Kevin Byrne is the founder of Checkatrade, the pioneering online review platform for tradespeople that transformed how consumers find reliable services. His entrepreneurial journey began as a carpet cleaner before creating a solution to combat rogue traders following a devastating hurricane.

As the visionary behind Checkatrade, Kevin built the company from a local directory into a national institution that generates over £2.7 billion annually with 19,000 trade members. His achievements include winning Sussex Entrepreneur of the Year, The Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation, and successfully selling the company for £90 million in 2024.

Kevin helps organizations navigate the challenges of building trust-based businesses in the digital age by sharing practical strategies for vetting partners, maintaining quality standards, and scaling customer-focused operations. His experience demonstrates how identifying market gaps and implementing rigorous verification systems can transform industries while protecting consumers from fraudulent practices.

Audiences gain actionable insights on converting crisis into opportunity, building platforms that balance business growth with consumer protection, and creating scalable systems that maintain quality during rapid expansion. Kevin's journey from self-employed tradesperson to successful exit provides a blueprint for entrepreneurial resilience.

Book Kevin to inspire your team with authentic entrepreneurial wisdom that transforms challenges into multimillion-pound opportunities.