We believe that building brand, integrity and reputation drives exponential growth
Duel's purpose is to change the way businesses exist and operate in our world today.
Those that care the most will win.
Paul Archer
Paul’s a world record-breaking adventurer, brand ambassador and leading voice on the topic of Brand Advocacy. He’s advised 450+ of the biggest brands in the world on their word-of-mouth and advocacy strategy, using a background in viral gaming and psychology to show what it takes to build great brands in the long term.
Previously an ambassador for 30+ adventure brands, he’s driven around the world in a black cab as a part of the ‘It’s on the Meter’ expedition, becoming a best-selling author in the process. He speaks regularly at events and conferences including ModernCX, TedX, Cannes Lions, Social Media Week and Retail Tech. He also guest lectures at the British School of Fashion.
When not doing that, you’ll probably find him on a bike, a board or with a guitar in hand.
Naio Tsarouchis
Naio‘s an award-winning designer and developer with prolific experience in entrepreneurship having founded design and technology education startups including Consider Magazine, Art In Progress and Treesix.
An expert in both complex computer science and user-centric design, he’s built Duel from a UGC platform into a fully-featured Brand Advocacy Platform. His previous experience in gaming has led to a deep, technical understanding of how gaming virology, authentic brands and customer behaviour intersect on a platform level.
When not working, you’ll probably find him rescuing art in Bristol, adding to his impressive rum collection and rocking his synth.
Jaclyn Crocker
Jac’s a leading expert on community-led brand building, having worked at Community Marketing leader lululemon as GM, Brand and Community in Canada and Australia. She has a decade of specialised experience in building brand communities across multiple countries and channels, which has led her to advise 300+ brands on their community strategies.
Jaclyn leads our expansion into new markets, where she ensures that every brand builder in our community there has an exceptional experience. That’s everything from custom building useful workshops for strategy leaders to ensuring brands programs and goals are well aligned with the Duel technology.
When not doing that, you’re likely to find Jac baking colourful cakes or doing high-intensity home workouts.
David Bradbury
David’s an ex-Cambridge University psychologist and a former tech entrepreneur. He combines his academic and practical experience to ensure Duel's product is built on sound science, insightful feedback and efficient development practices.
He has run numerous research projects on Brand Advocacy, leading to the acclaimed ‘Brand Advocacy Masterclass Series’ attended by leading brands such as Philips, Boots, Allplants and FeelUnique. He has been featured in Forbes and Inc Magazine for his work.
Outside of work, you’ll find David reading, watching arthouse cinema or out on the water.
