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Message MANCHESTERThe Edwardian | 6th November 2024

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LEAD SPONSORDINNERGOLD SPONSORSILVER SPONSORSSPONSORSHello! Welcome to an exclusive day designed to give you some ‘me time’. This program contains everything you need: the agenda, our speakers, your peers, and insights from our sponsors whom we are honoured to have co-hosting us. Our mission is simple but powerful - to foster authentic connections and spark real, unltered conversations. This is your space to openly share your challenges, celebrate your triumphs, and engage in discussions that matter. We’ve ensured this environment is press-free to encourage candid dialogues and deep dives into what really drives growth and success.With dedicated moments for structured networking and spontaneous interactions, you’ll have every opportunity to connect with others who, like you, are leading brilliant, innovative scaleups.Feel free to post and share your experiences of the day, but we ask that you respect the openness of your fellow peers. Please avoid sharing anything sensitive or condential. Our speakers will be real about their journeys, sharing both the highs and the lessons learned, and we encourage you to do the same.Here’s to a day of inspiration, meaningful conversations, and lasting connections. We’re thrilled to have you here, and I look forward to meeting you. Enjoy!Uday SinghCo-Founder and CEO, Fast Growth Icons

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LEAD SPONSORDINNERGOLD SPONSORSILVER SPONSORSSPONSORSHello! Welcome to an exclusive day designed to give you some ‘me time’. This program contains everything you need: the agenda, our speakers, your peers, and insights from our sponsors whom we are honoured to have co-hosting us. Our mission is simple but powerful - to foster authentic connections and spark real, unltered conversations. This is your space to openly share your challenges, celebrate your triumphs, and engage in discussions that matter. We’ve ensured this environment is press-free to encourage candid dialogues and deep dives into what really drives growth and success.With dedicated moments for structured networking and spontaneous interactions, you’ll have every opportunity to connect with others who, like you, are leading brilliant, innovative scaleups.Feel free to post and share your experiences of the day, but we ask that you respect the openness of your fellow peers. Please avoid sharing anything sensitive or condential. Our speakers will be real about their journeys, sharing both the highs and the lessons learned, and we encourage you to do the same.Here’s to a day of inspiration, meaningful conversations, and lasting connections. We’re thrilled to have you here, and I look forward to meeting you. Enjoy!Uday SinghCo-Founder and CEO, Fast Growth Icons

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AGENDA08.00Breakfast & Networking 09.00HostUday SinghFounder & CEO, Fast Growth Icons 09.10Opening RemarksBen FletcherCo-Founder & CEO, The Mothership09.30Welcome AddressManoj Asnani Managing Director, J.P. MorganBen Tickler Head of Venture, Innovation Economy, J.P. Morgan09.35Why persistence mattersZandra MooreCEO & Co-founder, PanintelligenceIt’s not the brightest person that succeeds, but the most resilient and persistent. In this session we’ll talk about how you maintain motivation in the tough times, how you balance communicating transparently while protecting your team from the worst, and how you can select for these traits in the people you hire.10.00Building high performance teamsBen FletcherCo-Founder & CEO, The MothershipUltimately your results depend on your team. But high performance isn’t the default and it’s something that needs to be continually worked on. Ben will use the ve dysfunctions of a team framework to discuss some approaches to high performance.10.25Facilitated Round Table DiscussionBuilding high-performance teamsPeople and culture11.10Morning BreakAGENDA11.35Accelerating growth through acquisition with the ambition of a $1B valuation.Dave StevinsonFounder, QBS Technology GroupIn the early days, Dave funded growth using credit cards and creative cash ow techniques which just wasn’t enough to realise his ambitions for QBS. He embarked on a journey learning about acquisitions to accelerate growth. Developing a scalable, systematic framework for identifying target markets and criteria to evaluate potential acquisition targets; Dave shares his M&A process from origination, valuation, due diligence, integration and the critical importance of people and culture to sustainable, rapid growth and success.12.00Facilitated Round Table Discussion13.00Seated LunchEnjoy a seated lunch with the nest selection from the in-house chef.14.30Welcome AddressAnn-Marie AtkinsManaging Partner, Evelyn Partners14.35Is it easier the second time round?Joel PerlmanCo-Founder, OakNorthGrowing a business is always hard. But does it become easier with experience, and what are the key lessons learned? How is it dierent from a personal perspective: how do you handle the pressure and deal with high-stakes situations?15.00Facilitated Round Table DiscussionConversations over coee16.00Closing AddressUday SinghFounder & CEO, Fast Growth Icons16.15Champagne Reception

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AGENDA08.00Breakfast & Networking 09.00HostUday SinghFounder & CEO, Fast Growth Icons 09.10Opening RemarksBen FletcherCo-Founder & CEO, The Mothership09.30Welcome AddressManoj Asnani Managing Director, J.P. MorganBen Tickler Head of Venture, Innovation Economy, J.P. Morgan09.35Why persistence mattersZandra MooreCEO & Co-founder, PanintelligenceIt’s not the brightest person that succeeds, but the most resilient and persistent. In this session we’ll talk about how you maintain motivation in the tough times, how you balance communicating transparently while protecting your team from the worst, and how you can select for these traits in the people you hire.10.00Building high performance teamsBen FletcherCo-Founder & CEO, The MothershipUltimately your results depend on your team. But high performance isn’t the default and it’s something that needs to be continually worked on. Ben will use the ve dysfunctions of a team framework to discuss some approaches to high performance.10.25Facilitated Round Table DiscussionBuilding high-performance teamsPeople and culture11.10Morning BreakAGENDA11.35Accelerating growth through acquisition with the ambition of a $1B valuation.Dave StevinsonFounder, QBS Technology GroupIn the early days, Dave funded growth using credit cards and creative cash ow techniques which just wasn’t enough to realise his ambitions for QBS. He embarked on a journey learning about acquisitions to accelerate growth. Developing a scalable, systematic framework for identifying target markets and criteria to evaluate potential acquisition targets; Dave shares his M&A process from origination, valuation, due diligence, integration and the critical importance of people and culture to sustainable, rapid growth and success.12.00Facilitated Round Table Discussion13.00Seated LunchEnjoy a seated lunch with the nest selection from the in-house chef.14.30Welcome AddressAnn-Marie AtkinsManaging Partner, Evelyn Partners14.35Is it easier the second time round?Joel PerlmanCo-Founder, OakNorthGrowing a business is always hard. But does it become easier with experience, and what are the key lessons learned? How is it dierent from a personal perspective: how do you handle the pressure and deal with high-stakes situations?15.00Facilitated Round Table DiscussionConversations over coee16.00Closing AddressUday SinghFounder & CEO, Fast Growth Icons16.15Champagne Reception

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Round Table Discussion SessionsWe are hosting facilitated roundtable discussions based on the key challenges founders face while scaling. The topics are all quite popular, so we host the sessions twice, once at 12:00 and again at 15.00. Pick your top two choices and join your peers in meaningful conversations. To make the most of these sessions, share your challenges (chances are you won’t be alone) and help others. The more you put into it, the more you’ll get from the collective wisdom of the group. Growth stage nancing and funding options - tips, hacks and best practices A session looking at other options to VC like PE, Debt, IPO.Maximising your returns on exit Whether you’re focussed on the growth of your business, or planning to sell in the near future, it can be dicult to think about what’s next. This session will provide insights into how you can turn your business success into personal wealth, including how to ensure you take advantage of tax, business structure and planning opportunities.The 2024 Autumn Statement Impact of the Autumn Statement on businesses and their founders - what are the changes, who do they impact and when do they come into force? Growth through acquisitions; do’s and don’tsDo you grow organically or through acquisition? When are acquisitions better? What are the reasons acquisitions fail?Exits – pitfalls and deal breakers What are the things that can turn out to be deal breakers, and how you can mitigate them.Optimising your exit outcomes Thinking strategically and practically about exits. How do you get the highest multiple, and what deal structure should you look for? Are you really prepared (nancially and psychologically) for an exit?International expansion When are you ready for expansion? How do you choose the right geography? Should you expand by acquisition? How do you manage and integrate the teams?

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Round Table Discussion SessionsWe are hosting facilitated roundtable discussions based on the key challenges founders face while scaling. The topics are all quite popular, so we host the sessions twice, once at 12:00 and again at 15.00. Pick your top two choices and join your peers in meaningful conversations. To make the most of these sessions, share your challenges (chances are you won’t be alone) and help others. The more you put into it, the more you’ll get from the collective wisdom of the group. Growth stage nancing and funding options - tips, hacks and best practices A session looking at other options to VC like PE, Debt, IPO.Maximising your returns on exit Whether you’re focussed on the growth of your business, or planning to sell in the near future, it can be dicult to think about what’s next. This session will provide insights into how you can turn your business success into personal wealth, including how to ensure you take advantage of tax, business structure and planning opportunities.The 2024 Autumn Statement Impact of the Autumn Statement on businesses and their founders - what are the changes, who do they impact and when do they come into force? Growth through acquisitions; do’s and don’tsDo you grow organically or through acquisition? When are acquisitions better? What are the reasons acquisitions fail?Exits – pitfalls and deal breakers What are the things that can turn out to be deal breakers, and how you can mitigate them.Optimising your exit outcomes Thinking strategically and practically about exits. How do you get the highest multiple, and what deal structure should you look for? Are you really prepared (nancially and psychologically) for an exit?International expansion When are you ready for expansion? How do you choose the right geography? Should you expand by acquisition? How do you manage and integrate the teams?

