Simon Penson

Simon Penson is a prominent entrepreneur and business consultant based in Peterborough, England. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Scaled Consulting, a consultancy firm established in January 2022 that specializes in helping agency businesses and fast-growth SaaS startups achieve scalable growth. The firm provides strategic roadmaps and operational support to business leaders, founders, and executive teams, focusing on efficient scaling and successful exits.12

Before founding Scaled Consulting, Penson had a notable career in the digital marketing sector. He founded Zazzle Media in 2009, one of the first digital content marketing agencies in the UK, which he grew to over £20 million in revenue and 260 employees. In 2015, he merged Zazzle Media with Stickyeyes, creating the largest content marketing agency in the UK, which was later acquired by IPG Mediabrands for over £20 million.12

In addition to his consultancy work, Penson is a founding partner at Haatch Ventures, a venture fund focused on early-stage investments in high-growth B2B businesses. He is also an active angel investor, concentrating on technology and marketing startups.123 His extensive experience in both entrepreneurship and investment positions him as a significant figure in the digital marketing and startup ecosystem.