The Rainmakers - Who we are

Who are The Rainmakers?

The Rainmakers was started in 2002 by Ben Way, it was created to help develop new technologies and exploit existing technologies on the internet. Over the years it grew into one of the leading innovation companies creating ground breaking technologies and innovations including medical devices, telecoms devices, environmental technologies and robotics.

 

Ben Way

Ben is one of the leading entrepreneurs in the UK, with well over a decade of business experience and nearly 15 years in technology he is considered a leading voice on technology and innovation. He is in the media spotlight for both his expertise and his pro social work which covers everything from developing new environmental technologies to appearing on television shows such as The Secret Millionaire.
Even with such a demanding schedule he stills finds time doing what he is best at; inventing and works personally with clients of the Rainmakers to make sure that they get his full expertise and ability to deliver complicated, demanding projects successfully.

You can read more about Ben Way on our Press Page

Imran Hakim

 

 

Imran Hakim is best known as one of the most successful individuals to gain investment from BBC’s Dragon’s Den after he pitched his innovative iTeddy product idea. After securing investment on the programme, Imran has gone on to work with both Theo Paphitis and Peter Jones to successfully launch the award-winning iTeddy and associated license platform in over 40 countries worldwide including every major UK toy retailer.
He has won countless business awards over the years in recognition of his numerous endeavours including North West Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2006, Fusion Entrepreneur of the Year 2007, Young Emerging Talent 2008 and most recently a Mosaic Award for Science and Technology awarded to him by HRH Prince of Wales. His work on the iTeddy brand has earned him further awards such as Toy Inventor of the Year 2007 and World Toy Innovation 2008, Start-up Business of the Year 2008 and IoD’s Northwest Young Director of the Year 2008.