Paul Wright, as Head of Uber Advertising for Uber UK&I, spearheads a dedicated team focused on driving business success. His career journey began at Sky, transitioning from TV sales to the burgeoning commercial web arena. Along the way, he co-founded a sports-focused ad network and held pivotal digital roles at Bauer and AOL.
Venturing into Apple's inaugural ad business, iAd, Paul assumed leadership across international markets. He's also played integral roles in various Adtech ventures, notably contributing to Sizmek's acquisition by Amazon in 2019. A fervent advocate for the potency of digital advertising in bridging brands with consumers, Paul champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
In this week's episode, we delve into strategies for scaling businesses, addressing workplace bullying, and offering valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

We discuss:
- Childhood spent in a boarding school environment
- Commencing career journey at Lloyds Bank
- Securing a position at the then-unknown TV company, Sky
- Witnessing the emergence of the internet era
- Going bust on the first day of the 2002 World Cup
- Establishing and expanding the first business venture
- Extracting valuable lessons from roles at Apple and Amazon
- Confronting workplace bullying challenges
- Managing dyslexia while navigating career challenges
- Embracing a new career path with Uber 

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Credits:
Director: Charles Parkinson
Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie
Editor: Catherine Singh