Tony Biola Dada

Creator of Socially Conscious Entrepreneurs Conference & Founder of DADA

Since 1992 Tony DADA has been a nurturer and investor in Talented People.

Through his Heart Centered, Purpose Driven companies he has provided a launchpad for those with an entrepreneurial spirit but who have been disadvantaged or overlooked by society, e.g women, ethnic minority groups, young people, creatives and social entrepreneurs.

Tony has played a supportive and nurturing role to thousands of talented entrepreneurial and creative people across the UK in the very early stages of their development, before their careers took off, such as:

1) Brenda Edwards whose talent led her to the theatre and TV as one of the hosts of “Loose Women”

2) Boy band “JLS” whose talent led them to chart-topping success and a collective fortune of £20M

3) Social Entrepreneur Jonathan Stefanni-Machado who within 12 months of joining the MINDreSET Programme went from having just lost his business and over £100k to a new business with massive growth potential

4) Sharon Gitau, a Social Care Practitioner managed to increase her income by 50% and obtain two job promotions within 12 months of the MINDreSET Programme

Mac Attram

Founder & CEO of MindSpace Coaching

Mac Attram is a leading business growth expert, widely regarded as one of the most sought-after business coaches and entrepreneurs. For over 2 decades, Mac has trained and coached over 200,000 people in over 50 countries to grow their business, income & wealth.

Lewis Crompton

CEO and Founder - STARTrading

Lewis Crompton is on a mission to help 1 million families live with less stress and more fun through financial education and empowerment. He became financially free by trading financial markets, starting over 10 years ago, Taught by Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad, and then headhunted to teach for them, Lewis is a leading voice in the industry, championing safe, systematic and profitable trading techniques.

He created and developed the STARTrading Method over many years of trading and also teaching countless people internationally how to become successful traders. His techniques take just 30mins per day to implement and Lewis has founded a community, not just a training that has helped countless people become more peaceful financially.

Bolaji Olatoye

A.I. Business Growth Specialist - International Speaker, Ex-Investment Banker

With over two decades of experience in corporate investment banking at well-known firms like JP Morgan, Barclays, HSBC, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Blackrock, and Citigroup, Bolaji Olatoye has established himself as a formidable force in the financial and tech sectors. His career encompasses significant roles in fintech startups, where he has been instrumental in launching and supporting businesses to secure investment and establish robust tech infrastructures capable of operating globally with excellence.

Bolaji’s expertise extends beyond the corporate sphere into impactful ethical and conscious business practices. He has a proven track record of using technology and AI to uplift underserved and underrepresented communities—from helping East African farmers with blockchain technologies to aiding local businesses with automation, and empowering Nigerian creatives and makeup artists with AI and digital monetisation strategies.

Renowned for his unique approach to building strong relationships and strategic partnerships, Bolaji has been instrumental in closing deals that cumulatively amount to £6 million in a remarkably short timeframe.

As an international speaker, Bolaji brings his wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for tech-driven social change to audiences worldwide, inspiring and advocating for a more inclusive technological future.

Sharon Gitau

Funding Expert (CIC) Director

Sharon Gitau is an experienced social care trauma practitioner with over 20 years of working with diverse groups including men, women, children, and families who have experienced various traumas. Her expertise in cultural competence helps bridge the gap between mainstream services and communities. Sharon mentors social work professionals and has played a key role in establishing residential and family assessment homes.

A believer in empowering individuals and communities, Sharon focuses on helping others find their inner voice and address inner trauma. Her journey with the MINDreSET Course by Tony Dada led her to prioritise her own healing and self-care, enhancing her professional capabilities and resulting in significant career advancements, including a 100% promotion.Now, Sharon operates from a place of total health and well-being, offering her services as an agent of change. Sharon supports entrepreneurs in accessing funding and navigating the social care sector, and she is passionate about speaking engagements that empower ethnic communities.Her upcoming books, "Ethnic Man Arise" and "Rediscovering My Heart," emphasise empowerment and personal growth within ethnic cultures. Sharon's work continues to impact people financially, emotionally, and psychologically by integrating Mindreset principles. She is grateful for the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of others.

Terry Jervis

Media Executive and Entrepreneur

Terry Jervis was born in Hackney, east London, coming from a Caribbean family who had fought in World War ll. His RAF uncle came back on the Windrush to help rebuild war-torn Britain. The rest of the family soon followed. Terry started selling comic-books and publishing at an early age (12). He used his money to make his first film at 14 years old, “From Gospel to Soul: The Sam Cooke Story”.

It was noticed by the BBC and at the age of 19 they sent him to study Media Law and Journalism, and he went straight into radio and TV production after graduating. With over 40 years of experience in film, TV, radio, print, video games and management, Terry Jervis has become the most senior black executive and youngest head of department in BBC history.Has advised and worked with, UK Government, Rolls-Royce, RAF, Marvel, Sony, Universal, Warner’s, Motown, Shell, Lego, Buckingham Palace and a range of other diverse businesses. His shows have reached a collective audience of over 4.5 billion people worldwide, they’re filled with knowledge, wisdom, celebrity and a greater sense of purpose. This will be an engaging and inspirational session.

Phillip Gagnon-Joseph

Real Ventures / Rep Matters

After spending years intrigued by the technology he was using to train and rehabilitate athletes, Phillip decided to transition from keeping athletes on the field, to keeping tech entrepreneurs in the game. In 2020, he partnered with Real Ventures to create Rep Matters, an interview series that highlights Black entrepreneurs and investors, and joined Real Ventures as an associate in 2021.

In this role, he supports all of the firm’s investment activities, and is always looking to connect with amazing founders. Outside of work, Phil spends his time coaching and mentoring youth, playing basketball, or finding his next outdoor adventure. ​

Tolu Wusu

Wealth Expert, Founder of TrueWealth

Tolu Wusu is an Entrepreneur, Investor and Transformation Specialist with a passion for helping others live a great and fulfilled life. Following life-changing events in late 2000 that nearly killed his whole family in a single day, Tolu made a decision to change to the way he worked and lived.

This caused him to make specific choices and take actions which transformed his life within a few years from an overworked, overwhelmed and exhausted IT consultant to successful property entrepreneur.

Over the past 18 years, he has masterminded several multi-million pound property ventures – dealing with organisations such as Crest Nicholson Plc, George Wimpey, Westbury Homes, Charles Church, Barratts Homes, Savills Private Finance and a number of joint venture partners to create extensive multi-million pound portfolios.