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Pets at Home

Anthony Preston: Pets at Home

Robert Benson-May

At the heart of this thriving Pets at Home lies Anthony Preston, a visionary entrepreneur whose passion for animals and business acumen propelled Pets at Home to become the UK's leading...

Anthony Preston: Pets at Home

Robert Benson-May

At the heart of this thriving Pets at Home lies Anthony Preston, a visionary entrepreneur whose passion for animals and business acumen propelled Pets at Home to become the UK's leading...

THG

Matthew Moulding: The Story of THG's Founder

Robert Benson-May

The Hut Group, a global e-commerce and technology powerhouse, has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the digital retail landscape. At the helm of this extraordinary company...

Matthew Moulding: The Story of THG's Founder

Robert Benson-May

The Hut Group, a global e-commerce and technology powerhouse, has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the digital retail landscape. At the helm of this extraordinary company...

From Odeo to Twitter to X

X's Untold History: From Odeo to Twitter to X

Robert Benson-May

The birth of Twitter (Later rebranded as X by Elon Musk) transpired in a rather unconventional manner. It all started with a man named Noah Glass, an entrepreneur with a...

X's Untold History: From Odeo to Twitter to X

Robert Benson-May

The birth of Twitter (Later rebranded as X by Elon Musk) transpired in a rather unconventional manner. It all started with a man named Noah Glass, an entrepreneur with a...

Just Eat

The Rise of Just Eat

Robert Benson-May

Buttress met Jesper Buch, Just Eat's founder, in a bar. Despite initial hesitations, Buttress resigned from Coca-Cola to build the business.

The Rise of Just Eat

Robert Benson-May

Buttress met Jesper Buch, Just Eat's founder, in a bar. Despite initial hesitations, Buttress resigned from Coca-Cola to build the business.

Starling Bank

Starling Bank: Revolutionising UK Banking

Robert Benson-May

Founded in 2014, Starling Bank has been making headlines as a pioneering force in UK's digital banking landscape. The brainchild of Anne Boden, former COO of Allied Irish Banks, Starling...

Starling Bank: Revolutionising UK Banking

Robert Benson-May

Founded in 2014, Starling Bank has been making headlines as a pioneering force in UK's digital banking landscape. The brainchild of Anne Boden, former COO of Allied Irish Banks, Starling...

Stripe

Stripe: A Revolution in Online Payments

Robert Benson-May

n the dynamic world of financial technology, one name stands out: Stripe. Led by Irish brothers, John and Patrick Collison, Stripe Inc. has reshaped the landscape of online payments.

Stripe: A Revolution in Online Payments

Robert Benson-May

n the dynamic world of financial technology, one name stands out: Stripe. Led by Irish brothers, John and Patrick Collison, Stripe Inc. has reshaped the landscape of online payments.

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