Upcoming Events
E2E Ambassador Club Reception in London
Ivy Club 9 West St, LondonWe love connecting with our Ambassadors! Please join us at our monthly E2E Ambassadors Club Drinks Reception in London. The E2E Ambassadors Club Drinks Reception is a place where you will make connections with like-minded entrepreneurs in a social setting, where you can relax and explore where synergies exist – or can be created. Do you know another great person to join our thriving community? We would be delighted to welcome them, simply let us know in the form so that we can register them and introduce ourselves at the reception. Please click on this RSVP link to register, we can’t to see you there!
Champagne Tasting Dinner with UBS
Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel 75 Sloane St, LondonEnjoy exclusive access to the UK’s very best entrepreneurs at the Cadogan, a Belmond Hotel, for a Champagne Tasting Dinner co-hosted with esteemed senior leaders from UBS wealth management. If you would like to join us please Register Your Interest
E2E Leadership Dinner with LADBible & E2E board member, Hugh Chappell.
King Street Townhouse Hotel 10 Booth St, ManchesterDine with some of the UK’s premier entrepreneurs for an exclusive evening with Serial Entrepreneur and Board Director of LADBible , Hugh Chappell. This dinner marks the beginning of a series of gatherings designed to foster relationships, spark innovation, and cultivate opportunities within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Dress: Smart / Business attire Book your ticket here to confirm your space at this unmissable dinner. It promises to be an inspiring and memorable evening.
E2E Leadership Dinner with guest speaker Amanda Cronin, Founder of Amanda Caroline Skincare
Yaatra Restaurant 4 Greycoat Pl, LondonWe are excited to say that we are hosting one of our E2E Leadership Dinner in London. During this dinner series we are excited to bring together a select group of entrepreneurs from across the UK for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community. This dinner marks the beginning of a series of gatherings designed to foster relationships, spark innovation, and cultivate opportunities within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Dress: Smart / Business attire Book your seat to this unmissable dinner. It promises to be an inspiring and memorable evening.
E2E Ambassadors Club in London
Ivy Club 9 West St, LondonWe love connecting with our Ambassadors! Please join us at the our monthly E2E Ambassadors Club Drinks Reception in London. The E2E Ambassadors Club Drinks Reception is a place where you will make connections with like-minded entrepreneurs in a social setting, where you can relax and explore where synergies exist – or can be created. Do you know another great person to join our thriving community? We would be delighted to welcome them, simply let us know in the form so that we can register them and introduce ourselves at the reception. Please click on this RSVP link to register, we can’t to see you there!
E2E Leadership Dinner with Serial Tech Entrepreneur, Chris Adlesbach
Yaatra Restaurant 4 Greycoat Pl, LondonWe are excited to say that we are hosting one of our E2E Leadership Dinner in London. During this dinner series we are excited to bring together a select group of entrepreneurs from across the UK for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community. This dinner marks the beginning of a series of gatherings designed to foster relationships, spark innovation, and cultivate opportunities within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Dress: Smart / Business attire Book your seat here to this unmissable dinner. It promises to be an inspiring and memorable evening.
E2E Leadership Dinner with Keith Chapman
Yaatra Restaurant 4 Greycoat Pl, LondonDine with some of the UK’s premier entrepreneurs for an exclusive evening with British television writer and producer, best known as the creator of Bob the Builder, Ketih Chapman. Members ticket price is £150 instead of £250 for Non-Members. You can purchase your ticket HERE.
