Simon Woodroffe

Author, Dragon's Den TV Panellist, Edinburgh Fringe Show performer, entrepreneur, visionary and founder of Yo! Sushi Restaurants. Simon Woodroffe is a charismatic and engaging speaker with a very personal story on how he has built up YO! and the future for businesses in the next century. He has an energising presence and is a charismatic speaker. He talks common sense which is of practical use and has an entertaining style which leaves audiences feeling inspired. Former London Entrepreneur of the Year and Group Restaurateur of the Year, Simon Woodroffe is the founder and creative driving force behind YO! Sushi, the internationally famous restaurants that use the very latest Japanese fast food technology to bring affordable sushi to London and You! Everything Else. The brand has been mooted as the new Virgin. With his new venture - Yotel! - he is now also setting his sights on the hotel business. Simon also appeared on a BBC2 series - the Dragon's Den - in which new venture founders presented their business ideas to potential funders: a sort of "Pop Idol" for entrepreneurs.