Callum Laing
@callumlaing.bsky.social
I help ambitious people raise capital, get board seats, take companies public. Let's get more entrepreneurs and builders on bsky!
Author of 4 best selling business books
Author of 4 best selling business books
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Only One thing moves the needle on your career - experience.
I’ve spent 25 years in M&A and leadership. I see professionals spend thousands on governance exams in the hopes of becoming Board Members.
If you want a board seat, you don't need another exam. You need a different strategy. 🧵
I’ve spent 25 years in M&A and leadership. I see professionals spend thousands on governance exams in the hopes of becoming Board Members.
If you want a board seat, you don't need another exam. You need a different strategy. 🧵
Some boardrooms are just better than others...
January 27, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Some boardrooms are just better than others...
The fact Dubai works at all given how quickly it has grown is remarkable. 5,000 new immigrants arrive every single week. And yet there is no crime and business is booming.
Incredible place.
Incredible place.
January 23, 2026 at 6:19 AM
The fact Dubai works at all given how quickly it has grown is remarkable. 5,000 new immigrants arrive every single week. And yet there is no crime and business is booming.
Incredible place.
Incredible place.
In our business, it's typically the first 12 months of the year that are the busiest...
January 14, 2026 at 2:35 AM
In our business, it's typically the first 12 months of the year that are the busiest...
The problem with fasting is that I get really hungry.
January 10, 2026 at 7:13 AM
The problem with fasting is that I get really hungry.
Only One thing moves the needle on your career - experience.
I’ve spent 25 years in M&A and leadership. I see professionals spend thousands on governance exams in the hopes of becoming Board Members.
If you want a board seat, you don't need another exam. You need a different strategy. 🧵
I’ve spent 25 years in M&A and leadership. I see professionals spend thousands on governance exams in the hopes of becoming Board Members.
If you want a board seat, you don't need another exam. You need a different strategy. 🧵
January 10, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Only One thing moves the needle on your career - experience.
I’ve spent 25 years in M&A and leadership. I see professionals spend thousands on governance exams in the hopes of becoming Board Members.
If you want a board seat, you don't need another exam. You need a different strategy. 🧵
I’ve spent 25 years in M&A and leadership. I see professionals spend thousands on governance exams in the hopes of becoming Board Members.
If you want a board seat, you don't need another exam. You need a different strategy. 🧵
X is a pretty sick place today :(
January 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
X is a pretty sick place today :(
Who are the most interesting people to follow in the business / tech / science space on Bsky?
January 8, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Who are the most interesting people to follow in the business / tech / science space on Bsky?
Who's in #Dubai? I'll be doing a short workshop on Executive Decision Making & how it gets you, and keeps you, in the boardroom.
Week of 19th Jan
Week of 19th Jan
January 6, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Who's in #Dubai? I'll be doing a short workshop on Executive Decision Making & how it gets you, and keeps you, in the boardroom.
Week of 19th Jan
Week of 19th Jan
Happy New Year to the cool kids of Bsky.
January 2, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Happy New Year to the cool kids of Bsky.
With most of the education part of the funnel moving to AI, 2026 is going to be the year of the offer. A great offer+ strong trust signals at decision making time will be critical.
December 30, 2025 at 3:03 AM
With most of the education part of the funnel moving to AI, 2026 is going to be the year of the offer. A great offer+ strong trust signals at decision making time will be critical.
Reposted by Callum Laing
If AI takes over online communication, will offline clubs make a comeback?
If the internet becomes less human, will face-to-face become more valuable?
If the internet becomes less human, will face-to-face become more valuable?
December 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
If AI takes over online communication, will offline clubs make a comeback?
If the internet becomes less human, will face-to-face become more valuable?
If the internet becomes less human, will face-to-face become more valuable?
Stop collecting vanity certificates. They aren't getting you on a board.
If you want to be a Non-Exec Director, you don't need another certificate. You need a guaranteed board seat in <30 days
veblendirectors.com/your-first-b...
If you want to be a Non-Exec Director, you don't need another certificate. You need a guaranteed board seat in <30 days
veblendirectors.com/your-first-b...
Your First Board Seat. Guaranteed in 30 days.
Only 10 spots available this month Get Your First Board Seat.Guaranteed in 30 Days. Or you pay nothing. Most professionals spend years “building their profile” and collecting certificates, hoping to l...
veblendirectors.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Stop collecting vanity certificates. They aren't getting you on a board.
