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Entrepreneur, former Co-founder & CEO Velocity Black (sold to Capital One) | The most effective way to cope with change is to help create it | 🇬🇧

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What a phenomenal #RallyforReform event at the NEC! Thank you to all of you 5000 patriots who showed up. Here’s my speech - a love letter to Great Britain.
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Britain is home to the warmest, most lovely people in the world. It has welcomed millions of immigrants of all races and faiths. It's no wonder so many wish to make it their home.  The reason this is true is British values: equality under the law, the presumption of innocence,
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Flying the England flag during the Euros is a small but important act of individual patriotism. Some of my fondest memories are of seeing the flag fly across the country, as we endure the tribulations of England’s performances together. Black cab drivers work so hard in ever
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40% of US GDP is generated by companies that didn't exist 30 years ago. Great piece in FT by @BrynneSpeak #StartUp
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great to host Velocity Presents: #Chefdance at the #SundanceFilmFestival check it out in @Variety mag
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Delighted to create the largest player in our space by welcoming @coverpay to @velocityapp . #excited #bestteam
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Restaurant payments app Cover sells to Velocity http://t.co/D5LZCJa3Xp
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#Technology as it should be, #innovation at its best: life affirming. My future heart is very grateful for this...
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Your Doctor Can Now Examine an Exact 3D Replica of Your Heart in #VirtualReality http://t.co/mv0SsCQMd7 http://t.co/iaW0lVZIRt
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Thanks to all who made this happen, our restaurant partners, customers and an amazing team. #tech #startup #excited
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Wise words. "How Can I Transition into Building a Tech Startup?" writes @iamtoosh co-founder of @HubbleHQ : http://t.co/1HtrITkqpk
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Some good insights. "How Can I Transition into Building a Tech Startup?" by @iamtoosh : http://t.co/1HtrITkqpk
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Surely this becomes a movie. El Chapo "thanked other diners for their forbearance...and pick up their tabs" #gourmet
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Business Insider
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'El Chapo' used to go to a restaurant, confiscate everyone's phones, then pick up the tabs: http://t.co/BlfVB2FZ3R http://t.co/LzKUYx37MI
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@thedojoapp Each time I check out your app it looks even more beautiful. @Robin_Shimmin it's been a while. All going well I see! #awesomeapp
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For all first-time founders. "4 Things to Know to Effectively Lead Generation Y" by Marty Fukuda of @N2Publishing : http://t.co/FoTr7MJT0g
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fascinating @Julie188 ! 26m reasons why titles mean little. power lies with those who make stuff happen #internpower
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That Facebook Pride filter was built by 2 interns in 72 hours $FB http://t.co/r38KuPSAXy http://t.co/3TPxAEkqX9
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Nice piece in @barmagazine - "Increase revenues from the smartphone generation" http://t.co/FM8JAGxqD9 #millennials http://t.co/EhxK6ORgmw
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Must-read for restaurateurs. "Valuable Insights from Gordon Ramsay's AMA" from @rmagazinedotcom : http://t.co/6ac7yo08s1
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Hats off to @Uber_ldn for the ingenuity of their latest service... #UberCopter #Battleship
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My co-founder Alex taking the stage beside @YouTube and @GoogleUK tomorrow to discuss #future of #Restaurant Tech!
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Looking forward to discussing all things #digital in the #restaurant industry tomorrow with @adtrak , @YouTube & @GoogleUK @velocityapp
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Wise words on fundraising. "How to present to investors" by @aaref : http://t.co/orC0AHe3vL
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@AxisStars @louissaha08 @patricearnera @JensonButton Ah Louis guessing my invite to this one got lost in post ;) lets do another event soon!
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@iamtoosh @HubbleHQ You're welcome! Was good stuff!
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@GeoffreyB thanks for the balanced + insightful review. The team took your feedback on board too. Great to meet!
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@Enderdoon having almost bought a new macbook 12" your wisdom saved my wallet... #5weekwait #waitforthenextone
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Apple doesn't sell devices. It sells subscriptions for $1200 hardware which everyone renews every two years.
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How data help restaurants with decisions. "Revolutionizing Guest Management With Big Data" from @rmagazinedotcom : http://t.co/nQogwuoXpi
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@ACF_UK @merchantstavern phenomenal work, what an amazing evening. Thanks so much for having us.
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The future of publishing revenue? 'Start-up CoinTent pitches micropayments for the news' writes @shannonpareil : http://t.co/lCNpJuPoIH
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30 years after Marty McFly, science delivers. @Lexus , we salute you. @WIRED #hoverboard
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The Lexus hoverboard really does live up to its name. Here's how it works: http://t.co/y2WRDmV0gU http://t.co/XuVqhZjVPR
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cool piece on Velocity in @pymnts
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The new app that is banking on millennials...and winning: http://t.co/6UJOdMcE37
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"Rule the restaurant world" Thanks @BritishGQ ! #apps #gq #luxury
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The world's most luxurious smartphone apps: http://t.co/0GMRLue9xs http://t.co/DfcQvbImLN
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Never looked back.. "Young Bankers Fed Up With 90-Hour Weeks Move to Startups" by @Dawn_Kopecki : http://t.co/8T0cz2VrRN
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