Julie Meyer is one of the leading champions for entrepreneurship in Europe. With over 20 years investment and advisory experience helping start-up businesses, she is the well known founder & CEO of Ariadne Capital, Managing Partner of the Ariadne Capital Entrepreneurs (ACE) Fund, founder of Entrepreneur Country, co-founder of First Tuesday, dragon on BBC's Online Dragons Den and weekly columnist in London's City AM.
Through these intertwining roles of entrepreneur, advisor, investor and industry commentator, Julie has set her mission to build a growth story for the UK and Europe. This passion and entrepreneurial flair is what has earned her awards as one of INSEAD's Top 50 Alumni, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, World Economic Forum Global Leader of Tomorrow and in the Wall Street Journal's Top 30 Most Influential Women in Europe.
American by birth and European in spirit, Julie has added a flourishing media career to her business commitments, recently joining BBC's Online Dragon's Den. In addition to her weekly column for London's City A.M. and regular contribution to Business Week, Computing, FT Digital Business, Spectator Business, Julie is also a regular industry commentator for the BBC and CNBC.
Julie is Chief Executive of Ariadne Capital, the investment and advisory firm she founded in August 2000. Ariadne backs entrepreneurs in the media (music, broadcast, publishing, advertising, gaming), mobile internet and communications, and internet sectors. Ariadne pioneered the model of "Entrepreneurs Backing Entrepreneurs" in 2000 in Europe as the new model of the financing of entrepreneurship. Fifty eight leading entrepreneurs have backed Julie and Ariadne Capital as Investor Members in the global partnership.
Most recently Julie founded Entrepreneur Country. Managed by Ariadne Capital, Entrepreneur Country is a dedicated community for leading and emerging entrepreneurs, investors, the media and corporate partners who service the start-up industry across the UK and Europe.
From 1998 to 1999, Julie was part of the team at NewMedia Investors, which became early stage investment firm Spark Ventures in October 1999. At NewMedia Investors, she led deals in key internet success stories like lastminute.com and WGSN. In 1998, she founded First Tuesday, the largest global network of entrepreneurs, which many credit for igniting the Internet generation in Europe. It was sold for $50million in cash in and shares in July 2000.
As a personal project, Julie is also currently setting up an association for dads and daughters.
Julie was asked to be the Spokesperson in early 2010 for the Barclays "Take One Small Step" business campaign as well as the Siemens Enterprise Communications "British
Business Boost". She is on the Advisory Board of NACUE, the National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs.
Testimonials
You have the power to transform.
Christina Domecq, CEO SpinVox
For too long, we British have been a bit sniffy about entrepreneurialism, regarding individual capitalism as something rather vulgar. Well, personal enterprise and innovation among small companies is the only dynamic that will propel us into a prosperous future. Whether at First Tuesday, Ariadne Capital or through Entrepreneur Country, Julie Meyer has long been a charismatic champion of entrepreneurialism in Britain. She’s shown us the way through her own endeavours and by broadcasting the achievements of others. Julie knows - Britain’s got entrepreneurial talent. She’s a superstar.
Matthew Rock, co-founder & communications director, Caspian Publishing
I just wanted to thank you for your time, energy and intellect last night. You pitched perfectly providing inspirational words without ever patronising. We have received many complimentary emails today and that’s down to your significant contribution. I thoroughly enjoyed dinner and enjoyed your company immensely.
Steven Smith, Liverpool Vision
I just wanted to thank you on behalf of TiE President, Charter Members and general members and guests for speaking on Monday evening. We have had fantastic response to your talk – everyone found it fascinating to hear the real people behind the ‘VC’ tag which sends shivers down most people’s backs. I think most people are quite daunted with the thought of approaching one!
Jean Drinkwater, TiE Manchester
On behalf of Crimson, I wanted to thank you so much for your contribution to the Startups Awards - not only as a judge but as an award presenter on the afternoon. All the winners’ interviews show you what your judging decisions meant to the winners. Quite touching! We were delighted that you could take part and hope you enjoyed the afternoon. Looking forward to hopefully involving you in our events in the future.
Heather Olhausen, Crimson Business
It was refreshing to see someone with so much passion and belief in what they do. Have a great day and don't forget to relax occasionally, stay positive.
Andrew Britton, W R Evans
The cofounder of FirstTuesday is bringing the spirit of American venture capitalism to Europe's new breed of Internet startups.
Forbes
Thank you so much for your speech and attendance at our Women in Structured Finance event yesterday. I have received so many fantastic comments for the people who attended including “inspirational”, “uplifting”, “simply brilliant” are just a few.
Mia Drennan, MD, SquareMile Connectons
We are most grateful for to you for sparing your time to participate in the conference and for giving such an interesting and thought provoking address.
Mark Gough, Head of Editorial, Financial Times
I found Julie Meyer to be a particularly inspiring speaker and it was a great experience to see someone obviously [at] the very top levels, yet still being able to find the time to come along and encourage the rest of us at the workshop.
Delegate, Equalitech: Advancing Women in ITEC
Specialist subjects
• Entrepreneurship
• Individual Capitalism
• Technology and Innovation
• Leadership
• Women in Business
• Investment/Funding
• Venture Capital
Through these intertwining roles of entrepreneur, advisor, investor and industry commentator, Julie has set her mission to build a growth story for the UK and Europe. This passion and entrepreneurial flair is what has earned her awards as one of INSEAD's Top 50 Alumni, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, World Economic Forum Global Leader of Tomorrow and in the Wall Street Journal's Top 30 Most Influential Women in Europe.
