Ollie Forsyth

One of the UK’s youngest and most impressive entrepreneurs, Ollie Forsyth is a business mogul making his name in the industry. Founding his first hugely successful venture when he was only just a teen, Ollie has since turned his perceived flaws into driving factors which has made him a force to be reckoned with, when it comes to pioneering ventures. The award winning entrepreneur acts as an inspiration to all, whether his audience is established business people or aspiring young students, Ollie’s story of struggling boy to internationally renowned innovator, resonates with all manner of demographics as a speaker.

Innovative and motivated, Ollie has founded a number of market leading entrepreneurial ventures since he left school, aged 16 with no qualifications. A story that has been compared to that of Richard Branson’s, Ollie is the co-founder of She’s On The Money, empowering female finance, article contributor to Virgin and most recently, acts as Community Manager at Draper Esprit. Leading the entrepreneur community, Ollie invests in other ventures in the tech industry. Another of his key focuses is as the host and founder of The Makers podcast, an award winning conversation platform that discusses mental health in the context of success.

Aged only thirteen Ollie was bullied and ostracised from his peers at school, due to his dyslexia. Undefeated by his struggles socially and by the mental challenge dyslexia presenter, Ollie found his flair for entrepreneurialism by selling bracelets to friends. Around the same time he developed the ambition to make money through walking the dog, and charging his parents for small tasks, this partnered with his bracelet dealing soon took off and formed his first business. Named Ollie’s Shop, Ollie officially founded the online retailer in 2010, a testament to his determination and unwavering resilience.

Unsurprisingly, Ollie’s ingenuity has caught the attention worldwide, and his brave efforts venturing into the world of business at such a young age has seen him the recipient of a number of accolades. From being named UK Young Entrepreneur to Watch 2015, to being a finalist in The Great British Entrepreneur Awards the same year, Ollie’s career has been awe inspiring from the outset. With a number of businesses under his belt, in 2015 he was named 3rd Most Influential Teen by The Times and one of Fortune Magazine’s 2016 18 Under 18 Young Innovators that are Changing the World. As an inspirational young entrepreneur, Ollie has featured on every major media platform and magazine, and has been offering transformative keynote speeches since 2014 to the likes of University College London and conferences. Hear from the compelling businessman yourself when you hire Ollie for your occasion.