Piers Linney

Piers Linney has forged his empire as a high-profile British entrepreneur, investor, media commentator and keynote speaker whose remarkable journey spans multiple industries.

In recent years, Piers has focused his attention on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the future of work and employment.

As the Co-Founder of Implement AI, a next-generation technology partner for businesses, Piers helps organisations of all sizes understand and harness the power of AI to drive innovation, efficiency and growth.

Piers grew up in a Lancashire mill town and went on to become a City lawyer and M&A banker despite challenges. Since then, Piers has established himself as a renowned leader who inspires audiences with his unique insights, innovative thinking and passion for driving positive change.

Today, Piers is a technology investor, commentator and a ‘Top Artificial Intelligence Voice’ on LinkedIn. As a former investor on the hit BBC programme "Dragons' Den" (known as "Shark Tank" in the USA), Piers showcased his keen eye for identifying and nurturing promising businesses. His most notable investment, Wonderbly, became the most successful in the show's history, generating a remarkable 43x return upon its sale in 2021. Piers' experience on the programme, coupled with his extensive background in entrepreneurship, makes him a sought-after speaker on topics such as innovation, the future of work, AI, business growth, financing and entrepreneurship.

Piers also appeared on Channel 4’s The Secret Millionaire programme, having met and mentored a young prisoner who is now a cloud infrastructure expert for a large technology consultancy.