Chris Ball

Chris became fascinated with technology and the web at 13 years old when he wrote his first computer program and shortly after taught himself how to develop websites. One of his websites went viral around school and from that point he was hooked. Soon afterwards he pulled together a team of fellow young developers based across the world and together they built software around the clock.

Not content with just creating websites, Chris sought opportunities to make money and was soon turning a profit in school by selling whatever there was a market for. With that underway he then turned his attention to making money over the internet by putting his web development skills to use.

Chris Says “It was around this time I really started looking at the environment around me and I couldn’t understand why nobody else seemed interested in creating things, making money or bringing people together to make stuff happen. My awareness levels started to expand and I realized I was just fundamentally wired a different way”.

He found himself hitting a brick wall when his friends, family and careers advisors were trying to push him down a very particular route while a series of life experiences knocked his momentum massively. Not knowing what to do, Chris ordered some books on psychology and personal development and immediately applied what he read to great effect.

This second turning point in his life gave him a new level of awareness that the individual always has the power and opportunity to create change regardless of environmental or social circumstances. With the entrepreneurial spark coupled with the awareness of individual potential he embarked on a journey to pursue his vision of pushing life to the highest level possible.

He was chosen by Peter Jones of BBC Dragons Den from 2,000 applicants to join the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy. Chris graduated and soon after embarked upon a multi year plan to get the experience necessary to launch a high growth and scalable tech company.

Fast forward to today and Chris has successfully launched JustSave.co.uk and raised £150,000 of investment.

With his personal journey and wealth of experience in tech and entrepreneurship, Chris is able to talk about taking full control of life and moving against the tide successfully. He can inspire and educate young audiences into action regardless of personal circumstances or education level and how they too can achieve in their careers and personal lives.

Speaking Topics

·         Motivation

·         Employment and Career achievement

·         Entrepreneurialism

·         Building high performance teams

·         Raising investment

“I use some of the things you spoke of tonight and it really is a world of opportunity with little boundary now” – Business Coach

“As a business owner/entrepreneur I feel that it is of critical importance that any talk or presentation you attend is of value. The old phrase ‘time is money’ comes to mind.The presentation that Chris gave was of the highest order. He brought a fresh, and deep outlook into the changing world and economic climate we are currently operating in. The psychological element within the talk was particularly interesting showing the continued importance of this to ones continued success in business and life. Interesting content, expertly delivered, thoroughly recommend anyone to listen and watch Chris in action.” – Xing Smoothies

“thanks a lot you really inspired us!” – Jamie Bottomley, Aspiring Young Entrepreneur

“Really enjoyed Chris’s talk, it was both informative and eye opening to hear  his views on globalisation. We were still talking about the issues he raised long after his talk… Chris is a great orator,  who captures the imagination, with his insight and practical advice.” – Hoohaa Design

“I found the session incredibly inspiring and affective.  Chris was both enthusiastic yet honest in his approach and I could feel not only the energy levels but the positivity rising within the room.  I have found in the past that this only lasts a short time however over a week later and I am still positive and motivated.   

Following the brief demonstration on how to stop procrastinating, I identified areas within both my personal and work life that would benefit and I set about using the technique shown throughout the session to see if it made a difference.  I have to admit I was a little skeptical however; it really has made a difference. I feel that this has helped me to look at situations from a different perspective and feel I now have the tools to influence decision and situations to my advantage. I would strongly recommend attending a session or talk that included Chris!” – Natalie Cresswell