve into the world of AI, they face a complex web of challenges such as understanding AI's true potential and limitations within their specific business context, navigating ethical considerations, and identifying the intersection between humans and AI. Entrepreneurs can no longer afford to ignore AI, or they risk falling behind. Join Mike Oliver, Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, and guest speaker John Sandall as they explore how entrepreneurs can understand and leverage AI to better strive and thrive in both the present and the future. #entrepereneur #AI

Strive & Thrive Episode 5: The AI Advantage - Staying Ahead in a Changing World is happening TODAY! See you there! LinkedIn Event: https://lnkd.in/e2c6unYs YouTube Livestream: https://lnkd.in/ePVJYskN Subscribe and Follow us on Spotify and YouTube for more Strive & Thrive content! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/getCtBd6 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gFukG7ZY #entrepreneur #AI #Data #entrepreneurship

Same mission. Fresh new look. Behind every logo is a story, ours just got a refresh! Our bold new orange logo reflects Easol’s journey as we evolve, scale new heights, and embrace the future with confidence. While our look has changed, our core remains the same: Interesting ideas. Amazing people. Easol has always been about doing what we love, collaborating on unique projects with incredible individuals. This rebrand was a true team effort: 🔸 Rose-Sharon Chin led the research 🔸 Mia B. refined our brand guidelines 🔸 Daria Shcherbak crafted the new logo & website 🔸 And the entire Easol team contributed every step of the way We’d love to hear your thoughts, what do you think of our refreshed look? Drop a comment below!

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Easol and The FD Consultant are pleased to welcome John Sandall as the guest speaker for Strive & Thrive Episode 5: AI - Staying Ahead in a Changing World. John is the founder of Coefficient, a data consultancy specialising in machine learning, data science, software engineering. John’s experience in data science and software engineering spans multiple industries and applications, and his passion for the power of data extends far beyond his work for Coefficient’s clients. In April 2017 he created SixFifty in order to predict the UK General Election using open data and advanced modelling techniques. He is a Fellow of Newspeak House and co-organiser of PyData Bristol. Join Mike Oliver, Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, and guest speaker John Sandall as they explore how entrepreneurs can understand and leverage AI to better strive and thrive in both the present and the future. LinkedIn Event: https://lnkd.in/e2c6unYs YouTube Livestream: https://lnkd.in/ePVJYskN Subscribe and Follow us on Spotify and YouTube for more Strive & Thrive content! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/getCtBd6  YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gFukG7ZY  #entrepreneur #AI #Data #entrepreneurship 

In Strive & Thrive Episode 4: Navigating Into an Unknown Future, Matthew Mullan from Sparck spoke about Futures Thinking and how it inspires us to think differently, which is incredibly important in preparing us for the future. Stay tuned for the next Strive & Thrive event on the Thursday 13th February, 12-1pm! Missed the event? Not to worry, you can catch up on LinkedIn, Spotify, and YouTube! LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/em3Yvhqr Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gmMsxakX YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gy89q7xu Follow Strive & Thrive on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube to get more Strive & Thrive content! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/getCtBd6 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gFukG7ZY hashtag #entrepreneurship #foresight #futures

A huge thank you to all who attended Strive & Thrive Episode 4: Navigating into an Unknown Future yesterday and to Matthew Mullan for sharing his amazing insights and experiences! A quote from Matt that eloquently tied everything that was discussed yesterday was, "Action is massively important - but blind action and action with foresight are two very different things". Missed the event yesterday? Not to worry, you can catch up on yesterday's episode on LinkedIn, Spotify, and YouTube! LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/em3Yvhqr Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gmMsxakX YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gy89q7xu Follow Strive & Thrive on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube to get more Strive & Thrive content! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/getCtBd6 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gFukG7ZY #entrepreneurship #foresight #futures