Mohammed Patel had a reseller contract for mobile phone services from Hutchison 3G UK, trading as Three. He wanted a 15-seat call centre in Blackburn. His budget covered five seats, so I paid for the sixth myself and helped him get the operation running.
He brought me back at different stages over three to four years, including to help with the early Cigara shop openings. Mohammed went on to build GM Group into a multimillion-pound business spanning legal services and retail, with Vape Dinner Lady becoming an international brand.
“He partners, supports and elevates those around him. His impact is both immediate and lasting.”
