Team

8+ years experience as an operational leader in startups. Maxx is a creative problem solver with a growth mindset, a strong focus on the customer and an obsession to try his best. He holds an MBA (Hons) from Quantic and an MA (Hons) in Cell and Systems Biology from the University of Oxford.

8+ years experience as a full stack software engineer utilising multiple technologies with broad experience across industries and sectors. Founded and ran a profitable events business whilst studying at university. He holds a first class BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Bristol.

Kelsey is a Partner at Ventures Together and was previously COO at Marvel and Ballpark. Kelsey is also a Co-founder of COO Stories and Mentor Stories. She cares about improving representation in tech. She holds a BA (Hons) in Archaeology & Anthropology from the University of Oxford.

Serial entrepreneur and passionate product expert. Founder of PM Campus, a practical e-learning platform that provides aspiring product managers with the tools to build products and learn fundamental principles. Currently a full-time Product Manager at Phrasee.

Katerina is a full-time Product Manager at Stripe. Previously HealthTech PM at Thriva and Lantum. Former Co-founder & CEO of Personably (2017 - 2019). Kat has spoken about her career path on the GeekGirl Meets podcast and funding her previous startup on Pursuit Podcast.

Kiran is a facilitator, mediator, and negotiator. She has spent over a decade working in conflict resolution in the charity sector across North America, Europe and Asia, before pivoting into working as an organisational and culture change consultant, currently at Kin&Co.

Jess started two businesses in the middle of a pandemic. The first, No Agency Method, is making PR easy enough for startups to do it themselves and the second, Sunday Care Therapy, is a new way of delivering personalised, at-home care in the UK.

Sallar worked on various infrastructure projects in Iraq, including setting up the country's first mobile network. He also founded a high-performance karting company, which grew into 3 locations in 2 countries. He's currently changing the way we feed our children convenience foods with Omami.

Nibi is a reformed accountant with 20 years of experience in operations and strategy. She began channelling her obsession with hair into Kinky Apothecary out of sheer frustration at not being able to get her hands on suitable products after moving back to Nigeria for work.

Jo is a former journalist turned senior commercial and marketing strategist, with seven years experience in building high growth startups as an early employee. She is now Co-founder & CEO of Curb, using technology to help people to change addictive behaviours.

Ishan is a medical doctor and management consultant by background, with significant experience starting and scaling startups across various sectors. He is now Co-founder and CGO at Bakkali, which is making grocery shopping for cultural communities easier.

Haami is a software engineer with a background in the arts. She has a passion for digital arts and creative tech. As she transitioned from the art world to the tech world she noticed a gap in the digital fine arts market, which she is serving with her venture, Nyangibo Gallery.

Samuel is an entrepreneur with a heart for people, focused on changing attitudes and shifting culture. He's the Founder of DESC and Ilana, empowering black designers to make it in fashion. He is also a Trustee at FAST London.

Alexander started his first business at age 14 selling freestyle scooter parts across the UK, which led him to work with brands as a media consultant and producer. He now runs Add+ Agency, working with commercial brands to create photo, film, graphic and web content.

Shana is known for her multi-passionate lifestyle, having founded 3x businesses accumulating 8 years’ experience, Shana is now an angel investor in the consumer space on a mission to close the funding gap for marginalised individuals.