SPOTLIGHT ON Y O U N G M A S T E R S
SpotlightOn is an Entrepreneur Country monthly feature which showcases the work of some of the best entrepreneurs and innovators in the UK who are under the age of 35 (which we call the Young Masters Community). Our panel of judges will each week be introducing our community to three of Britain’s most talented and exciting young entrepreneurs.
Kelly Dolan
Kelly Dolan holds the position of Editor at Entrepreneur Country, having previously worked as a freelance journalist for Bauer Media. Kelly has also assisted and provided speeches and workshops for The Urban Scholars Programme.
Rhea Sethi
Rhea Sethi manages events and business development at Entrepreneur Country. She has gained a plethora of
experience in the events and
recruitment sectors, working for the likes of KPMG and Morgan Stanley.
Julie Meyer
Julie Meyer is one of Europe’s leading champions of
entrepreneurs. With
over 20 years investment and advisory experience helping start-up businesses, she is the well-known founder & CEO of Ariadne Capital and a dragon on BBC’s Online Dragons Den.
Harriot Pleydell-Bouverie, 27 Founder of De Bouverie
www.DeBouverie.co.uk @de_Bouverie
1. Give us an elevator pitch for your company
De Bouverie is an online fine jewellery Boutique that promotes independent designers. The site helps emerging gold and silversmiths build a presence online and compete with the larger corporate companies and marketplaces.
2. How did your entrepreneurial journey begin?
I have always been interested in starting my own business, having launched small companies at school and university, joining Young Entrepreneurs and even running the tuck shop. I then worked in the city to gain experience in the business world. The moment of truth came when I was put on Gardening Leave. It gave me the time, space and financial security to pursue my idea.
3. What has been your biggest achievement so far? In many ways my greatest achievement to date is actually launching. The fear of leaving your job and security to pursue a dream is quite overwhelming. The only other moment of truth as it were was when I saw a girl wearing my design on a bus… I had to get off I was so over excited.
4. Where do you see De Bouverie in 5 years?
Having only recently launched we hope to build De Bouverie into an established brand that is the place to go to for independent designer jewellery and high quality unique work. We also intend to open a shop in London.
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