Mark Wong
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| Born | 1996 (age 28–29) Hong Kong |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Durham University |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founding Impossibrew |
Mark Wong (born 1996) is a British entrepreneur who founded Impossibrew, a company that produces non-alcoholic beers.[1]
Early life and education
Wong was born in Hong Kong and moved to the United Kingdom at the age of 13.[1] He attended St Edmund's School in Canterbury and later graduated from Durham University with a degree in Philosophy.[2]
Career
Wong initially pursued a career in the wine industry, obtaining certifications from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).[3]
At age 22, Wong was diagnosed with alcohol-induced liver damage, which led him to stop consuming alcohol.[2] This experience prompted him to explore non-alcoholic alternatives.
Impossibrew
In 2021, Wong founded Impossibrew, a company producing non-alcoholic beers.[4] The company's products are brewed at Allendale Brewery in Northumberland.[4]
Dragons' Den appearance
In 2022, Wong appeared on the BBC's Dragons' Den, seeking investment for Impossibrew. While he did not secure investment from the Dragons, the appearance led to increased public interest in the company.[5]
Business development
Following the Dragons' Den appearance, Impossibrew reported an increase in sales.[4] In 2023, the company conducted a crowdfunding campaign.[6]
In 2024, Impossibrew was listed in the Startups 100, an index of new businesses in the UK.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Former Kent pupil pitches alcohol-free beer on Dragons' Den". Kent Online. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dragons' Den: Impossibrew founder reveals health scare led to business idea". WalesOnline. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ "Mark Wong - LinkedIn Profile". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Rejected by Dragons, Impossibrew enjoys 930% growth". Beer Today. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ "Dragons' Den entrepreneur set for £2.4m crowdfund investment for Impossibrew". Express. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ "IMPOSSIBREW® raises 6-figure crowdfunding campaign, achieves funding target in under 10 mins". Impossibrew Blog. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ "Startups 100: Impossibrew". Startups.co.uk. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
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