Andy is a reformed corporate ladder climber turned entrepreneur. In 2012 he created The Interest Network to wage a war on missed opportunities through tech platforms that bring brands together with their most appreciative audiences. Fast becoming the home for the UK's best creative talent his platform Gather.ly marries user generated opportunities to brands - creating creating content that brands and audiences want to share and can profit from.  Gather.ly has already attracted partnerships with brands such as Canon, Debenhams and Honda.  Previously he worked with Woolworths, TBWA and brands from Universal to Sony.  Subsequently he spent 6 years on the frontline of marketing and tech creating everything from social infrastructure to persuasive messaging solutions for brands from Pepsico to Tesco.