Oliver Cookson

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ABOUT OLIVER COOKSON

Meet Oliver Cookson - British Entrepreneur: • Founder of Myprotein®, transforming a £500 overdraft into a globally recognised sports nutrition brand, which he bootstrapped entirely from scratch. • Left school at 16 with one GCSE and taught himself web development, building the Myprotein® website himself. By age 27, Oliver had surpassed the millionaire milestone, and by 2019, his net worth exceeded £300 million, as featured in the Sunday Times Rich List. Business Journey: • Launched Myprotein® in 2004, retaining 100% equity throughout its growth into a market leader, which culminated in a nine-digit exit to The Hut Group in 2011. • Beyond Myprotein®, Oliver continued his entrepreneurial journey by founding Monocore and more recently, Verve in 2023, a brand pioneering in multi-nutrient products. • Recognised as the ‘UK’s top self-made millionaire under 40,’ Oliver remains an influential figure in the wellness industry, continuously innovating and investing. Philanthropy & Growth: • Established the Oliver Cookson Foundation in 2022, focusing on life-saving initiatives like Cookson First Aid, which has already trained over people in life-saving first aid skills for free across the UK. • As a patron of Make-A-Wish UK, Oliver has directly funded wishes for critically ill children, underlining his commitment to giving back and making a tangible impact on the lives of those in need. Speaker & Mentor: • Known for his down-to-earth and charismatic leadership style, Oliver shares his entrepreneurial wisdom on the ‘Bootstrap Your Life’ book, where he discusses the value of maintaining full ownership and control in business. • Enthusiastic about mentoring, Oliver draws from his rich experience of building a business from the ground up, offering practical advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.