Evolve MentorTony Hughes

Tony Hughes is an entrepreneur, consultant, and mentor with over 20 years’ experience helping creative and tech businesses to innovate, grow, and expand internationally. His background spans innovation, technology, public speaking, strategy, and startup mentoring - skills he has developed across a wide range of ventures and advisory roles.  He currently leads Locate Markets, a platform providing data and tailored market entry insights to companies and cities seeking to scale or attract investment. He also serves as a mentor for creative and tech companies on the UK’s Global Entrepreneur Programme, where he supports high-potential founders from around the world in setting up and growing their businesses in the UK.  Tony works across the innovation ecosystem - partnering with startups, corporates, and governments alike, and is passionate about helping emerging businesses realise their ambitions. He is driven by a belief that creativity and collaboration are essential to unlocking global opportunity.