He Turned Down $2M… Then Everything Changed

This podcast explores what it really takes to build a high-growth AI company without sacrificing sound leadership.

Anthony Baker shares lessons from becoming a world champion athlete, living through 18 months without a salary, rejecting £2 million in funding, leveraging ADHD as a leadership advantage, and building 15 Group's ambitious vision toward a $500 million business.

If you're a founder, CEO or business owner looking to scale with AI while keeping people at the center of your business, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.

📝 Show Notes:

01:23 From World Champion to CEO

04:54 ADHD as a Business Superpower

10:41 Why He Rejected £2 Million Funding

16:40 What the 15 Group Actually Does

22:20 Why Your Middle Office Determines Growth

24:52 Don't Build AI Without Human Intelligence

29:11 Where AI Becomes a Distraction

About Guests:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antony-baker/

Website: https://www.15.group

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