Allergies, Anxiety & Building a Business with Zak Marks

Join us for an evening at Riley Studios by Spacemade with Zak Marks, co-founder of Kitt Medical (as seen on Dragons Den), as he shares his journey of turning personal challenges into a powerful impact. From navigating life-threatening allergies and managing health anxiety, to building a thriving business that’s saving lives across the UK.

Zak Marks is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kitt Medical, a pioneering startup transforming how emergency allergy response is delivered in schools & qualifying businesses.

Diagnosed at age five with severe nut and legume allergies, Zak lived in constant anxiety - adrenaline pens were hard to carry, easy to forget, and expire quickly. A near-miss allergic incident in childhood planted the seed for creating something “like a defibrillator for allergies”, which he conceptualised during his final year at university.

After graduating in 2020, Zak was joined by co-founder James Cohen to refine the concept of the ‘Anaphylaxis Kitt’. They officially launched Kitt Medical in 2023, offering wall-mounted kits alongside a subscription supply of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs), expiration-monitoring software, and CPD-accredited training.

In 2025, Zak & James pitched on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, securing a significant £75,000 investment from Deborah Meaden and Steven Bartlett.

Today, Kitt Medical operates across 1,000+ UK locations, has trained 25,000+ members of staff, and has directly aided individuals during multiple life-threatening allergic reactions, saving 18+ lives.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, living with allergies, or simply curious about creating healthier, more inclusive spaces, this event offers valuable insights and practical takeaways.

Be part of the conversation on how we can work, live, and build together.

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