Welcome to the Rachel Lowe Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Rachel Lowe.
Rachel Lowe resigned as a director of She Who Dares, the lifestyle company
founded with investment from Simon Dolan. This marked the end of her involvement
with the company that produced perfume, jewellery and accessories, and refocused
her efforts on her own board game ventures.
RTL Games, the board game company founded by Rachel Lowe, entered
administration. This resulted in Lowe losing her house and suffering a nervous
breakdown. This event marked a significant setback in her early entrepreneurial
career, despite the initial success of Destination London.
Rachel Tanya Lowe is born in Portsmouth, England. This marks the beginning of her journey, although her early life details are less publicly known, it sets the stage for her later entrepreneurial endeavors.
Working as a Taxi Driver
Late 1990s
While holding down her initial job as a taxi driver, Rachel conceptualized her first board game, based on the city of Portsmouth. The seed of entrepreneurship was planted. This resourceful and entrepreneurial mindset, using her everyday experience to fuel her creativity, becomes a hallmark of her career.
Creation of Destination Portsmouth
2005
Rachel successfully pitches her Destination Portsmouth game, securing a deal to have it sold in major retailers. This marked her entry into the board game industry and demonstrated her ability to turn a personal vision into a commercially viable product.
The Rise of Destination London
2006
Following the initial success, Rachel Lowe creates Destination London, a more widely appealing version of her original game. This becomes a significant commercial hit and establishes her reputation as a successful game developer.
Appearance on Dragons' Den
2008
Rachel Lowe appeared on the BBC show Dragons' Den seeking investment for her expanding board game business. Although she didn't secure funding from the Dragons, the national exposure significantly raised her profile and opened new doors for distribution and partnerships.
Licensing Deal with Paramount Pictures
2009
Rachel Lowe secured a licensing deal with Paramount Pictures to develop a board game based on the film 'Twilight'. This demonstrates her growing credibility within the entertainment industry and her ability to attract partnerships with major studios. It was a pivotal moment as it showed other licensors the commercial potential of working with her.
Securing Hamleys as an Investor
2010
Hamleys, the world-renowned toy store, invested in Rachel Lowe's company. This validation from a major player in the toy industry helped to further scale her business and enhance her brand recognition.
Awarded MBE
2014
Rachel Lowe was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to business. This prestigious honor recognizes her significant contributions to the entrepreneurial landscape in the United Kingdom. It solidified her reputation as a leading female entrepreneur and role model.
Ongoing Entrepreneurial Ventures
Present Day
Rachel Lowe continues to innovate and develop new board games and pursue other entrepreneurial ventures. She is an active mentor and speaker, sharing her experiences and inspiring future generations of business leaders. This showcases her enduring commitment to entrepreneurship and her desire to give back to the community.
Brief
Known For
Board game development, serial entrepreneurship, creating Destination board game.
Key Dates and Places
Born Date: August, 1977.
Career
Current occupation: Entrepreneur, Board Game Developer.
Past occupations: Taxi Driver.
Previous Place of Work: Taxi driving business.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire).
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Rachel Lowe Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Rachel Lowe.
Rachel Lowe resigned as a director of She Who Dares, the lifestyle company
founded with investment from Simon Dolan. This marked the end of her involvement
with the company that produced perfume, jewellery and accessories, and refocused
her efforts on her own board game ventures.
RTL Games, the board game company founded by Rachel Lowe, entered
administration. This resulted in Lowe losing her house and suffering a nervous
breakdown. This event marked a significant setback in her early entrepreneurial
career, despite the initial success of Destination London.
Rachel Tanya Lowe is born in Portsmouth, England. This marks the beginning of her journey, although her early life details are less publicly known, it sets the stage for her later entrepreneurial endeavors.
Working as a Taxi Driver
Late 1990s
While holding down her initial job as a taxi driver, Rachel conceptualized her first board game, based on the city of Portsmouth. The seed of entrepreneurship was planted. This resourceful and entrepreneurial mindset, using her everyday experience to fuel her creativity, becomes a hallmark of her career.
Creation of Destination Portsmouth
2005
Rachel successfully pitches her Destination Portsmouth game, securing a deal to have it sold in major retailers. This marked her entry into the board game industry and demonstrated her ability to turn a personal vision into a commercially viable product.
The Rise of Destination London
2006
Following the initial success, Rachel Lowe creates Destination London, a more widely appealing version of her original game. This becomes a significant commercial hit and establishes her reputation as a successful game developer.
Appearance on Dragons' Den
2008
Rachel Lowe appeared on the BBC show Dragons' Den seeking investment for her expanding board game business. Although she didn't secure funding from the Dragons, the national exposure significantly raised her profile and opened new doors for distribution and partnerships.
Licensing Deal with Paramount Pictures
2009
Rachel Lowe secured a licensing deal with Paramount Pictures to develop a board game based on the film 'Twilight'. This demonstrates her growing credibility within the entertainment industry and her ability to attract partnerships with major studios. It was a pivotal moment as it showed other licensors the commercial potential of working with her.
Securing Hamleys as an Investor
2010
Hamleys, the world-renowned toy store, invested in Rachel Lowe's company. This validation from a major player in the toy industry helped to further scale her business and enhance her brand recognition.
Awarded MBE
2014
Rachel Lowe was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to business. This prestigious honor recognizes her significant contributions to the entrepreneurial landscape in the United Kingdom. It solidified her reputation as a leading female entrepreneur and role model.
Ongoing Entrepreneurial Ventures
Present Day
Rachel Lowe continues to innovate and develop new board games and pursue other entrepreneurial ventures. She is an active mentor and speaker, sharing her experiences and inspiring future generations of business leaders. This showcases her enduring commitment to entrepreneurship and her desire to give back to the community.
Brief
Known For
Board game development, serial entrepreneurship, creating Destination board game.
Key Dates and Places
Born Date: August, 1977.
Career
Current occupation: Entrepreneur, Board Game Developer.
Past occupations: Taxi Driver.
Previous Place of Work: Taxi driving business.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire).