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Lisa Gregory: “Dizzee Rascal’s Bonkers really gets me going!”

The founder of Stormchild Ventures on her first job as a fashion model and a cringeworthy email blunder...

Name:

Lisa Gregory

Age:

38

Company:

Stormchild Ventures

Company turnover:

£250,000

First job:

I had a few Saturday jobs before leaving school, but my first full-time job was working as a fashion model for Models 1 after winning the Clothes Show Model of the Year competition.

Dream job:

A pilot. I love to travel and enjoy meeting other people and experiencing different cultures

Car:

Nissan Qashqai a great run-around city car.

Economy, business or first class:

Economy, unless I can justify Business.

Most extravagant purchase:

My business, but definitely worth every penny!

Most-played song on your iPod:

The only time I really listen to my iPod is when I run. My favourite track is Dizzee Rascal Bonkers, it really gets me going!

Best business book:

‘Spent’ by Geoffrey Miller.

Worst business moment:

I once sent an email that was meant for my husband to an employee with the same name. Very embarrassing, but thankfully it was not too inappropriate. I have never done that again!

Proudest business moment:

Celebrating one year of business at Stormchild Ventures with the team.

Your business mentor:

I don’t really have one at the moment, but my husband has been incredibly supportive. Also my brother, who runs his own business, has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the ups and downs of starting a company.

Next big thing:

Mobile Everything. We are soon going to be able to do nearly anything we want on the move, from the palm of our hands, anywhere we are in the world. I think these opportunities are incredibly exciting.

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