Alex Depledge MBE is a serial tech entrepreneur and the current CEO of Resi.co.uk - the UK’s largest residential architectural practice designed to help UK homeowners renovate and extend their homes. Before Resi.co.uk, Alex founded Hassle.com, Europe’s largest domestic cleaning marketplace. Responsible for taking Hassle.com from inception to over £8 million turnover in under two years, Alex also negotiated its subsequent sale for €32m.
In addition to her entrepreneurial success, Alex is a TV and radio commentator and sits on the board of Persimmon Homes. She has also won a string of awards, including Emerging Technology Scale-up 2022 at the Enterprise Awards, The Barclay’s Entrepreneur Award for Start-Up of the Year 2020 and was made an MBE for services to the sharing economy in 2016.
Alex brings a wealth of experience from founding and scaling tech start-ups, including navigating a multi-million-euro sale, making her an invaluable resource for insights on entrepreneurship and business growth. As a recognized leader, awarded an MBE for her contributions to the sharing economy, and a frequent TV and radio commentator, she offers a unique perspective on innovation and market disruption.
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What topics does Alex Depledge specialise in?
Alex Depledge specialises in talking about entrepreneurship, residential architecture, sharing economy and more.
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Alex Depledge captivates audiences with her authentic, engaging style. Her dynamic presentations blend humour and practical insights, making complex topics accessible and inspiring, earning her high praise from event attendees and organisers alike. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Alex Depledge offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Alex Depledge offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
In this talk, Alex Depledge explores how established companies can learn from agile startups that are successfully disrupting the market. Despite their resources, big businesses often struggle against these nimble competitors. Alex reveals the strategies that empower startups to thrive and offers insights on how larger firms can adapt to not only survive but excel in today’s fast-paced environment. Attendees will learn practical approaches to harness agility and innovation for their own success.
In her talk, Alex Depledge, founder of Hassle.com and Resi, shares her remarkable entrepreneurial journey. Having sold Hassle.com for €32 million, she discusses her transition from novice to industry leader, tackling fundraising challenges and personal struggles along the way. Attendees will gain valuable insights into resilience, innovation, and effective rebranding strategies, providing a powerful blueprint for anyone aspiring to succeed in the business world.
In this session, Alex Depledge addresses the unique challenges women face, including funding disparities and the impostor phenomenon. Drawing from her own experiences, Alex will share how resilience has been her key to success. Attendees will learn practical strategies to cultivate their resilience, transform setbacks into opportunities, and ultimately thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
In this talk, Alex Depledge addresses the complexities of modern business, highlighting the challenges of digital overload and ineffective initiatives. She emphasises that many companies struggle with superficial DEI efforts, inadequate customer service, and low employee engagement. Alex advocates for a return to the essentials: fair compensation, supportive leadership, and a sense of community. Attendees will learn how to create empowering workplaces that foster success for both businesses and their employees.
In her insightful talk, Alex Depledge addresses the misconceptions surrounding remote work versus office environments. She argues that the real issues lie in soaring childcare costs and unaffordable housing, which hinder employees' choices. Misunderstanding these challenges has resulted in detrimental workplace policies that affect the most vulnerable workers. Attendees will learn about the true obstacles in the future of work and discover effective solutions to foster beneficial workplaces for employees, businesses, and society.
