Maximilian Rofagha: Finimize

Maximilian Rofagha: Finimize

Max started Finimize after realising that he had no idea what to do with his savings – and neither did his friends who worked in finance. In his search for independent advice, he created a community of over 150,000 people and sends them news about finance in a way that enlightens and delights. When talking about Finimize, 80% of subscribers use the word ‘love’. 

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Douglas Orr: Novastone

Douglas Orr: Novastone

Douglas explains how instant messaging technology brings people closer together and keep conversations secure in industries like finance. He shared his inspiring story, from humble beginnings selling computer products, to building and selling a £11m company and now taking on the next challenge: Moving conversations out of the mailbox and finding smarter ways to communicate. 

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Roger Jones: Actionable Insight

Roger Jones: Actionable Insight

What did he speak about? Making the public sector more daring and innovative. Actionable Insight was asked by the government to engage the Scottish digital community and increase innovation in the public sector. This brief resulted in CivTech, a programme that creates opportunities for entrepreneurial companies to solve public sector problems and make Scotland a more prosperous society. 

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Nicole Yershon: Innovation People

Nicole Yershon: Innovation People

What did she speak about? Making ideas happen. After starting her career with Dave Trott, Nicole was later hired by David Ogilvy to bring his agency into the 21st century. This year marks the end of Ogilvy Labs – an incredible journey of constant innovation, transformation and challenging the status quo. Nicole shared her advice for promoting a maverick culture and doing extraordinary things. 

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Simon Strong: Download Learning

Simon Strong: Download Learning

What did he speak about? Education. The fundamental way we teach has been the same for thousands of years. It goes something like this: “I know something that you don’t. I’m going to talk at you. Then the magic happens and one day you know it.” Simon told us about how about he started Download Learning to offer a new way of teaching ­– one that is already significantly outperforming traditional methods.

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