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SPEAKERSBen FletcherFounder & CEO, MothershipBen is the founder and CEO of The Mothership, an acquirer of e-commerce businesses, he’s also the host of the Velocity2community and the creator of the Fast Growth Icons events series. Over the last 10years, since he left his rst business, he has been dedicated to helping other founders grow their companies through mentoring, investing, his events, and the community. He’s now taking e-commerce businesses to the next level with The Mothership.Zandra Moore is the Co-founder and CEO of Panintelligence, an Embedded Analytics and AI software company. Passionate about gender equality in tech, Zandra founded LeanIn Leeds, The No Code Lab, and the Yorkshire Growth Tech Group to support women in the industry. In 2022, she joined the UK Government’s Taskforce for diversity in fast-growth companies, which led her to launch The Lifted Project. This initiative aims to increase investment in female-founded, high-growth businesses in line with the UK’s Levelling Up agenda.Zandra’s contributions have earned her numerous awards, including the Emerging Entrepreneur Award at the Enterprise Awards 2023, Outstanding Entrepreneur from Northern Power Women 2023, and CEO of the Year at the Tekpon SaaS Awards 2024. She was also named one of Computer Weekly’s Top 50 Most Inuential Women in UK Tech 2024.Zandra MooreCEO, PanintelligenceJoel PerlmanCo-Founder,OakNorthJoel Perlman is the Co-founder of OakNorth, the neobank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. OakNorth has lent over £10bn since its launch in September 2015 and has reached prots of over £150m in 2022 (2023 results are yet to be published). Previously, Joel founded Copal Partners, a nancial research company, in 2002 with just $60k. Over 12 years, he and his Co-founder, Rishi Khosla, scaled it to a 3,000-employee organization across 12 markets, before selling it to Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) and returning over 200x to seed investors. Joel grew up in Bogota, Colombia. He began his career as a Consultant at McKinsey & Company and has degrees from the London School of Economics and Georgetown University.Dave StevinsonFounder & CEO, QBS SoftwareDave Stevinson is the founder of QBS Technology Group, a company which he founded in Alderley Edge (Cheshire) back in May 2017 and has grown to re-occurring revenues in excess of $330Million. He has made 15 acquisitions to date and operates Europe’s largest software delivery platform. QBS has almost 250 sta across EMEA delivering software to the world’s largest companies through their partner of choice on behalf of 11400 independent software publishers. Dave has a lifetime in technology having held management positions for a number of large publicly listed companies before starting several businesses around data analytics, consultancy and software services. Finally after years of mediocrity - QBS came good and he has built a team to take the business global and reach recurring revenues exceeding USD1 billion by 2030.SPEAKERS

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SPEAKERSBen FletcherFounder & CEO, MothershipBen is the founder and CEO of The Mothership, an acquirer of e-commerce businesses, he’s also the host of the Velocity2community and the creator of the Fast Growth Icons events series. Over the last 10years, since he left his rst business, he has been dedicated to helping other founders grow their companies through mentoring, investing, his events, and the community. He’s now taking e-commerce businesses to the next level with The Mothership.Zandra Moore is the Co-founder and CEO of Panintelligence, an Embedded Analytics and AI software company. Passionate about gender equality in tech, Zandra founded LeanIn Leeds, The No Code Lab, and the Yorkshire Growth Tech Group to support women in the industry. In 2022, she joined the UK Government’s Taskforce for diversity in fast-growth companies, which led her to launch The Lifted Project. This initiative aims to increase investment in female-founded, high-growth businesses in line with the UK’s Levelling Up agenda.Zandra’s contributions have earned her numerous awards, including the Emerging Entrepreneur Award at the Enterprise Awards 2023, Outstanding Entrepreneur from Northern Power Women 2023, and CEO of the Year at the Tekpon SaaS Awards 2024. She was also named one of Computer Weekly’s Top 50 Most Inuential Women in UK Tech 2024.Zandra MooreCEO, PanintelligenceJoel PerlmanCo-Founder,OakNorthJoel Perlman is the Co-founder of OakNorth, the neobank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. OakNorth has lent over £10bn since its launch in September 2015 and has reached prots of over £150m in 2022 (2023 results are yet to be published). Previously, Joel founded Copal Partners, a nancial research company, in 2002 with just $60k. Over 12 years, he and his Co-founder, Rishi Khosla, scaled it to a 3,000-employee organization across 12 markets, before selling it to Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) and returning over 200x to seed investors. Joel grew up in Bogota, Colombia. He began his career as a Consultant at McKinsey & Company and has degrees from the London School of Economics and Georgetown University.Dave StevinsonFounder & CEO, QBS SoftwareDave Stevinson is the founder of QBS Technology Group, a company which he founded in Alderley Edge (Cheshire) back in May 2017 and has grown to re-occurring revenues in excess of $330Million. He has made 15 acquisitions to date and operates Europe’s largest software delivery platform. QBS has almost 250 sta across EMEA delivering software to the world’s largest companies through their partner of choice on behalf of 11400 independent software publishers. Dave has a lifetime in technology having held management positions for a number of large publicly listed companies before starting several businesses around data analytics, consultancy and software services. Finally after years of mediocrity - QBS came good and he has built a team to take the business global and reach recurring revenues exceeding USD1 billion by 2030.SPEAKERS

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ATTENDEESApadmi designs, develops and optimises mobile apps for leading brands. We unlock new value through strategy, platforms, middleware and systems integrations that transform the way they work.Nick BlackApadmiAlps is a leading provider of educational technology solutions, designed to help schools and educators achieve high student outcomes. Using the full national DfE dataset, Alps provides target setting and comprehensive exam and progress tracking analysis for over 1,200 schools, colleges, MATs and groups in the UK and internationally.Amiqus is the UK’s leading compliance and onboarding platform supporting over 500 organisations across dierent sectors through an accessible remote secure sta and client onboarding experience. Whether it’s digital identity verication, AML checks or pre-employment screening, Amiqus enables a full range of checks and digital back oce management from a single platform.Mary AhernAlkemygoldCallum MurrayAmiqusAutocab is the world’s leading and best-selling SaaS dispatch platform for any eet. Established ground transportation marketplace through its iGo service, oering a solution trusted by 600+ customers worldwide. A talented team, a culture of fast-paced innovation, feature-rich suite of products for clients - all developed in-house, all IP owned.Safa AlkatebAutocabFor a deeper insight into the attendees and their businesses,simply scan the QR code below.ATTENDEES

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ATTENDEESApadmi designs, develops and optimises mobile apps for leading brands. We unlock new value through strategy, platforms, middleware and systems integrations that transform the way they work.Nick BlackApadmiAlps is a leading provider of educational technology solutions, designed to help schools and educators achieve high student outcomes. Using the full national DfE dataset, Alps provides target setting and comprehensive exam and progress tracking analysis for over 1,200 schools, colleges, MATs and groups in the UK and internationally.Amiqus is the UK’s leading compliance and onboarding platform supporting over 500 organisations across dierent sectors through an accessible remote secure sta and client onboarding experience. Whether it’s digital identity verication, AML checks or pre-employment screening, Amiqus enables a full range of checks and digital back oce management from a single platform.Mary AhernAlkemygoldCallum MurrayAmiqusAutocab is the world’s leading and best-selling SaaS dispatch platform for any eet. Established ground transportation marketplace through its iGo service, oering a solution trusted by 600+ customers worldwide. A talented team, a culture of fast-paced innovation, feature-rich suite of products for clients - all developed in-house, all IP owned.Safa AlkatebAutocabFor a deeper insight into the attendees and their businesses,simply scan the QR code below.ATTENDEES

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Simon works mainly with commercial and technology businesses, focusing on commercial partnerships and contractual processes. Simon’s clients come from across the commercial spectrum, including retail, healthcare, digital, technology and engineering. He advises on strategy, contracts (customer and supplier), IP exploitation, protection of data, general business advice and more.Simon WeinbergAssersonATTENDEESAutomated Analytics, based in Doncaster (UK) with operations in the USA, is a leader in AI analytics for business growth, addressing data gaps in recruitment, sales, customer service, and marketing. With a 5000+ global client base, they debuted in the FT1000 in 2024 as Europe’s 818th fastest-growing company.Mark TaylorAutomated AnalyticsFull Stack Digital and Data Product Development and Transformation Strategists for the UK Public and Private Life Sciences Sector.Michael WattsBlüm HealthDeborah specialises in Intellectual Property, Technology and Data Protection, and holds an Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certication. Deborah has been working eectively as an extension of in-house legal teams for several clients, including a UK Big Four consultancy rm and an international securtech business, and regularly advises and supports tech start-ups and blue-chip clients with commercial agreements and funding. Deborah also speaks uent French and Spanish.Deborah TastielAssersonWe’ve been investing in innovation since 1799. And now, more than 200 years later, we’re as committed as ever to helping entrepreneurs succeed. Because we’re not just behind you—we’re with you. Every step of the way. ©2024 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Visit jpmorgan.com/cb-disclaimer for full disclosures and disclaimers related to this content. See how we can support your vision at jpmorgan.com/InnovationEconomy.Success demands a partner who sees what you see.

