Piers Linney

Co-founder

Implement AI Limited

Piers Linney is an entrepreneur, investor, and former Dragon on the prime-time BBC show Dragons’ Den (Shark Tank in the USA). With a background in law and investment banking, Piers has established himself as a leading figure in the UK business world, particularly in the technology sector.

Piers is a Linkedin ‘Top Artificial Intelligence Voice’ and is the Executive Chairman and Co-founder of Implement AI which supports businesses to unlock the power of AI. He has sat on the board of Nesta, the UK’s largest (£600m) innovation foundation, and British Business Bank during the roll-out of £90bn of Covid support. Piers is also an advocate for diversity in business and sits on Sky’s Diversity Advisory Council. He was a pioneer in the UK cloud computing sector and sat on the boards of the UK Cloud Industry Forum and TechUK.

Piers is Chairman and a co-founder of Atherton Bikes, a world leading manufacturer of additive manufactured mountain bikes which won 1st and 2nd in the World Championship in 2023.