Thomas   Straker, 34, is the founder and entrepreneur behind the acclaimed London   restaurants Straker’s and Flat Bread, and co-founder of the disruptive   homegrown British butter brand All Things Butter.
 
 
    Straker attended Ballymaloe Cookery School, setting the foundation for his   career before his professional debut at The Dorchester, Park Lane, as Chef de   Partie. His extensive restaurant experience includes Dinner by Heston   Blumenthal, Head Chef at New Tom's, Notting Hill, and later part of the team   launching Santa Cruz Co, with sites in London, New York, and Buenos Aires. In   2017, he joined Elystan Street as Sous Chef, working under Phil Howard at the   Michelin-starred restaurant.
 
  
 
    While working as a private chef for high-profile clients between 2018 and   2020 he began sharing his passion for food on social media, growing a   following of over 5 million by blending his unique twists on classic culinary   expertise with simplicity, with a focus on elevating butter with various   flavours and amassing 1 billion views for his ‘All Things Butter’ video   content.
 
 
    In 2023 he teamed up with childhood friend Toby Hopkinson to launch a new   homegrown butter brand inspired by the series, All Things Butter, to disrupt   the UK butter industry and create the ultimate convenience ingredient for   foodies across the nation; high quality, British-born butters and flavoured   butters with natural ingredients, to make home cooking restaurant-delicious   for any meal of the day.
 
 
    All Things Butter is manufactured by Brue Valley Farm in Glastonbury in   Somerset with 100% British cream that’s been twice churned to make it extra   creamy, and sold over 100,000 blocks in its first ten weeks. The business   donates 1% of all revenue to RABI, to support British farmers with financial,   emotional and practical help and form deeper relationships with the   community.
 
 
    In 2024 the business closed £2.2 million in seed funding, and is stocked at   Sainsbury's, Asda, Ocado, Co-Op, Planet Organic, The Modern Milkman, GoPuff,   and Zapp, as well as selling D2C online.
 
 
    Straker began his culinary journey inspired by his farm-to-table upbringing   on a smallholding in Herefordshire, where his early experiences of fishing,   foraging, and farming shaped his deep appreciation for high quality   ingredients, simplicity, and sustainable practices.

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Abdulrahman Abumalih

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Eric   Struk is an influential travel creator and industry expert renowned for his   in-depth airline reviews and exhilarating global adventures. Beyond his   passion for exploring new destinations, Eric is a sought-after speaker on   topics such as social media, marketing, and AI, sharing his insights at   conferences worldwide. His unique blend of travel experiences and thought   leadership in digital innovation makes him a prominent voice in both the   travel and tech communities.

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As well as co-founding Creator Ventures, Caspar Lee co-founded Influencer.com (one of Europe’s largest influencer marketing companies) and Margravine (a talent management joint venture with WME). Caspar is an early YouTube Creator with an audience of >15 million across channels, including around 7 million subscribers on his main YouTube channel.

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Eric Decker, is one of the fastest growing YouTubers known for his high-energy, creative content that often revolves around innovating popular TV formats. He gained rapid success on the platform by making bold moves like sneaking into exclusive events and collaborating with other top creators. Airrack’s unique ability to blend humor, adventure, and storytelling has helped him amass millions of subscribers and solidify his place as a leading figure in the YouTube community.

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Marina   Mogilko (Linguamarina)
    Linguamarina is a global media platform with over 18M worldwide   audience
    17M Total Audience
 
    1.5Bn YouTube Lifetime Views
 
    120M Instagram Reels Views
 
    420M TikTok views
 
    220 Countries (Top-5: USA, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany)
 
    280 Brand deals (including Four Seasons Dubai, Lenovo, Notion, Valmont,   Intercontinental Maldives, LG, Amazon, Toyota)
 
    WIBA Award - the Best Influencer in Education (Cannes Film Festival   2023)
 
    Co-founder and COO at LinguaTrip (language education, over 50,000 students,   backed by 500 Startups) First creator to raise a venture round (lead by Slow   Ventures)

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Men   with the Pot is the brainchild of two passionate outdoorsmen from Northern   Ireland. Our story began in 2019, when we were working at a hotel, chatting   about our shared love for the outdoors and our dissatisfaction with our jobs.   That day, the spark ignited, and we decided to create our own outdoor cooking   channel. What started as a simple idea quickly grew into an extraordinary   journey.
 
    During the lockdowns, we found ourselves with ample time to dedicate to our   new passion. Our unique approach to outdoor cooking resonated with many, and   our social media accounts rapidly gained traction. By the end of our first   year, we had amassed hundreds of thousands of followers, and the Men with the   Pot community was born.
 
    Today, the Men with the Pot army has swelled to over 10 million followers,   making us the top outdoor cooking page across all social media platforms.

Men With the Pot

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India's   Renowned YouTube Sensation, Actress and Social Influencer Prajakta Koli, known for her YouTube Channel MostlySane, is an Indian   YouTuber and actress who makes comedy videos. Her videos are focused mostly   on observational comedy related to daily life situations. She is also known   for her lead role in the Netflix romantic drama Mismatched.

Prajakta Koli

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Zach King is the LA-based filmmaker, known for his clever magic tricks and "digital sleight of hand", he is one of the internet's most prominent content creators. With an audience over 175 million followers, Zach's content has delighted fans all over the world in pursuit of his goal to inspire people to see the magic and wonder in everyday life

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Ahmad Al Ghandour

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Ammar Taqi

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Anas   Bukhash is the host of #ABtalks, a YouTube interview show that highlights the   'raw' side of celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and influencers. With   over 7 million followers, he connects with his audience through authentic   conversations that reveal the human aspects of his guests. Anas has delivered   three TEDx Talks and presents motivational talks at universities and   organizations across the Middle East. He also engages followers through his   Instagram series, #ABquestions. As a leading entrepreneur in the UAE, Anas is   the founder of Bukhash Brothers, BUKA, and CHALK, making a significant impact   in both the business and media landscapes.

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