Testimonials
“A pleasure to work with. Speaking to a standing-only room of hundreds at our largest global event, he did a great job telling his company’s growth story and journey to success. I would highly recommend Mark for any speaking engagement.”
— Tricia Lee, Adobe Imagine Conference organiser
“Thank you for supporting us and giving such an uplifting and thought-provoking talk. I cannot tell you have many people mentioned your keynote over lunch and absolutely kicked off the day in style! Wonderful.”
— Jonathan Timmis OBE, COO of Red Kite Learning Trust
“Mark delivers raw truth, lived experience, and unforgettable stories that FORGE plans, ignite minds and leave even seasoned pros taking notes.”
— Andrew Bishop, “The Original Firestarter”
“"Mark is an absolute natural up there on stage. You mentioned the energy in the room, which was fantastic, but a lot of that was coming from you on the stage.”
— Stephanie Gajic, Marketing Manager, Ward Hadaway, Fastest 50 Awards
“Mark was a brilliant speaker at our annual conference. Mark’s use of his own FORGE methodology meant that his talk was organised into practical lessons which complemented his own entrepreneurial story and left our audience, all seasoned entrepreneurs, inspired and energised.”
— Elaine Stroud, CEO, The Entrepreneurs Forum
“Mark presented to 100 colleagues at an internal conference, his energy and passion was contagious. His understanding and knowledge in his beliefs and how to bring out that entrepreneurial spirit when leading a business was outstanding and made the team really think, about their discussion with business owners and their own mindset. Powerful!”
— Martyn Kendrick, Regional Director, Commercial Banking, Lloyds Bank
“Mark’s unique perspective as an entrepreneur and intrapreneur on how different types of organisations achieve game-changing innovation can help everyone to think about innovation in a new way.”
— Jennifer Woolford, Founder & MD, Neon Leaders (Global Network of Marketing Professionals)
“Mark was an absolute hit and everyone I spoke with after said how good your ‘keynote’ had been and just how all-round great he is.”
— Cat Smith, Senior Manager, UK Network, British Business Bank
Praise for The Entreprenuer Within
“Innovation in business isn’t optional, but it’s incredibly hard to get right. Through his own experience and talking to some of the world’s great innovators, Mark has distilled decades of learning into a single, powerful book.”
— Daniel Priestley, entrepreneur, best-selling author and international speaker
“It’s so hard to find people who can both innovate and operate at scale. Mark’s experiences span from start-ups to some of the world’s largest organisations. His book is inspiring and deeply practical. If you need to raise your innovation game, read this book now.”
— Andy Logan, Vice President, PerfectDraft at Anheuser-Busch InBev
“Mark’s book is a crucial guide for leaders seeking to unlock sustainable, innovation-driven growth by blending the agility of startups with the scalability of established organisations.”
— Paolo Provinciali, VP of Marketing Growth, Performance, and Operations at LinkedIn
“Mark’s FORGE methodology is essential reading for every business looking to grow. This book is an illuminating blend of practical advice and inspiration from some of the world’s most innovative business leaders.”
— Gordon Bateman, CEO of CSRI, and Founder of InvestorLadder
“Through years of experience and talking to dozens of key leaders, Mark has developed the ultimate toolkit for innovation. From inspiring originality in your team to managing scale-up in a company, this book covers everything you need.”
— Laura Harnett, Founder of Seep, award-winning eco-cleaning tool brand & Cartier Women's Initiative Fellow
“If you want your venture to grow sustainably and successfully, this is the book you need to read. The Entrepreneur Within is instructive, essential, and impossible not to act on. At its heart is finding the right mindset for you and your venture.”
— Hugh Campbell, GP Bullhound