At 19, Dominic McGregor co-founded Social Chain, a scrappy startup with big ambitions. What started as a bold idea quickly transformed into a global marketing powerhouse worth $300 million. As COO, Dominic wasn’t just along for the ride, he was in the trenches, scaling the company to 750 employees and securing heavyweight clients like Apple, Amazon and McDonald’s. By 2019, Social Chain marked a major milestone and went public before Dominic stepped away from the business in 2020.
Now 31, Dominic is back in the game as a founding partner of Fearless Adventures, not just funding startups but rolling up his sleeves to help founders scale with strategy, mentorship and hands-on support. His sharp insights on growth, resilience and innovation make him a sought-after advisor across industries.
And he’s not stopping there. Through Fearless Adventures Academy, he’s shaping the future, equipping the next wave of talent with cutting-edge digital marketing skills. Whether building businesses, backing founders or training tomorrow’s leaders, Dominic isn’t just watching the future unfold — he’s helping create it.
• Website • LinkedIn • Q&A with Dominic
Sarah Vogel began her coaching and development career in 1989, proving her talent for transforming communication. As Managing Director of People Development Associates (PDA), she specialises in executive coaching, leadership development and performance improvement. For over 31 years, PDA has helped diverse clients drive better results through more effective (especially tough) conversations.
PDA is the UK’s only authorised training centre for the Fierce Conversations accreditation programmes. Based on Susan Scott’s bestselling book, Fierce emphasises that while no single conversation is guaranteed to change everything, any single conversation can. Using this methodology Sarah and her business partner David Cripps equip leaders with the tools to overcome barriers, express themselves honestly, handle tough issues with confidence and inspire meaningful change.
A sought-after speaker known for her energetic, down-to-earth style, Sarah has delivered keynotes for organisations such as Heriot-Watt University, SalesForce and the NHS. By empowering leaders to master the art of open, honest and results-driven dialogue, Sarah helps unlock the potential for honest, results-driven dialogue at all levels.
Simon Moyle builds momentum – and doesn’t let up. As CEO of Vivup, he led a six-year transformation that took the business from a 17-person team to one of the UK’s largest employee benefits providers. Five acquisitions, two joint ventures, a merger in motion with Perkbox and two successful exits later, Vivup had grown to 535 people and attracted nearly £200m in investment.
It wasn’t just scale – it was speed. Despite being a first-time CEO and new to private equity, Simon delivered an 11x return on cash in just 15 months, off the back of sustained 40–80% annual growth.
Named UK Leader of the Year 2022 by Investors in People and Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, it’s clear to see that Simon is shaping what modern leadership looks like: bold, inclusive and impact-driven with a sharp focus on unlocking potential in both people and businesses.
So what does the future hold? As the lead investor and advisor to Whiteley Medical Instruments (a medtech startup out to transform venous health), he’s now backing innovation in healthcare. With his track record of high-impact growth and a relentless focus on results, Simon is poised to continue driving change and empowering the next wave of game-changers in both business and healthcare.
Alfie Joey is one of the region's finest entertainers, known for his quick wit, hilarious storytelling and infectious energy on stage. In addition to his work as an entertainer, Alfie is a highly regarded illustrator, broadcaster, podcasters, communication coach, TedX speaker, impressionist, interviewer, charity auctioneer, motivator, children's author... take your pick!
