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Whilst most people stick a Linkedin profile up and forget about it until it’s time to look for a new job, Chris Reed makes it his business to turn your Linkedin Profile and company page into a non-stop lead generation machine.  Turns out it was his Grandfather that started him …

I think we have still only scratched the surface of the benefits of taking time out of your day for focused relaxation.  Elaine Grundy is at the forefront of the movement to help people in this space and does so with great humility and humour.  She also happens to be …

What’s your story? A multi-hyphenate furniture designer – sales manager – service industry executive, who has combined all my past experience and passions into establishing FLIQ – a design consultancy start-up focused on interior and furniture design services.   What excites you most about your industry? It is great to …

Helen Keller said ‘Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all’.  Jacqui Hocking seems to have embraced that philosophy with both hands and not only lives by it, she enables others to do the same through her company Gone Adventurin.  Lots of hidden gems in this interview! What’s …

When reading Leo’s interview I was struck by how similar our entrepreneurial paths have been.  From similar businesses to a shared love of snowboarding.  I look forward to watching his journey progress! What’s your story? Having returned to HK from the UK I set up an events and promotions company, …

One of the common themes you spot amongst many of the Leaders interviewed in these pages is that they are disruptors.  Not just of industries, but even of ways of thinking.  By applying technology to problems that come up in day-to-day life they are changing forever the way we view …

The nature of entrepreneurship is changing almost beyond recognition.  Today’s entrepreneurs are as likely to find ways to work with fun organisations as they are to try and start things themselves.  Padmini has tried both approaches and has landed with a company that gives her the creative freedom that most …

It is fantastic to see entrepreneurs that combine multiple influences to deliver the best products.  Sitting at the intersection of French flair and Chinese interminability Adrien Choux is looking to shake up the watch industry and stake his claim on the huge luxury market. What’s your story? I am 34 …

Obviously as the owner of Fitness-Buffet I have a soft spot for people that have made a career out of helping other people to get fit and healthy. Like every industry there are people who talk a good game but are afraid to walk-the-walk. You certainly could not say that …

It’s easy to take for granted the amazing technology that sits at our fingertips these days, but occasionally you hear stories like Jarad’s that show just what can happen when you combine creativity with technology. What’s your story? Raised by a single mom in a hair salon. Never realized my …