I’m also an introvert. And that’s my superpower.
I loved being a lab scientist but left academia to become a medical writer due to the crystal-clear career path and because I wanted to settle down and have a family. It was the best decision I ever made. I started working as a medical writer in an office, which was an incredibly tough environment for an introvert like me. The commute sat in traffic. The visual and verbal distractions. The constant social interactions. I love talking to people and building personal relationships, but I’m no socialite. Open-plan offices drain my soul. It’s how I’m built.
Being a medical writer is incredible but despite it totally lending itself to independent working, my requests to work from home were always rejected. I don’t like being told what I can’t do. I was never one to conform or follow the rules. And this inspired me to build a company with an environment where people like me could flourish. A remote-working, flexible, life-first culture built on trust. Our people can choose what works best for them and their lives. How they get the work done is up to them.
This approach has been stupendously successful. My flagship company Word Monster became a 7-figure agency within 5 years. We’re now a team of 30+ working across the UK, Europe, USA and Australia… and growing. My design, communications management and 3D printing agencies all complement each other perfectly, collaborating under the Monster Medical Group.
Being a founder is difficult at times. It ain’t all sunshine and rainbows but I freakin’ love it. I’m not the typical entrepreneur seen in Hollywood movies. I don’t go to the gym for two hours before I start work every day. I don’t work evenings or weekends. Instead, I roll out of bed late, get work done around my homelife, and chill out often because I need heaps of time to unplug and recharge. I get my energy back from hanging out with my wonderful wife and three wild kids, playing tennis or immersing myself in games.
I’m always open to speaking with new people about business opportunities, science, work culture, investments and computer games. Get in touch if you fancy a chat.
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Years of Gaming
Founder
My companies sit within the medical and healthcare markets. We provide consultancy services to the pharmaceutical industry to raise awareness of medicines and medical devices via education and promotion. Come join the flexible-working revolution.
The Monster Medical companies
A global medical writing agency that provides scientific, educational and promotional writing services.
A creative healthcare agency specialising in graphic design, art direction, animation and digital.
A 3D printing company that specialises in models and exhibitions for the pharmaceutical sector.
A comms management team that supports healthcare agencies and pharma companies with their workloads.
A medical writing training academy inspiring the next generation of science communicators.
Mindful wellbeing events for healthcare communications professionals.
Scientist
As a Sport Scientist turned Molecular Physiologist, I earned my PhD researching a diabetes drug target called PTP1B. I discovered how targeting PTP1B in fat cells and the liver affects blood glucose levels. A terrific tale of blood, sweat and tears, earning me a scroll with Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences written on it. It still sits on my shelf to this day.
Adviser
The secret sauce is to focus on the people. Having built a life-first culture that’s earned loadsa Flexa® and Great Place To Work® awards, I know precisely how. There’s little that I love more than helping others to start their businesses and build their teams. That’s why I offer consultancy services to comms agency start-ups. I’m on my third successful client (one reached £750k turnover within their first year), so my support can’t be all that bad.
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Investor
Being an agency founder doesn’t mean forgetting to take note of great work elsewhere. I invest in forward-thinking start-ups in the science and technology industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, communications, renewables, robotics and space. Together, we’re ready to take on the future.
The Monsters’ Den investment portfolio
Home-monitoring apps for measuring vision.
Helps companies promote flexible working practices.
Using AI to make surgeries safer and more efficient.
A high-dose vitamin drink that fuels your immunity.
Gamer
Gaming provides the zen I need to recharge and refocus. You’ll catch me playing Counter-Strike every Monday and Wednesday night – watch me on Twitch. Or hit me up if fancy saving the world from hordes of zombies or any number of enemy hostiles.
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