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I’ll be back

As a movie lover, I should have opened with this line when I stepped down as CEO in April. Because, well, I’m back! Before I say more, I'd like to say a big public thank you to Phil. I’ve never met anyone more willing to find answers and stick with things until the job is done. He's incredibly smart, is one of the nicest people I know and has super strong family values that are important to me also. So when I was deciding who should be Made Open's new CEO, I thought far and…

April 26, 2025

Walkshops: clarity on the coast path

By Robert Woolf

Man who planted trees Small is beautiful

On foot. Along the coast. With space to breathe. Welcome to my "walkshops" - a gentle, grounded way to untangle thoughts and find clarity. I live on the north coast of Cornwall (near St Agnes) and I'm happy to walk with founders, entrepreneurs or leaders who are processing change, craving direction or simply feeling a bit stuck with a particular…

April 1, 2024

The tricky thing about making things.

By Robert Woolf

Jackanory Small is beautiful

This is a story about Aiden's Mum... Once upon a time, in a cozy little town, there lived a happy boy named Aiden. With a heart full of joy, Aiden invited his best friends to his 7th birthday party. Aiden couldn’t wait! He still remembered how much fun he had on his 6th birthday when his friends gave him lots…