Speakers

Carolyn Dawson

CEO

Carolyn Dawson, CEO of Founders Forum Group, leads global tech festivals, including London Tech Week, attracting 25,000 attendees annually. As a board member at 01 Founders and RM plc, she drives initiatives connecting innovators worldwide.

Georgie Holt

Founder and CEO

Georgie Holt, founder and CEO of FlightStudio, also the creator of The Diary of a CEO podcast, a global #1 on Apple Podcasts with 250M downloads. She has been listed in Most Influential People in Podcasting in UK/US

Kate Daly

CEO

Kate Daly is CEO of Amicable, revolutionising divorce services with £4.9M in funding, including investment from Octopus Investments. With 40,000+ users, Amicable is the UK’s leading provider of consent orders and has won multiple Legal Tech Awards.

Philip Salter

Founder

Philip Salter founded The Entrepreneurs Network, a UK think tank for entrepreneurs. He previously served as Business Features Editor at City A.M. and is a contributor to Forbes, where he shares about policy reforms to support innovative ventures.

Taos Edmonson

Founder

Taos Edmonson, founder of Focal, leads Europe’s largest startup demo day, attracting 1,000+ applications. Startups participating in the event have collectively raised £115M. Collaborating with 250 VC funds and serving as a partner at DMG ventures, Taos fosters innovation and growth across the startup ecosystem.

Anthony Rose

Founder and CEO

Anthony Rose, founder and CEO of SeedLegals, has supported 15,000+ companies in raising £300M. Known for his transformative role as BBC CTO, Anthony is a BAFTA winner and a leader in legal tech innovation.

Darren Murphy

Senior Investment Director

Darren Murphy, Senior Investment Director at Antler, has supported 1,000+ entrepreneurs and led investments into 100+ startups. Previously, he drove innovation as Head of Startups & Innovation at Unbound, fostering partnerships and global collaborations.

Joel Pearlman

Co-Founder and Senior MD

Joel Pearlman is Co-Founder and Senior MD at OakNorth, facilitating over £11 billion in SME lending. Through the OakNorth AI platform, he secured $10 billion, scaling the company globally to a $2 billion valuation and a top 250 Fintech Companies recognition.

Nicola Hodson

CEO

Nicola Hodson, CEO of IBM UK, is a former Global VP at Microsoft UK and EY consultant. Recognized among the 50 most influential people in UK technology (2023), she leads innovation at the intersection of digital transformation and leadership.

Simon Rogerson

CEO

Simon Rogerson is the CEO of Octopus, managing £12.5 billion in AUM. With 200+ investments, including Zoopla and Cazoo, Octopus spans ventures in energy, finance, and healthcare, transforming industries through innovation and growth.

Will Orr

Chair and Founder

Will Orr is the Chair and Founder of The Gym Group, a pioneering fitness company with over 200 locations, 800,000+ members, and £125M+ raised on the stock exchange. Under his leadership, the company has become a leader in accessible, high-value fitness solutions across the UK.

The Speaker Lineup: Voices that empowers

The Speaker Lineup:
Voices that empowers