From the backstreets to the boardroom — if I can do it, anyone can.
Self-made entrepreneur. Builder. Investor. Legal services founder. A life built without a map, a mentor, or a safety net.
Entrepreneur
Business Owner
Investor
Philanthropist
My Story
I grew up in the slums of Sheffield, where life was raw and nothing came easy. Poverty taught me two things fast — how to survive, and how to spot opportunities others miss. I left school at 14, not because I didn’t want to learn, but because the lessons I needed weren’t in a classroom.
I worked any job I could find until I trained as an engineer. Soon after, I was headhunted — they said I had a knack for thinking differently and getting results when it mattered. At night, I lived another life: playing rock guitar in bands, chasing the wild freedom only music gives.
Business became my next stage. With no mentor, no safety net, and no rulebook, I built and sold companies in industries I’d never worked in before. Over time, I went from surviving to thriving — buying land, building houses, investing in property, and running a successful legal services corporation, and investing in A.I. technologies.
My story isn’t just about business. It’s about living on my terms, making bold moves, and never losing the fire to create something new.
Let’s talk
For speaking, collaborations, or to connect directly, use the details below.
Email:
peter@peterselby.com
General enquiries:
info@peterselby.com
Whatsapp:
+447780476186