Glasgow social media agency founders shortlisted for award
These awards, dubbed The Grammys of Entrepreneurship, celebrate outstanding business stories across the UK.
Shaka Social team (Image: Supplied) The 2025 awards have recognised more than 800 entrepreneurs for their innovation, impact, and resilience, including the Shaka Social team.
Ali Olivier, founder of Shaka Social, said: "We're absolutely thrilled to be named a finalist in the GBEA's.
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"It's a real honour to be recognised alongside some of the UK's most ambitious businesses and it's a huge testament to the hard work of our talented team."
The awards have a history of recognising future household names early in their entrepreneurial journey, including past winners BrewDog, Grenade, Zilch, and ClearScore.
Frankie James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, said: "We're so proud to reveal this year's shortlist, a truly remarkable group of founders who are changing lives and transforming industries.
"Many of our finalists go on to become household names, and we can't wait to watch what this year's cohort achieves next."
This year's finalists collectively employ over 25,000 people across the UK and expect to create more than 9,000 new jobs over the next year.
They generate a combined turnover of £2.25 billion with an average business age of six years.
The winners will be announced on November 17 at London's Grosvenor House.
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