I never wanted to hire Jack.
In 2021, I needed a cameraman and an editor.
Jack couldn’t do either, but I took a risk.
Fast forward to today, and I couldn’t imagine building this without him.
I’ve won awards. Made headlines. Received thousands of messages of appreciation…
I get ALL the credit for what we’ve built...
But the truth is, none of this would be possible without the people behind the scenes.
Jack cares so deeply about the mission that he doesn’t care who gets the spotlight.
He wakes up every day thinking about how to help more people.
He leads the team and never complains. Always solving problems and lifting everyone around him.
He’s the reason Richard Branson and many others are backing us.
And that’s why, Jack’s no longer just part of the team…
He’s my co-founder, and more importantly, he’s a friend for life.
One I’d trust with anything.
There’s one big lesson I’ve learnt from Jack…
Only hire people you’d happily work for if the roles were reversed.
And I’d be proud to work for Jack any day.
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FINALLY.
It’s taken years, but the system is starting to crack.
Millions have been calling for change.
And today… the government finally listened… partly.
They’ve just announced a curriculum overhaul that includes financial education in schools.
This is a big win. And it proves: we ARE making a difference.
I’ve spent the past 5 years creating content, calling out the broken system, and building platforms that help kids dream again.
So yes, I’m celebrating this moment.
But I’m not getting ahead of myself.
Because, as great as financial education is…
There’s still no mention of:
• How to start a business
• How to build your dream
• Or how to find your purpose
So, financial literacy is just the start.
If it helps kids realise university isn’t the only path, great.
If it shows them how to earn money without selling time, even better.
But this is just a scratch on the surface.
We cannot take our foot off the gas now.
Bridget Phillipson MP. Let’s talk.
Let’s make your party the one that actually fixes the education system.
The party that helped millions of kids discover their purpose.
And build a life they love.
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Over $200 billion in assets, wiped out in seconds.
Back in 2023, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed.
I remember WhatsApp groups exploding with panic. Founders couldn't pay their teams. People couldn’t access their OWN money.
48 hours of pure chaos ensued, businesses were halting, people were begging for government intervention.
But this confused me, because I thought it was common practice for founders to have fail-safes.
At the time, I had 3 different accounts across 3 different banks.
Yet, these billion-dollar founders were keeping all their finances in one single place, relying on one single company.
Now, taking risks is the key to getting rich.
But taking unnecessary risks is the key to going broke.
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If you’re in America and have a business, I’d recommend opening an account through @Mercuryfi today.
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I’ve invested in 81 businesses.
And unlike what Dragon’s Den/Shark Tank tells you…
Investment is not a rescue mission. It’s a partnership.
I don’t invest because someone convinces me their product is amazing.
I invest because I like the founder and I believe in them as a person.
Most of the time, people let the idea of investment or needing funding stop them from pursuing their dream.
That shouldn’t be the case. Most people just need to start.
Sure, there may come a time when you need investment.
But when that happens, you shouldn’t just let it stop you in your tracks. And you shouldn’t beg rich people to give you money.
You should find someone who brings more than that.
Here’s how:
• Don’t just pitch for cash.
• Ask for help.
• Show why you chose them.
• Make it personal.
• Make it clear what they’re missing out on if they pass.
I feel honoured when people ask for my investment.
If the investor doesn’t think the same. Don’t take their money.
That’s why I’m recommending a tool that genuinely makes it easier to find the right person.
The AI Fundraising Toolkit by Notion
– Organises investor outreach
– Builds a story that resonates
– Tracks replies and momentum
– Tailor each message with precision
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When I say EVERYONE can be an entrepreneur…
People doubt me.
“Some people just aren’t built that way.”
But I disagree.
I’m not saying everyone MUST be an entrepreneur.
I’m saying everyone CAN and everyone deserves the CHANCE to try.
Everyone deserves to have the tools, the knowledge and the opportunity.
Even if they never use those skills. Even if they never build a business and they just want to work for someone else.
Everyone deserves to have the option.
That's something the education system currently doesn't give people.
And it's part of the reason I'm trying so hard to fix it.
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If you are broke, you are more likely to get rich.
I've invested in 78 businesses, and I've seen it all.
One of the trends I've noticed is that the businesses that raise the least amount of money often are the ones that succeed.
Want a case study on why raising money can be a problem?
Look at WeWork.
If they hadn't raised so much money, they would have been more careful with their leases.
They would have been smarter about their long-term business model.
It's hard for people to understand if they don't have money how this can be true.
But this is the thing to keep in mind when you've got nothing.
You've got nothing to lose.
Most of the people who are self-made millionaires today came from nothing.
Taking risk requires a brain that realises you have nothing to lose…
And if you actually have nothing to lose, then you can go for it without looking back.
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The system is LYING to you…
And I have the proof.
Look at what you’re told about home education.
Lie 1 of 4
↳ “Home-schooled kids are antisocial.”
Why are we told this? To keep your kids in school.
But tell me…
Is it normal for a child to spend 16 years in a building with 30 people the same age?
Each day on repeat, with the same lessons, same textbooks, same experiences…
Is that what socialisation is?
In the real world, people come from diverse ages, cultures, and environments.
Education is taught through curiosity; it is shown and discovered.
My son spends time with kids and adults. He learns from older children and helps younger ones.
