Conor Galvin for The Apprentice S20 / BBC
Age: 29
From: Cork, Ireland
Occupation: Photobooth Business Owner
What’s your business plan?
“Extra! Extra! Read all about Press Print Paper. A photobooth with a storytelling twist, turning a simple snapshot into a personalised keepsake. After working with some of the biggest household names, my plan is to expand by setting up hubs in London, Manchester and Birmingham. With Press Print Paper, every photo becomes its own story and every event guest becomes the cover star. Whether it’s a vintage newspaper, a comic book cover, a wanted poster, an art deco print or a circus-themed design, I want to bring storytelling into weddings, birthdays and corporate events, creating fun, unique and memorable prints that people will still smile at years later.”
What makes you a unique candidate?
“What makes me unique is the road I took to get here. I went to university to study medicine, dropped out twice, and even after graduating in law and business, I still wasn’t sure what direction I was meant to go in. Building my business changed that. It gave me confidence, purpose and a place where my energy and creativity finally made sense. I’m not a traditional corporate candidate, and I’m not trying to be. My work is fun and original, but behind it I’m someone who bounces back fast, thinks creatively and isn’t afraid to show personality.”
Why do you deserve Lord Sugar’s investment?
“I’m from a small village in rural Ireland, and I’ve gone from that to working with major multinational companies across Europe. My business is proven, but to expand properly with hubs and a clear growth strategy, I know I need guidance. My biggest challenge will be getting Lord Sugar to see me as a serious candidate. There’s a duality to what I do: the business is fun and light-hearted, but behind it I’m constantly learning the tougher side of strategy, structure and scaling. If Lord Sugar can look past the novelty and see the substance, I know this can grow.”
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