SHORLTIST GUIDE 2026

FOUNDER OF THE YEAR

Andrew Cary, SNAAP Transportation SNAAP Transportation will improve the quality of life for all through mobility, accessibility, job creation, and local ownership. Within this context, SNAAP Transportation presents the complexity of redefining sustainable and resilient urban mobility, at the same time, accomplishing this goal through effective leadership, organisational development, and company culture and ultimately demonstrating company health, market readiness, and investment value. ridesnaap.com Lissele Pratt, Capitalixe Lissele Pratt is the co-founder of Capitalixe, an award-winning fintech advisory firm providing payment and banking solutions to high-risk businesses. She started her career as a junior FX broker in London, where she saw firsthand how traditional banks turned away high-risk companies, leaving their potential untapped. Motivated to change this, she founded Capitalixe to deliver inclusive, compliant solutions. Today, she leads a multi-million-pound global fintech, operating in 140+ countries. A Forbes 30 Under 30 Finance honouree and TEDx speaker, Lissele is celebrated for bold leadership, driving financial inclusion, championing diversity, and empowering the next generation of startup founders. capitalixe.com Amy Louisee, Ciima Amy Louisee is the Founder and Creative Director of Ciima, a creative studio specialising in strategy and visual storytelling for athletes, artists, and brands. After moving from Australia two years ago to pursue a career in film directing, she has since expanded the business across the UK, UAE, and re-established its presence in Australia. She has worked with some of the world’s leading talent and brands, including Khaby Lame, Ne-Yo, Omah Lay, Mavado, LEGO, JD Sports, and Sony. www.ciima.tv David Parr, Prsnt David Parr is the co-founder behind Prsnt, a technology platform transforming how people send gifts in the digital age. By converting real retail products into instantly deliverable digital gifts sent via text message, Prsnt enables users to share thoughtful gestures in seconds. Under David’s leadership on product and technology, the platform has grown to more than 500,000 users and facilitates around 1,000 gifts each day. Prsnt has also developed partnerships with major brands and reward programmes, including O2 Priority. By removing packaging, shipping, and delivery logistics, the platform offers a faster, more convenient, and more sustainable approach to gifting. prsnt.io

14

Powered by