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Simon works mainly with commercial and technology businesses, focusing on commercial partnerships and contractual processes. Simon’s clients come from across the commercial spectrum, including retail, healthcare, digital, technology and engineering. He advises on strategy, contracts (customer and supplier), IP exploitation, protection of data, general business advice and more.Simon WeinbergAssersonATTENDEESAutomated Analytics, based in Doncaster (UK) with operations in the USA, is a leader in AI analytics for business growth, addressing data gaps in recruitment, sales, customer service, and marketing. With a 5000+ global client base, they debuted in the FT1000 in 2024 as Europe’s 818th fastest-growing company.Mark TaylorAutomated AnalyticsFull Stack Digital and Data Product Development and Transformation Strategists for the UK Public and Private Life Sciences Sector.Michael WattsBlüm HealthDeborah specialises in Intellectual Property, Technology and Data Protection, and holds an Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certication. Deborah has been working eectively as an extension of in-house legal teams for several clients, including a UK Big Four consultancy rm and an international securtech business, and regularly advises and supports tech start-ups and blue-chip clients with commercial agreements and funding. Deborah also speaks uent French and Spanish.Deborah TastielAssersonWe’ve been investing in innovation since 1799. And now, more than 200 years later, we’re as committed as ever to helping entrepreneurs succeed. Because we’re not just behind you—we’re with you. Every step of the way. ©2024 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Visit jpmorgan.com/cb-disclaimer for full disclosures and disclaimers related to this content. See how we can support your vision at jpmorgan.com/InnovationEconomy.Success demands a partner who sees what you see.

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ATTENDEESClarus WMS leads the charge in warehouse innovation, delivering a platform that feels like an extension of your team. Our solution combines cutting-edge eciency with a personalised, human-led experience. Built on trust, transparency, and collaboration, Clarus WMS adapts to businesses of all sizes, setting the pace for the next generation of warehouse operations.Fred ThompsonClarus SoftwareAt Counter, we work with businesses of all sizes to ip the script on the tech consultancy model. Not only do we assemble and land teams of highly skilled and cost eective UK based problem solvers, we also that ensure knowledge does not walk out of the door at the end of our engagements by allowing our consultants to convert into permanent sta if required.Amul BatraCounterCelerity is a managed service provider and reseller in the Legacy IT space. Founded in 2002, the business has transformed over the past 10 years into a mission critical IT service provider in the large enterprise private and public sector space, with 90 people based in the North of England.CGHERO is a global platform connecting over 10,000 freelancers and 300 studios specializing in 3D content for games, lm, and immersive experiences. Oering streamlined talent search, collaboration, and payment tools, CGHERO empowers creative teams to deliver high-quality projects eciently, with access to industry-leading software and expertise.Craig AstonCelerityJonathan LloydCGHeroBoodil enables merchants to materialise the benets of Open Banking payments. We’ve built a range of products around Open Banking infrastructure. Including a feature-rich payments platform, a payments SDK and a series of e-commerce integrations including, Shopify. Our solution enables seamless payments, instant settlement of funds and reduced payment fees. Harry LuscombeBoodilBOW revolutionises robotics software development, oering a universal platform that simplies creating applications for any robot. Our SDK enables developers to innovate across various hardware, ensuring rapid deployment and high portability. BOW’s mission is to democratise robotics, making it accessible to a broader range of developers and industries.Nick ThompsonBOWATTENDEESResearch-led nutraceuticals to help you feel great and enhance brain performance naturally.James ListerBrain FeedAt Bi3, we are Experts in Human, Vehicle, and Object Detection, providing innovative solutions to support and enhance the security, operations and health & safety functions within organisations. Our tools and technologies are designed to measure, react, alert, report, and manage these critical aspects across a wide range of industries.Glen HigsonBusiness Insight 3EXPERTS IN HUMAN, VEHICLE AND OBJECT DETECTION

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ATTENDEESClarus WMS leads the charge in warehouse innovation, delivering a platform that feels like an extension of your team. Our solution combines cutting-edge eciency with a personalised, human-led experience. Built on trust, transparency, and collaboration, Clarus WMS adapts to businesses of all sizes, setting the pace for the next generation of warehouse operations.Fred ThompsonClarus SoftwareAt Counter, we work with businesses of all sizes to ip the script on the tech consultancy model. Not only do we assemble and land teams of highly skilled and cost eective UK based problem solvers, we also that ensure knowledge does not walk out of the door at the end of our engagements by allowing our consultants to convert into permanent sta if required.Amul BatraCounterCelerity is a managed service provider and reseller in the Legacy IT space. Founded in 2002, the business has transformed over the past 10 years into a mission critical IT service provider in the large enterprise private and public sector space, with 90 people based in the North of England.CGHERO is a global platform connecting over 10,000 freelancers and 300 studios specializing in 3D content for games, lm, and immersive experiences. Oering streamlined talent search, collaboration, and payment tools, CGHERO empowers creative teams to deliver high-quality projects eciently, with access to industry-leading software and expertise.Craig AstonCelerityJonathan LloydCGHeroBoodil enables merchants to materialise the benets of Open Banking payments. We’ve built a range of products around Open Banking infrastructure. Including a feature-rich payments platform, a payments SDK and a series of e-commerce integrations including, Shopify. Our solution enables seamless payments, instant settlement of funds and reduced payment fees. Harry LuscombeBoodilBOW revolutionises robotics software development, oering a universal platform that simplies creating applications for any robot. Our SDK enables developers to innovate across various hardware, ensuring rapid deployment and high portability. BOW’s mission is to democratise robotics, making it accessible to a broader range of developers and industries.Nick ThompsonBOWATTENDEESResearch-led nutraceuticals to help you feel great and enhance brain performance naturally.James ListerBrain FeedAt Bi3, we are Experts in Human, Vehicle, and Object Detection, providing innovative solutions to support and enhance the security, operations and health & safety functions within organisations. Our tools and technologies are designed to measure, react, alert, report, and manage these critical aspects across a wide range of industries.Glen HigsonBusiness Insight 3EXPERTS IN HUMAN, VEHICLE AND OBJECT DETECTION

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ATTENDEESAnn-Marie is an expert in oering innovative taxand wealth advice to High Net Worth individuals,entrepreneurs, and SMEs. She assists entrepreneursthroughout their business journey, aligning businessobjectives with personal nancial aspirations.Collaborating with other professionals, she ensurescompliance with changing regulations. With EvelynPartners since 2010, her team oversees £1 billion inclient assets, serving numerous family oces andtrustees.Ann-Marie AtkinsEvelyn PartnersEleanor joined Tilney in March 2017 after previouslyworking at Smith & Williamson – the two rms thenmerged to form Evelyn Partners in 2020. As BusinessDevelopment lead for the North West, Eleanor isresponsible for building links with professionals andadvisors across the region. In addition, due to herprevious roles including Head of Philanthropy forThe Prince’s Trust, Eleanor has a strong track recordof working directly with entrepreneurs, privateindividuals, trusts and charities.Eleanor WotherspoonEvelyn PartnersEvaro is a licensed, AI-powered healthcare platform that provides instant medical access, diagnosis and next-day prescriptions to cover 40% of conditions covered by the family doctor. Users can access Evaro directly or through Evaro’s partner brands, who can integrate Evaro into their websites with a single line of code.Thuria WenbarEvaroBill heads the Northwest and Belfast for Investment Management. He specialises in providing bespoke investment advice to a range of Private Clients, Companies and Family Trusts. Bill has worked in the industry for 37 years.Bill PriceEvelyn PartnersCreative Media skills Institute act as a gateway for careers in Film and television. Based in the heart of one of the biggest studios in the world, Pinewood Studios, CMSI are centre of excellence for lm training. Experts and legends from the industry are invited to Creative Media Skills to pass on their specialist knowledge to the next generation of lmmakers. CMSI provide training in the U.K. and across the world for government bodies and lm commissions looking to develop their screen sector.Ailie SmithCreative Media Skills GroupData Literacy Academy empowers enterprise teams to become data literate by delivering live, online education led by industry experts. We take a change management approach to shape best-in-class data cultures. By bridging the gap between business and data teams, every department can unlock the value of their data.Greg FreemanData Literacy AcademyATTENDEESDecently, a Manchester-based health tech start-up, is developing Melo™, an AI-driven platform that enhances assessments for patients with complex behavioural needs across brain injury and dementia. Working across NHS, charities and private healthcare Decently aims to help support 10m patients, families and clinicians over the next 10 years.James ChapmanDecentlyDoc Abode is a multi-award-winning workforce management platform that optimises the scheduling and allocation of NHS frontline sta. It empowers healthcare organisations to improve eciency, increase service capacity, and enhance patient outcomes by integrating real-time sta availability and demand across various care pathways, including Urgent Community Response.Taz AldawoudDoc Abode

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ATTENDEESAnn-Marie is an expert in oering innovative taxand wealth advice to High Net Worth individuals,entrepreneurs, and SMEs. She assists entrepreneursthroughout their business journey, aligning businessobjectives with personal nancial aspirations.Collaborating with other professionals, she ensurescompliance with changing regulations. With EvelynPartners since 2010, her team oversees £1 billion inclient assets, serving numerous family oces andtrustees.Ann-Marie AtkinsEvelyn PartnersEleanor joined Tilney in March 2017 after previouslyworking at Smith & Williamson – the two rms thenmerged to form Evelyn Partners in 2020. As BusinessDevelopment lead for the North West, Eleanor isresponsible for building links with professionals andadvisors across the region. In addition, due to herprevious roles including Head of Philanthropy forThe Prince’s Trust, Eleanor has a strong track recordof working directly with entrepreneurs, privateindividuals, trusts and charities.Eleanor WotherspoonEvelyn PartnersEvaro is a licensed, AI-powered healthcare platform that provides instant medical access, diagnosis and next-day prescriptions to cover 40% of conditions covered by the family doctor. Users can access Evaro directly or through Evaro’s partner brands, who can integrate Evaro into their websites with a single line of code.Thuria WenbarEvaroBill heads the Northwest and Belfast for Investment Management. He specialises in providing bespoke investment advice to a range of Private Clients, Companies and Family Trusts. Bill has worked in the industry for 37 years.Bill PriceEvelyn PartnersCreative Media skills Institute act as a gateway for careers in Film and television. Based in the heart of one of the biggest studios in the world, Pinewood Studios, CMSI are centre of excellence for lm training. Experts and legends from the industry are invited to Creative Media Skills to pass on their specialist knowledge to the next generation of lmmakers. CMSI provide training in the U.K. and across the world for government bodies and lm commissions looking to develop their screen sector.Ailie SmithCreative Media Skills GroupData Literacy Academy empowers enterprise teams to become data literate by delivering live, online education led by industry experts. We take a change management approach to shape best-in-class data cultures. By bridging the gap between business and data teams, every department can unlock the value of their data.Greg FreemanData Literacy AcademyATTENDEESDecently, a Manchester-based health tech start-up, is developing Melo™, an AI-driven platform that enhances assessments for patients with complex behavioural needs across brain injury and dementia. Working across NHS, charities and private healthcare Decently aims to help support 10m patients, families and clinicians over the next 10 years.James ChapmanDecentlyDoc Abode is a multi-award-winning workforce management platform that optimises the scheduling and allocation of NHS frontline sta. It empowers healthcare organisations to improve eciency, increase service capacity, and enhance patient outcomes by integrating real-time sta availability and demand across various care pathways, including Urgent Community Response.Taz AldawoudDoc Abode

