Mylo Kaye

“Those who say they can’t, can’t. Those who say they can, can.”

Mylo Kaye is a social entrepreneur and CEO of Pledge, a charity that helps support people living in poverty.

Mylo has been in business for over a decade, starting his first technology company out of University in 2008. Since then he has invested in many tech start-ups and regularly coaches young entrepreneurs, helping them grow their businesses and social enterprises.

His passion for ending poverty sees him also sit on the board of Fair by Design; a £20 million fund that aims to help those living in poverty in the UK. Fair By Design is a partnership between Big Society Capital, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Finance Birmingham and Ascension Ventures.

Experience

His work with charities and businesses have been celebrated with; The Manchester Metropolitan University Business School’s ‘Inspiring Leader’ Award, the Talk of Manchester’s ‘Entrepreneur Award’ and Manchester City Council’s, ‘Business in the Community’ award. 

Originally from Wirral in Merseyside, Mylo studied at the Manchester Metropolitan University while starting his first entrepreneurial venture. Since leaving University without graduating, he’s been running different tech-based companies for the past decade.

Mylo coaches many entrepreneurs in Manchester and beyond. His experience of launching multiple start-ups, life experience and building his future with just £500 has put him in a unique position to share his knowledge, successes and failures.

Mylo sits on multiple boards and is actively exploring more ways he can provide valuable impact to organisations, charities and individuals.

Knowledge

Start-ups, business planning, marketing, strategy, culture

Skills

Leadership, management, communication, mindset

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Talk to me

I’m social and approachable. Get in touch for an informal chat about business, investments, technology or to just say hello. I love hearing from people in all stages of their career and life, so say hello.

Charity work

Pledge-Logo-ColourMylo is the Chief Executive Officer at Pledge, a charity based in Manchester that works to end poverty.

An amazing 707 people previously sleeping rough in Greater Manchester have been helped into warm, safe and supported accommodation since November. 🛌

It's thanks to the ground-breaking #BedEveryNight scheme. 🌙

Seen someone sleeping rough? Call your local authority direct 📞 👇

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Awards

Ten Outstanding Young Persons

Junior Chamber International (JCI)

2018

Inspirational Leader Award

The Manchester Metropolitan University

2018

Best Entrepreneur

Talk of Manchester

2017

Business in the Community

Manchester City Council

2017

Insider Media’s, ’42 under 42′

Insider

2017

Entrepreneur of the Year – Highly Commended

North West Entrepreneur of the Year

2016

Entrepreneur Award

GM Chamber of Commerce, Skills for Business Awards

2016

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I'm always open to chat about new ideas, projects, investments and for coaching

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“It has been a pleasure to work with Mylo on multiple projects recently. He is a great motivator and a natural leader. I often seek Mylo's second opinion on ideas; his wealth of entrepreneurial experience means he can respond with great knowledge and confidence. Mylo's commitment to the community, and the actions he takes to improve it is truly inspirational.”

M. Roe

“Mylo is passionate, hardworking and supportive. This passion seeps through to employees and helps empower Mylo and his team to deliver proven award-winning solutions in both design and development. He strives to treat employees fairly which results in a brilliant work environment, thus brilliant end products. A credit to his efforts and industry.”

S. Leach

“Mylo is an entrepreneur who also knows a lot about the world of technology, he is always up-to-date with technology trends. On the other hand, he is also very friendly as a person.”

C. Barbasi

“Mylo is an entrepreneur who also knows a lot about the world of technology, he is always up-to-date with technology trends. On the other hand, he is also very friendly as a person.”

C. Barbasi

“It has been a pleasure to work with Mylo on multiple projects recently. He is a great motivator and a natural leader. I often seek Mylo's second opinion on ideas; his wealth of entrepreneurial experience means he can respond with great knowledge and confidence. Mylo's commitment to the community, and the actions he takes to improve it is truly inspirational.”

M. Roe

“Mylo is passionate, hardworking and supportive. This passion seeps through to employees and helps empower Mylo and his team to deliver proven award-winning solutions in both design and development. He strives to treat employees fairly which results in a brilliant work environment, thus brilliant end products. A credit to his efforts and industry.”

S. Leach