Online event
Beyond the start-up: How Matt Turner MBE built brands, created jobs, and fulfilled dreams
Thursday 02 October at 12:00PM
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Hear an inspiring journey from bedroom startup founder to award-winning entrepreneur and Export Champion.
What you’ll learn
- Learn how to move from being start-up to international success
- Learn how to grow your business through acquisitions
- Learn about the importance of having the right support network in achieving success
Description
Join this exclusive event with Matt Turner MBE – Founder & CEO of The Creative Group.
You'll hear the inspiring story of Matt Turner MBE, who launched Creative Pod from his bedroom at 21 and was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2010.
In 2011, he founded Young Start-Up Talent, helping launch 700+ businesses and create 3,500 jobs over ten years.
Matt fulfilled a dream by becoming co-owner of Crawley Football Club at 30, later founding ECHO, a commercial sponsorship business.
As an Export Champion for the Department for Business and Trade, he supports UK businesses expanding globally. Matt was recently awarded an MBE for services to Business and Charity.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the UK’s most dynamic entrepreneurs.
Speakers
Matt Turner MBE
Founder and CEO, Creative Pod
Matt founded Creative Pod UK at the age of 21 from his bedroom with limited resources and no clients, growing it into a successful enterprise with notable achievements including co-ownership of Crawley Town Football Club.
Matt launched the hugely successful Young Start-Up Talent programme in 2011 as way of supporting young people to begin their journey as entrepreneurs. This led to the creation of over 700 businesses and 3,500 jobs over a period of ten years.
Inspired by his wife, Matt engaged deeply in charity work, supporting numerous causes and raising millions, becoming a patron and ambassador for various organisations.
Despite early financial struggles, the author’s perseverance led to international success, aided by a role as Export Champion for the Department for Business and Trade, culminating in being honoured with and MBE for services to Business and Charity at age 41.