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up her hypnotherapy practice on Harley Street.
She says: “I am the pioneer nd the ground- breaker, and possess all the talents to ucceed.” wealth and breadth of business acumen that I’ve gained over the years.” Age: 33 Occupation: Lawyer Lives: Kent Colombian- born Felipe is a solicitor for an international law firm and was selected as one of the Top 100 Colombians in 2012.
His biggest business achievement to date is designing and launching a children’s play area, and he was also chosen to carry the Olympic Torch on its route to the London 2012 games.
He is passionate about social entrepreneurship and is a trustee for a British charity that helps support vulnerable children in Colombia.
He says: “I studied law because I wanted to change the world. But my real passion is
business.” Age: 26 Occupation: Multiple Business Owner Lives: Chesterfield James first started in business by setting up a hand car wash in his local area. He has had multiple business ventures including supplying gaming machines to bars and clubs in the UK, which he later expanded to Ireland, and opening a restaurant and bar.
He describes himself as enthusiastic and energetic with a drive to succeed, though says he can be a bit of a know- it- all.
He says: “Me and Lord Sugar could build an empire together. I think I am him when he was my age.” Age: 24 Occupation: Sales Manager, Digital Marketing Lives: London Australian- born Mark is a Sales Manager supporting internet marketing consultants and he has received repeated recognition for the highest revenue growth within his company.
He has over nine years’ experience in selling within the digital and health and fitness industries, though his first job was washing cars at his dad’s business.
He describes himself as easy to talk to, organised and ambitious.
He says: “I’m very, very aggressive. I will not leave the room without getting a sale.” Age: 25 Occupation: Marketing Manager Lives: East Sussex Robert is responsible for the global marketing of an international brand in the sports nutrition field, including managing a campaign for the company’s largest ever advertising spend.
His first job was as a tennis coach at the age of 15, as well as working in his uncle’s art shop. He is inspired by business figures including Harry Selfridge because he created inspirational marketleading retail services.
He says: “I’m fearless, and if I don’t shut up about something, you should just trust it’s a well thought out decision.” Age: 27 Occupation: Senior Manager, Banking Lives: London Sanjay is a senior manager responsible for the online sales strategy across three national banking brands.
In his previous role as a bank manager, he increased the ranking of his branch from the 900s nationally to 30th in the space of six months at the age of 23, before being put in charge of 14 retail branches in London. He says he is practical, enthusiastic and generous, though admits he can worry too much.
He says: “If I had to choose between friendship and profit I’d choose profit. ” Age: 24 Occupation: Clinical Development Strategist Lives: East Kilbride, Scotland Scott first worked as a trainee resource consultant for a recruitment company after leaving school, and is now responsible for global strategic partnerships within companies in the clinical development field.
He previously held roles in business development in clinical research, travelling all over the world to work with emerging markets. He describes himself as determined, trustworthy and hungry to succeed and admires brands such as Pfizer and GSK and businessmen such as Peter Jones.
He says: “From the minute I wake up to the minute I go to sleep, making money and conducting business is on my mind.” Age: 22 Occupation: Technology Entrepreneur Lives: London Solomon works at a creative agency while also running his own company, a technology business within the social media field.
He has also created and managed events for students including a retail store ‘ lockin’ and group yacht trip round Croatia. He’s enthusiastic, energetic and personable and is passionate about technology and travel. He says: “I am from the ‘ ideas generation’; because of my age I understand technology and how to turn it into a business.” Age: 25 Occupation: Social Worker Lives: London Before moving to London, Canadian Steven spent a year travelling the Arctic to do community development social work with remote Inuit communities.
He currently runs his own social work consultancy as well as managing a property portfolio. He describes himself as resourceful, dynamic and a great negotiator, but says he often becomes frustrated when people don’t have the same high standards as him. He says: “I can deliver in minus 50; I can deliver in plus 10. If we went to Mars right now, I’d find a way to be excellent.”