Exclusive: Cobra Beer founder Karan Bilimoria steps down as chairman November 27, 2024 Lord Bilimoria isn’t shy about discussing his proudest achievements – especially when it comes to the premium lager brand, Cobra Beer. Today, however, the 63-year-old entrepreneur is recalling those moments with a touch more nostalgia, as he reveals exclusively to City AM he’s officially stepped down from his role as the company’s chairman. He says [...]
Square Mile and Me: Megan McDonald on leading investment bank Daiwa Capital November 21, 2024 Daiwa Capital Markets Europe CEO Megan McDonald tells us how she went from selling mangoes in South Africa to the City C-suite.
Could the digitisation of social care pave the way for a better NHS? November 19, 2024 The system, as it stands, is struggling – and the debate over what should or can be done to fix it is still ongoing.
Meet the Trinidad-born entrepreneur shaking up a UK rum renaissance November 15, 2024 How this entrepreneur plans to introduce authentic Caribbean culture to the UK premium drinks market.
How I’m readying my British honey brand for overseas expansion November 12, 2024 Jennifer Sieg meets Scott Davies, founder of British honey brand Hilltop Honey, to discuss the road to international expansion International expansion is a dream come true for many entrepreneurs who want to tap into new market opportunities and subsequently reach a wider customer base. But to do so successfully takes some tenacity, and the recipe [...]
How we morphed a party outfit into a multi-million pound costume business October 29, 2024 How I turned an impromptu party outfit into a multi-million-pound business
If we can’t ‘eradicate the bias’ — how do we close the funding gap? October 25, 2024 Join Ambition AM for a powerful event on closing the gender funding gap, where female entrepreneurs share their experiences, challenges and insights.
Fear of failure is holding British entrepreneurs back October 24, 2024 Too many aspiring UK entrepreneurs believe they are doomed to fail before even starting a business, a new report finds It takes great courage to start a business. Often, it means leaving a job with a guaranteed income, holiday allowances and welfare contributions. It is hardly unsurprising then that most people are afraid to make [...]
Three recessions, two children and a pandemic later – my fine jewellery brand still shines on October 14, 2024 Kiki McDonough chats through four decades of her award-winning fine jewellery business
Abba star Bjorn invested in my start-up – now I give artists the royalties they deserve October 1, 2024 The music tech start-up that managed to secure backing from some of the biggest names in the music industry