Orchid Black – Jim Barnish | Take The Plunge Podcast

We’re pleased to introduce Jim Barnish, founder and Managing Partner of Orchid Black, for the eleventh instalment of our “Take the Plunge” podcast season 2. Orchid Black is a boutique advisory of former CEOs, CROs, strategy execs and board members. They partner with tech board companies to build smarter, better game-changing businesses.

Tune in to hear Ciaran and Jim discuss:

  • Overcoming initial challenges
  • Evolution of Orchid Black
  • Getting through lockdown
  • Capitalizing on success
  • New business trends

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