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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Alex Depledge’s work focuses on entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership, and building businesses that solve real world problems. Drawing on her experience as a serial founder and current CEO of Resi, she explores growth, innovation, funding, and the realities of scaling companies, alongside broader themes of inclusion, work, and how organisations support people to thrive.
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She is typically engaged for keynote speeches at conferences and leadership events, where she combines firsthand entrepreneurial experience with practical insight. Her sessions often centre on business growth, resilience, and leadership decision-making in fast changing environments.
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Beyond keynote presentations, Alex contributes to panel discussions, moderated conversations, and in Q&A form particularly where audiences want to explore entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of work in more depth.
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Alex’s work is particularly relevant to organisations navigating growth, transformation, or cultural change, especially founder led businesses and scaleups. She is also highly relevant in contexts where organisations are grappling with inclusion, employee engagement, and how to balance commercial success with supportive leadership.
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She most commonly engages with founders, senior leaders, executive teams, and professional audiences across corporate, technology, and entrepreneurial sectors. Her work also resonates strongly with audiences focused on women in business and leadership.
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Her approach is direct, practical, and grounded in lived experience. She brings warmth and humour alongside honest reflection, offering no nonsense insight drawn from both success and failure in business.
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Alex adapts her content to reflect audience seniority, sector, and organisational maturity. She adjusts emphasis between entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, or workplace culture, ensuring her examples and insights are relevant to the audience’s challenges.
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While grounded in UK business experience, the themes Alex addresses around entrepreneurship, resilience, and the future of work translate effectively across international contexts. She regularly engages with global organisations and audiences.
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Pricing for Alex is influenced by factors such as event location, format, and time commitment. Speaking Office ensures fee consistency across all enquiries, whether via speaker bureaus or direct clients, so that pricing remains aligned and non-competitive across channels. Accurate and up-to-date pricing can be provided once event details are shared, ensuring alignment with both the client’s requirements and Alex’s long-term positioning.
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Speaking Office aims to respond promptly to all enquiries regarding Alex, typically within one business day. Response times may vary slightly depending on event complexity and time zone, but all enquiries are handled with care and attention.
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Alex is available for virtual and hybrid events, as well as in-person engagements, depending on availability and event requirements. Speaking Office can advise on the most appropriate format based on audience, objectives, and technical considerations.
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Advance booking is recommended for Alex, particularly for peak periods and international events. While shorter lead times can be accommodated, early enquiry allows for greater flexibility and planning.
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Speaking Office exclusively represents Alex for speaking engagements and live events work. Details regarding availability, fees and general enquiries are managed by her speaker manager via the contact information on this page.
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