Brighton British Asian Business Leader Mo Kanjilal Williams Named One of the UK’s Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs for 2026
16th January 2026
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Brighton-based business leader and inclusion specialist Mo Kanjilal Williams has been recognised as one of the f:Entrepreneur #ialso100 Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs for 2026, a national campaign celebrating inspirational women who are making a powerful impact across the UK economy.
Mo is the Founder and Director of Edge Of Difference, a bold diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy transforming workplace culture through immersive training programmes. She works nationally and internationally, with a strong focus on the fast-growing tech and gaming sectors, helping organisations reach the edges and include voices that are often overlooked.
Mo said:
“Inclusion is not a side priority. It is the foundation of strong businesses and a fair society. Being recognised by f:Entrepreneur is a privilege, and I am proud to represent the women who are building change, not just companies. The next generation of leaders is already here. My mission is to ensure they are seen, supported and included.”
Championing diverse leaders in tech, gaming and beyond
After rising to senior leadership roles in global technology companies, Mo experienced the barriers faced by women and underrepresented groups first-hand. These experiences shaped her conviction that the industries shaping our future must reflect the diversity of the people they serve.
She later co-founded a multi-award-winning inclusion consultancy and went on to establish Edge Of Difference in 2025. The business has grown quickly, delivering bespoke training, leadership development, Future Talent Programmes and inclusion strategy support. Mo is known for her fearless voice, her TEDx talk The Value of Our Differences, and her ability to combine lived experience with business strategy.
Edge Of Difference has reached thousands through its programmes, events and social media community. Its work helps organisations uncover the hidden leaders who already work within their teams, giving them the skills, confidence and visibility needed to progress.
A mission that goes beyond business
Mo’s impact extends across sectors. She is a Non Executive Director for Here, Care Unbound, a social enterprise addressing healthcare inequalities, and Vice Chair of Trustees for The Clock Tower Sanctuary, a charity supporting young people facing homelessness. She sits on advisory boards for TechNative Digital and AgencyLand Network, and has mentored young women through The Girls’ Network since 2017.
She has just secured a new publishing deal with Trotman Publishing for a book about future talent and the next generation of leaders to be published in 2026. This follows her co-authored book The Inclusion Journey, published by Kogan Page.
Mo regularly speaks at conferences across the UK and curates events that bring communities together, including Brighton Summit, Women In Tech SEO, and Silicon Brighton.
A business built for long-term impact
Accessibility and sustainability are core to how Edge Of Difference operates. The consultancy designs programmes that are fully accessible, offers flexible participation models, reduces travel impact through remote delivery, and supports companies through the inclusion elements of their B Corp applications.
Mo said:
“The f:Entrepreneur community is full of extraordinary women. I am honoured to be among them and I am committed to shining a light on others, collaborating, and helping us build inclusive, sustainable businesses that create real impact.”
About f:Entrepreneur
The f:Entrepreneur #ialso100 campaign, delivered by Small Business Britain, founded in 2017, celebrates dynamic female founders from across the UK who lead exceptional businesses while also making a wider contribution through community work, mentoring, volunteering and leadership.
About Edge Of Difference
Edge Of Difference is a diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy helping organisations build inclusive cultures and develop their next generation of leaders. Founded by TEDx Speaker and Author Mo Kanjilal Williams and joined by Director of Impact and Learning Kaia Allen Bevan, the company designs immersive training and Future Talent Programmes rooted in data, insight and lived experience. Edge Of Difference works with tech, gaming and professional services sectors to create workplaces where everyone is valued and heard.