With 8000+ connections, I am never more than a couple of phone calls from helping you with a business solution. With 40 years in media, digital and tech in both the corporate & startup worlds, I enjoy bringing my expertise to investing and mentoring.
I pride myself with the connections I’ve made in life and love joining the dots for people.
What I offer
Seed Investor, Mentor
Mentor Mike - Executive Mentoring For Corporates
12 week Innovation & Transformation Mentoring Program
The program sessions include:
Win in your own way - culture and how to optimise.
Finding the truth - all the dynamics of your world.
What’s your real deal -
Practical good support
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Investor & Advisor - Tribes Studio, Web3, Blockchain Technology, AI
Tribes Studio leverage NFT and blockchain technology for multi-platform opportunities.
Also reshaping web3 with Nifty Studios who bring followers and businesses closer than ever before to blockchain-powered NFT’s, games, collectibles.
I invest in emerging tech, web3 & Metaverse.
Blue Peter I was given a badge for helping a cancer charity
Helping charities raise funds and using my network to connect with influential people who can help .
Experiences
CEO & Founder Dottt Business Consultancy
I use my multidisciplinary expertise & network to help companies deliver bold solutions, optimise smart teams and fast track measurable sales and growth. I bring an interesting perspective to both the corporate and startup worlds, and know how to operate in both.
Tech Startup Founder & CEO
In 2010, I founded Chelsea Apps Factory (CAF), just at the start of the mobile app revolution. Over my eight year history as CEO, the company attracted a roster of blue-chip clients including Waitrose, Ladbrokes & KPMG. I now advise, raise funds and invest in startups including Media, Fintech & AI.
Mentor to entrepreneur types
I love helping people win in their own way .I help people sort their thinking and create action plans to get the good stuff done . I have a pragmatic style and build good relationships .
I really really enjoy the work of helping others solve problems and thinking .
Managing Director - News Group Newspapers
MD of The Sun and News of the World, during my time we had some success becoming number 1 selling newspaper in Scotland, developed platforms digitally, launched Sun Bingo £10m plus business also took the Sun to mobile and developed and launched Fabulous the NOTW magazine. Built and managed a success
Managing Director - Associated Newspapers ( Metro & Evening Standard)
I was behind the launch and growth of Metro. The paper won New Brand of the Year by the Marketing Society, and was cited as a new business case study, producing commercial results not seen in the newspaper industry. We grew revenue from £100k a week to £1m per week in just 12 months.
