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Entrepreneurship Speakers

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What kind of qualities does a true entrepreneur need to succeed? From creative thinking and resilience, to self-belief and leadership, our speakers know what it takes and can inspire the next generation of business leaders.

17 Speakers

Somi Arian

Somi is a filmmaker, entrepreneur, podcast host, and technology commentator working at the intersection of AI, finance, investment, and economic transformation.

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

Lauren Currie OBE

Lauren Currie is a on a mission to democratise leadership development and boost women's confidence in a business context

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief,

Russell Dalgleish

Entrepreneur, strategist, investor, board advisor, creating supportive work cultures which unlock potential

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Presenters,

John Davidson

John is a truly remarkable individual – a former SAS soldier, bodyguard and hostage negotiator turned senior executive, entrepreneur and educator who is deeply passionate about helping others fulfil their potential through outdoor adventures

Entrepreneurship, Ex-Military, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief,

Rosamund Dean

Breast cancer survivor, writer and certified health coach, helping others define their purpose, form healthier habits and prioritise what matters

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief,

David Duke MBE

David Duke MBE is an award-winning social entrepreneur, creating tangible social change and inclusion for people and communities across the UK and beyond.

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

Celia Hodson

Hey Girls founder Celia is a multi-award winning entrepreneur and period poverty campaigner passionate about social enterprise, helping businesses to drive change and giving back

Entrepreneurship, Social impact,

Rory Lawson

Former International Rugby Captain | High-Performance Leadership Speaker | Entrepreneur | Broadcaster

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief,

Fred MacAulay

Award-winning comedian and broadcaster, who talks about seizing opportunity, career reinvention and resilience, sharing his journey from finance to comedy and the hard-won perspective gained through serious adversity.

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Presenters, Resilience and Self Belief,

Alex Massie

Alex is one of Scotland’s best-known political journalists and commentators, bringing sharp, independent analysis of UK politics, Scottish constitutional debate, and global economic trends.

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Presenters,

Viana Maya

Viana is a transformative force in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), a people & culture transformation consultant, and an award-winning impact leader. From experiencing homelessness to driving meaningful change, she helps organisations break down barriers and build inclusive, high-performing cultures through equity, allyship, and leadership transformation.

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

Rupal Patel

The former CIA analyst and agent turned entrepreneur, speaker and author helps leaders and teams think bigger, lead better and be bolder

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Ex-Military, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief,

Kylie Reid

Event Host, Community Leader & Founder of the largest network for women in Scotland - egg

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Presenters,

Alice Thompson-Boyd

Co-founder of social enterprise Social Bite and now purpose coach, speaks on the importance of being truly purpose-led from an organisational and neurological perspective

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Social impact,

Michelle Thomson

Concert pianist, financial services leader, parliamentarian. Michelle's career has crossed disciplines most people never enter once, and she draws on all of them when she speaks.

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Presenters, Resilience and Self Belief,

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Owen Wyatt

Owen Wyatt is a media executive, commercial growth leader, journalist and speaker on business growth, media, trust, resilience and the UK economy. He is Chief Growth Officer at DC Thomson, working across the group’s media, energy, B2B and specialist publishing brands.

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Presenters, Resilience and Self Belief,

Mel Young MBE

Social entrepreneur and global changemaker, passionate about ending global poverty and also the role sport can play in society. Based in Edinburgh, Mel has spoken all over the world, from the Sydney Opera House to the World Economic Forum in Davos, and to everyone from world leaders to schoolchildren

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,