- British technology entrepreneur and investor
- Featured on Dragons' Den and Secret Millionaire
- Co-founder of award-winning Implement AI
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.
Piers's Showreel and Videos
Topics, Sessions and Talks
Dragons' Den and Secret Millionaire
Piers lifts the lid on two of Britain’s most-watched business TV formats. He shares what it’s like to pitch, invest and challenge entrepreneurs on prime-time TV – including the story behind his 40x return on the show's most successful exit. He also recounts his experience going undercover at a Young Offenders Institution and the extraordinary impact it had. Candid, thoughtful and surprising, this talk brings audiences closer to the person behind the screen.
From a northern mill town to the boardrooms of the City and the Dragons’ Den set, Piers Linney shares a compelling story of resilience, ambition and entrepreneurial grit. With honesty and humour, he charts the path from modest beginnings and academic setbacks to qualifying as a solicitor, joining Credit Suisse, and ultimately building and investing in pioneering ventures. A highly relatable and motivating session that resonates across generations and sectors.
Scaling Up and Business Growth
Drawing on his experience scaling companies in technology, finance and manufacturing, Piers breaks down the five key factors that drive sustainable business growth. From leadership and culture to systems, finance and talent, he outlines a practical roadmap for overcoming common barriers to scale. Known for his high energy and clarity, he combines real-world insights with hard-won lessons to help ambitious founders and leadership teams build businesses that last.
AI, Technology and the Future of Work
Piers Linney explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, from productivity and workforce structure to skills development and competitive advantage. With a sharp understanding of both opportunity and risk, he shares insights into how AI can be practically applied across organisations of any size. Backed by real business cases and his own ventures, this session demystifies AI and challenges outdated assumptions, offering a dynamic look at how technology is redefining the future of work.
Piers addresses the systemic gaps in access to capital, networks and support that hold back diverse talent. Drawing on his work with Sky’s Diversity Advisory Council and national recognition as Diversity Champion of the Year, he combines personal stories with policy insight to show how inclusive leadership can create lasting value. This session invites business leaders to move beyond performative action, with actionable strategies for change.
Why We Recommend Booking Piers
Piers Linney, technology entrepreneur and former Dragons' Den investor, bridges the gap between AI innovation and practical business application, empowering organisations to deploy effective digital workforces without requiring extensive technical expertise. Book Piers for your next event to gain clear strategies for AI integration that deliver measurable ROI and transform how your organisation approaches digital transformation.
Piers was invited to speak at our conference. The focus of his content was AI, providing an overview of its current capabilities and how they might evolve over the next few years. The subject area was incredibly current for our business, uncovering a thirst for more insight across the audience. Piers had a deep knowledge of AI, answering surprisingly advanced questions with ease, his delivery was engaging and held the audience right to the end.
A quick note to say thank you for speaking at our event this week. The customer feedback has been fantastic and your in conversation session with Michael was excellent. Really insightful, thought provoking and injected a real buzz into the room!
His presentation and panel resonated extremely well with our audience and were top-rated sessions from the event programme by attendees. Piers is an insightful, energetic and entertaining speaker, with thoughtprovoking ideas and insights based upon his extensive business experience. His vibrance and enthusiasm during his presentation kept the audience engaged from start to end.
Director Brand & Advocacy Marketing EMEAR, Cisco
