Agenda 2026

The interviewer will ask the interviewee some of the following questions as well as asking the audience to ask some questions of their own

• Perfect Ted is now considered Europe's largest supplier of matcha products. What inspired you to create the brand in the first place? 

• What does innovation mean to Perfect Ted and what does that look like internally? 

• AI is without doubt the biggest opportunity and challenge facing retailers in 2026 and I know something you are passionate about.  How are Perfect Ted embracing AI and how do you see it evolving? 

• The business is now recognised as the fastest-growing UK founder-led business with sales rocketing from £200k in 2022 to £30m in 2025.  What advice would you give to retailers and other Founders about growing their sales at speed? 

• Your company is now the most valuable company ever to emerge from Dragons' Den.  What did you learn from pitching to the Dragons and from working with your investor Steven Bartlett? 

• What have been the biggest challenges you have faced in your journey so far and how have you approached overcoming them?

• Your products are now sold in more than 50 countries and over 30,000 stores worldwide.  What key advice would you give to companies wanting to expand internationally at speed?

• You’re known for being a passionate advocate for mental health and neurodiversity.  How would you recommend retailers approach this in the workplace? 

• What goals does Perfect Ted have over the next three years and what key strategies are you focussing on to achieve them?