Solihull Business at Breakfast

Kim Hulse

Owner/Founder, K Hulse Consulting

Kim has twenty five years of experience of product management and marketing. For the last ten years she has worked with independent retailers and small businesses as a consultant focusing on defining the customer offer, mapping the customer journey and developing trading & marketing strategies. Working with small businesses on growth plans and new projects, Kim offers a sounding board, creative ideas and action plans for businesses.

Kim has been part of the Visit Knowle team since it founded in 2019, leading the marketing strategy and liaising with local businesses. Working with volunteers from the community and Knowle businesses she’s delivered projects including marketing Visit Knowle, Late Night Shopping, a new website and even knitted hanging baskets. Kim has worked with local stakeholders to deliver “support local” campaigns, to raise the profile of Knowle and its businesses and as such is a strong advocate for supporting local businesses and local places. In 2023 Kim joined Visit Solihull’s Tourism Steering Group.

Local to Solihull, Kim is an active member of the Chamber and enjoys meeting local businesses. Having worked closely with independent businesses across retail, hospitality, and beauty she is aware of the challenges and opportunities local businesses face.

Phil Webb

CEO & Co-Founder, Vu Ai

As the CEO and Co-Founder of Vu Ai, I bring over ten years of extensive experience in the technology industry. My journey began as the sole employee of a tech start-up, where I played a pivotal role in driving growth that led to a successful exit. This experience prepared me to transition to a digital agency, where I advanced from an Account Manager to the Head of Growth, working with large enterprise clients to drive innovation and expansion. Now, I lead Vu Ai with a sharp eye on AI, sales, business growth, and whatever cool tech trends are shaping the future. 

Vu Ai is a consultancy specialising in business process optimisation through artificial intelligence. Vu Ai offers services that include departmental and company-wide efficiency reviews, AI strategy development, and integration support. Our approach aligns AI capabilities with specific business goals to enhance operational efficiency and drive measurable improvements. Through Vu Ai, we have assisted various businesses in leveraging AI to streamline their processes, reduce pain points, and adapt to an evolving technological landscape. We aim to make AI integration accessible and beneficial for organisations across different sectors.