Roger Wade: Responsible entrepreneurs and investors are the only hope for a better future

I had the great pleasure of welcoming one of UK’s leading venture capitalists (VCs) and the streetwear pioneer, Roger Wade, and he didn’t pull any punches.

One of the key points I have been discussing many times is the importance for the business community to start understanding geopolitics and stop deluding themselves that politics have “nothing to do with business.”

We live in a world where politics must now become part of any business planning and market risk analysis. As we have seen with Brexit and Trump’s tariffs, businesses were totally oblivious to the consequences and even voted for these disastrous policies, only to lose their businesses. It’s crucial that we integrate political awareness into our strategies to avoid such pitfalls.

We talked about everything from the personal to the political, and how those worlds collide in the business landscape, and Roger is one of the very few VCs who decided to speak out against the corrupt system.

Roger shared his incredible journey, from his multicultural upbringing to his experiences with racism and how those shaped his views on life and business.

It was refreshing for me to hear how his past has influenced his commitment to ethical investing and responsible capitalism.

We also discussed some heavy topics, including the Gaza genocide, corruption in Western democracies, the role of corporate media, and the political dynamics that influence us all. Roger did not shy away from criticising the major players and the systemic issues that need to be tackled by the business community.

Join the conversation now and be prepared to really understand how the real world works!