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

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.&nbsp;
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Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.neu21.com/">Neu21 website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://gusbalbontin.com/">Gus Balbontin website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://gusbalbontin.beehiiv.com/">Gus Balbontin newsletter</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gusbalbontin/">Gus Balbontin on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gusbalbontin">Gus Balbontin on Instagram</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://x.com/gusbalbontin">Gus Balbontin on X</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GusBalbontinSpeaker">Gus Balbontin on YouTube</a></li>
</ul>
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Connect:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://alexanderspencer.com.au/">Alexander Spencer website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/AlexSpencerCPA">Alexander Spencer on X</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aspartnerscpa/">Alexander Spencer on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/alexander-spencer-cpa/">Alexander Spencer on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>

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The Bottom Line is a show designed to help Australian businesses succeed. On the show, you'll hear from leading Aussie business owners as they share the lessons they've learned building their companies. You'll learn from their successes, as well as some of the challenges they've faced along the way. We also talk to experts from a range of fields who share specialised techniques you can use to improve your business. Produced by accounting and business advisory firm Alexander Spencer.

The Bottom Line is a show designed to help Australian businesses succeed. On the show, you'll hear from leading Aussie business owners as they share the lessons they've learned building their companies. You'll learn from their successes, as well as some of the challenges they've faced along the way. We also talk to experts from a range of fields who share specialised techniques you can use to improve your business. Produced by accounting and business advisory firm Alexander Spencer.

The Bottom Line is a show designed to help Australian businesses succeed.

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