Speakers

Jamie Pidgley is the dynamic Managing Director and founder of Zappie Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing telecoms companies. At just 25, Jamie has led Zappie from a two-person start-up to a 50-strong team generating over £2 million in revenue within its first year. With a background in telecoms and a passion for helping SMEs thrive, he’s expanded Zappie’s offering beyond phones and broadband to a full suite of business growth services including energy, IT, and card payments. Jamie’s leadership style blends bold ambition with a people-first approach, making Zappie a standout for customer satisfaction, vibrant culture, and rapid innovation. Having learned valuable lessons in the trenches of scaling a business, Jamie now shares candid insights on navigating the hidden challenges of growth - from hiring and culture to cash flow and customer success. His talks are honest, energetic, and packed with takeaways that resonate with business leaders at every stage.