Letter From The Editor Dear Entrepreneur Country readers,
Welcome to our first tablet and smartphone enabled magazine! With each issue of Entrepreneur Country largely covering how start-ups are succeeding in the digital age it seemed only right that we started leading by example. Over the next coming months we will be showcasing a host of updates to our community platforms for our ever-changing, digitally enabled readers – also, all feedback is welcomed on how we continue to enhance your experience of being a member of Entrepreneur Country. Our only hope is that we provide a unique forum for entrepreneurs of all calibres where you can be part of a community, exchange advice, enrich your knowledge and strengthen your businesses.
This month we look at entrepreneurs who are resourceful, conquering emerging industries and seek to challenge the status quo and innovate despite the odds. Leading this thematic is David Richards, founder of WANdisco, one of the UK’s most successful technology companies. David’s story of his humble beginnings in Sheffield to monumental success in the software industry is fascinating, and you can read his full interview on page 8. Also, David will be speaking at the Follow the Entrepreneur Summit on 24th May, which Entrepreneur Country will be covering across our media platforms as well as on
www.follow-the-entrepreneur.com.
I feel incredibly privileged that I am able to create a monthly magazine that showcases so many exciting business owners and with every article I read and the people I meet at our events I feel I get closer to understanding the entrepreneurial plight. I am not only humbled at every story of struggle that concluded in business success through sheer insane drive, I am inspired by every one of your unique experiences of going it alone.
Go to page 8 to read David’s full interview
Kelly Dolan
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