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Spencer Gallagher is a pioneering figure in the digital agency landscape, having transformed his entrepreneurial vision into one of the UK's top digital agencies.

By 2010, he successfully led his company to become the 8th largest in the country.

After making a successful exit in 2011, he shifted his focus to empowering other agency leaders through Cactus, a global M&A and growth advisory firm. With expertise that has impacted over 4,500 agencies worldwide, Spencer captured his insights in the bestselling book "Agencynomics." 

He is currently working on "Agency 3.0," where he explores the intersection of AI and the future of agencies. Additionally, he is developing Tabatha.ai to democratise agency growth strategies.

The hardest part of growth is people, not process, not profit. People

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How a Collaborative Mindset Fueled the Growth of a Shopify Agency 🚀

Nathan is the co-founder and director of Quickfire Digital, a thriving Shopify consultancy that helps ambitious brands scale.

Starting his first agency at 18, Nathan has been recognised as a BIMA 100 Rising Star and earned accolades like the European Agency Awards’ Rising Star of 2020.

Beyond his business achievements, Nathan mentors entrepreneurs co-hosts the “Addicted to Business” podcast, and founded two charitable organisations.

Known for his unmatched work ethic and desire to help others succeed, Nathan dedicates his time to public speaking, consulting, and driving growth at Quickfire Digital.

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Insights on technology commercialisation 🚀

Pilar is an International Go-to-Market expert with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of i-Expand, she helps Health and Tech companies accelerate their market entry.

Pilar also created the Healthcare Go-to-Market Academy©, aiding over 450 companies in building viable businesses.

Pilar is a recognised authority in healthcare commercialisation, helping companies navigate the complex landscape of medical translation and language services.

Her expertise in leveraging professional translation to improve patient outcomes has been instrumental in her work.

Pilar also excels at adapting tech products to diverse global markets, leveraging her generalist mindset and deep market insights to craft tailored go-to-market strategies.

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🎙️ Introducing our first guest on the Hacking Founders Podcast:

We're excited to have Ian Collins, Co-Founder of GTM Global, join us for an insightful conversation.

With 30 years of experience in tech leadership, Ian has:

- Taken part in building and scaling seven start-ups, led five fundraises, two acquisitions, an MBI, two corporate ventures, a disposal, and an exit.

- Managed the legal and accounting aspects of multiple deals, including restructuring, business design, BPR, and turnarounds.

- Led global sales and marketing operations, supporting a network of 40,000 users across 138 countries.

Join us as we explore:

✨ Technology as a driving force in business

✨ Modern leadership in a digital age

✨ Challenges of international expansion

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