James Watt is a Scottish North Atlantic Captain turned Entrepreneur who co-founded the iconic craft beer company BrewDog at just 24 years old.
Behind every great venture is another one: James's wife Georgia Toffolo is a force of her own, co-founding Social Tip and founding Wild Pack and The Visionary Talent Agency.
James Watt is a Scottish North Atlantic Captain turned Entrepreneur who co-founded the iconic craft beer company BrewDog at just 24 years old. Under James’s leadership, BrewDog grew to become the world’s 13th most valuable beer brand, selling over 1 million cans per day and operating 140 venues across 65 countries. BrewDog achieved Unicorn status in under 10 years and the businesses rapid growth broke the record for the most consecutive appearances in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100.
James is also an active investor and advisor and has built a portfolio of highly successful consumer brands, from Dash to Living Things and from Tallow + Ash to Mous.
James has written three best-selling books, including Business for Punks, which has now been translated into over 30 languages. James was named Great British Entrepreneur of the Year and has been awarded an MBE for his services to entrepreneurship.
Georgia Toffolo is a multi-hyphenate broadcaster, Sunday Times bestselling author, and entrepreneur. Rising to national fame after winning I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Toff has since cemented her place as a firm fixture across broadcast, publishing, and digital media.
Her sharp wit and curiosity have led her to anchor standout campaigns, become a regular across major media outlets, and produce compelling work both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
She is the author of five books and founder of Wild Pack - a cult-loved dog wellness brand. Her latest venture, Social Tip, launched alongside her husband James Watt, is a fast-growing platform spotlighting must-have products through authentic user-led recommendations.
Georgia’s relatability, natural charm and clever storytelling have made her a go-to talent for brands looking to engage modern audiences in meaningful ways. Whether fronting campaigns, hosting live events or shaping launches, she brings creativity, credibility and real commercial impact.
Customers earn cash rewards when they post about the brands they love. This new business builds on everything I have learned from almost 2 decades at the cutting edge of marketing whilst building BrewDog!
From Punk IPA to Jet Pack. BrewDog didn’t win because of luck. It won with rebellion, relentless marketing, and founder-led storytelling. Now we are bottling the exact system behind that scale — and using it to build the next generation of breakout brands.
James regularly delivers keynotes on all elements of the entrepreneurship journey.
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