E2E100 Reception
The May Fair Hotel Stratton Street, LondonJoin us to celebrate the UK’s fastest-growing companies featured in the E2E’s prestigious 100 Tracks, including the Female 100, International 100, Job Creation 100, Tech 100, Dynamic 100, and Profit 100, as published in The Independent. If you would like to join us Register Your Interest
Previous Events
E2E Private Dinner w/ Chancellor of the Exchequer & Lord Rami Ranger CBE
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] E2E Private Dinner w/ Chancellor of the Exchequer & Lord Rami Ranger CBE Tuesday, 29 October 2019 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm London (map) Google Calendar · ICS[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] About the Event  ̄ E2E invites its Members to attend the Private Dinner in London on 29th October 2019 with Chancellor of the Exchequer and Lord Rami Ranger CBE.[/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”71430,71431,71347″ img_size=”full” speed=”2000″ autoplay=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#d9d9d9″][vc_column_text] Lord Rami Ranger CBE – Founder & Chairman, Sun Mark Group of Companies Lord Rami Ranger CBE is Founder and Chairman of Sun Mark Group of Companies which exports British supermarket products to over 100 countries worldwide. Ranger was ranked 785th in The Sunday Times Rich List 2012, his wealth rising from £55m in 2011 to £95m.[/vc_column_text][kleo_gap size=”25px”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#d9d9d9″][vc_column_text] If you are not an E2E member, we kindly ask you to fill out our membership form here: [/vc_column_text][kleo_button title=”BECOME A MEMBER” href=”https://e2exchange.com/e2emembership/” style=”custom” position=”center” size=”lg” icon=”0″ custom_background=”#ff0101″ custom_bg_hover=”#ff3333″ custom_text=”#ffffff”][kleo_gap size=”25px”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#d9d9d9″][vc_column_text] Connect with us on social media via the links below for the latest updates: [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Disclaimer: Please note that event timings and dates are subject to change. Our event is designed for founders of growing businesses and business leaders. We try where possible to keep exclusivity. Should E2E deem your position as not suitable for our event, one of our team will remove you from our attendee list and you will be notified. Overt selling will be frowned upon.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”71166″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
House of Lords Breakfast, LONDON w/Natasha Frangos – Partner, haysmacintyre, with Andy Rubin Chair Pentland Brands Ltd, Hosted by Lord Leigh of Hurley
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] House of Lords Breakfast, LONDON w/Natasha Frangos – Partner, haysmacintyre, with Andy Rubin Chair Pentland Brands Ltd, Hosted by Lord Leigh of Hurley Tuesday, 5 November 2019 8:30 am – 10:30 am Houses of Parliament, SW1A 0PW, London (map) Google Calendar · ICS[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] About the Event  ̄ Our E2E Members are invited to an exclusive breakfast at the House of Lords, hosted by Lord Leigh of Hurley, Senior Partner, Cavendish Corporate Finance & Deputy Executive Chairman, finnCap Group plc[/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”71410,71411,71413,71414,71415,71416,71347″ img_size=”full” speed=”2000″ autoplay=”yes”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#d9d9d9″][vc_column_text] Lord Leigh of Hurley, Senior Partner, Cavendish Corporate Finance & Deputy Executive Chairman, finnCap Group plc Howard graduated in Economics from Southampton University, and after a short spell in UK merchant banking, joined Deloitte Haskins & Sells where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He transferred to the corporate tax department where he further qualified with the Chartered Institute of Taxation. In early 1986 Howard established Deloitte’s Mergers and Acquisitions Group and developed an expertise in company sales. In May 1988 he left to set up Cavendish Corporate Finance LLP and is currently the Senior Partner. Cavendish is now the UK’s leading specialist sell-side adviser to owners of mid-market businesses, having acted in over 500 transactions, mainly UK based. Over 50% of Cavendish’s clients are sold to overseas buyers. In December 2018, Cavendish merged with finnCap and the new group – finnCap Group plc – was listed on the London AIM market. In addition to his role as Senior Partner of Cavendish, Lord Leigh serves as Deputy Executive Chairman of the finnCap Group.