Gus Balbontin is a Director at Neu21. Neu21 is a transformation consultancy, venture studio, and product lab that provides creative ideas and insights to business leaders through times of innovation and growth.

In this episode, Gus reflects on how growing up in Argentina and travelling the world taught him the skills he needed to lead an innovative business in Australia. He explains why all businesses need to consider their exit strategy for new systems before implementation even happens and emphasises the need for adaptability, continuous learning and tolerating discomfort as a leader. Gus shares how he applied these principles during Lonely Planet's digital transition in the early aughts and how he embodies these traits personally and professionally. 

Resources and links:

• Neu21 website
• Gus Balbontin website
• Gus Balbontin newsletter
• Gus Balbontin on LinkedIn
• Gus Balbontin on Instagram
• Gus Balbontin on X
• Gus Balbontin on YouTube

Connect:

• Alexander Spencer website
• Alexander Spencer on X
• Alexander Spencer on Facebook
• Alexander Spencer on LinkedIn