Dominic McGregor is an extraordinary example of how entrepreneurial ambition, lived experience, and authenticity can combine to inspire genuine transformation. As Co-Founder and former COO of Social Chain, Dominic helped build one of the most influential social media marketing agencies in the world. At just 19 years old, he dropped out of university and, alongside Steven Bartlett, turned a simple idea into a global powerhouse. Under his leadership, the company grew to 750 employees, worked with clients such as Apple, Amazon, McDonald’s and the BBC, and achieved a £300 million valuation before going public in 2019. Dominic’s journey from student to C-suite executive is a story of vision, relentless drive, and innovation.
After exiting Social Chain in 2020, Dominic co-foundedFearless Adventures, a company that invests in and supports ambitious entrepreneur-led businesses. As Founding Partner, he leverages his experience to help startups scale, with a strong focus on strategic growth and talent development. Dominic also co-founded Basecamp Skills, a training academy designed to equip people with the digital and soft skills needed to thrive in modern business. Through these ventures, he plays a hands-on role in nurturing the next generation of business leaders, offering mentorship grounded in first-hand experience of both success and struggle.
Dominic’s personal journey is just as compelling as his professional one. At the height of his business success, he found himself battling addiction and burnout. At 23, he embraced sobriety, and has since become a vocal mental health and sobriety advocate, regularly speaking about the pressures of modern success. His powerful story is shared in his 2024 debut book, ‘I'm Never Drinking Again’, and was featured in a BAFTA-nominated episode of ‘Hollyoaks in Real Life’, titled Alcohol Free at 23. By candidly sharing his challenges, Dominic helps break down stigmas and encourages others to examine their own relationships with success, mental wellbeing, and alcohol.
As a speaker, Dominic captivates audiences through a unique blend of entrepreneurial insight and emotional honesty. He has delivered keynotes and talks for global companies like Microsoft and Capital One, as well as panels, fireside chats, and leadership sessions. Whether he’s discussing business growth, resilience, innovation or wellbeing, Dominic brings real-world experience and human depth to every stage he steps onto - making him not just a motivational speaker, but a transformational one.
