Introduction - Laura McThomas- ManxLife

Hi everyone, I’m Laura - founder of ManxLife.

I spent 14 years at Sky in a variety of leadership roles. My most recent roles were Head of Customer Excellence and Head of Global Product, where I delivered multimillion-pound projects and led global teams. I learned a lot about bringing people together, solving complex problems and turning ideas into reality.

I started ManxLife because I wanted to celebrate the Isle of Man and the people, places and experiences that make it special. I saw an opportunity to create something that could help people discover more of the island, connect with local businesses and share the stories that make Manx life unique.

In 7 months we have delivered a lot, and have an ambitious roadmap. We’re building Man Life into a platform for discovering and promoting the island. That includes sharing local stories and experiences, helping people find things to do, and giving businesses and organisations new ways to reach people. There’s lots more we’d like to do as it grows, and I’m excited to explore those opportunities.

I’m looking forward to being part of Launchpad and meeting fellow founders. It would be great to hear what you’re working on, swap ideas, share experiences and see where we might be able to help each other. Please say hello — I’d love to chat.