I have set up and ran multiple businesses and ventures over the years
Here are some of the Ventures I have embarked upon
Neonn was an independant filming and editing business that was set up whilst I was studying at university. After managing to secure offices and other partners, I worked with a whole host of companies. From the fashion industry to shipping and solar, I created and edited videos for companies across the UK.
After returning home from Japan in 2015 I wanted to try to create something slightly different, that had the potential to scale well too. Squideo, originally ‘Fifty Squid’, is my animation company that creates animated explainer videos for businesses all over the world. Through this experience I have learnt how to manage a team, create high end animated videos / design and expand my knowledge in business.
Inspired by the Hannya masks of Japan. I set out to create a clothing brand to sell online via social media and an ecommerce site. I created the original design, tested samples, photographed the models in Japan, managed the adveritisng, marketing, shipping and so much more. In the end before closing shop, I managed to see out all 200 units. This to me seemed like a modest success.
As I had been learning Japanese for over 10 years, I wanted to put my self to the test by creating an online Japanese learning platform. Utilizing my editing skills and limited knowledge of the language, I managed to create a significant following and a semi-successful patreon and YouTube channel. in it’s prime I managed to rack up:
2.6k YouTube subscribers | 16k Instagram Followers | 25 Patreon Members | The channel had over 250 videos that were uploaded daily.
Combining my love of video game culture and parties, I set out to create a medieval fantasy drinking card game product. After designing the cards, packaging, game mechanics and the ads, myself, I recruited some friends to launch a successful Kickstarter that raised £13,000. With this we produced our game, sold across various gaming expo’s around the UK, and even managed to get stocked in some big retailers like Forbidden Planet and Zatu.
My latest project is very much under development at the moment and I cannot say too much about it. But I am really enjoying the process and can’t wait to show you more soon.