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Karl Pontau: ON The Power of Networks, Human Connection and Resilience

Karl Pontau: ON The Power of Networks, Human Connection and Resilience

Update: 2025-05-20
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This week on The Merri-Cast, I’m joined by the brilliant Karl Pontau – entrepreneur and host of The Human Connection Podcast

Karl’s journey is nothing short of inspiring - from teenage brain tumour survivor to a purpose-driven entrepreneur, podcast host and soon-to-be author. 

In this episode, Karl dives into the importance of having a network and forging real human connections, especially in a world increasingly obsessed by data, metrics and AI. 

Key insights that Karl shares in this episode include:
• How his life-threatening experiences as a teenager shaped his attitude toward risk and entrepreneurship.
• How he discovered the power of storytelling through his passion for creativity.
• The power of intentional networking and the importance of giving rather than receiving. 
• His passion for his Human Connection Podcast. 
 
…and much more! 

Karl:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpontau/
Podcast: The Human Connection 

Trevor:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Merriborn: https://merriborn.co.uk/
Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk

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Karl Pontau: ON The Power of Networks, Human Connection and Resilience

Karl Pontau: ON The Power of Networks, Human Connection and Resilience

Trevor Merriden