Dominic McGregor is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and public speaker, widely recognised for co-founding Social Chain, the revolutionary global marketing agency valued at £300 million. With a signature style rooted in authenticity, Dominic inspires audiences with powerful insights drawn from his lived experience of scaling a business from startup to stock market. His keynote speeches explore the intersection of leadership, resilience, innovation, and personal wellbeing, making him a standout figure in today’s entrepreneurial and corporate landscapes.
Dominic’s journey began at university, where a chance meeting with future business partner Steven Bartlett sparked a transformative collaboration. Together, they dropped out to launch what would become one of the UK’s most talked-about marketing ventures. This bold decision marked the beginning of a unique and unconventional career path. Forging ahead without traditional credentials, Dominic built his expertise through hands-on experience, eventually leading the operational side of Social Chain and helping to shape its distinctive culture and business strategy.
Over a six-year period, Dominic steered Social Chain’s expansion to 24 global offices with a team of over 750 employees, working with elite clients such as Apple, Amazon, McDonald’s, and the BBC. In 2019, he and Steven took the company public at a £300 million valuation, before Dominic exited in 2020. He then co-founded Fearless Adventures, a growth partner and investment firm focused on scaling entrepreneur-led e-commerce brands. As Founding Partner, Dominic applies his operational and leadership expertise to mentor emerging founders. In 2021, he was appointed Policy Fellow at the UK Cabinet Office, advising on digital communications. His commitment to digital education led to the creation of Basecamp Skills (formerly The Fearless Academy) in 2022, offering award-winning digital bootcamps. In 2024, Dominic released his debut book,‘I’m Never Drinking Again’, a candid exploration of his journey to sobriety, which followed his appearance in the BAFTA-nominated documentary ‘Hollyoaks in Real Life’.
Organisations consistently turn to Dominic for his inspiring storytelling, thought leadership, and hard-earned wisdom. His talks explore topics such as entrepreneurship, mental health, sobriety, digital innovation, and culture building - all of which are increasingly vital in today’s rapidly evolving world. Dominic’s ability to speak with vulnerability and authority makes him a powerful voice for positive change in both business and life.
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Books
I'm Never Drinking Again: How to Stop Drinking So Much and Change Your Relationship with Alcohol
Dominic McGregor's official speaker topics are listed below:
Leadership & Personal Growth
- Building Resilience as a Leader: How to Keep Your Business & Yourself Thriving
- From Founder to Leader: Evolving Your Mindset as Your Business Scales
- From Burnout to Balance: Redefining High Performance Without Self-Destruction
- Behind the Gloss: Mental Health, Leadership, and the Reality of Entrepreneurship
- How Sobriety Transformed My Life and Business Perspective
Business Strategy, Growth & Change
- The Evolution of Social Media: What Brands Need to Understand Now
- Transforming Your Organization: Lessons in Leadership and Change
- Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Leading with Confidence in Tough Times
- The M&A Mindset: How to Position Yourself for Exit and Growth
- Life After Exit: What I Learned From Scaling, Selling, and Starting Again
- Investable: What Makes Founders Stand Out to Investors
Workforce, Culture & Innovation
- The Future of Work: Building Agile Teams in a Changing World
- Creating a Culture of Innovation: Empowering Intrapreneurs Inside Your Team
- Building the Next Generation: Why Upskilling Isn’t Just HR’s Job
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Dom is an engaging speaker, sharing his remarkable leadership journey in an honest, authentic, and inspirational way. Having known the Social Chain team from the early days of setting up of ice in Manchester, it was fascinating to hear Dom speak of the highs and the lows of scaling a business that was disrupting the status quo, highlighting the passion and resilience which got them through the imposter days, and creating a culture which allowed people to strive and thrive to achieve extraordinary performance. Dom is a stand-out leader of his generation, enjoying success, but willing to challenge assumptions to result in fresh, actionable ideas to build stronger teams and create loyal customers. With Fearless Adventures, Dom will be an invaluable ally for future scaling companies, sharing his skills and learnings to nurture future business leaders in a fresh and exciting way." - Jill, KPMG Private Enterprise, Emerging Giants
"When you invite someone to share their experiences, the connection to your people and your business is vital. For both of us, it was vital values aligned and Dominic was happy to be open and honest about the way he worked, spent time getting to know us and our needs, to know who we are, and to tailor his experiences to challenge us to think dif erently. On the day, he took time with our people and could not have been more personable and approachable. We would not hesitate to recommend working with." - Nick, Head of Learning & Development, Julius Baer International
"Genuinely, yesterday’s panel was one of the best I’ve experienced, and we’ve had a lot of feedback saying exactly the same. The honesty, bluntness and past experiences really resonated with the audience, and it was incredibly refreshing. A huge thank you from Chris, Penny and I." - Jenson, Managing Director, Novus Capita
- 2024 – Published debut book I’m Never Drinking Again
- 2023 – Featured in BAFTA-nominated documentary Hollyoaks In Real Life: Alcohol Free At 23
- 2022 – Co-founded Basecamp Skills (formerly The Fearless Academy)
- 2021 – Appointed Policy Fellow – Communications, UK Cabinet Office
- 2021 – Co-founded Fearless Adventures
- 2019 – Took Social Chain public at a £300m valuation
- 2014 – Became Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder of Social Chain
How to hire Dominic McGregor
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