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Lord Leigh will be joined by: Andy Rubin (MA MBA CCMI) – Chair of Pentland Brands Ltd Andy Rubin is Chair of Pentland Brands Ltd, a director of Pentland Group plc and non-executive director of JD Sports Fashion Plc. Pentland is a UK based, private family-owned company operating in sports, outdoor and fashion. Andy is the third generation to lead the family’s brand management business. Pentland owns global brands Speedo, Canterbury, Berghaus, Ellesse, Endura, and Mitre and is the global footwear partner for Lacoste and Karen Millen footwear. The Group is the majority shareholder in JD Sports Fashion plc, an international multichannel retailer in sports, outdoor and fashion operating 2,500 stores and numerous online businesses. Pentland has won the following Family Business awards: 2017 – IMD & FBN Best Global Family Business 2017 – EY Best Family Business in the UK 2014 – Campden Best European Family Business 2008 – IFB Best Family Business in UK Andy is a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute and a Companion of the British Academy of Management. He is Vice President and Executive Board Member of the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry. He is Chair of the Dean’s Council at Lancaster University Management School and an Honorary Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Innovation. Andy is a Family Advisory Council Member for the Said Business School at the University of Oxford’s research programme examining the benefits of corporate purpose. Andy
E2E Wine Tasting Evening w/UBS, co-hosted by Caroline Simmons and Gino Nardella
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] E2E Wine Tasting Evening w/UBS, co-hosted by Caroline Simmons and Gino Nardella Thursday, 7 November 2019 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Google Calendar · ICS[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] About the Event  ̄ E2E invites its members to attend an intimate wine tasting evening with UBS to taste a delicious selection of fine wines from all around the world alongside like-minded entrepreneurs.[/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”71390,71391,71392,71393,71394,71347″ img_size=”full” speed=”2000″ autoplay=”yes”][vc_column_text]The evening will be co-hosted with Caroline Simmons, Deputy-Head, UK Investment Office at UBS Wealth Management, who will kindly update us on investment management and strategies. The tasting will cover 4 global regions – UK, US, China & Italy. Distinguished Master Sommelier, Gino Nardella, will inform us about the spectacular wines that we will be enjoying. To accompany the wines we will be serving an array of hearty hot and cold canapés. This is our favourite event of E2E’s annual calendar where we bring together some of UK’s most distinguished entrepreneurs and business leaders for a relaxed, fun and experiential evening.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#d9d9d9″][vc_column_text] If you are not an E2E member, we kindly ask you to fill out our membership form here: [/vc_column_text][kleo_button title=”BECOME A MEMBER” href=”https://e2exchange.com/e2emembership/” style=”custom” position=”center” size=”lg” icon=”0″ custom_background=”#ff0101″ custom_bg_hover=”#ff3333″ custom_text=”#ffffff”][kleo_gap][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#d9d9d9″][vc_column_text] Connect with us on social media via the links below for the latest updates: [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Disclaimer: Please note that event timings and dates are subject to change. Our event is designed for founders of growing businesses and business leaders. We try where possible to keep exclusivity. Should E2E deem your position as not suitable for our event, one of our team will remove you from our attendee list and you will be notified. Overt selling will be frowned upon.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”71166″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Propercorn Co-Founder Ryan Kohn, Melanie Leach, CEO of Twofour Group and Eddie Obeng, Founder & Director of Pentacle (The Virtual Business School)
