Piers Linney is a British entrepreneur, AI founder and former investor on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den. With a professional background spanning law, investment banking, venture capital and technology, he brings a rare combination of financial insight, operational experience and future-focused thinking. He is widely recognised for his work championing entrepreneurship, supporting small and medium-sized businesses, and exploring how AI can reshape the world of work.
Piers began his career as a solicitor before moving into mergers and acquisitions at Credit Suisse, where he worked on large-scale international transactions. Motivated by a long-standing interest in innovation, he transitioned into entrepreneurship, launching and investing in a number of ventures across technology, media and telecoms. His experience includes founding and scaling businesses, advising government and private sector boards, and working with growth-stage companies on strategy, funding and digital transformation.
He is the Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Implement AI, a company helping businesses adopt and deploy artificial intelligence through scalable solutions. Piers also co-founded Atherton Bikes, a world-leading manufacturer using advanced materials and additive manufacturing technologies. His ventures have been recognised with industry awards, including Microsoft’s global Hosting Partner of the Year and AI Startup of the Year – London at the UK Startup Awards.
In addition to his business work, Piers is active in the public and media spheres. He served as a Non-Executive Director of the UK Government’s British Business Bank during the rollout of pandemic-era business support programmes and was a Trustee of Nesta, the UK’s innovation foundation. He is also an adviser to Sky on diversity and inclusion and was named Diversity Champion of the Year at the European Diversity Awards.
Audiences leave Piers' presentations with clear strategies for integrating AI into existing business models, practical understanding of how digital workforces can complement human teams, and confidence to make informed technology investment decisions that deliver measurable ROI. His combination of entrepreneurial experience and technical knowledge makes complex concepts accessible.
Book Piers Linney for a rare combination of technological expertise and business acumen that transforms how organisations approach AI implementation and digital transformation.
How can I book Piers Linney for my next event?
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PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Piers Linney available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Piers Linney'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 Piers directly.
What topics does Piers Linney specialise in?
Piers Linney specialises in discussing entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and technology implementation, investment and business growth strategies and more.
What is Piers Linney's speaking style like?
Piers delivers engaging, insightful presentations with energy and clarity. He makes complex topics accessible, sparks lively discussion, and leaves audiences inspired, informed, and eager for more practical knowledge.
Does Piers Linney offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Piers Linney offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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