Laura Fullerton is a British entrepreneur and the Founder of Monk, the health tech brand transforming cold exposure into a smart, data-driven ritual for high performers. Dubbed “The Peloton of recovery,” Monk created the world’s first smart ice bath and cold exposure app – now trusted by elite athletes, biohackers, and wellbeing leaders around the world.
As an ex-Saatchi creative with a track record of building bold brands, Laura previously bootstrapped and exited two businesses. Monk is her first venture backed by external capital – and to date, she’s raised over £2.7M as a solo female founder.
Since launching, Monk has been named Health & Wellbeing Startup of the Year, listed in the Startups 100 Index, and backed by heavyweight names like Anthony Joshua and BrewDog’s James Watt. Laura has led the business from napkin sketch to global momentum – overseeing everything from product R&D and manufacturing, to brand, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy.
As someone who “always hated the cold”, Laura is now one of the UK’s leading voices in cold exposure, blending hard science with human stories. She’s the host of Submerge by Monk, a podcast exploring high performance, mental health, and nervous system regulation — and a committed biohacker whose routines (often weird, including eating raw frozen liver) have been featured in Vogue, The Financial Times, Men’s Fitness, and more.
Laura frequently speaks on the intersection of health optimisation, biohacking, female entrepreneurship, and fundraising – with a sharp focus on what it really takes to build a mission-led brand from scratch.
Monk’s website | Laura’s Linkedin ] Submerge by Monk podcast: Spotify or Apple
