Expertise

Mike Southon is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, seasoned mentor, and best-selling author. He has co-authored several influential business books, including the internationally recognized “The Beermat Entrepreneur.” Over the past decade, Mike has provided face-to-face mentoring to over 1,000 individuals, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience. As one of the most experienced business speakers globally, he delivers presentations at 100 events annually, both in the UK and internationally, addressing audiences ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations. The main topics he covers are:

• How to turn your good idea into a great business
• Intrapreneurship - Creativity and enterprise in large organizations
• Sales for non-salespeople (managers, lawyers, accountants, engineers etc.)
•  How politicians can work successfully with entrepreneurs

Biography

Mike Southon holds the esteemed position of Editor-at-Large at the London Business Journal, London’s No 1. publication for news, features and commentary. With a remarkable entrepreneurial career spanning over four decades, Mike has imparted his vast knowledge through 11-week modules in Entrepreneurship and Marketing Strategy at Bayes (formerly Cass) Business School from 2019 to 2022. During this period, he conducted over 200 6-person tutorials each semester and offered personalized mentoring to hundreds of students. His extensive experience and dedication to sharing his expertise have made a significant impact on the academic and professional growth of many.