Alex Depledge MBE

Alex Depledge MBE is a serial entrepreneur, business leader and one of the UK’s most influential voices on entrepreneurship, innovation and the future of work. As CEO of Resi, the UK’s largest residential architectural practice and a leading proptech scale-up, Alex is passionate about challenging convention, solving real-world problems and building businesses that make a meaningful difference.

Before founding Resi, Alex launched Hassle.com, Europe’s largest domestic cleaning marketplace, which she went on to sell for £32 million. Her entrepreneurial journey has given her first-hand experience of scaling a business, navigating uncertainty and turning bold ideas into commercial success.

Alongside her business ventures, Alex has played a significant role in shaping the UK’s technology and entrepreneurial landscape. She has chaired Coadec, the policy voice of high-growth technology companies, served on the Mayor of London’s Local Enterprise Partnership board and sits on the board of Persimmon Homes. In June 2025, she was appointed by the Chancellor as the first-ever Entrepreneurship Advisor to the Treasury.

A compelling and candid speaker, Alex brings a refreshing perspective to conversations about leadership, resilience, innovation and business growth. She is also a regular TV and radio commentator, appearing on programmes including Newsnight and Question Time, where she offers sharp, insightful analysis of business and economic issues.

Alex’s achievements have been recognised through numerous awards, including the Barclays Entrepreneur Award for Start-up of the Year in 2020 and Emerging Technology Scale-up at the 2022 Enterprise Awards. In 2016, she was awarded an MBE for services to the sharing economy.

Drawing on her experience as a founder, CEO, board member and government advisor, Alex delivers engaging, practical and thought-provoking keynotes that challenge audiences to think differently, embrace adversity and focus on what really drives success.

Keynote Speaking Topics

From Startup to Success: Bold Lessons from Alex Depledge

What does it really take to turn a bold idea into a successful, scalable business? Drawing on her experience building and selling Hassle.com and growing Resi, Alex shares the lessons, setbacks and pivotal decisions that shape the entrepreneurial journey. An honest and energising keynote on ambition, calculated risk-taking, growth and what it takes to succeed in business.

The Resilient Woman: How to Turn Adversity into Advantage in Business

Resilience is more than simply bouncing back, it’s about learning to adapt, challenge expectations and use setbacks as a catalyst for growth. Through candid insights from her own entrepreneurial journey, Alex explores the realities of building a business, navigating uncertainty and finding the confidence to keep moving forward. An empowering keynote for leaders, entrepreneurs and organisations looking to unlock potential and build resilience.

Back to Basics: Reconnecting with What Truly Drives Business Success

In a world obsessed with growth, technology and the next big idea, it’s easy to lose sight of the fundamentals. Alex challenges businesses to refocus on what really matters: understanding customers, solving meaningful problems and building products and services that deliver genuine value. A thought-provoking keynote for organisations looking to cut through the noise, challenge conventional thinking and create sustainable success.

The Future of Work: Solving the Real Problem

The future of work is about more than new technology, flexible working or artificial intelligence, it’s about understanding the problems people and businesses actually need to solve. Drawing on her experience in technology, entrepreneurship and policy, Alex explores how organisations can rethink established ways of working, embrace innovation and build businesses fit for the future. A fresh perspective on the opportunities and challenges shaping the modern workplace.