Entrepreneurs
Read stories, profiles, lessons, and practical insights from entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs, and business owners building companies and brands.
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Dave Fishwick: From Minibus Dealer to Bank of Dave Founder
Introduction Dave Fishwick has a story people remember. He left school young. He worked hard. Then he started buying and…
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Theo Paphitis: From School Struggles to a £360m Retail Group
Introduction Theo Paphitis has spent decades in retail. His route was not simple. Born in Cyprus, he moved to Britain…
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Erika Cheung: From Theranos Lab Worker to Ethics Advocate
Introduction Erika Cheung became known worldwide for one difficult decision: she spoke up. She was a young laboratory worker at…
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Jody Allen: The Woman Behind a Remarkable Business and Giving Story
Introduction Jody Allen is an American businesswoman, philanthropist and former professional sports executive. She is best known as the younger…
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Duncan Bannatyne: From Ice-Cream Vans to Business Success
Duncan Bannatyne has never followed a normal business path. He left school young. Joined the Royal Navy. Got discharged. Worked…
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Levi Roots: How Music, Food and One Sauce Changed His Life
Introduction Levi Roots is a Jamaican-born British entrepreneur, chef, reggae musician, author and television personality. Most people know him as…
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Touker Suleyman: The Retail Builder Behind a Long TV Run
Touker Suleyman has spent decades building businesses. His main world is fashion. Retail too. But millions of people know him…
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Matthew Moulding: From Lancashire Roots to Building THG
Introduction Matthew Moulding is a British entrepreneur and the founder and chief executive of THG plc, the company formerly called…
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Anne Boden: The Welsh Banker Who Built Starling From Scratch
Introduction Anne Boden is a Welsh banker, tech entrepreneur and author best known as the founder of Starling Bank. Her…
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James Dacombe Built Two Billion-Dollar Tech Stories Before 26
Introduction James Dacombe took an unusual route. He left formal education young. Then he worked in software. By 17, he…
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