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] Propercorn Co-Founder Ryan Kohn, Melanie Leach, CEO of Twofour Group and Eddie Obeng, Founder & Director of Pentacle (The Virtual Business School) Wednesday, 20 November 2019 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm The Gherkin, EC3A 8BF, London (map) Google Calendar · ICS[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”71347,71348,71349,71350,71352,71353,71354,71346″ img_size=”full” speed=”2000″ autoplay=”yes”][vc_column_text] About the Event  ̄ E2E are returning to London due to popular demand for another #ScaleUp2Success event on 20 November and we would be delighted if you would like to join us.[/vc_column_text][kleo_button title=”GIVE FEEDBACK” href=”https://e2exchange.com/contact/” style=”custom” position=”center” size=”lg” icon=”0″ custom_background=”#ff0101″ custom_bg_hover=”#ff3333″ custom_text=”#ffffff”][kleo_gap size=”25px”][vc_column_text]We have teamed up with IWG (Regus and Spaces), the UK’s largest serviced office provider with a network of 360 locations in every major town and city in the UK, to create the UK’s largest ecosystem of SME business leaders and entrepreneurs. We are hosting joint events with Spaces which are designed to inspire, teach and collaborate in city centres all across the UK. What is #SCALEUP2SUCCESS? Our #SCALEUP2SUCCESS events are a mixture of networking where you get the opportunity to meet like-minded entrepreneurs, followed by short syndicate sessions designed to give you some pointers on a number of different help topics including Digital Marketing and HR. This is followed by a panel of the UK’s leading scale up entrepreneurs and motivational speakers to inspire you! How will you benefit from attending? You will have the opportunity to connect with our inspirational speakers and an entrepreneurial community of Founders, CEOs, Chairman and Investors from London and the surrounding areas. You will have exclusive access to E2E’s ecosystem of support by becoming an E2E member for FREE, meaning invitations to our exclusive events, access to our £50m financing facility for SMEs and many more corporate services at discounted rates. At the event you will find a delicious range of drinks + canapés. Our special guest, Eminent Wines, will also be presenting a selection of wines, champagne and spirits created bespoke for their clients. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#d9d9d9″][vc_column_text] Open address from: The Mayor of London will be joining us on the evening and delivering an opening address. Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan was elected Mayor of London in May 2016, winning the largest personal mandate in the history of British politics. Previously he represented Tooting in Parliament, serving as a government minister for Transport from 2008-2010, and as Shadow Secretary of State for Justice from 2010 onwards. Before becoming an MP, Sadiq had a successful career as a partner in a law firm, specialising in human rights. Following the referendum on EU membership, Sadiq launched the London Is Open campaign to send a message that despite the UK voting for Brexit London would remain the same open, cosmopolitan and diverse city it has always been. He has subsequently campaigned for a public vote on the final Brexit deal with the option to stay in the EU on the ballot. In recent months, he has launched the Greater London Investment Fund, City Hall’s biggest ever small business investment fund, with £100m of equity and loan finance available, and in September,
Members Only: E2E Christmas Drinks Reception, London
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] Members Only: E2E Christmas Drinks Reception, London Wednesday, 11 December 2019 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Google Calendar · ICS[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] About the Event  ̄ The E2E team would be delighted if you would like to join us as our guest for cocktails and canapés at the E2E Christmas Party to help us celebrate the festive season.[/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”71129,71131,71132,71130″ img_size=”full” speed=”2000″ autoplay=”yes”][vc_column_text]We would like to celebrate our growing entrepreneurial community, having connected thousands of founders across the UK. E2E is proud to continue to help you to find capital, Non-Exec Directors and mentors, increased business interaction and enkindled inspiration and friendship. We look forward to bringing together some of the UK’s most distinguished entrepreneurs and business leaders, our Board, Advisory Board, our team and those who have spoken for us over the past year for a relaxed and fun evening.