
Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK, and Elfried Samba, CEO and Co-Founder of Butterfly Effect and former Global Head of Social at Gymshark, explore the hidden blocks that slow teams down, from flawed strategies to missed cultural signals and outdated thinking.
Each episode breaks down a real challenge through the lens of behavioural science, digital strategy, and lived experience. Throu... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

Clarke Ching — author of The Bottleneck Detective — joins Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba to unpack why progress stalls, how leaders quietly become constraints, and why fixing the obvious problem often makes things worse.
Most organisations don’t ... more
Ama Amo-Agye scaled Plantmade from £100 to £13m — and discovered that success changes the rules faster than founders expect.
Ama joins Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba to explore how the skills that drive early momentum can quietly become constrain... more
Growth stalls when founders lose focus.Lottie Whyte, founder of MyoMaster, joins Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba to unpack how simplifying the business, listening to real demand, and saying no to opportunity unlocked scale.From early trade-show ins... more
This episode of The Bottleneck Podcast discusses the toxic nature of modern politics. Economist Nicholas Gruen joins Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba to explain why debating now feels like a never-ending battle, where the centre ground gets drowned ... more
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A dynamic exploration of the obstacles that hinder organizational progress, this podcast covers a broad range of topics related to business efficacy, behavioral science, and personal experiences. Hosted by a seasoned Vice Chairman from a leading global marketing agency and a CEO renowned for his innovative approach to social media, discussions frequently involve the challenges of entrepreneurship, brand building, and the evolution of strategies in response to real-world complexities. Featuring insights from various industry leaders and creative thinkers, episodes often deconstruct failures, reveal actionable insights, and emphasize the importance of adaptability in fast-paced environments. The engaging dialogue encourages listeners to rethi... more
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