Real socialisation isn’t learning how to blend in. It’s learning how to connect with others who may not be like you.
Lie 2 of 4
↳ “They’ll fall behind.”
Behind who? Behind what? There’s no universal timeline for learning.
Behind in a subject they hate and will never need? Behind in knowledge that they don’t understand, but instead can memorise to pass a test?
Maybe then…
But I’d rather my son learn something he loves and enjoys. Something he can ACTUALLY understand, and know how to apply it in the real world.
Lie 3 of 4
↳ “They’ll never get into university.”
They can. Many do. And many others CHOOSE not to. Because instead of their education being centred around prepping them for university…
They’ve been taught how to build their own life.
Lie 4 of 4
↳ “You’re not qualified to teach.”
You don’t need a degree to nurture curiosity. You just need to know your child.
They’ll learn what they want to, develop into their own person, gain new experiences, and learn to build a life they love.
Plus, almost every single person has a device in their hand that contains almost all of human knowledge.
Videos, AI, search engines…
You can learn ANYTHING, simply on your phone.
Home education isn’t bad, and a lot of parents are waking up to that fact.
While the education system continues to remain broken, I will home-educate my son.
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Dear The Sun,
Get a grip. This is pathetic.
For years, I’ve watched you, and most of the media, tear down entrepreneurs.
You love to sell the negatives.
WeWork. The Social Network. The Wolf of Wall Street.
But where’s the Patagonia movie? Where’s the Gymshark documentary?
Where are the thousands of stories of entrepreneurs who have built something from nothing?
The same people who create jobs, inspire millions, and try to make the world better?
You don’t tell those stories because if people saw the truth, they might quit their jobs.
They might stop working for you… And start building their own dream.
So instead, you spin lies. You weaponise vulnerability and twist successful stories into shame.
Last week, a 28-year-old British entrepreneur opened her first store in London.
She started with no experience or money, and in just a few years, she built a $30M brand from her bedroom.
She’s inspired millions along the way. She’s created jobs. She’s done what 99% of people dream of.
And what did you do?
You ignored it all and then twisted a moment of honesty into a hit piece for clicks.
Amy shared how hard it’s been. She opened up so people could relate. She showed the real side of entrepreneurship (something the world needs more of).
But instead of celebrating her courage, you punished it.
I know founders who want to help others. Who want to give money away. Who want to speak openly.
But they’re scared of how you’ll twist it.
These stories don't just hurt entrepreneurs, but they're hurting everyone.
But there's one thing I've grown to learn about the press...
If they’re coming for you, it usually means you’re doing something right.
So to Aimee Smale - keep doing you.
Keep inspiring millions and keep building.
Legacy media is dying, and they know it.
That’s why they’re so desperate.
Creators like @dylan.page. are the future.
He’s the only news I trust now.
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Legacy media has plagued my feed this week with negativity.
They’ve twisted stories while targeting amazing entrepreneurs trying to do great things.
But THIS is a story that deserves the spotlight.
Six months ago, a guy named Henry stopped me in the street with a dream.
He had so much passion, and I knew straight away he’d make it a success.
Today, he’s made £225,000 from his kitchen.
What he and the Sult team have built is next-level entrepreneurship.
I’ve studied marketing for over 30 years…
And some of the plays I’ve seen Sult pull off have genuinely impressed me.
And this isn’t some super-experienced team with lots of money…
They’re young entrepreneurs, with a rough plan, throwing themselves in the deep end.
They’ve openly said they didn’t always know what they were doing.
And I love that.
Because that’s what real entrepreneurship is, but most don’t understand.
You’re not meant to know what you’re doing. You’re not meant to have the perfect solution all the time…
Hell, I’ve built businesses for 30+ years and sometimes I’m just guessing as I go.
If you’ve ever watched my videos and said,
“I have a dream, but I don’t know how to start…”
Watch this video. Study what Sult did, and copy it.
Because what they’ve done is the difference between dreamers and doers.
Congrats SULT on all your success. You deserve it.
Here’s the link to watch the full video - https://youtu.be/5BdNI3PjXPI
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This SHOULD scare you.
30,000 people just lost their jobs, and thousands of families just lost their income.
If you think these big corporations care enough about you to sacrifice profit…
They don’t.
The richest will get richer, and the rest will be left behind.
This isn’t just a one-off. It’s the beginning of a tidal wave.
Even if you think your job is safe, because you’re smart, experienced, or it’s “too complicated” for AI…
You’re wrong.
It won’t just be delivery drivers or factory workers.
Doctors. Engineers. Architects. Pilots… you name it.
In the next few years, you’ll watch 90% of professions begin to vanish.
The only way to ENSURE that doesn’t happen is by creating your own job.
Your own future.
Times have changed. The 18-year-old in his bedroom using ChatGPT to build a business is more secure than the 26-year-old brain surgeon.
I hate reading stories like this, people losing their livelihoods.
But I also believe AI can be a good thing… If we use it right.
If it frees people from soul-crushing jobs…
Shelf stacking. Bin emptying. Endless admin.
And gives them a shot at building a life with meaning, then it’s a win.
But you need to act now.
Find your purpose and start building something that matters.
Because if you wake up with no mission…
AI will eat you alive.
But if you do know who you are and what you’re here to build…
It becomes your greatest weapon.
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