Next Step event on Saturday

Christine Griffey is passionate about igniting ideas, launching businesses, and accelerating organisational growth. Christine is a seasoned business owner with extensive expertise in strategy, leadership, development, project management, and team management. With her balanced and intuitive approach, Christine is sure to provide valuable feedback to each of the 16-24 year old Curious Entrepreneurs who will be pitching.

Scott Kingsbury is the founder of SK Perform, and is on a mission to create healthy teams across the globe, providing sales professionals with the tools and skills they need to succeed. With experience in building high-performing teams of 25+ in areas such as account management, new business, and customer success, Scott is a sales leader with a wealth of expertise. He strongly believes that understanding your purpose is essential for achieving success, and is passionate about creating team environments that are healthy and high-performing. This approach not only fosters growth and development but also allows individuals to become the best version of themselves.

Alex Hughes is the founder of Inspire 2 Ignite and is a social entrepreneur, driven by his belief in entrepreneurship being the ultimate form of creativity. Alex is a self-confessed project ‘firestarter’, problem-solver, side-hustler and highly motivated agent for change. Becoming a father at the age of 14 was the catalyst behind his commitment to removing the barriers for young people. This has led Alex to build and manage several businesses, all focusing on the power that clusters of entrepreneurs can play in economic and social development. Inspire 2 Ignite is Alex’s way of giving young people, who – like himself – may have found themselves in unusual or challenging situations, the chance to be their very best selves, taking back control of their lives, and creating a future of endless possibilities.