If you want to be a Non-Exec Director, you don't need another certificate. You need a guaranteed board seat in <30 days
veblendirectors.com/your-first-b...
If you want to be a Non-Exec Director, you don't need another certificate. You need a guaranteed board seat in <30 days
veblendirectors.com/your-first-b...
Optimize your profile. Forget the algo, it constantly changes. Look at profiles of a dozen successful people on LinkedIn and update yours to look similar.
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Optimize your profile. Forget the algo, it constantly changes. Look at profiles of a dozen successful people on LinkedIn and update yours to look similar.
LinkedIn no longer nice to have if you're serious about career. Next level your network - connect with peers and leaders, but keep door open to others. Never know where best opportunities come from.
December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
LinkedIn no longer nice to have if you're serious about career. Next level your network - connect with peers and leaders, but keep door open to others. Never know where best opportunities come from.
5. Acceptance - keep head down, hopefully someone will recognise you. Might have worked 50 years ago, won't work today. Need to leverage role, network, knowledge, profile. Only one person cares about your career - you.
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
5. Acceptance - keep head down, hopefully someone will recognise you. Might have worked 50 years ago, won't work today. Need to leverage role, network, knowledge, profile. Only one person cares about your career - you.
4. 'My priority is me!' Absolutely look after number 1. But don't be upset when those with different attitude keep getting ahead. Those who get ahead create more value for right people. 10% more compounds.
December 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
4. 'My priority is me!' Absolutely look after number 1. But don't be upset when those with different attitude keep getting ahead. Those who get ahead create more value for right people. 10% more compounds.
3. Don't want to stand out - but building profile increases opportunity chances. If 20k people know you're good, chances of one NOT having better opportunity is low.
December 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
3. Don't want to stand out - but building profile increases opportunity chances. If 20k people know you're good, chances of one NOT having better opportunity is low.
5 reasons your career stalled: 1. Weak network - people get ahead because of who they know. 2. You know it all - done with learning means you're done. Career success involves continuous learning.
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
5 reasons your career stalled: 1. Weak network - people get ahead because of who they know. 2. You know it all - done with learning means you're done. Career success involves continuous learning.
I used to be a freelance journalist.
I wasn't very good.
Lance is still in prison.
- Lee Mack.
I wasn't very good.
Lance is still in prison.
- Lee Mack.
December 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I used to be a freelance journalist.
I wasn't very good.
Lance is still in prison.
- Lee Mack.
I wasn't very good.
Lance is still in prison.
- Lee Mack.
If starting new business today, first thing I'd do is build Advisory Board. Doesn't need to cost anything to set up. Would save a fortune in mistakes. Advisory boards are water wings for entrepreneurs.
December 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
If starting new business today, first thing I'd do is build Advisory Board. Doesn't need to cost anything to set up. Would save a fortune in mistakes. Advisory boards are water wings for entrepreneurs.
330 million businesses out there. Less than 1% have active board. Yet every successful company you've heard of has a board. 'Too small' 'Can't afford it' Yeah, no.
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
330 million businesses out there. Less than 1% have active board. Yet every successful company you've heard of has a board. 'Too small' 'Can't afford it' Yeah, no.
Journey will have bumps. Many factors outside my control determine if I hit the goal. But if I fall short, it's worthwhile if I grow. Took me way too long to learn this. How do you balance goals and journey?
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Journey will have bumps. Many factors outside my control determine if I hit the goal. But if I fall short, it's worthwhile if I grow. Took me way too long to learn this. How do you balance goals and journey?
Journey is more important than destination. I'm ambitious and goal oriented, but I no longer set goals unless I'll enjoy the journey regardless of outcome. Will it teach me? Push me? Align with values?
December 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Journey is more important than destination. I'm ambitious and goal oriented, but I no longer set goals unless I'll enjoy the journey regardless of outcome. Will it teach me? Push me? Align with values?
Entrepreneurship and success is just a game. Much to learn from leaders who thrived under more serious conditions. What historic figures still inspire you today?
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Entrepreneurship and success is just a game. Much to learn from leaders who thrived under more serious conditions. What historic figures still inspire you today?
'If you're going through hell, keep going.' - Churchill. 'Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.' 4 G's when things are tough: Grit, Grace, Gratitude, Generosity.
December 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
'If you're going through hell, keep going.' - Churchill. 'Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.' 4 G's when things are tough: Grit, Grace, Gratitude, Generosity.