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.
An InsurTech company has successfully closed an €8 million (£7.8m) Series A funding round to advance its expansion across Europe.The primary investor in this seed round is Kamet, associated with a leading InsurTech start-up studio. This latest infusion of capital brings the company’s total funds raised to date to €10.3 million (±$12 million).The firm is revolutionising the insurance market by enabling online businesses to develop and offer tailored protection services suited to the digital era. For instance, an online travel agent (OTA) can provide insurance for missed flight connections due to delays or cancellations. In such cases, the platform sends…
Tina Howell of AND Digital is the latest addition to the speaker lineup for an upcoming breakfast event centred on the Leeds digital sector.This event, which will feature some of the most prominent female figures in the Leeds technology scene, is set to take place on October 2nd at 3 Sovereign Square. Alongside Howell, the event will also feature Anne Dornan, head of innovation at Bruntwood; Eve Roodhouse, chief officer of economic development for the City of Leeds; and Laura Harper, partner and head of intellectual property, creative & digital industries, and ICT law at Shoosmiths.The breakfast event will also…
Molly Thompson, a noted community engagement officer at a local support organisation, has been confirmed as a speaker for an upcoming breakfast event focusing on Birmingham’s burgeoning tech sector.Thompson will join a distinguished panel of speakers, including Dr David Hardman MBE, CEO of Innovation Birmingham, Rob Valentine, head of Birmingham at a regional property company, Joel Blake OBE, founder of Cultiv8 Solutions and FeeLYX, and Jess Jeetly MBE, Managing Director of a petite fashion firm.The event, slated for October 23rd at the iCentrum building on the Innovation Birmingham Campus, is set to explore whether Birmingham’s tech sector could potentially rival…
A tech firm based in Dorset has achieved a significant increase in sales, surpassing £50 million, owing to cryptocurrency mining activities, particularly Bitcoin.Verwood-based IT equipment distributor experienced a notable turnover growth to £54.5 million from the previous year’s £42.8 million. Concurrently, profits saw a rise from £386,000 to £558,000.The financial year has been a positive one with the company posting strong increases in both turnover and gross profit, the firm reported. They further highlighted the ongoing market consolidation and persistent margin pressures, compounded by Brexit uncertainty and currency fluctuations, as constant frustrations for the business.Cryptocurrency mining has played a significant…
Britain’s cryptocurrency market, often likened to the Wild West, urgently requires regulation, advised lawmakers pressing the government for intervention to end volatile price swings, hacking vulnerabilities, and insufficient consumer protection.The Parliament’s Treasury Committee issued a unanimous report highlighting the unsustainability of the UK’s ambiguous stance on cryptocurrency regulation. According to the committee, implementing proportionate regulations could, “improve customer outcomes, enable sustainable growth, and reduce certain risks,” potentially positioning Britain as a global leader in cryptocurrency markets.Nicky Morgan, the committee’s chair, criticised the government’s inaction by stating, “It’s unsustainable for the government and regulators to bumble along issuing feeble warnings to…
A Leeds-based tech entrepreneur, Jordan Appleson, is candid about the mental and physical tolls of managing a startup. At just 24 years old, the founder and CEO of a sensor business has made significant strides across various industries, including energy and manufacturing. However, the pressures of leading a company have severely disrupted his sleep patterns.During a recent event, Appleson revealed to an 80-strong audience that the anxiety of facing a new day often keeps him awake at night. He described the experience as ‘physically stressful, but mainly the mental side of it,’ adding that even on successful days, the exhaustion…
A significant surge in smartphone orders has led to a notable increase in revenues for a prominent eCommerce company based in the North West.Annual revenue at the company rose by 9.9 per cent to £1.39 billion, propelling revenue growth for its parent company, resulting in a 1.5 per cent increase, nearing £2 billion. Meanwhile, the number of customers at the company grew by 8.5 per cent to a total of 2.82 million, which contributed to a 2.2 per cent rise in the group’s overall customer base, surpassing 4 million.Smartphone orders have been instrumental in this growth, with a 39.5 per…
Fast-growing company has launched a new tool capable of measuring the sentiment of employees within businesses.The service offers around 250 ‘perks’, including discounts and freebies for employees of subscribed businesses. Among its clientele are prominent firms such as OpenTable, Nandos, Hawksmoor, Rentalcars, and Levi Strauss & Co. The latest offering, named Insights, is described as a simple, lightweight tool designed to measure employee engagement. The company, with operations based in London and Sheffield, aims to assist HR teams in breaking down barriers between management and staff by fostering an environment where everyone feels safe to share information. This, in turn,…
A specialist engineering and technology recruitment solutions business has announced the appointment of Kevin Freeguard as its new CEO, effective from 1st October 2018.Kevin Freeguard joins the company with an impressive background, having most recently served as Managing Director of UK and Ireland at Verifone Systems Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Prior to this role, Freeguard was the Managing Director of the solutions division at De La Rue plc.Commenting on his new role, Freeguard stated, “I am delighted to be joining at this time. The sourcing of talent is a critical and growing focus for all businesses. The company’s expertise…
Luke Massie, founder and CEO of a prominent group, is inviting aspiring entrepreneurs to join him at the prestigious Forbes Under 30 Summit in the United States on 30 September.Massie, a twenty-five-year-old who features in Forbes 30 Under 30 for retail and eCommerce, has generously funded an extra place at the world-renowned summit in Boston. He is committed to offering this spot to a deserving individual who will seize this ‘once in a lifetime’ chance. The exclusive event, running from 30 September to 3 October, will bring together over 7,000 young entrepreneurs, visionaries, and disruptors. Attendees will have the opportunity…
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