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Callum Laing

@callumlaing.bsky.social

51K followers 368K following 1.5K posts

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

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Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

When was the last time anyone bobbed for apples?

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Happy Birthday #Singapore! The 'Little Red Dot' that leads the world in many metrics and is a joy to live here.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Why does @mcuban.bsky.social engage with this nonsense? You can't win a debate when the other side always reverts to 'it *feels* wrong'.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Amazing how often I hear about a book, get excited, read reviews and decide to buy it, only for kindle to politely inform me I shouldn't because I already bought it and read it last year. Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this?

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Podcasts work best when the interviewer knows you well! Lots of good stories about unfair advantages in business: youtu.be/2BSV0k4nJs0?...

M&A Expert: How to Build a Network That Gets You Six-Figure Deals (No Company Needed)

YouTube video by Deal Junky with Jeremy Harbour

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

China went from 88% of the population in Extreme Poverty in 1981 to near zero today. Globally we went from 80% to 10% in 100 years and doubled life expectancy. We didn't get there through handouts, we got there through trade. Worrying about extreme wealth misses humanities greatest achievement.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

If Drone operators can sit in a foreign country and fly drones around, how far off are we from pilots being able to sit in a control room and fly passenger planes? They don't need to be 'active' for 90% of the time, so one pilot could potentially handle dozens of flights...

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Really fun conversation about all things entrepreneurship, capital raising and leveraging credibility to get ahead: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UoX...

Serial Entrepreneur Reveals His Exact Business Playbook After 25 Years

YouTube video by Breaking Boundaries with Niluka

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Any entrepreneurs want to help out on a PHD study? Connection between entrepreneurs and personalities: unibe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Less than a year ago, 4 very different people were on a webinar wondering whether a board career would be right for them. Now you get a chance to hear how they followed a 5 step process to land multiple board seats. Free online workshop 10th June: veblendirectors.com/boardroom-bl...

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Boardroom Blueprint Summit

Break Into the Boardroom: The Fast-Track to Influence, Wealth & Legacy Secure a Board Seat in 60 days – No MBA, No Gatekeepers, No Wasted Time. Event Details Date : Wednesday, 10 June 2026 Time : 4:00...

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

To the builder community, has anyone actually managed to convince an AI Agent to successfully complete the same job for more than a few days at a time? Mine get bored quicker and are less reliable than the lowest cost VA's.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

veblendirectors.com/board-as-a-s... Every successful company has a board, but most small companies hold off as boards are typically expensive and rarely dynamic enough to keep up. Board as a Service allows you to swap out board members when you need new skill sets.

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Board As A Service

Need Help Scaling? Get A Growth Board Today! Insert a meaningful line to evaluate the headline. Imagine having 5 fully trained, highly board experienced, executives from different industries and regio...

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

'Why Don't You?' was a children's TV show in the UK from 1973 to 1995. It was originally titled: 'Why Don't You Just Switch Off Your Television Set and Go and Do Something Less Boring Instead?' I feel like we need a mobile equivalent for children of all ages today. Even as a kid we got the irony..

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

My day today: AI is amazing! I'm going to kill my Claw! AI is amazing What a #$%^&* moron!

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

For most people, doing proper research on investments feels like homework. Which is why so many either choose not to do it, do it very badly, or pay someone else to do it for them.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Anyone in Defi on bsky?

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The best business & leadership thought leaders are sharing their stuff here every week: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Veblen Thought Leadership Series - YouTube

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

There is a huge difference between AI understanding your request and confirming it can do it. And AI actually doing it.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Fun podcast for entrepreneurs: youtu.be/5aJyEtMl1hI?...

From Small Companies to Public Markets: 100+ M&A Deals with Callum Laing of Unity Group

YouTube video by SME Strategy

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Nespresso informs me that I have drunk 13 thousand coffees with them in the past 10 years. I feel like certain stats are best left unknown...

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

For all it's weirdness, if you want to learn how to get ahead with Linkedin's new algo, this video lays it all out: youtu.be/-tA-3o3N78o?...

LinkedIn 360Brew: Semantic Alignment Is the New Visibility

YouTube video by Veblen Directors

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Get a board seat in <7 minutes: youtu.be/cnp1IjoHghg

The Real Reason You're Not Getting Into Boardrooms

YouTube video by Callum Laing

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

To the creators/builders/entrepreneurs on bsky. Has anyone ever got a lead from building in public here? For all it's problems, X does still seem to encourage building stuff. It's not bad that Bsky is anti-commerce, just wondering if there is a corner of 'doers' I haven't found yet?

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The nice thing about tattoo's is that every time you think you've seen the worst possible one, someone else walks by with something even more incomprehensible.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Want to learn how to pitch yourself like a professional? We built this tool for aspiring board members and it works brilliant. Have a go and let me know what your one liner is: board.veblendirectors.com

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Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Some boardrooms are just better than others...

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

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.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

In our business, it's typically the first 12 months of the year that are the busiest...

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

The problem with fasting is that I get really hungry.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

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. 🧵

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

X is a pretty sick place today :(

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Who are the most interesting people to follow in the business / tech / science space on Bsky?

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Happy New Year to the cool kids of Bsky.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

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.

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Arman Kassym @handle.invalid · 26/12/2025

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?

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

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...

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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...

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

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.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

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.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I used to be a freelance journalist. I wasn't very good. Lance is still in prison. - Lee Mack.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

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.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

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.

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

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?

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

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?

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

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?

Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

'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.