Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh

Founder. Forbes 30U30. ex-CEO @ Brolly, exited to Direct Line Group in 2020.

[Harmonic Finance & Operations @HarmonicGroupHQ]

Harmonic, @evelynpartners & @irwinmitchell are hosting a breakfast event for Founders and C-Suite execs to learn more about preparing their business for exit. To register, contact [email protected]. @charliewrec @phoebe @Cognassist @EllasKitchenUK @_nicktravis_

[Kirstie Allsopp @KirstieMAllsopp]

For all those who know what this means, Lesley would have loved today. Great news about @Channel4 and brilliant figures to celebrate. We miss you Lesley Land, we really do. 😘💔

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

Today the House voted on a bill to protect access to contraception.

Almost entirely thanks to Democrats, it passed. 194 House Republicans opposed it.

It’s 2022. How are they opposed to access to birth control?

[Paul Graham @paulg]

If you find yourself competing with someone who could be described as an opportunist, you don't have to worry much. Opportunists, almost by definition, lack staying power. Usually all you have to do is keep going, and they'll fall away.

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

Did you know that it’s actually possible for you to say, “I don’t know enough about this to have an opinion”

[Sahil Lavingia @shl]

After talking with thousands of founders, I've figured out what they really want from investors: money.

[Chris Reid @llchrisreid]

Outside Parliament, an orchestra of 400 musicians perform 20% of Holst's 'Mars' to highlight the lack of support offered by the government to freelancers within creative industries during the COVID-19 crisis.
@letmusicliveuk @WeAreTheMU
#letmusiclive #WeMakeEvents

[Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh @phoebe]

Starting tonight at 9pm, my mum’s new weekend series on Classic FM playing the music of Black, Asian & ethnically diverse composers, renowned and new, from the 16th century until today. Tune in!

[Chi-chi Nwanoku CBE @chichinwanoku]

Looking forward to presenting new weekend series on Classic FM @classicfm https://t.co/0XVbzuGhnn join me 9-10pm Sun 4 Oct. @LennyHenry @FloellaBenjamin @leonbosch @Chineke4Change @phoebe @KennethTharp @philbertpauken @southbankcentre @RCMLondon @RoyalAcadMusic @GillianMoore10

[Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh @phoebe]

Thanks, Nick, and for your help along the way!

[Nick Katz @NicholasKatz]

So happy for @phoebe getting this deal done with @DirectLine during such a crazy period in the world’s history - incredible work and journey! #manda #startup #vc #tech #insuretech

[Dan @danmurrays]

This. Is. Awesome. Let's be clear.... Fundraising in a pandemic is horrific, crazy hard work but exiting your #startup in that time? 🤯

Phenomenal and SO well deserved! ♥

[Peter Nixey @peternixey]

An acquisition is always impressive but knowing just some of what went into making this one happen makes it far more so. Bravo Phoebe!

[Entrepreneurs First @join_ef]

We're delighted to hear that @HeyBrolly is to be acquired by @DirectLine.

The AI-powered insurance assistant was founded by Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh on our 6th London cohort.

We couldn't be prouder of what Phoebe and the team have achieved. Find out more: https://t.co/2JleYN5PbR

[Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh @phoebe]

@thejoker_9999 Yes I’ll be joining DLG!

[Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh @phoebe]

Yesterday we shared the news that Brolly is being acquired by Direct Line Group. Excited about the next chapter! https://t.co/kYIHoNaoVW

[Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh @phoebe]

@robmoff Thanks Rob!

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

I wrote out some thoughts on how to make this moment a real turning point to bring about real change––and pulled together some resources to help young activists sustain the momentum by channeling their energy into concrete action. https://t.co/jEczrOeFdv

[Oliver Ralph @oliver_ralph]

Designing insurance for the next pandemic | Free to read https://t.co/gRT9VHiwn9 via @financialtimes

[Fred Destin @fdestin]

1/ Optimising legal execution of startup docs should be easy. Here goes:

[Antoine Levy @LevyAntoine]

Countries are best summarized by their corporate income tax schedule description in the OECD tax database, a thread.

[Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh @phoebe]

@chichinwanoku Brilliant!