The Friday Accelerator
Karen Green
Hosted by Karen Green — business growth expert, former Tesco and Boots buyer, and author of Recipe for Success and Buyerology® — The Friday Accelerator helps challenger brands, founders and scale-ups achieve faster, smarter growth. Karen has worked with over 1,000 food and drink businesses, helping them secure more than £350 million in new listings. With 30+ years of experience across the UK grocery sector, she knows what it takes to go from start-up to supermarket success.
How to stay focused and on track to achieve your goals
The strategies behind their biggest wins
Top tips for growth, resilience, and leadership
How to stay focused and on track to achieve your goals
The strategies behind their biggest wins
Top tips for growth, resilience, and leadership
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Oct 29, 2025 • 37min
Front Room to Forty People: Kelly Dowson, FIS Group
In this engaging discussion, Kelly Dowson, Managing Director of FIS Group, reveals her journey from a front-room startup to leading a consultancy with a £7m turnover. She shares insights on the challenges of scaling a consultancy and the importance of hiring the right team. Kelly also discusses her innovative research on GLP-1, a potential game-changer in food and health. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of delegation, personal growth, and maintaining a work-life balance while navigating the fast-paced food industry.