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ATTENDEESLizzy is a private equity and M&A Partner with extensive experience advising institutional and corporate buyers, sellers, founders, and management teams. She specialises in the retail, consumer, and healthcare sectors, handling transactions across multiple jurisdictions, with a particular focus on the North West of England and multijurisdictional deals.Lizzy TindallEversheds SutherlandEvolved Ideas is a trusted long-term partner of start-ups, scaleups and enterprises. We’re synonymous with not just building technology but building scalable businesses. With access to more than 100 engineers, we work together with our clients’ in-house teams to advise and execute their product vision, accelerate their roadmap, innovate faster.Colette WyattEvolved IdeasJon Gill Partner, Head of TMT M&A and Venture Eversheds Sutherland S p o n s o r Jon is a partner in our Corporate team, specialising in venture capital, private equity, and M&A in the TMT sector. He advises high-growth companies and venture capital funds on equity fundraisings and exits. Recent highlights include advising Silvertree Equity Partners, Senceive shareholders, and Huboo Technologies.Jon GillEversheds SutherlandFinancielle is a female-focussed nancial wellbeing platform helping women take back control of money, supporting them to ditch debt, build savings and grow wealth.Laura PomfretFinancielleAt Evelyn Partners our financial planners are experts in helping entrepreneurs get from the business success you’ve created to the personal wealth you deserve. Whether you’re in pre-sale planning or about to exit, get in touch to join our inspirational network and find out how we can help you. www.evelyn.comEvelyn Partners Financial Planning Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Services may be provided by other firms in the Evelyn Partners Group. Further details about the Group are available at: www.evelyn.com © Evelyn Partners Group Limited 2024To find out more, please contact:Ann-Marie Atkins Managing Partner – Financial Planning Evelyn Partners Financial Planning LtdT: +44 161 819 7110 E: ann-marie.atkins@evelyn.comThe power of good advice since 1836Thinking about what’s next?We get to know you to transform your business success into the personal wealth you deserve

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ATTENDEESLizzy is a private equity and M&A Partner with extensive experience advising institutional and corporate buyers, sellers, founders, and management teams. She specialises in the retail, consumer, and healthcare sectors, handling transactions across multiple jurisdictions, with a particular focus on the North West of England and multijurisdictional deals.Lizzy TindallEversheds SutherlandEvolved Ideas is a trusted long-term partner of start-ups, scaleups and enterprises. We’re synonymous with not just building technology but building scalable businesses. With access to more than 100 engineers, we work together with our clients’ in-house teams to advise and execute their product vision, accelerate their roadmap, innovate faster.Colette WyattEvolved IdeasJon Gill Partner, Head of TMT M&A and Venture Eversheds Sutherland S p o n s o r Jon is a partner in our Corporate team, specialising in venture capital, private equity, and M&A in the TMT sector. He advises high-growth companies and venture capital funds on equity fundraisings and exits. Recent highlights include advising Silvertree Equity Partners, Senceive shareholders, and Huboo Technologies.Jon GillEversheds SutherlandFinancielle is a female-focussed nancial wellbeing platform helping women take back control of money, supporting them to ditch debt, build savings and grow wealth.Laura PomfretFinancielleAt Evelyn Partners our financial planners are experts in helping entrepreneurs get from the business success you’ve created to the personal wealth you deserve. Whether you’re in pre-sale planning or about to exit, get in touch to join our inspirational network and find out how we can help you. www.evelyn.comEvelyn Partners Financial Planning Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Services may be provided by other firms in the Evelyn Partners Group. Further details about the Group are available at: www.evelyn.com © Evelyn Partners Group Limited 2024To find out more, please contact:Ann-Marie Atkins Managing Partner – Financial Planning Evelyn Partners Financial Planning LtdT: +44 161 819 7110 E: ann-marie.atkins@evelyn.comThe power of good advice since 1836Thinking about what’s next?We get to know you to transform your business success into the personal wealth you deserve

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ATTENDEESLuke is a chartered accountant with ‘Big Four’ experience in audit and M&A. He specialises in auditing Marketing, Media & Advertising (MM&A) clients, Co-leading our MM&A sub-sector to assist businesses in their growth journey, working with scale-ups to multinational groups, PE-backed, and AIM listed rms.Luke ClarkhaysmacintyreSabina has over 20 years’ experience working with a diverse range of clients with a focus on owner-managed and entrepreneurial businesses. Sabina delivers tailored, clear and pragmatic tax advice driven by commerciality across her key areas of expertise, Corporate Transactions, SEIS/EIS tax reliefs, International Tax planning and R&D Tax.Sabina BurkehaysmacintyreJon heads up haysmacintyre’s Creative, Media and Technology sector and has extensive experience working with entrepreneurial, scale-up and high-growth businesses. Jon looks after his clients’ needs across a range of services including, transactional services, statutory audits, tax compliance and outsourcing solutions.Lotte is co-team lead of the Creative, Media & Technology (CMT) audit team, managing the day-to-day operations of the team. She has a passion for technology, bringing AI, automation and new tools to audit processes whilst specialising in clients within the Brands, Retail and Ecommerce space.Jon DawsonhaysmacintyreLotte WilliamshaysmacintyreATTENDEESGrowGrows is a B Corp certied baby and children’s sleepwear designed for the modern parent and gifter. Having sold over 35,000 sleepsuits, including to international Roya Families, the brand has secured investment from leading consumer investors, and has been featured in Vogue and Tatler.Joe Devereux-KellyGrowGrowsAle is a Manager within haysmacintyre’s Private Client team, and advises individuals and their businesses on their tax aairs, dealing with both their advisory and compliance requirements. Ale enjoys advising his clients on various dierent topics to ensure their personal tax aairs are as ecient as possible whilst continuing to build a strong relationship with them.Ale O’DellhaysmacintyreFuzzy Labs is an MLOps company that helps organizations build and deploy AI models. We leverage AI’s potential for positive impact, using our expertise to support clients. As an R&D-led consultancy focused on open-source tools, we are a bootstrapped business founded by two nerds, now growing with a team of 14.Tom StocktonFuzzy LabsOur award-winning and free-to-use platform automates change of tenancy notications to councils, water companies and energy suppliers, cutting admin time by more than 90%, allowing letting agents to earn commission on every move.Stephen HenesyHelpthemove

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ATTENDEESLuke is a chartered accountant with ‘Big Four’ experience in audit and M&A. He specialises in auditing Marketing, Media & Advertising (MM&A) clients, Co-leading our MM&A sub-sector to assist businesses in their growth journey, working with scale-ups to multinational groups, PE-backed, and AIM listed rms.Luke ClarkhaysmacintyreSabina has over 20 years’ experience working with a diverse range of clients with a focus on owner-managed and entrepreneurial businesses. Sabina delivers tailored, clear and pragmatic tax advice driven by commerciality across her key areas of expertise, Corporate Transactions, SEIS/EIS tax reliefs, International Tax planning and R&D Tax.Sabina BurkehaysmacintyreJon heads up haysmacintyre’s Creative, Media and Technology sector and has extensive experience working with entrepreneurial, scale-up and high-growth businesses. Jon looks after his clients’ needs across a range of services including, transactional services, statutory audits, tax compliance and outsourcing solutions.Lotte is co-team lead of the Creative, Media & Technology (CMT) audit team, managing the day-to-day operations of the team. She has a passion for technology, bringing AI, automation and new tools to audit processes whilst specialising in clients within the Brands, Retail and Ecommerce space.Jon DawsonhaysmacintyreLotte WilliamshaysmacintyreATTENDEESGrowGrows is a B Corp certied baby and children’s sleepwear designed for the modern parent and gifter. Having sold over 35,000 sleepsuits, including to international Roya Families, the brand has secured investment from leading consumer investors, and has been featured in Vogue and Tatler.Joe Devereux-KellyGrowGrowsAle is a Manager within haysmacintyre’s Private Client team, and advises individuals and their businesses on their tax aairs, dealing with both their advisory and compliance requirements. Ale enjoys advising his clients on various dierent topics to ensure their personal tax aairs are as ecient as possible whilst continuing to build a strong relationship with them.Ale O’DellhaysmacintyreFuzzy Labs is an MLOps company that helps organizations build and deploy AI models. We leverage AI’s potential for positive impact, using our expertise to support clients. As an R&D-led consultancy focused on open-source tools, we are a bootstrapped business founded by two nerds, now growing with a team of 14.Tom StocktonFuzzy LabsOur award-winning and free-to-use platform automates change of tenancy notications to councils, water companies and energy suppliers, cutting admin time by more than 90%, allowing letting agents to earn commission on every move.Stephen HenesyHelpthemove

