Lewis Swire is a 17 year old, multi-award winning social entrepreneur and student of Modern Ballet at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Lewis is founder of 'Reel It In' (reelitin.uk), a campaign to end social media addiction and transform young people's relationship with addictive technology. He is founder of SPADE, currently developing leading digital character profiling technologies. In 2020, Lewis founded The Curious Times, a youth-led media network dedicated to amplifying the voices of young people in the 100+ countries which it operated in. He is Co-Founder of The Global Young Entrepreneur Society, providing a platform to young people for learning and entrepreneurial growth. Lewis sat on the Youth Advisory Board of Childnet International, the UK-based charity responsible for children's online safety. As founder of Swire Youth Advisory, he now supports large organisations to build youth advisory boards and integrate youth voice into their decision making. Lewis has participated as a panelist/speaker at Summit of Minds 2022/23/24, addressing Presidents, Prime-ministers and global CEO’s. He has also delivered a Keynote Speech at the Global Wellness Summit 2024 to global leaders in wellness sector and represented youth voice at the ATOM (Advanced Tomorrow) Summit . Lewis delivered the Keynote Speech for Safer Internet Day 2024 to internet industry leaders and government ministers. For his social action work, Lewis was decorated with the 2023 Diana Award, 'the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work', by HRH Prince of Wales and the 2023 Point Of Light Award by the UK Prime Minister.
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Founder And Executive DirectorReel It InEdinburgh, Gb -
Founder & Executive DirectorReel It In Feb 2024 - PresentReel it in is a youth-led campaign to end social media addiction through lobbying legislators, research, and education. Social media is a weapon of mass consumption. The average 17 year-old spends almost 6h per day on social media apps designed to addict through intermittent random reward - the same psychological manipulation tactics as gambling companies. Children who spend 3+ hours per day on social media face double the risk of mental health problems including depression and anxiety,… Show more Reel it in is a youth-led campaign to end social media addiction through lobbying legislators, research, and education. Social media is a weapon of mass consumption. The average 17 year-old spends almost 6h per day on social media apps designed to addict through intermittent random reward - the same psychological manipulation tactics as gambling companies. Children who spend 3+ hours per day on social media face double the risk of mental health problems including depression and anxiety, as well as a catastrophic loss of productivity. We've seen first hand the negative impact of social media on our peers and forecast a devastating loss of potential in the future, to the detriment of individuals, society and GDP. We believe legislation, education and ethical design must protect children against the commoditisation of their attention and harmful addictive technologies. When our proposed legislation is adopted, children will witness an improvement in mental health, productivity and academic performance. Society will experience a reduction in the impact of polarisation and gender divide as well as improved GDP to name but a few benefits. Holding social media companies accountable for unethical practices will inspire countries around the world to enact similar legislation, causing a chain reaction of positive change on an international scale. Show less -
Founder & CeoSpade Jan 2024 - PresentIn Stealth Mode. Building the premier digital character profiling technologies. -
Founder & CeoSwire Youth Advisory Aug 2024 - PresentWe specialise in empowering large organisations to connect with the next generation by establishing or outsourcing their Youth Advisory Boards. Our services are designed to help organisations integrate youth perspectives into their strategic decision-making, fostering innovation, inclusivity, and relevance. From recruitment and training to facilitation and ongoing support, we provide comprehensive solutions to ensure your Youth Advisory Board delivers meaningful insights and drives impactful… Show more We specialise in empowering large organisations to connect with the next generation by establishing or outsourcing their Youth Advisory Boards. Our services are designed to help organisations integrate youth perspectives into their strategic decision-making, fostering innovation, inclusivity, and relevance. From recruitment and training to facilitation and ongoing support, we provide comprehensive solutions to ensure your Youth Advisory Board delivers meaningful insights and drives impactful change. Partner with us to bridge the gap between leadership and youth, and future-proof your organization's vision. Show less -
Co-Founder & DirectorGlobal Young Entrepreneur Society (Gyes) Feb 2021 - PresentEdinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomThe Global Young Entrepreneur Society (GYES) is an international organization that supports exceptional young people in reaching their aspirations through giving the platform for entrepreneurial growth. On our podcast, Lewis co-interviews successful entrepreneurs, investors, diplomats, and professors from the likes of Harvard, Stanford and Columbia business-schools. We have built a portfolio of 30+ interviews with global thought leaders which we publish for free, making the invaluable knowledge… Show more The Global Young Entrepreneur Society (GYES) is an international organization that supports exceptional young people in reaching their aspirations through giving the platform for entrepreneurial growth. On our podcast, Lewis co-interviews successful entrepreneurs, investors, diplomats, and professors from the likes of Harvard, Stanford and Columbia business-schools. We have built a portfolio of 30+ interviews with global thought leaders which we publish for free, making the invaluable knowledge of inspiring figures publicly accessible for young people. We also highlight exceptional young entrepreneurs through our '25 Under 25' scheme. We have partnerships with Trinity College Dublin Tangent, World Summit Awards, and Synthesis Innovation Centre. GYES has established chapters/teams in UK, Eastern-Europe, China, USA, Latin-America, India, Oceania, and a Swiss-based board. Show less -
Founder & Editor-In-ChiefThe Curious Times Apr 2020 - Aug 2024Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom(Now an archive) The Curious Times is a multi-award winning, independent online magazine, completely 'By Young People, For Young People'. Our youth team of editors live in the UK, but we have writers based all over the world. The non-profit platform is dedicated to amplifying the voices of young people, educating, sparking curiosity and creating positive change in the world. The community extends to hundreds of thousands of reads from over 100 countries. For his social action work… Show more (Now an archive) The Curious Times is a multi-award winning, independent online magazine, completely 'By Young People, For Young People'. Our youth team of editors live in the UK, but we have writers based all over the world. The non-profit platform is dedicated to amplifying the voices of young people, educating, sparking curiosity and creating positive change in the world. The community extends to hundreds of thousands of reads from over 100 countries. For his social action work, Lewis was decorated with the 2023 Diana Award, 'the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work', by HRH Prince of Wales, and the 2023 Point Of Light Award by the UK Prime Minister. Show less -
Childnet International Youth Advisory Board MemberChildnet International Jun 2023 - Jul 2024London, England, United Kingdom -
Founder & CeoScranables Jul 2022 - Nov 2023Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomRan a pre-launch marketing campaign reaching hundreds of thousands of people with no advertising spend. Successfully piloted a line of healthy, tasty and sustainable snack bars. Despite great reception, we decided to put a pin in the idea. 📌 -
FounderCheeky Lemonade May 2019 - Jul 2021Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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FounderAurora Bath Bombs Feb 2020 - Apr 2020Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lewis Swire Education Details
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Modern Ballet -
6 A1/A’S (Sqa Higher) -
Scottish Ballet AssociatesJunior Associate - Senior Associate
Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis Swire
What company does Lewis Swire work for?
Lewis Swire works for Reel It In
What is Lewis Swire's role at the current company?
Lewis Swire's current role is Founder and Executive Director.
What schools did Lewis Swire attend?
Lewis Swire attended Royal Conservatoire Of Scotland, Esms - A Unique Family Of Independent Schools For Boys And Girls, Scottish Ballet Associates, George Heriot's School.
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