The Disruptive Entrepreneur

John Caudwell is a British billionaire businessman who founded Phones4u. In this episode, Rob and John delve deep into the worlds inequality, what are the causes and what we can do about it as a society. They also talk about the impact of Covid both economically and societally as well as the inevitable environmental disaster approaching us. KEY TAKEAWAYS There has always been inequality in the world but John believes all wealthy people should be part of the solution to inequality. Unfortunately, not everyone sees things this way so they can’t be relied on to be the solution. The internet has accelerated inequality because you can take and idea and make it worldwide. There’s no restriction or barriers to growth. Compared to 30 years ago, customers have incredible value with phones now. Their isn’t the opportunities business wise now that there was, it’s not a business John would get involved in today. Corporation taxes and wealth taxes can work to help society if used properly. But you need to ensure you