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.
Manchester City and England captain Steph Houghton MBE has made history by interacting with a fan 190 miles away via a live holographic call.Ahead of her crucial goal in the 2-2 draw with Bristol City, Houghton appeared as a hologram on stage in front of an audience at a telecoms headquarters in Newbury, Berkshire. During the call, enabled by 5G technology, she provided footballing tips to 11-year-old fan Iris, demonstrating ‘keepy-uppies’ with the ball also captured as a hologram. She concluded the session with a virtual high-five. This event highlighted the exciting possibilities that new technology can bring to sport,…
Juventus have initiated the launch of a cryptocurrency fan token to enhance their global fan engagement. The club acknowledges a fanbase of 340 million and a social media following of 60 million individuals. This initiative aims to particularly involve fans based outside Europe in a more immersive fan experience.The tradeable Fan Token will enable fans worldwide to interact through a mobile voting and polling platform. This system will allow the club to conduct ballots among its supporters, facilitating a platform where fans’ voices can be heard.Fans will have the opportunity to acquire these tokens through a scheme termed as a…
A leading telecoms giant has announced the launch of a new Innovation Hub at The Landing in MediaCityUK. This hub is set to be a game-changer for tech start-ups and businesses across the UK.The new Innovation Hub at MediaCityUK promises to provide access to cutting-edge technologies and unparalleled technical resources. The initiative is aimed at fostering an environment filled with innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.Establishment of the Innovation HubThe telecoms giant has announced its intention to open a new Innovation Hub and technology incubator at The Landing in MediaCityUK. This new hub will be a significant step for UK businesses, start-ups…
The former UK head of Tesco has been appointed as the non-executive chairman of Travel Counsellors, a Manchester-based travel company.Matt Davies, who has successfully led other retail consumer brands, including Pets at Home and Halfords, took the helm of Tesco’s UK business, culminating in the completion of a £3.7bn takeover of wholesaler Booker Group earlier this year. Following the completion of the transaction, he left Tesco and was appointed chairman of online retailer N Brown in February 2018.Travel Counsellors, founded in 1994, is celebrating its 12th consecutive year of double-digit revenue growth. Davies expressed his enthusiasm about joining the company:…
A British technology start-up focusing on the development of the ‘internet of the future’ has appointed David Wilde to its board of advisors. His extensive experience will aid the company’s engagement with government bodies across the UK and beyond.David Wilde’s appointment is expected to enhance the efficiency of existing technology within government offices, facilitating cost-effective digital services for communities on both local and national levels. Wilde will leverage his hands-on expertise with the start-up to advance its mission of revolutionising digital services.Globally, the digital transformation of governments is occurring at an unprecedented pace. Wilde commented, ‘As the fourth industrial revolution…
From today, councils seeking to transform their public services through digital innovation can apply for a new £7.5 million fund, as announced by Local Government Minister Rishi Sunak MP at the LocalGovCamp event in Birmingham.Minister Sunak urged local authorities to submit applications aimed at altering how they invest in technology, share expertise, and ensure high-quality digital services for the public. Grants of up to £100,000 will be available for projects that demonstrate a potential to benefit local public services and could be expanded nationwide.Sunak highlighted how digital innovation is reshaping lives and acknowledged the ingenuity of local authorities in embracing…
In a strategic move, a prominent tech firm has relocated its headquarters to Manchester City Centre to support ambitious growth plans.The eCommerce agency has signed a lease on a new office in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. This relocation comes as part of the company’s objective to achieve annual revenues of nearly £2.3 million, marking a 40 per cent growth. The firm, which is on track to exceed £1 million in revenue this financial year, is investing more than £250,000 in the new 2,500-square-foot office space at 18 Hilton Street.Previously, the agency’s pay-per-click and social media advertising teams operated from Manchester Piccadilly,…
The Platform building, uniquely integrated into Leeds Railway Station, has swiftly become a prime location for tech start-ups seeking a vibrant co-working environment. Within its first year, Platform is already 95 per cent occupied or under offer, demonstrating its immediate appeal and success.Bruntwood’s Platform building, strategically positioned adjacent to Leeds Railway Station, offers a compelling option for tech start-ups. The UK’s largest regional property developer and operator, Bruntwood, secured a £2 million funding award from Leeds City Council to establish this tech incubator, aimed at digital start-up companies and tech entrepreneurs. Operating in close partnership with the city council, the…
The UK’s foremost independent wireless infrastructure provider has successfully raised £220 million in debt funding to expedite its 5G infrastructure investment.Edinburgh-based Wireless Infrastructure Group (WIG) has attracted substantial investment from three global institutional investors – Met Life, Barings and Vantage – alongside UK banks Lloyds, Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays.The newly secured facilities, extending to 12 years, will bolster WIG’s capital expenditure, enhancing connectivity in both rural and urban sectors, as well as key transport routes across the United Kingdom.WIG CEO Scott Coates remarked, “This new capital raise from blue chip institutions has been structured to expand with our…
A company dedicated to enhancing cancer screening, detection, and care has confirmed the appointment of Dr Adam Hill as its new CEO, effective from October 1.Dr Adam Hill succeeds Geoffrey Hamilton-Fairley, the founder, who will now serve as the vice-chairman of the board of directors. Dr Hill, who initially joined the firm as Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Officer earlier this year, brought extensive experience from his previous role at McLaren Applied Technologies. There, he was the Chief Strategy Officer and managed a portfolio of health programmes developed with major pharmaceutical and medical device companies.With a career spanning industry,…
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