Alex Depledge MBE

Alex Depledge is a serial tech entrepreneur and CEO of Resi.co.uk - the UK’s largest residential architectural practice designed to help UK homeowners renovate and extend their homes and a leading company in the Prop tech market.

Prior to Resi.co.uk, Alex set up Hassle.com, Europe’s largest domestic cleaning marketplace, which she sold for €32 million.

Envisioned to modernise the architectural sector, Resi has helped over 4000 homeowners in the UK, providing everything from design and contractor connections to home finance. In digitising the entire home build and renovation journey, Resi has doubled productivity and halved lead times to site.

As CEO of Hassle.com, Alex was responsible for taking the business from inception to over £8m in turnover in under 2 years. She also conceived and executed the expansion of Hassle.com from one city to seven, in four European countries. Across all geographies, Hassle.com’s unique model broke new ground by allowing cleaners to bid for jobs and have a direct relationship with the customer.

In addition to her entrepreneurial success, Alex spent four years on the board of London LEAP, chaired by the Mayor of London, which is responsible for £100m+ investment into London culture & communities. In this role Alex advised, scrutinised, and gave strategic input into key programmes including the London C-19 Recovery Programme. She has also acted as a non-executive director of Edited, a fashion analytics software used by leading retailers in US & Europe including Inditex & Arcadia.

In addition to her entrepreneurial success, Alex is a TV & radio commentator, sits on the board of Persimmon Homes. She has also won a string of awards including Emerging Technology Scale-up 2022 at the Enterprise Awards, The Barclay’s Entrepreneur Award for Start Up of the Year 2020 and was made an MBE for services to the Sharing Economy in 2016.

In 2025, Alex was appointed by the Chancellor as the first ever Entrepreneurship Advisor appointed to the Treasury.

From Startup to Success: Bold Lessons from Alex Depledge
Alex Depledge is a trailblazer in business and entrepreneurship. From founding the pioneering Hassle.com and selling it for €32 million, to launching Resi and becoming the largest residential architect in the UK.  In this compelling talk, she shares her journey—from starting with no experience to creating products that solved real-world problems, navigating the challenges of fundraising before startups were mainstream, and overcoming personal struggles after selling her business. With insights on resilience, innovation, and the power of rebranding, Alex’s story is an inspiring blueprint for anyone looking to make their mark in the business world.

The Resilient Woman: How to turn adversity into advantage in business
The stats don’t lie, women in business face a harsher funding landscape, the constant balancing act of family responsibilities, and the ever-present impostor phenomenon. Resilience has been my lifeline—and it can be yours too. In this talk, I’ll share my personal journey of building resilience amidst challenges and teach you practical strategies to strengthen your own. Together, we’ll explore how to turn setbacks into stepping stones, secure your place in the business world, and thrive both personally and professionally. 

David vs. Goliath: What Big Business can learn from startups that are winning the unwinnable battle
Established companies boast loyal customers, strong brand recognition, vast datasets, experienced teams, and deep pockets. Yet, across industries, nimble startups—armed with little more than agility and venture capital—are seizing market share and disrupting the status quo. They shouldn't win, but they do. So, what's their secret? How can giants learn from these upstarts and turn the tables? Discover the strategies that give startups their edge and how big businesses can adapt to not just survive, but thrive in this fast-paced landscape.

Back to Basics: Reconnecting with What Truly Drives Business Success
In today’s fast-paced world, running a business has become increasingly complex, often burdened by digital overload and numerous initiatives that don’t always yield real results. Despite the best intentions, many companies find that DEI efforts feel superficial, customer service struggles to meet expectations, and employee engagement is at an all-time low. What do people really want? Fair compensation, supportive leadership, and a sense of community at work. This talk invites you to strip away the unnecessary complexities and focus on what truly matters—building a workplace that values and empowers its people. Let’s return to the fundamentals and create environments where both businesses and employees can thrive.

The Future of Work: Solving the Real Problem
The debate over remote work versus the office is missing the point. If commutes were short and housing affordable, most employees would happily choose the office for connection, learning, and collaboration. The true issues at the heart of the future of work are skyrocketing child care costs and the inability to live near work. Misdiagnosing these problems has led to workplace policies that harm the poorest workers, increase loneliness, stifle growth, and weaken our communities. In this thought-provoking talk, we’ll uncover the real challenges and explore solutions to create workplaces that truly benefit employees, businesses, and society.

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