How Chris Goodman and Ralph Gilbert Built A Unicorn Company Focus Group

Chris Goodman started with his colleague and today built a unicorn company, Focus Group.

About Chris Goodman and Ralph Gilbert

Meet Chris Goodman, a leader with extensive expertise in the IT and telecom industries. His background includes building successful sales teams, fostering a cohesive workforce, developing cultural strategies, conducting thorough financial analysis, and much more. Chris's background as a leader was very beneficial in creating a unicorn business.

A coworker of Chris, Ralph Gilbert, has amazing energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for innovation.

What inspired them to do something of their own?

Chris and Ralph's fantastic energy, passion, leadership skills, and knowledge inspired them to start their startup.

Finally, Chris and Ralph Gilbert founded Focus Group in 2003.

Beginning in a small Hove office with barely enough space for three desks and a kettle.

Chris and Ralph's determination and spirit of entrepreneurship, coupled with their thoughtful diversification of products and dedication to assembling a devoted team, soon resulted in the business's steady growth.

What does Focus Group?

Focus Group, a provider of tech to SMEs, motivates sales teams in the telecom and IT sectors and connects to divisions to provide exceptional customer care and cutting-edge technology solutions. Recently, Focus Group took funding from Hg.

The achievements of both entrepreneurs:

Now, this has become a unicorn company, which is a huge accomplishment.

Focus Group now has a team of over 600 employees.

Delivering innovative business solutions to over 25,000 customers across the UK.

Both men proved that “the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”