American by birth and European in spirit, Julie has added a flourishing media career to her business commitments, recently joining BBC's Online Dragon's Den. In addition to her weekly column for London's City A.M. and regular contribution to Business Week, Computing, FT Digital Business, Spectator Business, Julie is also a regular industry commentator for the BBC and CNBC.
Julie is Chief Executive of Ariadne Capital, the investment and advisory firm she founded in August 2000. Ariadne backs entrepreneurs in the media (music, broadcast, publishing, advertising, gaming), mobile internet and communications, and internet sectors. Ariadne pioneered the model of "Entrepreneurs Backing Entrepreneurs" in 2000 in Europe as the new model of the financing of entrepreneurship. Fifty eight leading entrepreneurs have backed Julie and Ariadne Capital as Investor Members in the global partnership.
Most recently Julie founded Entrepreneur Country. Managed by Ariadne Capital, Entrepreneur Country is a dedicated community for leading and emerging entrepreneurs, investors, the media and corporate partners who service the start-up industry across the UK and Europe.
From 1998 to 1999, Julie was part of the team at NewMedia Investors, which became early stage investment firm Spark Ventures in October 1999. At NewMedia Investors, she led deals in key internet success stories like lastminute.com and WGSN. In 1998, she founded First Tuesday, the largest global network of entrepreneurs, which many credit for igniting the Internet generation in Europe. It was sold for $50million in cash in and shares in July 2000.
As a personal project, Julie is also currently setting up an association for dads and daughters.
Julie was asked to be the Spokesperson in early 2010 for the Barclays "Take One Small Step" business campaign as well as the Siemens Enterprise Communications "British
Business Boost". She is on the Advisory Board of NACUE, the National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs.
Testimonials
You have the power to transform.
Christina Domecq, CEO SpinVox
For too long, we British have been a bit sniffy about entrepreneurialism, regarding individual capitalism as something rather vulgar. Well, personal enterprise and innovation among small companies is the only dynamic that will propel us into a prosperous future. Whether at First Tuesday, Ariadne Capital or through Entrepreneur Country, Julie Meyer has long been a charismatic champion of entrepreneurialism in Britain. She’s shown us the way through her own endeavours and by broadcasting the achievements of others. Julie knows - Britain’s got entrepreneurial talent. She’s a superstar.
Matthew Rock, co-founder & communications director, Caspian Publishing
I just wanted to thank you for your time, energy and intellect last night. You pitched perfectly providing inspirational words without ever patronising. We have received many complimentary emails today and that’s down to your significant contribution. I thoroughly enjoyed dinner and enjoyed your company immensely.
Steven Smith, Liverpool Vision
I just wanted to thank you on behalf of TiE President, Charter Members and general members and guests for speaking on Monday evening. We have had fantastic response to your talk – everyone found it fascinating to hear the real people behind the ‘VC’ tag which sends shivers down most people’s backs. I think most people are quite daunted with the thought of approaching one!
Jean Drinkwater, TiE Manchester
On behalf of Crimson, I wanted to thank you so much for your contribution to the Startups Awards - not only as a judge but as an award presenter on the afternoon. All the winners’ interviews show you what your judging decisions meant to the winners. Quite touching! We were delighted that you could take part and hope you enjoyed the afternoon. Looking forward to hopefully involving you in our events in the future.
Heather Olhausen, Crimson Business
It was refreshing to see someone with so much passion and belief in what they do. Have a great day and don't forget to relax occasionally, stay positive.
Andrew Britton, W R Evans
The cofounder of FirstTuesday is bringing the spirit of American venture capitalism to Europe's new breed of Internet startups.
Forbes
Thank you so much for your speech and attendance at our Women in Structured Finance event yesterday. I have received so many fantastic comments for the people who attended including “inspirational”, “uplifting”, “simply brilliant” are just a few.
Mia Drennan, MD, SquareMile Connectons
We are most grateful for to you for sparing your time to participate in the conference and for giving such an interesting and thought provoking address.
Mark Gough, Head of Editorial, Financial Times
I found Julie Meyer to be a particularly inspiring speaker and it was a great experience to see someone obviously [at] the very top levels, yet still being able to find the time to come along and encourage the rest of us at the workshop.
Delegate, Equalitech: Advancing Women in ITEC
Specialist subjects
• Entrepreneurship
• Individual Capitalism
• Technology and Innovation
• Leadership
• Women in Business
• Investment/Funding
• Venture Capital
Chief Executive of Ariadne Capital, Julie Meyer has 18 years of investment and advisory experience, helping start-up businesses and industry standards to emerge and establish themselves. She is a hugely successful entrepreneur and a prolific speaker whose speeches truly inspire and inform.
· Follow the Entrepreneur – How Individual
Capitalism Seduced the Globe
· The Innovator’s Dilemma – Why Difficult Times
Make for Better Businesses
· Entrepreneur Country – a History of the First
10 Years of Commercial Development of the Internet
· What’s a Nice Chick Like You Doing in Business
Women and Leadership
· Redefining the Financing of Entrepreneurship –
What Venture Capital Needs to Do
Capitalism Seduced the Globe
· The Innovator’s Dilemma – Why Difficult Times
Make for Better Businesses
· Entrepreneur Country – a History of the First
10 Years of Commercial Development of the Internet
· What’s a Nice Chick Like You Doing in Business
Women and Leadership
· Redefining the Financing of Entrepreneurship –
What Venture Capital Needs to Do
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