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Speaker Alan Sugar risked everything on his first business venture, and it paid off. Through hard work, insight, and a keen focus on his customer’s interests, he became one of the UK’s preeminent businessmen. From consumer goods to personal computers, real estate to television stardom, Sugar has built success upon success. Events that celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit find insight, wisdom, and laughter in Sugar’s engaging keynote addresses.
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From Hackney to the House of Lords, business speaker Alan Sugar has a remarkable story to share. An equally celebrated public speaker, Alan Sugar shares insights drawn from an extraordinary life and career.
In the late 1960s, Alan Sugar used his life’s savings to buy a van, from which he sold consumer electronics. His company, Amstrad, soon ventured into manufacturing and then into the new personal-computer market. The flagship Amstrad CPC 464 appeared in 1984, followed by a series of powerful, affordable home computers.
Sugar sold Amstrad to BskyB in 2007 for a reported £125 million, and turned to the property market with Amsprop. He also founded charter-jet business Amsair in 1993 and is chairman of Amscreen, a digital signage company. From 1991 to 2007, Sugar was the majority owner of Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
For his service to the economy, Sugar was knighted in 2000 and appointed to the House of Lords in 2009. In 2005, he filmed his first series of the BBC’s BAFTA-winning “The Apprentice.” His long-running turn on the show cemented Sugar’s reputation as one of the UK’s most notable and quotable entrepreneurs.
Having built his empire from the ground up, his unique insights and candid stories bring a wealth of experience that can't be found in any business textbook. Don't miss the chance to hear Lord Sugar's perspectives on entrepreneurship, technology, leadership, and his journey to success.
In this riveting keynote, Lord Alan Sugar, the star of BBC's hit series 'The Apprentice', unpacks the business strategies and entrepreneurial secrets that he has employed to build his vast business empire. Offering insights and anecdotes from his years on 'The Apprentice', Lord Sugar will take you behind the scenes of the boardroom and share the wisdom he has gleaned over decades of business dealings.
In the wake of Brexit, Europe is entering a new era. As one of Britain's most outspoken and influential business leaders, Lord Alan Sugar is uniquely positioned to explore this seismic shift in the business and political landscapes. In this captivating talk, Lord Sugar will share his thoughts on the impact of Brexit, the future of European trade, and the role that entrepreneurs and businesses can play in this new era.