Every month we pose 7 questions to a Chamber member; this month it’s Adrian Norman, music manager and app developer. 

1. Who are you & what do you? 

I’m a proud Guernsey man, who’s back on the island after twelve years.

I currently manage some exciting up-and-coming musicians and have launched an app, UniteVerse – it aims to match consumers to events/venues, support grassroots, and connect brands to consumers. It’s about discovery and community, with future versions helping with mental health and loneliness, and fintech plans also.

2. How long have you been business?

 

I’ve been managing musicians for a few years, and the app was in development for fifteen months, it launched over here in March.

 

3. How did you get into this? 

After a successful 30 year career in finance, I had to make the jump and follow my dreams. I’m passionate about about music, charity, gender, racial, socio-economic equality, and tech for social purposes/communities

4. What’s the ‘why’ behind the work you? 

Not having many academic qualifications, I’ve always had to work harder. I have to give credit to my parents and grandparents for the work ethic, respect and manners they installed in me.

Why did I create UniteVerse? There is nothing else like it, and it’s needed; the idea came from a greater good initiative and this is what makes it so much more exciting. I work with not-for-profits too, as it is great to be able to give back where possible, the capitalist model does feel broken in its current form at times when you see the growing inequality around us today.

5. What’s your process for coming up with your solutions/offers? 

I have an analytical mind which can look at problems from all angles, and then provide the best solution(s). I like to think outside the box, and having a lot of lived experience, coupled with a large and varied network, I always manage to come up with ideas and make decisions speedily, which I think is really important.

6. What book has shaped your life and why?

A tough one as I’ve sadly never been a big reader, due to time constraints mainly. But one of the first books that I ever read which sticks out is The Celestine Prophecy, it’s classed as an inspirational bestseller. Recently I very much enjoyed The Dealmaker by Guy Hands

7. Tea, Coffee or something a little stronger?

I don’t actually like coffee (although I do enjoy an espresso martini, ha), occasionally I’ll have some herbal teas, otherwise it definitely has to be wine