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InVentry are a pioneer of sign in and visitor management systems, trusted by over 10,000 organisations across the UK. Our system transforms the eciency of entry into a building and provides secure digital data on every entry or exit; giving companies maximum traceability for sta, contractors and visitors. Our products are developed in-house and provide a smart solution to site security and tracking without compromising on the reliability and stability that customers expect from a front of house system.Iridium accelerates nancial institutions with seamless, high-impact data and platform migrations. With oces in the UK and Hungary, we provide best-in-class transformation, quality assurance, cloud, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions which minimise disruption, drive competitive advantage, and deliver measurable, lasting results.Phil LawsonInVentrySinclair ElliottIridium (IR77)ATTENDEESVikki Kenney is a Vice President of Payment Sales at J.P. Morgan, Innovation Economy. She optimizes cash ow strategies for companies scaling internationally. With over 15 years in the payments industry, at Wells Fargo, she helps companies scale from startup to IPO, specializing in innovative solutions for high-growth companies navigating the evolving payments landscape.Vikki KenneyJ.P. MorganLeading imaging Clinical Research Organization that combines medical and operational expertise with cutting-edge proprietary A.I. capabilities to power drug development, and to deliver the potential for companion diagnostic tool. IAG has been serving biotech and pharma clients globally since 2007, reliably supporting all aspects of phase I to III imaging trials across multiple indications. With a pioneering proven innovation strategy, we enhance the value and market potential of novel therapeutic assets, as demonstrated through successful pharmaceutical partnerships.Dr. Olga KubassovaImage Analysis GroupHeadforwards are a team of software engineers and technology experts that help our clients dene, build and integrate the right software and solutions for their business. Our high performing Agile teams deliver software, application and data engineering and thought leadership to a global client base.Toby ParkinsHeadforwardsHannah is CEO and Founder of Hybr. Hybr is a rental platform tailor-made for students and graduates that matches rst-time renters to a wide range of housing that ts their requirements. For property operators, Hybr oers a lettings management tool that gives them access to 15+ marketing channels, automatically vets tenants, books viewings with smart recommendations to accelerate occupancy rates.Hannah ChappatteHybrATTENDEESOlivia is an Assistant Director based in Inexion’s Manchester oce and is responsible for evaluating and executing transactions as well as supporting the origination of investment opportunities. Olivia was involved in Inexion’s investment in Mobica, the Blue Light Card transaction and is also an observer on the Board of ANS.Olivia CraigInexionRob is an Investment Director based in our Manchester oce and, alongside working with businesses across a range of sectors in the North of England, has spent much of his career working with companies in Business Services sector across the UK and Europe. Rob was involved in the GlobalData Healthcare investment and sits on the board of BES Group.Robert DunnettInexion

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InVentry are a pioneer of sign in and visitor management systems, trusted by over 10,000 organisations across the UK. Our system transforms the eciency of entry into a building and provides secure digital data on every entry or exit; giving companies maximum traceability for sta, contractors and visitors. Our products are developed in-house and provide a smart solution to site security and tracking without compromising on the reliability and stability that customers expect from a front of house system.Iridium accelerates nancial institutions with seamless, high-impact data and platform migrations. With oces in the UK and Hungary, we provide best-in-class transformation, quality assurance, cloud, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions which minimise disruption, drive competitive advantage, and deliver measurable, lasting results.Phil LawsonInVentrySinclair ElliottIridium (IR77)ATTENDEESVikki Kenney is a Vice President of Payment Sales at J.P. Morgan, Innovation Economy. She optimizes cash ow strategies for companies scaling internationally. With over 15 years in the payments industry, at Wells Fargo, she helps companies scale from startup to IPO, specializing in innovative solutions for high-growth companies navigating the evolving payments landscape.Vikki KenneyJ.P. MorganLeading imaging Clinical Research Organization that combines medical and operational expertise with cutting-edge proprietary A.I. capabilities to power drug development, and to deliver the potential for companion diagnostic tool. IAG has been serving biotech and pharma clients globally since 2007, reliably supporting all aspects of phase I to III imaging trials across multiple indications. With a pioneering proven innovation strategy, we enhance the value and market potential of novel therapeutic assets, as demonstrated through successful pharmaceutical partnerships.Dr. Olga KubassovaImage Analysis GroupHeadforwards are a team of software engineers and technology experts that help our clients dene, build and integrate the right software and solutions for their business. Our high performing Agile teams deliver software, application and data engineering and thought leadership to a global client base.Toby ParkinsHeadforwardsHannah is CEO and Founder of Hybr. Hybr is a rental platform tailor-made for students and graduates that matches rst-time renters to a wide range of housing that ts their requirements. For property operators, Hybr oers a lettings management tool that gives them access to 15+ marketing channels, automatically vets tenants, books viewings with smart recommendations to accelerate occupancy rates.Hannah ChappatteHybrATTENDEESOlivia is an Assistant Director based in Inexion’s Manchester oce and is responsible for evaluating and executing transactions as well as supporting the origination of investment opportunities. Olivia was involved in Inexion’s investment in Mobica, the Blue Light Card transaction and is also an observer on the Board of ANS.Olivia CraigInexionRob is an Investment Director based in our Manchester oce and, alongside working with businesses across a range of sectors in the North of England, has spent much of his career working with companies in Business Services sector across the UK and Europe. Rob was involved in the GlobalData Healthcare investment and sits on the board of BES Group.Robert DunnettInexion

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ATTENDEESBen Tickler is Head of Venture, UK at J.P. Morgan’s Innovation Economy Team, supporting high-growth companies from startup to IPO with tailored nancing solutions. He previously led Enterprise Software at SVB for 6 years and held senior roles at Santander and NatWest.Ben TicklerJ.P. MorganManoj Asnani, Managing Director at J.P. Morgan, heads the Disruptive Commerce practice in EMEA. He fosters strategic client relationships with innovative companies. Previously, he led Global M&A and nancing in transportation, industrials, consumer/retail, and sovereign wealth funds. With J.P. Morgan since 1998, he holds a Bachelor’s in Finance and Accounting from the University of Michigan Business School.Manoj AsnaniJ.P. MorganMary Mante is a junior nance professional at J.P. Morgan’s Innovation Economy team, supporting bankers across EMEA. With experience at Royal Bank of Canada, SVB and Bridgepoint, she is passionate about helping high-growth, venture-backed tech companies scale from seed stage to IPO.Mary ManteJ.P. MorganSam Fearon is an Executive Director and Senior Private Banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank’s Northern UK Team. With over 20 years of experience, he advises entrepreneurs on investments, lending, and nancial strategies pre- and post-exit. Sam’s career spans several global banks, reecting his deep industry expertise and commitment to client success.Sam FearonJ.P. Morganhaysmacintyre is an award-winning firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers based in London, comprising 39 partners and over 550 staff with a strong, market leading international alliance. We pride ourselves on our reputation for excellent client service, technical expertise, pragmatism and being approachable, trusted advisers to ambitious organisations. Working with growing companies across their business lifecycle is what we do best. Our specialised team understands their evolving needs and has the breadth of expertise to advise across a range of services, from growth stage, through maturity and on to an exit event and beyond.Our team delivers many areas of expertise to help our clients succeed, including:• Transaction support• Audit and assurance• Tax compliance and advisory• R&D tax credits and other creative tax reliefs• Share incentive schemes• S(EIS)• Employment tax• Outsourced accounting• Company secretarial• International expansionJon DawsonPartner, Head of Creative, Media & Technologyjdawson@haysmacintyre.comLotte WilliamsSenior Managercwilliams@haysmacintyre.comSabina BurkeDirectorsburke@haysmacintyre.comLuke ClarkSenior Manager, Head of Media, Marketing & Advertising subsectorlclark@haysmacintyre.comContact our Corporate team opposite to find out more.Alfie O’DellManageraodell@haysmacintyre.com

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ATTENDEESBen Tickler is Head of Venture, UK at J.P. Morgan’s Innovation Economy Team, supporting high-growth companies from startup to IPO with tailored nancing solutions. He previously led Enterprise Software at SVB for 6 years and held senior roles at Santander and NatWest.Ben TicklerJ.P. MorganManoj Asnani, Managing Director at J.P. Morgan, heads the Disruptive Commerce practice in EMEA. He fosters strategic client relationships with innovative companies. Previously, he led Global M&A and nancing in transportation, industrials, consumer/retail, and sovereign wealth funds. With J.P. Morgan since 1998, he holds a Bachelor’s in Finance and Accounting from the University of Michigan Business School.Manoj AsnaniJ.P. MorganMary Mante is a junior nance professional at J.P. Morgan’s Innovation Economy team, supporting bankers across EMEA. With experience at Royal Bank of Canada, SVB and Bridgepoint, she is passionate about helping high-growth, venture-backed tech companies scale from seed stage to IPO.Mary ManteJ.P. MorganSam Fearon is an Executive Director and Senior Private Banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank’s Northern UK Team. With over 20 years of experience, he advises entrepreneurs on investments, lending, and nancial strategies pre- and post-exit. Sam’s career spans several global banks, reecting his deep industry expertise and commitment to client success.Sam FearonJ.P. Morganhaysmacintyre is an award-winning firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers based in London, comprising 39 partners and over 550 staff with a strong, market leading international alliance. We pride ourselves on our reputation for excellent client service, technical expertise, pragmatism and being approachable, trusted advisers to ambitious organisations. Working with growing companies across their business lifecycle is what we do best. Our specialised team understands their evolving needs and has the breadth of expertise to advise across a range of services, from growth stage, through maturity and on to an exit event and beyond.Our team delivers many areas of expertise to help our clients succeed, including:• Transaction support• Audit and assurance• Tax compliance and advisory• R&D tax credits and other creative tax reliefs• Share incentive schemes• S(EIS)• Employment tax• Outsourced accounting• Company secretarial• International expansionJon DawsonPartner, Head of Creative, Media & Technologyjdawson@haysmacintyre.comLotte WilliamsSenior Managercwilliams@haysmacintyre.comSabina BurkeDirectorsburke@haysmacintyre.comLuke ClarkSenior Manager, Head of Media, Marketing & Advertising subsectorlclark@haysmacintyre.comContact our Corporate team opposite to find out more.Alfie O’DellManageraodell@haysmacintyre.com

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Orean is a private-label cosmetic formulator and manufacturer based in the UK and USA. We’re experts in technology-led, high-performance skin and hair care. Our clients enjoy free bespoke product development, full IP ownership, and a scaleable MOQ from 2.5k to 2.5 million.Dan WilliamsOreannPlan is the global market leader in forecasting and de-risking large-scale construction projects with AI. The core of nPlan’s technology is a patented process that involves using ‘deep learning’ to model project outcomes on large volumes of historical construction data.Alan MoscanPlanATTENDEESManchester-based Northcoders Group PLC was founded in 2015 to lead the way in tech training. We specialise in software, data, and cloud engineering. Our scalable business model is supported by our blue-chip partnerships and driven by our commitment to creating life-changing opportunities for individuals from all walks of life.Chris HillNorthcodersMOOT is an e-commerce technology company headquartered in the UK. MOOT provides brands with leading technology to help drive greater automation and decision-making through the use of AI and ML.Nick MoutterMootATTENDEESJourney Further is a global ‘Clarity at Speed’ digital media agency in London, New York City, Manchester, and Leeds (HQ). Driven to cut through the marketing chaos, the agency delivers performance that outpaces consumer change. Journey Further embodies a high-performance culture; combining top talent, useful technology, and a client-rst approach.Robin SkidmoreJourney FurtherLeaf is a technology company oering performance marketing solutions to fast growing direct to consumer brands.Gilbert CorralesLeafMatchstick Creative is a B Corp certied business transformation agency. We help the public, private and third sectors to think strategically, create beautiful brand experiences and act with integrity. We’re your purpose-led partners for business strategy, brand identity and brand experience.Ruth HartnollMatchstick CreativeJPL Flavour Technologies Limited, is the country’s fastest-growing independently owned avour house. Winner of the Northwest Small Business Award 2024, JPL specialises in creating innovative and bespoke avour solutions. Their cutting-edge research and development ensure unique, high-quality avours that meet the demands of global food and beverage markets.Jaan ScottJPL Flavour

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Orean is a private-label cosmetic formulator and manufacturer based in the UK and USA. We’re experts in technology-led, high-performance skin and hair care. Our clients enjoy free bespoke product development, full IP ownership, and a scaleable MOQ from 2.5k to 2.5 million.Dan WilliamsOreannPlan is the global market leader in forecasting and de-risking large-scale construction projects with AI. The core of nPlan’s technology is a patented process that involves using ‘deep learning’ to model project outcomes on large volumes of historical construction data.Alan MoscanPlanATTENDEESManchester-based Northcoders Group PLC was founded in 2015 to lead the way in tech training. We specialise in software, data, and cloud engineering. Our scalable business model is supported by our blue-chip partnerships and driven by our commitment to creating life-changing opportunities for individuals from all walks of life.Chris HillNorthcodersMOOT is an e-commerce technology company headquartered in the UK. MOOT provides brands with leading technology to help drive greater automation and decision-making through the use of AI and ML.Nick MoutterMootATTENDEESJourney Further is a global ‘Clarity at Speed’ digital media agency in London, New York City, Manchester, and Leeds (HQ). Driven to cut through the marketing chaos, the agency delivers performance that outpaces consumer change. Journey Further embodies a high-performance culture; combining top talent, useful technology, and a client-rst approach.Robin SkidmoreJourney FurtherLeaf is a technology company oering performance marketing solutions to fast growing direct to consumer brands.Gilbert CorralesLeafMatchstick Creative is a B Corp certied business transformation agency. We help the public, private and third sectors to think strategically, create beautiful brand experiences and act with integrity. We’re your purpose-led partners for business strategy, brand identity and brand experience.Ruth HartnollMatchstick CreativeJPL Flavour Technologies Limited, is the country’s fastest-growing independently owned avour house. Winner of the Northwest Small Business Award 2024, JPL specialises in creating innovative and bespoke avour solutions. Their cutting-edge research and development ensure unique, high-quality avours that meet the demands of global food and beverage markets.Jaan ScottJPL Flavour

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Commercially-focused and strategic English legal servicesCompletely unique and client-driven structureDriving growth and innovation for our clients - we build foundations for success60+ lawyers with experience at the highest levels of world-class law firms and global companiesHigh quality, dynamic and committedFair and transparent pricingA law firm - but different. How? So what is Asserson?PartnerSIMON WEINBERGSenior Associate CIPP/EDEBORAH TASTIELSo how can we help you?Board-level strategic guidance and supportFundraising and M&AProject/Product/Service LaunchOutsourced DPOPrivacy Management and ComplianceIP Protection and ExploitationR&D and CollaborationsSupply and SubcontractingTechnology (including SaaS, Software and Hardware)Employment growing painsFind us at ICONS 2024We work with C-suite and their teams to scale businesses. ATTENDEESPrestige Optical collaborates with the UK’s primary infrastructure build operatives and ISPs, building Britain’s reliable network infrastructure. With a skilled and diverse engineering team, we strive for world-class core network services to uphold long-term reliability. Equipped with resources and expertise, we ensure swift delivery of trusted, high-standard internet services.Adam DaviesPrestige OpticalAt Orka Works, we’re not just innovating the traditional ways of nding work and employing new people. We’re changing the game completely to benet employers and workers alike. Since 2018 our platform has been helping companies simplify their on-demand stang, whilst giving workers everything they need to nd shifts and manage schedules.James DoyleOrka HoldingsORCHA exists to make digital healthcare healthy. The Organisation for the Review of Health and Care Apps (ORCHA) suite of products deliver the end-to-end core infrastructure needed to deliver digital health safely in healthcare services.Liz Ashall-PayneORCHAOne Utility Bill began in Newcastle, 2014. What started as two guys and two laptops now employs more than 150 people, with +78% YoY revenue growth last year alone. One Utility Bill makes bills simpler, combining all utilities into one xed monthly payment with the option of Unlimited Energy.Chris DawsonOne Utility Bill

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Commercially-focused and strategic English legal servicesCompletely unique and client-driven structureDriving growth and innovation for our clients - we build foundations for success60+ lawyers with experience at the highest levels of world-class law firms and global companiesHigh quality, dynamic and committedFair and transparent pricingA law firm - but different. How? So what is Asserson?PartnerSIMON WEINBERGSenior Associate CIPP/EDEBORAH TASTIELSo how can we help you?Board-level strategic guidance and supportFundraising and M&AProject/Product/Service LaunchOutsourced DPOPrivacy Management and ComplianceIP Protection and ExploitationR&D and CollaborationsSupply and SubcontractingTechnology (including SaaS, Software and Hardware)Employment growing painsFind us at ICONS 2024We work with C-suite and their teams to scale businesses. ATTENDEESPrestige Optical collaborates with the UK’s primary infrastructure build operatives and ISPs, building Britain’s reliable network infrastructure. With a skilled and diverse engineering team, we strive for world-class core network services to uphold long-term reliability. Equipped with resources and expertise, we ensure swift delivery of trusted, high-standard internet services.Adam DaviesPrestige OpticalAt Orka Works, we’re not just innovating the traditional ways of nding work and employing new people. We’re changing the game completely to benet employers and workers alike. Since 2018 our platform has been helping companies simplify their on-demand stang, whilst giving workers everything they need to nd shifts and manage schedules.James DoyleOrka HoldingsORCHA exists to make digital healthcare healthy. The Organisation for the Review of Health and Care Apps (ORCHA) suite of products deliver the end-to-end core infrastructure needed to deliver digital health safely in healthcare services.Liz Ashall-PayneORCHAOne Utility Bill began in Newcastle, 2014. What started as two guys and two laptops now employs more than 150 people, with +78% YoY revenue growth last year alone. One Utility Bill makes bills simpler, combining all utilities into one xed monthly payment with the option of Unlimited Energy.Chris DawsonOne Utility Bill

