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.