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#d9d9d9″][vc_column_text] If you are not an E2E member, we kindly ask you to fill out our membership form here: [/vc_column_text][kleo_button title=”BECOME A MEMBER” href=”https://e2exchange.com/e2emembership/” style=”custom” position=”center” size=”lg” icon=”0″ custom_background=”#ff0101″ custom_bg_hover=”#ff3333″ custom_text=”#ffffff”][kleo_gap][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#d9d9d9″][vc_column_text] Connect with us on social media via the links below for the latest updates: [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Disclaimer: Please note that event timings and dates are subject to change. Our event is designed for founders of growing businesses and business leaders. We try where possible to keep exclusivity. Should E2E deem your position as not suitable for our event, one of our team will remove you from our attendee list and you will be notified. Overt selling will be frowned upon.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”71166″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Cocktail Reception hosted by E2E in conjunction with Memery Crystals’ #ThinkSeries
We are very pleased to announce that Tim Steiner OBE, the founding Chief Executive Officer of Ocado, as our key speaker. He will be sharing valuable insights and learnings from his career. The commercial delivery service began in 2000 initially serving 100,000 households, and now has millions of customers, exceeding £1bn in annual sales. The company has become a member of the FTSE 100 Index, marking its transition from a UK grocery player into a global technology supplier for online grocery retailing. Prior to Ocado, Tim spent eight years at Goldman Sachs, based around the world. Tim graduated from Manchester University in 1992 with an honours degree in Economics, Finance and Accountancy. He is an outstandingly successful entrepreneur and compelling speaker. It promises to be a great evening. Details: 15th November 2018 | 6:30pm-10:00pm 165 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2DY
E2E Wine Tasting Evening w/ UBS with Dean Turner, UBS & Gino Nardella
On Feb 7th, we are hosting a very special wine tasting evening held in one of the top hotels in London. The evening will be co-hosted with Dean Turner, Economist in UK Investment Office at UBS, who will kindly update us on the economics of the wine region. Our distinguished Master Sommelier, Gino Nardella will inform us about the spectacular wines that we will be enjoying. To accompany the wines we will be serving an array of hearty hot and cold canapés. We bring together some of UK’s most distinguished entrepreneurs and business leaders for a relaxed, fun and experiential evening. REGISTER HERE
E2E #ScaleUp2Success Series – Trunki, Pacific Direct and Incisive Media
#ScaleUp2Success Series Join us for the launch of E2E in Reading and an evening of inspirational, entrepreneurial conversation with: Lara Morgan, Founder & former CEO – Pacific Direct Having sold her share in Pacific Direct for GBP20m and authored the book; ‘More balls than most’! Lara is now involved in several UK startups. She regularly speaks at events and conferences about her experiences and achievements, giving no-nonsense advice to business owners and entrepreneurs. She is a regular commentator on current affairs and business issues with Sky News and BBC News. She has also appeared on the BBC2 show “The Apprentice: You’re Fired.” Lara is also an elite triathlete, having competed in the 2011 World Triathlon Championships in Beijing, achieving 10th place. Rob Law MBE, Founder & CEO – Trunki The brand behind the much loved children’s ride-on suitcase. His award-winning company has pioneered a whole range of innovative travel gear and has become recognised as a global brand for families on the go. After his famous rejection on BBC’s Dragons Den, Trunki is now widely regarded as ‘the one that got away’, having sold 3.5 million suitcases, exporting to 100 countries and winning over 120 awards. The Den was just one of the many setback’s Rob faced during his inspirational story to success. Tim Weller, Founder & Chairman – Incisive Media Tim Weller founded Incisive Media in 1995 with 13 people and £275k of capital and built a business that had revenues of over £250 million and 2500 staff operating out of the US, Asia and UK in under 13 years. Join us to hear how he led the successful IPO of Incisive Media on the main market of the LSE in December 2000, which delivered a 110x return for founding investors. He then completed the £275 million Public to Private MBO of Incisive Media in 2006 and follow on $700m of acquisitions. It promises to be a fantastic evening with canapés and inspirational speakers.
