Spencer Matthews Elevates Entrepreneurs to New Heights with HONOR
April 24 2024 - 4:08PM
Business Wire
Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews hosted the “World's
Lightest Boardroom” to celebrate the HONOR Magic V2, the world’s
lightest foldable smartphone. Floating over London in a hot-air
balloon, the CleanCo founder heard pitches from three entrepreneurs
vying for £8,000 and the new Magic V2, crafted for the
productivity-hungry.
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Spencer Matthews and Gaia Garments
founder Ellena Gall, winner of the HONOR Lightest Boardroom
competition (Photo: Business Wire)
After research revealed 58% of entrepreneurs rely on side
hustles for financial support, HONOR launched the Lightest
Boardroom to help UK small businesses get off the ground. The
sky-high founders pitching to Matthews included:
- Simon Cooper - sustainable transportation Eezy Bike
- Keelan Waldock - home-delivery brownies BWOWnies
- Ellena Gall - sustainable, reversible clothing Gaia
Garments
After nail-biting competitive pitches, high in the sky on the
HONOR Magic V2, Matthews chose Gaia Garments to take home the
prizes, calling out her ethos and cool-headedness as key factors in
his decision.
Matthews said: "I know what it takes to start a successful
business, and was looking for those qualities today. El’s
fearlessness and hunger for change won me over - she’s a fantastic
example of what UK small businesses offer. I can’t wait to see
where she goes next with the support of the HONOR prizes."
Winner Ellena Gall said: “Pitching in a hot air balloon was
certainly a first, but I’m thrilled that Gaia Garments was chosen
as the winner of the “World’s Lightest Boardroom”. The HONOR
technology will help me run things remotely, and I’ll use the money
to expand my lines and take Gaia Garments to new heights. I’m so
thankful to HONOR and Spencer for supporting a small business like
mine, and I can’t wait for what comes next."
Aimed at the leaders of the future, the HONOR Magic V2’s 231g
featherlight body and productivity powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
chipset are designed to empower those harbouring big ambitions,
viewing technology as a catalyst for success.
Bond Zhang, CEO at HONOR said: "Our passion is helping people
achieve their potential through human-centric innovation. We
proudly support Britain’s most promising tomorrow-makers in
achieving their goals. The HONOR Magic V2 is the perfect tool for
this, with its foldable featherweight and productivity prowess,
it’s the perfect smartphone for anyone with big dreams.”
To discover the full story of HONOR’s “World’s Lightest
Boardroom’ visit @ukhonor on Instagram.
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