Interviews of some of the UKs leading Entrepreneurs & small business owners
Entrepreneur, investor and former Dragons’ Den star Piers Linney explains why AI will reshape the business landscape faster than cloud computing ever did, how it could reduce bias and recruitment prejudice, and why the real threat lies in AI-driven cybercrime.
South African entrepreneurs Carl and Jakes turned £800 and a second-hand minibus into Expat Explore, a £40m group tour company that’s taken over 180,000 travellers around the world.
West African restaurant chain Tasty African Food is set to triple its footprint over the next five years, with founders Michael and Abi Olaleye aiming for 100 UK sites through a mix of company-owned outlets and franchises, while keeping a firm grip on quality and brand identity.
Stuart Davis, CEO and co-founder of sustainable kids’ footwear brand Dubs Universe, shares how a pandemic pivot, parenting, and planet-first values fuelled his mission to reimagine children’s shoes.
Former shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds says Labour must not avoid tough decisions ahead of the autumn budget—including a possible wealth tax to fund defence and public services.
Robey Warshaw, the elite London advisory boutique that counts former chancellor George Osborne among its five partners, has been acquired by Evercore, the US investment banking giant, in a £146 million cash and shares deal.
Talent agency Off The Kerb Productions, which represents Jonathan Ross and Michael McIntyre, posts a £1.8m loss despite turnover rising to £51.7m—bonuses to staff cited as key reason.
Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton and CFO Richard Boult sell over £2m in shares following lock-up expiry, triggering a share price dip despite strong IPO gains.
Emma Jones CBE, founder of Enterprise Nation, becomes the UK’s new small business commissioner, pledging to tackle late payments and champion SMEs across the country.
Dr Rashmi Mantri is the Founder Director of the British Youth International College (BYITC) Supermaths, an award-winning education platform that equips children with vital life skills through Abacus Maths, coding, English, and more.
Georgina Badine, founder of Invicta Vita, speaks to Paul Jones about empowering clients to unlock their full potential, why she left finance, and what she’s learned about building a business with purpose.
Gary Neville is known to most as a football legend – a stalwart of Manchester United and England, a leader on the pitch, and now a respected pundit. But away from football, Neville has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most thoughtful and ambitious entrepreneurs.
Paul Avins is not your average business coach. After 20 years at the coalface of entrepreneurial development, the CEO of Massive Action Coaching has helped over 550 companies scale past £1 million in revenue
Warren Buffett, one of the most iconic figures in global finance, has announced plans to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year, marking the end of an era for the $1.1 trillion conglomerate he has led for over five decades.
Deliveroo founder and chief executive Will Shu stands to gain more than £172 million if a proposed £2.7 billion takeover by US food delivery giant DoorDash goes ahead, despite the company’s shares still languishing far below their 2021 flotation price.
