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Tag: Founders Diaries

Stuart McClure on his journey from bargain bin to global retail giant

October 1, 2018

By Annie May Noonan

Stuart McClure went from sales shopper to founder of a global discount retail disruptor, now his company is marrying with AI and reaching new heights

Jennifer Georgeson talks profit and female empowerment

September 26, 2018

By Annie May Noonan

This female founder has started a business that combines humanitarian impact, female empowerment, and solid profit margins.

Sashka Hanna-Rappl on bolstering brands and inspiring audiences

September 25, 2018

By Shane Schutte

This founder is making marketing funky and fresh for businesses

Arthur Giraux on brewing glory in a competitive cookery scene

September 24, 2018

By Annie May Noonan

This founder has seen the struggle of young chefs trying to break into the industry and has created a thriving startup scene in response.

Edward Holroyd Pearce on his role in digitising the internship experience

September 20, 2018

By Annie May Noonan

This co-founder is doing his bit to make valuable internships accessible to all candidates wherever they live

How Alisa Zotimova started AZ Real Estate without borrowing finance

September 19, 2018

By Shane Schutte

In the traditionally male-dominated world of property investment, Russian-born Alisa Zotimova has carved out a niche with her boutique London consultancy AZ Real Estate.

Mike Norfield suggests businesses see mistakes in a different light

September 12, 2018

By Shane Schutte

Everyone makes decisions they wish they could go back and change. But according to Mike Norfield, Group CEO for Simoco Wireless Solutions, all mistakes should be seen as learning experiences.

Jordan Rocca and Luca Maggiora on the highs and lows of the nightclub industry

September 6, 2018

By Annie May Noonan

These nightclub co-founders reveal the struggles and the pay-offs that come with working in the competitive nightlife and entertainment industries.

Will Herrmann on sticking to the courage of your convictions

August 31, 2018

By Shane Schutte

This founder unveils how his boutique property development company focusses on identifying opportunities that other developers have missed.

Tony Truman proves you don’t have to be serious to be successful

August 31, 2018

By Carly Hacon

This Ibiza mogul has cashed in on the spending habits of boozy Brits abroad and become the co-founder of one the island’s top venues.

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