Callum Negus-Fancey: 'Put people and talent first'

Callum Negus-Fancey has no regrets over his decision to drop out of school and start an events management company.

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At the age of 17, Callum Negus-Fancey informed his parents of a life-changing decision. He wanted to drop out of school and abandon his A-levels to set up an events company.

Other parents might have had their qualms, to say the least. But in the event, they gave him "strong support", which was "extremely helpful", says Negus-Fancey, 24 particularly as he now admits that his youth had certainly made him "less aware of the risk" he was taking on.

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