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Mark Rattley

Mark brings over 30 years of experience in the software industry, with hands-on expertise in commercial scale-up, B2B/B2C sales leadership, and private equity-backed growth At Velocity B, Mark helps ambitious SaaS and tech-led SMEs across the UK and Europe unlock scalable growth, strengthen go-to-market performance, and prepare for investment or exit.

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Strategy & Opinion

The Risks of Unintended Consequences

When you are growing a business, it feels like decisions need to be made fast, but some might come with costs further down the road, as Mark explains.

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Mark Rattley · 28 May 2026 · 2 min read
Sales Execution

Acres of Diamonds: A Growth Lesson for Founders

In this article, Mark draws inspiration from a 19th-century essay to offer a growth lesson: Your opportunity for revenue might be closer to home than you think.

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Mark Rattley · 22 April 2026 · 4 min read
Strategy & Opinion

Will Your Plan Survive A Punch in the Face?

In this article, Mark doesn’t get punchy, but he does land a quick 1-2 of great advice for business planning.

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Mark Rattley · 27 March 2026 · 4 min read
Strategy & Opinion

Is AI Really Your Biggest Challenge in 2026?

How B2B Tech SMEs leverage new AI technologies seems to be taking all the oxygen out of the room in discussions about strategy. In this article, Mark Rattley explores its importance, but shares what’s really keeping founders and leaders up at night.

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Mark Rattley · 5 March 2026 · 3 min read

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