E2E House of Lords Morning Seminar on Blockchain with Blockchain Labs, L3C and IBM UKI
On the March 6th, we are hosting a very special Leaders Series Breakfast at the House of Lords chaired by Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL where he will be joined by: Ismail Malik, Founder of Blockchain Labs, Lubo Cheytanov, CEO of L3C and Richard Stockley, Head of Blockchain for IBM UKI. Ismail Malik is the Founder & CEO of Blockchain Labs, and the Editor in Chief of ICO Crowds. He is ranked 75 of the top 100 most influential Blockchain people according to Rise Global. He currently holds the position of Founder and CEO of Blockchain Labs which specialises in crypto development projects and placement of lead developers for existing DLT projects. The Lab Retains a strong focus on R&D primarily researching, and secures embedded smart contract trusted execution environments on the Ethereum, Bitcoin and Corda blockchains. He is also editor in Chief of ICO Crowds the first publication for ICO industry. He previously worked at Smartledger which develops smart contracts for Smart Cities. He has also held positions such as Editor in Chief of Bitcoin Entrepreneurs, Co-Founder of CoinViral, CoinDesk, Director at Sqft Crowd and many others. Lubo Cheytanov is a tech entrepreneur and Angel investor. Lubo is the CEO of L3C, an advisory board member of E2E, and a limited partner of Ariadne capital. He has more than 30 years experience in technology with 21 years of various leadership positions across various regions in IBM. He has a Master in Microelectronics and an MBA from Henley. Richard Stockley is the Head of Blockchain for IBM UKI. He has sales responsibility for all blockchain services and software in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Richard has extensive experience in Management, Marketing and Business Process. He has worked with IBM in both London and New York, prior to which he ran a digital publishing business in Vietnam. He has an MBA from the University of Cambridge. Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL is also the Co-Founder of Cobra Beer, Chancellor of Birmingham University and Board Director, E2E. Over the last five years, the E2E community has evolved to over 10,000 entrepreneurs and 2,000 investors & non-exec directors who embrace the power meeting people face to face and building long lasting relationships. We are excited to help founders of businesses connect, invest and sit on the boards of the UK’s fastest growing organisations. REGISTER HERE
E2E #ScaleUp2Success – Ellas Kitchen, En Route International and Brewery London
#ScaleUp2Success Series Join us in Brighton for an evening of inspirational, entrepreneurial conversation with: Paul Lindley, Founder – Ella’s Kitchen Paul Lindley is an award-winning British entrepreneur and children’s welfare campaigner. He founded organic baby and children’s food brand Ella’s Kitchen, naming it after his daughter, and later launched organic toddler toiletries brand Paddy’s Bathroom, named after his son. Paul launched Ella’s Kitchen from his own kitchen table in 2004, and transformed a home-grown business into a £75m titan that sells goods in 40 countries. That was just the beginning. Paul built on the success of Ella’s, creating natural toiletries brand Paddy’s Bathroom. And founded The Key is E, which supports social entrepreneurs in Africa. He also co-founded a social enterprise called The Key is E with former child soldier and international hip-hop artist Emmanuel Jal. He was previously deputy managing director of Nickelodeon UK. Alison Cooper (Lessmann), Founder – En Route International and En Route Gastronomie Vertriebsgesellschaft, Award Winning Entrepreneur and Active Investor In 1992, Alison created En Route Gastronomie Vertriebsgesellschaft in Germany, launching a country-wide chilled delivery network for Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national rail company, providing all stations with UK-imported sandwiches and making En Route a £5M business within 10 years. By 2002, Alison had launched UK-based En Route International, now a £40M corporation with over 70 staff members. En Route serves 65 corporate customers across 5 global locations and delivers to over 55 sites each week, and 40M units of product to over 100 locations worldwide annually. Alison’s entrepreneurial spirit sparked the innovative philosophy now deeply embedded within En Route’s culture. Her imaginative approach to working with customers, identifying their problems and finding solutions for them has provided real added value to customers’ product offerings, supply chain processes and ultimately their bottom lines. Alison’s proven success in taking En Route from its inception to a global concern led to the Emirates group (Dnata) acquiring the majority share in May 2012 for in excess of £7M and obtaining full ownership in 2017. Alison has recently completed her 5 year earn-out. In 2018, Alison launched Palm Grove Investments, a privately-owned enterprise investing in property and private companies. Paul Stead, Founder – Brewery London, Growth by Design Paul Stead was working at Fitch and Co and within 3 years became one of the youngest associate directors – working on Terminal 3/4 Heathrow multiple international projects. On his 30th Birthday he left Fitch and founded PSD Associates with a £2,000 loan from his mum. From his front room in Teddington, to old Brewery building in Richmond, Paul grew a 100 person award winning Interdisciplinary Design studio. Including clients such as Motorola, Nokia, Philips, Mitsubishi. In 2000 the business had a turnover exceeding £12M, he sold to Cordiant Communications and became the Global CEO. Cordiant Communications went on to purchase Fitch and other design assets to create a turnover of circa $100m and 28 office global design business.In 2004 he founded NewEdge with Dr Pam Henderson, turnover $6M. In 2014 he