Author: Scott Dylan
Scott Dylan
Scott Dylan is a pioneering entrepreneur from South East London, whose modest beginnings have driven his remarkable career. In 2019, he co-founded Inc & Co with a bold vision to rejuvenate struggling businesses, preserve jobs, reduce creditor losses, and promote growth. Under the stewardship of Scott, Group CEO Jack Mason, and Group CTO Dave Antrobus, Inc & Co has grown into a global force with an annual turnover exceeding £150 million. The company’s diverse portfolio includes sectors such as Professional Services, Travel, Retail, Ecommerce, and Shared Workspaces, showcasing a robust record of acquisitions and expansion. Scott's entrepreneurial acumen is further evidenced by strategic divestitures, including the sales of MyLife Digital to Dataguard and Laundrapp to Laundryheap, demonstrating his skill in amplifying business value and ensuring sustainable development. Beyond his business ventures, Scott is a passionate mental health advocate, openly discussing his experiences with Complex PTSD to aid others. He champions Women in Business and Tech and proudly represents the LGBTQ+ community, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. With over two decades in leadership roles, Scott believes in the power of teamwork, fostering strong relationships, and nurturing a supportive culture as cornerstones of success. Scott Dylan's journey is characterised by resilience, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact both in the business world and beyond. His dedication to creating an inclusive, empowering environment for all team members is a testament to his visionary leadership and aspirations for a brighter future.
A UK-based tech start-up specialising in blockchain technology has secured a landmark £5 million investment from two prominent venture capital investors.London-based Gospel Technology, an enterprise data security platform, has been praised for creating a ‘fabric of trust’ for secure data collaboration. The platform is considered the first practical enterprise application of blockchain technology, addressing the significant challenge of securely enabling data usage and exchange without impacting business performance.This technology uses a blockchain ledger to allow businesses to securely share data both within the enterprise and with external partners in supply chains. The recent series A investment was made by IA…
Tech Nation has confirmed the appointment of Mike Jackson as the new ‘entrepreneur success director’, coinciding with the release of data highlighting the expansion of the digital tech sector in Leeds and Yorkshire.Jackson, a Yorkshire-born entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the IT sector, will take on the role to enhance support for tech founders of early-stage and scaling businesses. With a diverse background including stints at large companies such as Microsoft and later ventures as an entrepreneur and angel investor, Jackson brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to Tech Nation.In Bristol, he established an early-stage…
The start-up landscape and the London property market are both experiencing significant disruption. Central London’s largest office space provider has witnessed a considerable influx of new providers, leading to a notable 10 per cent growth in the flexible office space market. This sudden expansion means start-ups now have a wider array of office space options than ever before.The increase in providers has resulted in more competitive pricing. International challengers to established office space providers have introduced their offerings in London, while local brands are also expanding aggressively. Consequently, the cost of desk space is decreasing, with some providers presenting attractive…
An award-winning pioneer of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology has successfully closed a £1.6 million funding round with support from Innovate UK.PervasID, founded in 2011 by Dr Sabesan Sithamparanathan, Dr Michael Crisp, Professor Ian White, and Professor Richard Penty, operates from St John’s Innovation Centre. The company has developed a passive RFID technology that enables highly reliable reading of standard passive RFID tags. This latest funding round saw contributions from Cambridge Enterprise, Parkwalk, Cambridge Innovation Capital, and Martlet.The additional funds will be utilised to grow the company’s delivery team, expand its reach into various sectors such as healthcare, retail, and…
On September 26, 2018, a significant development occurred in the realm of cloud technology. A new service has been launched within an existing eCloud range, enabling instantaneous scaling into a pool of unlimited cloud resources, tailored for businesses experiencing unpredictable spikes in demand.In today’s fast-paced digital environment, opportunities can arise at any moment. The newly introduced service, eCloud Burst, offers businesses the ability to access additional resources instantly, ensuring their websites and applications can handle sudden traffic increases. Events such as viral marketing, influencer promotions, and social media engagements can cause unpredictable spikes in traffic, making scalability crucial for online…
A pioneering initiative has emerged to combat the persistent issue of ‘payday poverty’, garnering significant financial backing. The platform’s innovative approach aims to offer financial relief to countless UK employees, transforming the traditional pay cycle.Real-time wage access has the potential to reshape financial stability for many. This development not only addresses immediate financial needs but promises broader social and economic impacts, challenging entrenched financial stressors and offering a promising alternative to payday loans.Significant Investment to Tackle Payday PovertyA financial technology start-up has successfully secured £4.5 million in funding to address the debilitating cycle of payday poverty. This substantial investment, pooled…
A British financial technology platform supported by renowned entrepreneur and cryptocurrency influencer Brett King has initiated a crowdfunding campaign seeking to raise more than £1 million.Based in London, the platform is described as a comprehensive financial services hub, facilitating the buying, selling, storing, lending, and borrowing of cryptocurrency. The company, established in 2014, became operational in late 2017. Since its launch, it has reportedly enabled financial transactions worth €34 million and facilitated £1.9 million in peer-to-peer bitcoin loans.Currently operational in 45 countries, the platform has ambitious expansion plans targeting Europe, Asia, and South America. The crowdfunding campaign, launched on Crowdcube,…
A new iOS and Android travel beer app is preparing to open for investment through a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, following its recent milestone of 10,000 registered active users. This innovative app offers 110 app-led beer tours, mapping out the leading pubs, bars, restaurants, breweries, and taprooms in 85 cities and towns.Having launched in several new cities in 2018, including Moscow, Bangalore, Hong Kong, and Las Vegas, the company aims to raise £300,000 to build on these successes. “We’re super excited to be offering our global community and fans of beer all over the world the opportunity to invest in…
Employers must check in with employees to ensure their wellbeing, asserts Jake Welsh. However, it is equally vital for employees to be mindful of their managers’ mental health.Speaking at the ‘Wellbeing: Unlock Your Business Potential’ event, Welsh, founder of a Manchester-based agency, emphasised the reciprocal nature of wellbeing responsibility in the workplace. “How often do staff members walk up to senior people and ask if they’re ok? They don’t,” he observed. “It’s always top-down – and in some ways that’s wrong because if the directors are OK, they’ll make other people OK.”Welsh employs nearly 60 individuals and underlined the importance…
A senior member of Boohoo’s board has announced his departure as the online fashion retailer publishes its latest financial results.David Forbes, currently holding the position of senior independent director and head of the audit committee, is set to step down from his role as a non-executive director on 26 October 2018. Following his departure, Sara Murray, a non-executive director, will assume the role of senior independent director.Boohoo reported half-year revenues of £395.3 million for the six months ending 31 August 2018, marking a substantial 50 per cent increase from £262.9 million in the previous year. Additionally, pre-tax profits rose by…
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