With a career that takes in Big Brother and River Cottage, Rob Love, co-founder of Crowdfunder, has a reputation for being a knowledgeable businessman and social entrepreneur.

Having successfully steered several fashion brands into profitable waters, Meg is now advising others how to do the same.

Previously experienced in the banking and publishing worlds, Karen is the former CEO of one of the more successful social enterprise brands Belu water.

Anne is a Non-Executive Director at the On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) the leading recycling label in the UK.

The co-founder of Made.com was a pioneer in offering online only made-to-order designer furniture at affordable prices.

The man who changed lunch (and possibly breakfast) in British cities, Julian is the man behind Pret a Manger and itsu.

Having co-founded a number of internet startups he consequently sold to recognised companies, Charles now works in private equity.

With significant longstanding experience in the financial services industry, Alex also owns companies in recruitment, software and leisure.

Atul Pathak is one of the UK’s most successful franchise entrepreneurs, operating 43 McDonald’s with more than 3,500 staff.

An early pioneer in arguing for the value of digital skills, Kathryn is an advocate of coding and champions gender diversity in technology.

George Polk was a pioneer in free WiFi and now a committed investor focused on driving money towards environmentally sustainable projects.

Big on buildings, Ryan boasts considerable experience in real estate and is now busy transforming the home rental sector in the UK.