Alex M H Smith is a business strategy and growth author, consultant, and advisor best known for his "No Bullshit" approach to making strategy accessible and actionable. His book *No Bullshit Strategy* has become one of the most recognized titles in the field, cutting through the academic jargon that dominates the space to deliver clear, practical frameworks for businesses of all sizes.
Alex has advised an exceptionally broad range of clients — from solo founders and early-stage startups to global powerhouses including Porsche, P&G, and Roche — giving him a rare, pattern-level understanding of what drives competitive success across industries. More recently, Alex has shifted his focus toward helping business leaders navigate the post-AI landscape to deliver growth, addressing why competition has intensified so dramatically and what it takes to win in today's hyper-competitive environment.
This evolution has expanded his audience well beyond traditional strategy circles, attracting founders, operators, and executives who may not think of themselves as "strategy people" but are urgently looking for answers to why business has become so hard — and what to do about it. Alex is known for being the edgy, straight-talking outsider in a field often dominated by overly academic voices.