Pioneering People Podcast: Cortex Worldwide CEO and founder, Peter Proud

Peter Proud is the founder and CEO of Cortex Worldwide, a technology company innovating in cloud computing and application development. From an early age, Peter was interested in technology, IT and computing. Following a dynamic career at some of the world’s leading technology companies such as Microsoft, Accenture and IBM, Peter decided to set up his own company- Cortex Worldwide. The foundations of the company originate from Peter’s work at Microsoft where he focused on consumer engagement and how to communicate with customers across multiple platforms. Inspired by this work, Peter set up a software service that helps clients build scalable global websites. Peter shares many business insights including learning the difficult lesson of patience when setting up a business, the value in building a strong business network and his philosophy of why cash isn’t the only currency in business