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.
App development agency has expanded its workforce by welcoming 19 new staff members as part of its growth strategy for 2018.The Manchester-based company has added a project manager, test analyst, and digital designer to its team. Additionally, it is committed to nurturing regional talent by hiring six graduate developers and creating five internships.Founded in 2009, the company has implemented a five-year growth plan and recently expanded into a second office in The Federation, Manchester. Looking ahead, the company plans to bring on four more people in October and is actively seeking candidates for an additional 12 positions.CEO Garry Partington stated,…
In a surprising turn of events, a leading video games firm has reported a pre-tax loss of £1.8 million for the first half of the year. Despite this setback, the company has shown growth in revenue and profits, marking a complex financial scenario.This news comes as the company’s first financial report since floating on the stock market last December, highlighting both progress and challenges in equal measure.Financial PerformanceThe video games company experienced a pre-tax loss of £1.8 million during the first half of the year. However, revenues reached £22.9 million, representing a 60% increase compared to the previous year, and…
On September 25, 2018, Instagram’s co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger announced their departure from the company to pursue new creative ventures.Systrom and Krieger, who launched the photo-sharing platform over eight years ago, stated their intent to “explore our curiosity and creativity.” Instagram, acquired by Facebook in 2012 for $1 billion, now boasts over a billion users. Reports indicate that the co-founders may have had disagreements with Facebook’s strategies to monetise the app.In a blog post, CEO Systrom elaborated, “Building new things requires that we step back, understand what inspires us and match that with what the world needs; that’s…
The CEO of a London FinTech company is aiming to integrate its technology into a million restaurants worldwide following a significant partnership with a leading food delivery app.The FinTech company collaborates with notable food outlets and a major takeaway platform to allow customers to split and pay bills using their mobile phones. Now, it has joined forces with the fastest-growing food delivery app in the United Kingdom to meet the increasing consumer demand for restaurant delivery services.Many restaurants face challenges in managing both on-premises and home delivery orders. The company’s technology streamlines this process by sending orders directly to the…
Deputy CEO Sam Booth has assumed the role of chief executive at pro-manchester with immediate effect, marking a significant leadership transition.Booth’s appointment is historic, as she becomes the first female chief executive in the organisation’s 32-year history. She expressed her honour in taking on this role, noting the successful women who have previously chaired the board and her intention to follow their exemplary leadership.This leadership change follows John Ashcroft’s resignation from the position after nine years with pro-manchester. Booth has been instrumental in the company’s growth from a small membership network to a sophisticated business development organisation over her 11-year…
Communications software company has launched a new suite of products for SME businesses, marking its evolution from conference calling into web meetings.The newly-designed product suite is part of a brand identity transformation aimed at future-proofing the business against the ever-evolving communications landscape and helping small and medium enterprise companies remain efficient and productive. The new set of products includes web meeting tools that provide engagement analytics, feedback loops, and webinars.Founded in 2004, the company has enjoyed double-digit growth and now operates in 15 countries. Tailored to increasingly mobile workforces, the development of its web meeting tool aims to target a…
‘Brain-sensing’ technology innovator Muse has successfully acquired Meditation Studio, an award-winning mindfulness application, known for its guided meditations from over 40 leading experts.As part of the acquisition, Meditation Studio’s co-founder, Cyd Crouse, has joined Muse as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Muse is renowned for revolutionizing the mindfulness industry by providing real-time feedback during meditation sessions. The Muse headband utilises changing sounds of weather to guide users’ meditation practice, based on their brain’s real-time state. This device employs audio feedback from brainwave data (EEG) to eliminate the guesswork from meditation.A recent study conducted by the Catholic University of Milan indicated…
The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM) has initiated a significant transformation by moving its marketing certification exams from traditional pen and paper to a digital format through a collaboration with Pearson VUE.For three decades, the IDM has been committed to offering top-tier training, qualifications, events, and resources to meet the evolving needs of digital, direct, and data-driven marketers. The transition to computer-based testing (CBT) is a strategic move to align with modern demands and enhance the examination process.Pearson VUE, a leader in computer-based testing, has been selected by IDM to facilitate this digital transition. The exams will now…
Online marketplace eBay has announced a ‘Retail Revival’ partnership with the city of Wolverhampton to tackle the decline of high street retail. This initiative is set to last 12 months and aims to assist small retailers in establishing an online presence, fostering economic growth, and demonstrating the feasibility of a synergy between online and high street retail.Experts from the online marketplace will be stationed in Wolverhampton to offer exclusive support to small retailers looking to either start or expand their online presence. According to research commissioned by eBay and conducted by YouGov and Development Economics, a quarter of small retailers…
A FinTech company has successfully raised $1 billion in debt financing in the past twelve months via leading financial institutions. This substantial influx will enable the expansion of a global credit model to support high-potential students from over 150 countries.The company’s primary mission is to provide education loans to international students attending prestigious universities worldwide. These students often face limited funding options, especially those from emerging markets. According to the company’s founder and CEO, Cameron Stevens, traditional lenders struggle with local legal constraints, local data, and local repayments, which confine an applicant’s credit profile to their geographical location. “The world…
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