Alex Depledge.
Alex Depledge MBE is a serial entrepreneur and current CEO of Resi.
Prior to founding Resi (the UK’s largest residential architectural practice and a leading Proptech scaleup business), Alex founded Hassle.com, Europe’s largest domestic cleaning marketplace, which she subsequently sold for £32 million. Alex has chaired Coadec, the policy voice of high growth tech companies, sat on the Mayor of London’s LEP board, responsible for investing €700m into London to boost jobs and ‘good’ growth, and sits on the board of Persimmon Homes. In June 2025, Alex was appointed by the Chancellor as the first ever Entrepreneurship Advisor to the Treasury.
In addition to her entrepreneurial success, Alex is a TV & radio commentator (a regular on Newsnight and Question Time). She has also won a string of awards including: Emerging Technology Scale-up 2022 at the Enterprise Awards, The Barclay’s Entrepreneur Award for Start Up of the Year 2020 and was made an MBE for services to the Sharing Economy in 2016.
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In this compelling talk, Alex shares her journey, from starting with no experience to creating products that solved real-world problems, navigating the challenges of fundraising before startups were mainstream, and overcoming personal struggles after selling her business. With insights on resilience, innovation, and the power of rebranding, Alex’s story is an inspiring blueprint for anyone looking to make their mark in the business world.
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The stats don’t lie, women in business face a harsher funding landscape, the constant balancing act of family responsibilities, and the ever-present impostor phenomenon. Resilience has been my lifeline, and it can be yours too. In this talk, Alex shares her personal journey of building resilience amidst challenges and teach you practical strategies to strengthen your own. Together, you will explore how to turn setbacks into stepping stones, secure your place in the business world, and thrive both personally and professionally.
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In today’s fast-paced world, running a business has become increasingly complex, often burdened by digital overload and numerous initiatives that don’t always yield real results. Despite the best intentions, many companies find that DEI efforts feel superficial, customer service struggles to meet expectations, and employee engagement is at an all-time low. What do people really want? Fair compensation, supportive leadership, and a sense of community at work. This talk invites you to strip away the unnecessary complexities and focus on what truly matters, building a workplace that values and empowers its people. Let’s return to the fundamentals and create environments where both businesses and employees can thrive.
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The debate over remote work versus the office is missing the point. If commutes were short and housing affordable, most employees would happily choose the office for connection, learning, and collaboration. The true issues at the heart of the future of work are, skyrocketing child care costs and the inability to live near work. Misdiagnosing these problems has led to workplace policies that harm the poorest workers, increase loneliness, stifle growth, and weaken our communities. In this thought-provoking talk, Alex uncovers the real challenges and explore solutions to create workplaces that truly benefit employees, businesses, and society.
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