Lunch & Learn: Building Winning Teams with Rob Chapman
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Start-ups live or die by their teams—and great teams are built, not hired by accident.
Description:
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Start-ups live or die by their teams—and great teams are built, not hired by accident.
In this Oxford Edge Lunch & Learn, Rob Chapman, co-founder and former CEO of Founders Intelligence (acquired by Accenture in 2021), shares candid insights into what makes start-up teams succeed. With real-world lessons in hiring, firing, and culture building, Rob will explore the human dynamics behind venture success. Founders Intelligence boasts the highest Glassdoor rating in its sector, and its alumni have launched start-ups that have raised over £100m in funding.
Now CEO and co-founder of Neya, an AI-hosted local messaging platform, Rob also chairs Neighbourly Lab, serves as a Trustee of Founders Pledge, and is part of the XPRIZE Braintrust.
What you’ll learn:
- Why culture is more important than strategy—and how to build it
- What to look for (and avoid) when hiring your first team
- How to make tough calls on performance and alignment
- Lessons from building successful, resilient start-up teams
- Tips for creating workplaces that people actually want to stay in
Bring your own lunch – we’ll have free coffee and tea!
Whether you're building a venture or just thinking about one, this is a must-attend session on the human side of innovation.
Booking is essential. Click here to register.