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ATTENDEESSummize is a Contract Lifecycle Management solution that incorporates contract workows into the tools you (and your business) already know and use every day. Clients include Miami Heat, Revolut, Huel, Matillion and more. Summize is headquartered in Manchester, UK, with US oces in Boston. For more information, visit https://www.summize.com/Tom DunlopSummizeSteamaCo provides IoT technology that helps African energy companies better manage electricity networks and collect payments. Using advanced meters, software, and AI-driven theft detection, SteamaCo allows companies to monitor and control energy remotely. This helps ensure reliable and aordable electricity in underserved areas.Tom ParkinsonSteamaCoSnugg guides homeowners through the end-to-end process of decarbonising their homes; from understanding the current prole of their home, through developing a tailored improvement plan, nding grants, nance and installers and nally connecting with the home’s smart meter to track and monetise savings.Robin PetersSnuggSlip is a VC backed retail-tech, on a mission to revolutionise the role of receipts in retail. Beyond transactions, receipts are about interactions and through our technology, retailers can leverage them as a dynamic tool for engagement, loyalty & personalised marketing, seamlessly bridging online and oine retail.Tash GrossmanSlipRedbox Mobile provides the proven app store growth strategies for global apps, across verticals including gambling, ntech, media and subscription. Our consultants employ a skilled blend of App Store Optimization (ASO), Paid Media (Apple Search Ads and Google App Campaigns) and app store design, to maximise the discoverability and growth.Rory MudieRedbox MobileATTENDEESSilveray has invented Digital X-ray Film (DXF), the world’s rst fully exible digital X-ray detector. This oers a digital workow for industrial users of radiographic lm to inspect more per hour. DXF is based on Silveray’s patented X-ray sensitive ink, which is transforming the way X-ray images are captured.Dan CathieSilverayShield Safety are transforming the future of safety, leveraging a connected platform of ground-breaking solutions to ensure people stay safe and businesses thrive. Our exceptional heritage spans more than 20 years and we are home to the UK’s largest team of expert environmental health practitioners.Mark FlanaganShield SafetySeeChange delivers powerful Computer Vision AI solutions for retail loss prevention. Connecting real-time events in aisles, at shelves, checkouts and exits, into a single, extendable open platform, SeeChange empowers retailers to reduce shrink, elevate the experience for shoppers and sta, and delivers invaluable insights to optimise ongoing operations.Jason SouloglouSeeChange Technologies

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ATTENDEESSummize is a Contract Lifecycle Management solution that incorporates contract workows into the tools you (and your business) already know and use every day. Clients include Miami Heat, Revolut, Huel, Matillion and more. Summize is headquartered in Manchester, UK, with US oces in Boston. For more information, visit https://www.summize.com/Tom DunlopSummizeSteamaCo provides IoT technology that helps African energy companies better manage electricity networks and collect payments. Using advanced meters, software, and AI-driven theft detection, SteamaCo allows companies to monitor and control energy remotely. This helps ensure reliable and aordable electricity in underserved areas.Tom ParkinsonSteamaCoSnugg guides homeowners through the end-to-end process of decarbonising their homes; from understanding the current prole of their home, through developing a tailored improvement plan, nding grants, nance and installers and nally connecting with the home’s smart meter to track and monetise savings.Robin PetersSnuggSlip is a VC backed retail-tech, on a mission to revolutionise the role of receipts in retail. Beyond transactions, receipts are about interactions and through our technology, retailers can leverage them as a dynamic tool for engagement, loyalty & personalised marketing, seamlessly bridging online and oine retail.Tash GrossmanSlipRedbox Mobile provides the proven app store growth strategies for global apps, across verticals including gambling, ntech, media and subscription. Our consultants employ a skilled blend of App Store Optimization (ASO), Paid Media (Apple Search Ads and Google App Campaigns) and app store design, to maximise the discoverability and growth.Rory MudieRedbox MobileATTENDEESSilveray has invented Digital X-ray Film (DXF), the world’s rst fully exible digital X-ray detector. This oers a digital workow for industrial users of radiographic lm to inspect more per hour. DXF is based on Silveray’s patented X-ray sensitive ink, which is transforming the way X-ray images are captured.Dan CathieSilverayShield Safety are transforming the future of safety, leveraging a connected platform of ground-breaking solutions to ensure people stay safe and businesses thrive. Our exceptional heritage spans more than 20 years and we are home to the UK’s largest team of expert environmental health practitioners.Mark FlanaganShield SafetySeeChange delivers powerful Computer Vision AI solutions for retail loss prevention. Connecting real-time events in aisles, at shelves, checkouts and exits, into a single, extendable open platform, SeeChange empowers retailers to reduce shrink, elevate the experience for shoppers and sta, and delivers invaluable insights to optimise ongoing operations.Jason SouloglouSeeChange Technologies

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ATTENDEES CurveT‐h‐Founded in 2019, based in Sheeld, serving clients across the UK. We help organisations build or enhance business-critical systems, embed connected devices and leverage software to create new commercial opportunities. With practical and adaptable approaches, we tackle challenges head-on, advocating for solutions that prioritise long-term success and sustainability.Paul RidgwayThe CurveTalkr are experts in building exible customer support teams to cover the needs of fast evolving businesses. Beneting from 20+ years of experience, our North Macedonian operations give our co-sourcing solution the benets of top class talent and excellent infrastructure in a low cost geography.Ben WyandTalkrSupportive Care UK Ltd provides 24/7, year-round remote palliative care consultations for Hospices and the NHS. Leveraging a team of expert consultants and strong governance, they help struggling services maintain specialist status, ensuring high-quality care for complex and end-of-life patients.Charlotte HealeySupportive Care UKAs an EdTech, solutions-focussed business, SupplyWell’s goal is to keep more teachers and money within education. We’re not like traditional agencies, instead we prioritise educator wellbeing and leverage technology and data-driven insights to provide ecient solutions for MATs. SupplyWell is revolutionising recruitment in education by being more ecient and transparent.Raina HeverinSupplyWell

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ATTENDEES CurveT‐h‐Founded in 2019, based in Sheeld, serving clients across the UK. We help organisations build or enhance business-critical systems, embed connected devices and leverage software to create new commercial opportunities. With practical and adaptable approaches, we tackle challenges head-on, advocating for solutions that prioritise long-term success and sustainability.Paul RidgwayThe CurveTalkr are experts in building exible customer support teams to cover the needs of fast evolving businesses. Beneting from 20+ years of experience, our North Macedonian operations give our co-sourcing solution the benets of top class talent and excellent infrastructure in a low cost geography.Ben WyandTalkrSupportive Care UK Ltd provides 24/7, year-round remote palliative care consultations for Hospices and the NHS. Leveraging a team of expert consultants and strong governance, they help struggling services maintain specialist status, ensuring high-quality care for complex and end-of-life patients.Charlotte HealeySupportive Care UKAs an EdTech, solutions-focussed business, SupplyWell’s goal is to keep more teachers and money within education. We’re not like traditional agencies, instead we prioritise educator wellbeing and leverage technology and data-driven insights to provide ecient solutions for MATs. SupplyWell is revolutionising recruitment in education by being more ecient and transparent.Raina HeverinSupplyWell

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ATTENDEESVirtue Technologies is a leading provider of IT Solutions into the education sector specialising in Cloud, Security and Enhanced Services. Building lasting relationships with our customers is at the heart of everything we do, working closely to understand their needs and deliver truly bespoke solutions that enhances teaching and learning.Simon SteeleVirtue TechnologiesUrbanChain is the UK’s leading provider of peer-to-peer energy exchange services. They help generators of renewable energy, sell it directly to those who want it. Data centres, oce buildings, industrial sites, local government and generators of renewable energy are among the many which trade within their regulated platform.Dr. Somayeh TaheriUrbanChainUniHomes helps students nd their perfect university ‘home from home’, by connecting them with thousands of student properties oering all-inclusive living throughout the UK. Letting agents can integrate the platform with their back-oce systems and generate enquiries to ll their student accommodation portfolios whilst oering bills inclusive solutions.Phil GreavesUniHomesTuck is a leading cashback app. We help people in the UK save £000’s yearly on their day to day spending with tier 1 retailers at the click of a button.Dhruv RanpuraTuckATTENDEESTribepad is a trusted recruitment platform oering ATS, CRM, video interviewing, and onboarding in one user-friendly hub. With seamless integrations, UK-based support, and partners like Tesco and NHS Professionals, it serves over 27 million users globally, helping organizations hire faster, fairer, and better.Dean SadlerTribepadTitus is an award-winning, B-Corp certied, provider of online learning solutions for organisations around the globe. Our client base covers 30+ countries and a range of dierent sectors, including; corporates, training organisations, public sector and charities, enabling them to upskill and train their users online.Sebastian FrancisTitus Learning / HACIEN TequilaThe Data City is a leading SaaS/DaaS platform that’stransforming the way governments, analysts, investorsand researchers understand emerging industrial sectors. Our innovative approach uses website textand machine learning to classify companies based onwhat they do, not what box they ticked when theircompany was set up.Alex CravenThe Data CityThe Insights Family is the global leader in kids, parents and family market intelligence. Operating in 22 countries The Insights Family are the only company in the world to provide real-time research, data and insights on this next generation of consumers.Nick RichardsonThe Insights Family

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ATTENDEESVirtue Technologies is a leading provider of IT Solutions into the education sector specialising in Cloud, Security and Enhanced Services. Building lasting relationships with our customers is at the heart of everything we do, working closely to understand their needs and deliver truly bespoke solutions that enhances teaching and learning.Simon SteeleVirtue TechnologiesUrbanChain is the UK’s leading provider of peer-to-peer energy exchange services. They help generators of renewable energy, sell it directly to those who want it. Data centres, oce buildings, industrial sites, local government and generators of renewable energy are among the many which trade within their regulated platform.Dr. Somayeh TaheriUrbanChainUniHomes helps students nd their perfect university ‘home from home’, by connecting them with thousands of student properties oering all-inclusive living throughout the UK. Letting agents can integrate the platform with their back-oce systems and generate enquiries to ll their student accommodation portfolios whilst oering bills inclusive solutions.Phil GreavesUniHomesTuck is a leading cashback app. We help people in the UK save £000’s yearly on their day to day spending with tier 1 retailers at the click of a button.Dhruv RanpuraTuckATTENDEESTribepad is a trusted recruitment platform oering ATS, CRM, video interviewing, and onboarding in one user-friendly hub. With seamless integrations, UK-based support, and partners like Tesco and NHS Professionals, it serves over 27 million users globally, helping organizations hire faster, fairer, and better.Dean SadlerTribepadTitus is an award-winning, B-Corp certied, provider of online learning solutions for organisations around the globe. Our client base covers 30+ countries and a range of dierent sectors, including; corporates, training organisations, public sector and charities, enabling them to upskill and train their users online.Sebastian FrancisTitus Learning / HACIEN TequilaThe Data City is a leading SaaS/DaaS platform that’stransforming the way governments, analysts, investorsand researchers understand emerging industrial sectors. Our innovative approach uses website textand machine learning to classify companies based onwhat they do, not what box they ticked when theircompany was set up.Alex CravenThe Data CityThe Insights Family is the global leader in kids, parents and family market intelligence. Operating in 22 countries The Insights Family are the only company in the world to provide real-time research, data and insights on this next generation of consumers.Nick RichardsonThe Insights Family

