Imran Anwar is the Founder and CEO of Alt Labs, an award-winning business innovation and digital product consultancy based in the North East, with a hub in Riyadh, KSA. Under his leadership, Alt Labs has delivered major projects for organisations including LNER, PGMOL, and Transport for Wales, and has earned national recognition for its impact. On behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority, Alt Labs delivers the Tees Valley Labs programme, a government-funded incubator and accelerator helping founders access expert support, funding, and a strong partner network to scale sustainably.

A specialist in growth hacking, SaaS, and digital transformation, Imran has mentored more than 300 start-ups, helping raise over £28 million. His work has earned multiple accolades including Tees Business Leader of the Year 2025, Tees Tech Ambassador 2025, Tees Tech for Good 2023, and national recognition through the FSB and Islam Channel Business Awards.