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Transform business growth through disruptive marketing with James Watt, entrepreneurial leadership keynote speaker. James equips organisations with strategic risk-taking frameworks and brand differentiation tactics, drawing from his journey building BrewDog into a global billion-dollar brand. Great British Entrepreneur of the Year recipient and MBE honoree.
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About James Watt

Founder who transformed BrewDog into global billion dollar brand
Former fishing boat captain applying sea experience to business
Author of bestselling business book translated into 30 languages
James Watt is the entrepreneurial founder of BrewDog who transformed a small craft beer startup into a global billion-dollar brand through unconventional strategies developed during his early career as a North Atlantic fishing boat captain.

As CEO of Scotland's largest independent brewery and the 14th most valuable beer brand worldwide, James authored the best-selling "Business for Punks," translated into over 30 languages. His achievements earned him Great British Entrepreneur of the Year and an MBE for business innovation.

James leverages his experience navigating life-threatening situations at sea to tackle business challenges with a distinctive approach. His leadership philosophy combines strategic risk assessment with attention-grabbing marketing that has helped BrewDog expand to 65 countries with nearly 4,000 employees producing over one million beer cans daily. This practical expertise offers organizations a blueprint for standing out in crowded markets while building authentic brand identity.

Audiences gain actionable strategies for calculated risk-taking, insights into creating memorable marketing campaigns that reflect company values, and practical approaches to scaling businesses while maintaining a distinctive brand voice in competitive industries.

Book James to inspire your team with proven methods for transforming bold vision into market-disrupting reality.
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PepTalk are the official speaking agents for James Watt available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about James Watt's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting James directly.

What topics does James Watt specialise in?  

James Watt specialises in discussing entrepreneurship, strategic risk-taking, brand marketing and more.

What is James Watt's speaking style like?  

James delivers insightful analyses on Middle Eastern affairs, drawing from extensive diplomatic experience. His engaging lectures and consultancy work provide valuable perspectives on security, political development, and humanitarian issues.

Does James Watt offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, James Watt offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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James Watt, the entrepreneurial founder who transformed BrewDog from a small craft beer startup into a billion-dollar global brand, shares his unique leadership philosophy combining strategic risk assessment with attention-grabbing marketing techniques developed during his career as a North Atlantic fishing boat captain. Book James to equip your team with actionable strategies for calculated risk-taking and practical approaches to scaling businesses while maintaining a distinctive brand voice in competitive industries.
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