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Trailblazer · DISC type DI
Founder & Head Mentor, King of Video Academy at King of Video - YouTube For Business
📍 Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Matt Hughes is the founder of TubeFest and the Festival of AI, where he helps businesses leverage video and AI for growth. Known as the King of Video, he is a speaker and YouTube mentor with certifications in Vibe Coding and Video Editing. People who work with him frequently describe him as knowledgeable, engaging, and generous.

Outside of his professional ventures, Matt is a husband and father. His entrepreneurial journey was shaped by a significant business setback in 2018, which led him to refocus his career on his true passions: training and video. This experience fuels his dedication to helping other creators and business owners succeed.

Interesting fact: He asked his community for permission before calling himself the King of Video to ensure the name was seen as memorable, not arrogant.

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Current Role
Founder & Head Mentor, King of Video Academy
Location
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Matt shows up

Values Relationships
Achievement-Oriented
Charismatic

They will fight for you if they come to believe in you. They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.

Priorities

Topics Matt cares about

YouTube for Business
He focuses on helping businesses use YouTube strategically to generate leads and revenue, not just chase views or algorithms.
AI Implementation
As the founder of the Festival of AI, he advocates for the practical application of AI for entrepreneurs and business owners, moving beyond theory.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Founder & Head Mentor, King of Video Academy
King of Video - YouTube For Business
1-2025
Founder
Festival of AI
9-2023
Founder
TubeFest
4-2021 - 12-2021
Community Lead
Restream
9-2019
YouTube Mentor & Professional Speaker
King of Video - YouTube For Business
In the press

Media appearances

Birth of TubeFest | Matt Hughes King of Video | Ep 1 Road to Revenue. Featured in YouTube
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TubeFest Featured Speaker: Matthew Hughes. Featured in Instagram
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Education
1995 - 2000
GCSE's
The Lancaster School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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