About this Event
Join entrepreneur Harvey Lowe as he reveals how he scaled a company from just an idea to raising a £1.5m investment round in just three years, right here in the Isle of Man. Not only that, but Arcube’s first client? Etihad Airways.
At 18 years old, Harvey started with an idea, signed huge enterprise clients, and raised a multi-million pound investment round to scale further – all from the Isle of Man.
In this exclusive "Founder's Story" session at Launchpad, we peel back the layers of that journey. This isn't just about celebrating success; it's an honest look at the strategy, the grind, and the critical decisions that fuelled rapid scaling on the Island.
Harvey will move beyond the headlines to share the practical realities of his three-year sprint, and what has come next after investment.
What we will cover:
- Founder History: Growing up on the Isle of Man, running his first business in eCommerce that led to a successful sale at just 17 years old.
- Preparing for Growth: The challenges and rewards from early-stage growth: learning lessons to signing huge deals in the first year.
- The IOM Advantage (and Challenge): How navigating the local ecosystem, talent pool, and resources impacted scaling.
- The Founder Mindset: Lessons learned about leadership, resilience, and pivoting under pressure.
- Raising and What’s Next: discussion about raising investment from the Isle of Man, building a global business and what’s on the agenda for 2026.
Who should attend: This session is essential for Isle of Man founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders looking to scale, and anyone interested in the mechanics of building a high-value company locally.
Come for the story, stay for the actionable insights and networking with the Launchpad community.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Launchpad, Prospect Hill, Douglas, Man, Isle of
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