Hayley Limpkin

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ABOUT HAYLEY LIMPKIN

Founder, Consultant and mentorI thrive on turning ideas into something extraordinary. I help startups and microbusinesses uncover their unique brilliance and scale it. My focus? Creating growth that transforms ideas, businesses & people. Whether it’s through strategy, leadership,or innovation, I’m driven by recognising potential and making it thrive.My journey began as a performer, where I learned how to push limits, fuel creativity, and embrace resilience. Those skills became my foundation as I moved into the corporate world, working with giants like Paramount Film Studios, and Virgin Atlantic-blending creative strategy with sharp business insight. But the pull to my roots was strong, leading me to spend over 12 years building franchises that didn’t just teach the arts—they pushed limits, broke boundaries and transformed lives. We raised thousands, gave back, and built something that felt like family. Volunteers, TAs, and Teachers didn’t just stick around-they leveled up into bold business owners and leaders; a legacy that still fuels everything I do today.Now, I bring that mix of creative fire and strategic insight to help businesses unlock their potential and scale big ideas. As an angel investor and mentor, I back bold founders & C-level operators that focus on innovation & shaping the future for rising generations, offering support that turns ideas into tangible success. Along the way, I’ve been honored with the highest industry accolade ‘BFA Franchisee of the Year’ & welcomed on podcasts sharing insights on challenging approaches to leadership & start up growth.Whether I’m working with business owners, teams, young people, or startups, I’m still driven by the same mission: to recognise brilliance. The space and communities may change, but creating lasting impact doesn’t. What I do;Founder & Operator Founded and successfully exited 2x businesses & Co-Founded a 3rd-a unique programme for 16-18 yrs, achieving academic & vocational potential MentorUK Help to Grow Business Mentor (ABM / Enterprise Nation / ILM)Start Up Pitch Mentor (pre-seed through to Series A)Fractional Strategy ConsultantA partner for founders & teams in the UK & InternationallyInvestor10 Investments (and growing) in UK, APAC, LATAM start ups- Fintech /Edtech /AI/ SaaS/Climate-tech1 UK Film Investment The Itch…Coming soon.Boosting the SME / Micro business / Solopreneur sector value.FamilyProud mum to two beautiful souls with a supportive husbandChampioning disability equityFund raising for The Evelina Children’s Hospital & The Stroke Association