VINDICO’S CEO NAMED TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

Vindico CEO Jo Polson has been named Technology Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2024 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Dubbed the Grammys of Entrepreneurship, the Great British Entrepreneur Awards has been celebrating the stories of exceptional entrepreneurs for over a decade.

And this year, Jo’s Vindico story is one of them.

It's easy to say that someone lives and breathes what they do, but this is literally the case for Jo.

Whether he’s driving the development team to innovate and iterate new tech, or versions of that tech, or on the hunt for new talent to give Vindico’s ideas an edge – Jo is switched on to tech 24/7.

And it’s helping us bring bright young talent along on the journey with us, while we continue to apply this approach to our own company culture – which is inclusive, immersive, innovative, and encourages autonomous thinking. It’s also a culture that people want to be a part of – whether that’s employees, partners, or clients – and that’s something we don’t take lightly.

We may have “grown up” in business a lot since we launched 10 years ago, but we remain committed to our original mission – to Think Purple.

It means always asking better questions to deliver simpler, better outcomes ­ and it’s what our clients know, love, and trust.

No business is immune to challenges, but our Think Purple mission has helped us grow to the team we are today, and our tech is helping our clients do the same.

So, this accolade – sponsored by de Novo Solutions – recognises Jo’s outstanding entrepreneurial achievements, resilience, and the impact they have made in the tech industry and community. It also gives massive recognition to the hard work of our remarkable team and celebrates the headway we’re making on this incredible journey we’re on.

Or, as Jo puts it:

“I’ve got the best job in the world. I just get to come up with these crazy ideas, but I’ve got an incredible team behind me who can deliver them – and so this recognition is for them.”  

Francesca James, founder of the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards adds:

"Every year, I’m in awe of the entrepreneurs who come through our programme, and this year is no different. The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards continues to receive thousands of applications annually, reflecting the incredible strength of entrepreneurship across the UK. This year’s winners collectively generate over £3 billion in turnover and employ over 20,000 people. These extraordinary individuals are not only transforming industries but also uplifting communities and inspiring the next generation of business leaders."

Huge thanks to our clients, collaborators, friends, supporters, and wider tech community who’ve been part of this ride so far. Here’s to even greater things in 2025.