Jemal Peters: aka Big J
A man known by many names, Jemal Peters knows the streets of London only too well. Motivated by the arrival of his daughter, the now savvy businessman picked himself off the streets to form Big J’s Kitchen, a business that…
Giles Brook: Coco CEO
Vita Coco is dominating the UK beverage market with its all-natural, nutrient filled, delicious coconut water, but where did it all start? One evening in a Manhattan bar in 2003, two childhood friends met two Brazilian women. When asked what…
Tony Robinson OBE: Enterprise Rocker
Tony Robinson OBE has lots of things to be excited about at the moment; his new book, ‘Freedom From Bosses Forever’, numerous speaking events and business ‘gigs’ plus 2013 welcomes the first birthday of his baby, Enterprise Rockers, an initiative…
Kigu
In early 2009, best mates Nick and Tom decided it was about time to inject some fresh ideas into the world of fancy dress. Sick of seeing the same old chicken, sailor and pirate costumes at every festival and fancy…
Pearl Lowe
Pearl Lowe was once the Acropolis of drugs, sex and rock and roll. As singer-songwriter, model, textiles designer turned businesswoman, she has now made her mark in one of the more sober businesses of retail. Re-channeling all her years of…
Marianne Sparrenius-Waters, owner & Swedish designer of RedDog Design
Marianne Sparrenius-Waters - founder of RedDog Design Ltd - is also the creative force behind the label. Her desirable leather handbags and accessories don’t stint on luxury, but celebrate a strong, pared-down Scandi-aesthetic. But it’s not just about surface appearance.…
STEPHEN FEAR
Spending all of his adult life working in his own businesses which have ranged from property trading/development and investment to the acquisition and development of private companies together with creating new projects and concepts. As Entrepreneur in Residence at the…
Bono
Paul David Hewson, more commonly known as Bono has made a name in business for quite a while now that it hardly seems surprising to see him on the front cover of TIME magazine or the Economist, so much that…
Simon Cowell
These days, media mogul Simon Cowell is best known for his role as Saturday night television impresario on The X Factor. Whilst he has an obvious talent for the theatre of show business, the briefest of glances at his curriculum…
Doug Richard
It’s been a while since we caught up with our old friend Doug Richard, he was one of the original Dragons’ from the hit BBC TV show. We find our more about what his latest venture Doug, can you give…
