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Ian Strang
Head of Global Karting League
Ian Strang is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader who has been fortunate to be part of the core teams of several successful start-ups.
He founded Beyond, a consumer brand focusing on death, and was nominated for the 'Economic Disruptor of the Year' award in 2019.
As the Managing Director at Pollen, he transformed a small music festival marketing agency into a global peer-to-peer music event technology company, securing significant funding rounds including a $150 million Series C.
Ian also played a crucial role in setting up operations for Arts Alliance Media, a pioneering digital cinema network operation which later saw a large acquisition by Luxin Rio.
Furthermore, he was an integral part of TRM Corporation's success, where he contributed to their growth and eventual £43 million exit in 2005.
Ian Strang's educational background includes studies at Cranleigh School, Pennthorpe School, an EMBA from London Business School, and a BSc in Politics from the University of Southampton.
His professional journey includes roles such as the Founder/CEO at Beyond, Managing Director at Pollen (formerly Verve), Strategy Consultant at Maddox Consulting, Founder at Buzzboard, and Operations Director at Arts Alliance Media.
Ian also has experience as a Commercial and Operations Manager at TRM Corporation (now NoteMachine), showcasing his diverse skill set in business management and entrepreneurship.
