Ollie Lingwood-Craddock is a seasoned business leader with two decades of diverse experience in roles ranging from Senior Research Executive to CEO.
Ollie Lingwood Craddock
CEO of Rungway
Ollie Lingwood-Craddock is a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience spanning research, transformation, and executive leadership. With roots in geography and an early dream of becoming an architect, Ollie took a different route—rising through the ranks of market research before stepping into the world of startups. Now CEO of Rungway, Ollie empowers teams by transforming workplace communication and making every voice heard.
About this Episode
In this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, Ollie reflects on his professional evolution, from corporate offices to startup boardrooms. He shares how his childhood dreams pivoted into a passion for innovation, why purpose matters in business, and how Rungway is reshaping hybrid work culture.
Highlights include:
- Ollie’s transition from corporate to entrepreneur
- Building a culture of open communication with Rungway
- Thoughts on talent retention and upskilling
- How to balance self-development and leadership

“When I was a kid, I wanted to be an architect.”
Ollie Lingwood Craddock
“Make sure that you always dedicate time in your work day to learn new things and develop yourself”
Ollie Lingwood Craddock
Show highlights
“It’s important that you do something you care about.”
Ollie Lingwood Craddock
“Talent retention is everything in the current market.”
Ollie Lingwood Craddock
Useful Links
Website: https://rungway.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rungwayteam
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craddocko/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rungway
The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/
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