Philip Letts is a recognised, international business leader and chair of LettsGroup. This UK AI venture group uses its AI VentureFactory to deliver higher venture success rates and better returns. It backs and builds sector-defining platforms in the AI era. The Letts family created the first corporate incubator in 1796 and invented the commercial diary in 1812.Philip, with LettsGroup's venture factory approach, has led organisations that created the first cryptocurrency, one of the first internet publishing businesses, a b2b online trading network, a pioneering smartphone operating system and a creative services marketplace.Philip has led private and public companies in his career, some valued at just a few million dollars to approaching $1bn across the US and Europe. Philip started his career as an investment banker at BNP Paribas and has worked with a number of established VC’s, private equity firms and public funds. He has raised over $150 million for businesses he led. Philip has delivered consistent business and shareholder growth in positive environments while also establishing a reputation for delivering tough turnaround situations. A high energy, strategic leader with integrity in decision making. He is proud of the considerable difference he makes to the businesses and people that he leads.He continues to share his 'Size Zero' theory and blueprint for 'doing more with less' which is today more relevant than ever. He has recently developed the Size Zero Footprint which helps governments, businesses and individuals get to #NetZero and beyond. ‘The Size Zero Business’ theory was a result of his experience and work in building businesses and he has published 2 books ‘Doing More with Less: a Guide to the Size Zero Enterprise’ and ‘The Road to Zero’ based on his business approach. Philip founded Tech South West in 2016.An accomplished artist and photographer Philip is interested in how art affects creative thinking and vision as well as how environmental issues and sustainability can contribute to both business and life.