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Inflexion is a leading European mid-market private equity firm, investing in high growth, entrepreneurial businesses with ambitious management teams and working in partnership with them to accelerate growth.Our flexible approach allows us to make both majority and minority investments in businesses typically valued between £50m to £1bn. Inflexion helps businesses achieve the next stage of growth through international expansion, mergers & acquisitions, digital enhancement, commercial strategy, talent management, ESG and access to Inflexion’s global network. It also benefits from international experts covering Asia and Latin America dedicated to portfolio development, enabling investee companies to benefit from privileged access to these fast-growth markets. With bespoke teams and dedicated capital, we invest across a variety of sectors from offices in London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Stockholm. Learn more at www.inflexion.com Head of Enterprise Fund Chris Wright £11bn funds under management20%average YOY EBITDA growth during investment120+businesses backed500+portfolio acquisitions supported£20m-£500m investment sizePartnershipsminority or majority shareholdings2xaverage headcount growth during investment Proud sponsor of ATTENDEESWhite Label Loyalty is a data-driven technology platform that helps businesses increase revenue and retention by understanding, predicting and inuencing customer behaviour. For data-driven brands, White Label Loyalty is the only dedicated customer loyalty platform that oers complete customisation based on customers’ actions, right out-of-the-box.Achille TraoreWhite Label LoyaltyGeorgina Fairhall is a founder committed to uplifting the lowest-paid workers. After years in the hospitality industry, where she often faced underpayment, George launched WAC. Now a leading global platform, WAC ensures every minute worked is accounted for, empowering hourly paid workers to break free from disorganisation and feel good about money.George FairhallWACVypr is the world’s leading product intelligence platform, helping customers make better decisions and deliver winning products. Every week, we test 1000s of products with consumers: providing eective tools and techniques – built on data and behavioural science – that deliver cost-eective, fast, reliable, and consumer-led intelligence to improve purchase intent and accelerate product performance.Ben DaviesVyprVoxpopme transforms insights teams by collecting, centralizing, and analyzing qualitative data. The Voxpopme Qualitative Insights Platform uses articial intelligence to enable teams to capture, understand, and act on all qualitative data in a single, integrated platform. To learn more, visit www.voxpopme.comAndy BarracloughVoxpopme

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Inflexion is a leading European mid-market private equity firm, investing in high growth, entrepreneurial businesses with ambitious management teams and working in partnership with them to accelerate growth.Our flexible approach allows us to make both majority and minority investments in businesses typically valued between £50m to £1bn. Inflexion helps businesses achieve the next stage of growth through international expansion, mergers & acquisitions, digital enhancement, commercial strategy, talent management, ESG and access to Inflexion’s global network. It also benefits from international experts covering Asia and Latin America dedicated to portfolio development, enabling investee companies to benefit from privileged access to these fast-growth markets. With bespoke teams and dedicated capital, we invest across a variety of sectors from offices in London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Stockholm. Learn more at www.inflexion.com Head of Enterprise Fund Chris Wright £11bn funds under management20%average YOY EBITDA growth during investment120+businesses backed500+portfolio acquisitions supported£20m-£500m investment sizePartnershipsminority or majority shareholdings2xaverage headcount growth during investment Proud sponsor of ATTENDEESWhite Label Loyalty is a data-driven technology platform that helps businesses increase revenue and retention by understanding, predicting and inuencing customer behaviour. For data-driven brands, White Label Loyalty is the only dedicated customer loyalty platform that oers complete customisation based on customers’ actions, right out-of-the-box.Achille TraoreWhite Label LoyaltyGeorgina Fairhall is a founder committed to uplifting the lowest-paid workers. After years in the hospitality industry, where she often faced underpayment, George launched WAC. Now a leading global platform, WAC ensures every minute worked is accounted for, empowering hourly paid workers to break free from disorganisation and feel good about money.George FairhallWACVypr is the world’s leading product intelligence platform, helping customers make better decisions and deliver winning products. Every week, we test 1000s of products with consumers: providing eective tools and techniques – built on data and behavioural science – that deliver cost-eective, fast, reliable, and consumer-led intelligence to improve purchase intent and accelerate product performance.Ben DaviesVyprVoxpopme transforms insights teams by collecting, centralizing, and analyzing qualitative data. The Voxpopme Qualitative Insights Platform uses articial intelligence to enable teams to capture, understand, and act on all qualitative data in a single, integrated platform. To learn more, visit www.voxpopme.comAndy BarracloughVoxpopme

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“The Talkr co-sourcing solutionfocuses on what is important for youand your customers.”Ben Wyand, Talkr FounderFlexible customer supportteams for fast evolving businessesben@talkr.co.uk / +44 7710 922736helping fast growth businesses build remote teams20+ years experienceSee your top candidates in days not weeksOngoing management: no HR, payroll, costlyoverheads or hidden feestalkr.co.ukDedicated high performers, working for you andonly you“Co-sourcing”ATTENDEESZeno Health Group delivers preventative health solutions through technology and services rooted in sport, research, and innovation. They aim to positively impact individuals, organisations, and communities by promoting whole-person health behaviours. Their CPD-accredited education programme, Mindset, complements the award-winning HealthNav app, providing evidence-based support across Mental, Physical, Social, and Financial wellbeing.Joe GauntZeno HealthZeal is a full service Creative, Tech and Marketing agency based in Leeds. Working with fast growing, e-commerce brands and helping them to bridge the gap between startup and scale up, they have successfully worked with clients across the UK and Europe.Jane SlimmingZealTrusted by world-renowned brands, wi-Q is a leading global provider of cloud-based digital ordering solutions for the hospitality industry. wi-Q’s innovative software enhances guest experiences through convenient digital ordering and payment options, seamlessly integrating existing systems to streamline operations and deliver real-time data.Patience Tuckerwi-Q LimitedIn a world where advances in AI (deep fakes, synthetic media) and malicious actors blur the dierences between machines and humans, zally is changing the world by making digital experiences human. Our technology continuously conrms it’s you, empowering every digital interaction to be simple, secure, and trusted.Patrick SmithZally

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“The Talkr co-sourcing solutionfocuses on what is important for youand your customers.”Ben Wyand, Talkr FounderFlexible customer supportteams for fast evolving businessesben@talkr.co.uk / +44 7710 922736helping fast growth businesses build remote teams20+ years experienceSee your top candidates in days not weeksOngoing management: no HR, payroll, costlyoverheads or hidden feestalkr.co.ukDedicated high performers, working for you andonly you“Co-sourcing”ATTENDEESZeno Health Group delivers preventative health solutions through technology and services rooted in sport, research, and innovation. They aim to positively impact individuals, organisations, and communities by promoting whole-person health behaviours. Their CPD-accredited education programme, Mindset, complements the award-winning HealthNav app, providing evidence-based support across Mental, Physical, Social, and Financial wellbeing.Joe GauntZeno HealthZeal is a full service Creative, Tech and Marketing agency based in Leeds. Working with fast growing, e-commerce brands and helping them to bridge the gap between startup and scale up, they have successfully worked with clients across the UK and Europe.Jane SlimmingZealTrusted by world-renowned brands, wi-Q is a leading global provider of cloud-based digital ordering solutions for the hospitality industry. wi-Q’s innovative software enhances guest experiences through convenient digital ordering and payment options, seamlessly integrating existing systems to streamline operations and deliver real-time data.Patience Tuckerwi-Q LimitedIn a world where advances in AI (deep fakes, synthetic media) and malicious actors blur the dierences between machines and humans, zally is changing the world by making digital experiences human. Our technology continuously conrms it’s you, empowering every digital interaction to be simple, secure, and trusted.Patrick SmithZally

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LEAD SPONSORDINNERGOLD SPONSORSILVER SPONSORSSPONSORSThe invitation-only network for founders and CEOs of the most successful fast growth scale upsIcons Berlin Dinner November 2024 at The SkyLoungeIcons Paris April 2025 at Flora Danica & Hôtel LututiaIcons London May 2025 at The Bulgari Hotel & Claridge’sIcons Berlin June 2025 at Soho House & Hotel de RomeIcons Stockholm September 2025 at Tak & The Grand Hôtelwww.fastgrowthicons.com

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LEAD SPONSORDINNERGOLD SPONSORSILVER SPONSORSSPONSORSThe invitation-only network for founders and CEOs of the most successful fast growth scale upsIcons Berlin Dinner November 2024 at The SkyLoungeIcons Paris April 2025 at Flora Danica & Hôtel LututiaIcons London May 2025 at The Bulgari Hotel & Claridge’sIcons Berlin June 2025 at Soho House & Hotel de RomeIcons Stockholm September 2025 at Tak & The Grand Hôtelwww.fastgrowthicons.com

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