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Famous entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship is sometimes described as the new rock ‘n’ roll, with many business leaders now considered famous with celebrity-like status. The profiles in this channel range from the Dragons’ Den investors to interviews with famous entrepreneurs such as Stelios, Luke Johnson and Alan Sugar. There’s certainly plenty to learn from these highly successful men and women who have built some of the UK’s most recognisable brands.


  • Exclusive interview: Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia

    The Wikipedia co-founder talks exclusively to Startups about the UK start-up scene, h...

  • David Gold

    The veteran business guru and chairman of Ann Summers, Knickerbox and West Ham United...

  • Q&A: Marc Worth

    The pioneering fashion entrepreneur on starting up again – after more than 30 years i...

  • James Caan

    The former Dragons’ Den star tells Startups what investors look for in start-up busin...

  • Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis urges the government to "leave us alone"

    The Ryman boss voices his concerns to Startups
    03/02/11 09:42

  • Alan Sugar

    The Apprentice boss and member of the House of Lords on why you can’t buy entrepreneu...

  • Luke Johnson

    The former Channel 4 chairman on savvy investments, unavoidable failures and his prou...

  • Ross Brawn

    The Formula 1 mastermind explains why he's a reluctant entrepreneur

  • Julie Meyer

    The online dragon on killer business plans and what she looks for in an entrepreneur

  • Caprice

    The model-turned-lingerie mogul on why the recession nearly killed her business

  • Peter Jones

    The Dragon on teaching entrepreneurship and why he’ll always be personally involved w...

  • Deborah Meaden

    The Dragon talks to Startups about reputation, reluctant fame and calling bingo numbe...

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