Selected ventures
Things I’ve built, bought or backed.
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01
The Deep End Founder · Live music venue
A 600-capacity venue in a converted Victorian swimming pool, Sheffield. Bought at 22, backed with a £500k guarantee.
1997–2004 ↗ -
02
The juggling years Founder · Bars, label, supply
A record label, a spirits bar, a beer supply business and a pub lease. Seven companies at once.
1999–2004 ↗ -
03
Airship Co-founder & CEO · Hospitality CRM
The UK’s leading hospitality CRM. Founded as PowerText in 2001; pivoted from near-bankruptcy to SaaS as CEO in 2018.
2001–2026 ↗ -
04
Toggle Founder · Gifting & experiences
Gift cards, experiences and tickets for hospitality. £60m+ in seasonal sales, and a £1m week at its peak.
2018–2026 ↗ -
05
Joli Shareholder & NED · Hospitality tech
The influencer marketing and UGC platform for hospitality, with 9,000+ vetted UK creators.
2023–ongoing ↗ -
06
Openr Shareholder & NED · Hospitality tech
Menu and pricing management software for multi-site hospitality: update once, publish everywhere.
2025–ongoing ↗ -
07
Candid Hospitality Chairman · Hospitality
The dating app for hospitality careers: anonymous, no CVs, no bias. 100+ brands have gone Candid.
2026–ongoing ↗