Callum Sommerton
Callum Sommerton

Co-Founder & CEO of FOUNDRS

Callum is a former legal professional. After commencing his career at London law firm Mishcon de Reya, he established his own consultancy advising aspirational start-ups, and was appointed CEO of Chill Brands Group Plc, becoming one of the youngest CEOs in the history of the London Stock Exchange. He is now applying his experience as the CEO and Co-Founder of FOUNDRS – the place where business begins.

While well executed in parts, Companies House's identity verification roll-out has exposed a problem: blanket rules are overcomplicating compliance for solo-founders and micro-businesses.

Identity verification roll-out shows compliance is overcomplicated for micro-businesses

Callum Sommerton
Oct 22 '26
While well executed in parts, Companies House’s identity verification roll-out has exposed a problem: blanket rules are overcomplicating compliance for solo-founders and micro-businesses
Could solo entrepreneurs fall behind on AI

Could solo entrepreneurs fall behind on AI?

Callum Sommerton
Sep 15 '26
New research finds AI boosts productivity but misses solo entrepreneurs’ biggest challenges, leaving shallow adopters at risk of falling behind