The ideas in this book have come about from many wonderful conversations with important people in my life over the last 15 years.

I would like to sincerely thank:

My parents Andrew and Diane for fostering my entrepreneurial spirit, always encouraging my ideas as well as offering practical support.

My sister Justine for her spark and enthusiasm and friendship.

My wife Aléna, who consistently brings out the best in me. Our boys, who are an endless source of inspiration.

My best mates and business partners Mike Reid and Glen Carlson. Long may our adventures continue…

Vac Ubl: as a newbie you seemed to spoil a lot of good ideas with sobering advice but, strangely, the older I get the wiser you seem.

My business mentors who have taken me under their wing over the last 15 years (Jon, Roger, Paul and others). Especially in the last few years, Mike Harris who has been the most amazing mentor a guy could ask for.

The mentor teams on the Dent Global Accelerator Programmes – Mike Harris, Nic Rixon, Penny and Thomas Power, Steve Bolton, Ian Elliot, Andrew Griffiths, Marc Johnstone, Cathy Burke, Dale Murray CBE, Lucy McCarraher, Julia Langkraehr, Matthew Michalewicz, Paul Dunn, Topher Morrison, Kevin Harrington and Linzi Boyd.

Some great entrepreneurial friends who have stimulated my thinking – Jeremy Harbour, Oli Barrett, Tom Ball, Jeremy Jauncy, Keiron Sparrowhawk, Lara Morgan, Callum Laing and David Horne.

To the awesome people on our team who are building daily the most dynamic, high-performance entrepreneurial ecosystem.

To the investors in my businesses who have joined me in taking the financial risks required to power up a big vision.

To my awesome clients who teach me so much about the entrepreneurial journey and who keep my spark burning for an unfolding Entrepreneur Revolution.