Paul Forrest

Non-Executive Director working in fast growth ventures, private equity, venture capital & film production. Coach, Ultra Runner & Mentor at GrowthMentor.

[Paul Forrest @PDForrest]

Calling all UK #startups and #scaleup ventures. I am seeking the best UK ventures ready for #investment

If you're a UK business contemplating an investment round to support your startup or scaleup business please do get in touch via https://t.co/qStV9WhxkN

[Paul Forrest @PDForrest]

Entrepreneur? Ever found yourself stuck in a Groundhog Day?

https://t.co/ApuST4Vop4

#Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Business #FilmLessons

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Slow Horses got me thinking about lessons in organisational culture. The show is about a ragtag team of MI5 rejects dumped in a grimy, forgotten corner of the agency called Slough House...

#leadershipinsights

https://t.co/vbv7auy2Ct

longer version: https://t.co/iSyA7BbDj4

[AW @AthleticsWeekly]

"I'm going to watch the Olympics. I'm going to look at the tactics of some of the big names and how they deal with the pressure from all the other countries."

An interview with our latest rising star Olivia Forrest 🇬🇧

🖊️ @jasminecollett_

https://t.co/GB3TqDGSAD

[Limitlesskit @Limitlesskit]

Our ambassador @oliviaf_runs has had an incredible spring! All her hard work and training has paid off with a string of fantastic wins in cross country, including at the ERRA National 5k Championships pictured here. Well done Olivia! 👏🥇

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Olivia Forrest maintains her unbeaten run in the British Athletics Cross Challenge series with victory at the London International XC at Parliament Hill.

🎙️ @Jason_AW

[scottishathletics @scotathletics]

WINNING FEELING
#SALtogether
@BritAthletics Cross Challenge at Renfrew and here's @Bobby_ThatOneMo GIF
This is U15 Girls winner @BBAC2022 🥇👏
@SALChiefExec @OvensDavid @leslie_roy1

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Olivia Forrest wins the U15 girls race in Cardiff in style.

[IanHodge8 @ian_hodge8]

England u15 3000m champ Olivia Forrest (in her 75th race of the year) totally dominates the u15 race at Cardiff - Britain have so many outstanding young talents in the womens distance's

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"At the start my legs didn't feel very happy but I soon got into it."

- Olivia Forrest of Brentwood Beagles AC after winning the U15 girls race at the @CrossCardiff by an impressive 31sec.

[England Athletics @EnglandAthletic]

Olivia Forrest won the U15 3000m in 9:32.47, a PB and the fastest in the UK in the age group this year.

[Paul Forrest @PDForrest]

Attention: Proud Father Moment - this post is not about work. If it doesn't spark your interest, feel free to skip over it!

What a whirlwind week it's been! From the warm rain of Edinburgh for the CivTech Scotland Demo Day, to a busy cohort of students a…https://t.co/N7oNZukgSl

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Yesterday, at the CivTech Scotland Demo Day in Edinburgh, @RussellExolta and I had the pleasure of discussing a project that's close to our hearts - the Scottish GovTech Cluster, an initiative by the Scottish Business Network in partnership with CENSIS. W…https://t.co/YTcpo0L5dQ

[Paul Forrest @PDForrest]

Still on a buzz from London Tech Week, I thought I’d take a look at what’s happening with some interesting players in the GovTech sector (subject of this post – I’ll also post on #GreenTech ventures that have caught my eye this week in a separate post).…https://t.co/3samRTNu3k

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Following my recent post, the last two days of London Tech Week, concluding its tenth edition, continued to impress. Despite the warm weather leading to some discomfort in the venue, the spirit of innovation remained undeterred. The entrepreneurs remained…https://t.co/6hEQbBS0D2

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For me, so far this week, London Tech Week has provided an excellent platform for expert insights, ground-breaking stories and pivotal discussions about the future of UK tech. The week-long event at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre is a global tech celebrati…https://t.co/f9hjjPedec

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Last night, at the heart of the thriving day one of London Tech Week, an exceptional event took place in Scotland House London. A diverse group of delegates from around the world, alongside longstanding members of the Scottish Business Network, assembled…https://t.co/tBDfErsFIf

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My connections will know that I'm a huge fan of data and of coaching athletes... so here's some Friday thoughts on the nexus between the two in the context of Football, inspired by a call yesterday with @michaelyoungMBN and Ryan

For me, the influence of…https://t.co/6qgIMwo2e6

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Ready for the UK Crypto Promotion rules?

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is primed to introduce stringent regulations for cryptocurrency advertising, as disclosed in recent documents. This development comes as the Financial Services and Markets Bill…https://t.co/AHRZTbtKtl

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Apple's New 'Vision Pro': A Heavyweight Contender or Just Heavy?

In a world first, Apple has given birth to a beast, the 'Vision Pro', a mixed reality headset that promises to transform your reality into something so real, you’ll be questioning the exist…https://t.co/NDyAhDvVa0

[Paul Forrest @PDForrest]

In the quest for a sustainable future, dynamic net-zero startups are flourishing worldwide, creating viable businesses while preserving our planet.

Consider SOLARLEAF, a German startup harnessing the power of micro-algae as biofuel and ingeniously integr…https://t.co/q4PUVoyCRo