…we are all best friends ?…
the story of naseba is almost too incredible to believe …
In 2002, I was living in London and working for one of the biggest conference companies in the world. I had the opportunity to live and work as a General Manager for this company in 7 different countries… I was [...]
Scott Ragsdale
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Oct
21
naseba
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Oct
20
the beginning…
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The secret to naseba’s success is our corporate culture. I am very demanding that all the people that work for me - want exactly what I want… which is to be the best.
to fully explained why I have this type of culture…. I must start from the beginning…
In 1998, I was living in Fukuoka, Japan [...]
Oct
19
why did I take naseba public?
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naseba is listed on the ?marche libre? of the Paris stock exchange.
The marche libre is a small exchange with little volume ? it is a perfect training ground for the future.
What I mean by ?training ground? is ? being a listed company is a completely new game with an incredible set of new rules and [...]
Oct
18
…welcome to the big boys…
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On October 6th 2006, naseba listed with a market capitalisation of 24,600,000 euros. This valorisation was done by a neutral auditor using comparables such as competitors and future growth possibilities, etc.
I had a personal problem (conflict of interests) with someone I was once very close to - someone who helped get naseba to the next [...]
Oct
17
the army
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When we launched our new corporate website, I changed the wording on the site from ?the team? to ?the army?
Sophie came into my office and said to me, ?don?t you think it?s a little aggressive?..?? I looked at her and said, ?yes.?
I am not looking for a warm, cozy, loving team ? I am [...]
Oct
16
black gucci loafer
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The year was 1999, Tokyo … I was sitting at the head of an island of 10 desks in an open plan office of 40+ people … I was like a captain of a ship.
One of my big sponsorship deal was with a major publication which gave us free advertisements … and sometimes we [...]
Oct
15
say something that makes you feel uncomfortable…
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The year was 1991, I was a 19 year old boy trying to become a man. I took 6 months off universtity to sell insurance …I wanted to make money.
I had initially, pitched my father to let me come and work for him and sell insurance at his agency, but he said no … [...]