The Great Exodus: UK Businesses Go Global

Izzy Obeng MBE is a British entrepreneur, leadership coach, and influential voice on inclusive innovation. She is the Founder and CEO of Foundervine, recognised by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s leading startup accelerators for underrepresented founders. Izzy advises Lloyds Banking Group and serves on the Investment Committee of the Growth Impact Fund, a £10m vehicle backing mission-driven ventures. She is a Trustee of Mission 44, the charity founded by Sir Lewis Hamilton, and an active angel investor—investing on behalf of Ada Ventures and Zeal Capital Partners to champion diverse founders across the UK, US, and Africa. Her work has been featured in The Times, BBC, The Guardian, and The Telegraph. She was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Impact (2022), awarded the Freedom of the City of London (2024), and received an MBE in 2025 for her services to digital growth and inclusive entrepreneurship.

Abi Mohamed leads Community at Diversity VC, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to setting a global benchmark for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the venture capital industry. With over seven years of experience in startups and venture capital, Abi has supported scaling founders, worked in investing, and led initiatives aimed at building a fairer and more inclusive world.