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It's strange. We've been building Humble for many years now, but over the last 6 months its been a real journey of change (highs and lows…
It's strange. We've been building Humble for many years now, but over the last 6 months its been a real journey of change (highs and lows…
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And relax. I’m in the final fortnight of writing my book on AI’s impact to Higher Education with Tisha Bender, and rewarding myself for meeting my…
And relax. I’m in the final fortnight of writing my book on AI’s impact to Higher Education with Tisha Bender, and rewarding myself for meeting my…
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Building for Belonging: Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity! Yes, pretty late notice, but any neurodivergent startups, those connected or…
Building for Belonging: Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity! Yes, pretty late notice, but any neurodivergent startups, those connected or…
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Mentor
Virgin StartUp
- Present 12 years 6 months
Selected to support the Virgin StartUp programme as a mentor. My role is to provide guidance and help entrepreneurs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. I am there to help them understand problems, identify solutions and implement their plans.
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Bristol Young Talent Ltd
- 6 months
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Participated as a Mentor in the RSG Bristol Young Student of the Year awards - a six-month competition for 16-19 year old students aimed at developing employability skills in young people.
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The Mowgli Foundation
- 1 year 1 month
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Mowgli is a not for profit organisation that provides mentors who inspire, support and empower entrepreneurs in achieving their business and personal potential, encouraging sustainable job creation and social and economic development.
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Working Knowledge
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Children
Participated in the Working Knowledge Plunge event as a Business Expert. A Dragon’s Den style event for 16 and 17 year olds that bring young people and business leaders together to help prepare the next generation of employees and entrepreneurs.
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I guess we should be impressed? But I’m not. Ofsted has finally dropped the training guidance that linked autistic children to extremism. The…
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Four US states are seeking $1.4 TRILLION in penalties from Meta, for designing Facebook and Instagram to addict young users 🤯 That astonishing…
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I know a lot of you have heard me talk about Figiverse over the years, mostly in relation to improving diversity and representation in the minifigure…
I know a lot of you have heard me talk about Figiverse over the years, mostly in relation to improving diversity and representation in the minifigure…
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Please give a big welcome to our newest team member, who's also brand new to LinkedIn 😁 Dr. Joel Hellewell joins us an Applied Scientist and brings…
Please give a big welcome to our newest team member, who's also brand new to LinkedIn 😁 Dr. Joel Hellewell joins us an Applied Scientist and brings…
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Today is a very exciting day!! Almost a year after I had a conversation with James Ward in the corridor of Glove Factory Studios the pre-launch beta…
Today is a very exciting day!! Almost a year after I had a conversation with James Ward in the corridor of Glove Factory Studios the pre-launch beta…
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Engine Shed Is Closing. Who Gets Left Standing on the Platform? For 13 years, Engine Shed was more than a building next to Temple Meads. It was one…
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🚨 In 30 days, every chatbot operating in the EU will be legally required to tell users they are talking to a machine. Article 50 of the EU AI Act…
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Disability pride for me is simple really. It comes down to two things: 1. I’m disabled 2. I have great value and gold to share. 🎉 Being disabled…
Disability pride for me is simple really. It comes down to two things: 1. I’m disabled 2. I have great value and gold to share. 🎉 Being disabled…
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Philip Salter
The UK has no shortage of startup support programmes. But how well do they work? In our new paper, Full Speed Ahead: Accelerating Britain’s network of startup support programmes, we ask whether the startup support ecosystem is delivering on its promise to founders, funders and the wider economy. We spoke to programme operators, founders, and policy experts to understand the challenges and opportunities, and we propose four areas of reform to help startup support programmes deliver lasting, measurable outcomes. As our Patron, Steve Rigby, writes in the foreword: “We are world-class at launching startups – but not yet at helping them scale. If we want the UK to remain globally competitive, we need to raise the bar on the programmes we fund, back, and promote.” Our report unpacks why issues persist. The common problems we found include: – Misaligned expectations: Many accelerators focus heavily on mentoring and workshops, whereas founders need investor and customer connections. – Duration mismatches: Most programmes last under six months, but founders in deep tech, health and regulated sectors need much longer runway to become investment-ready. – Short-term funding cycles: Stop-start grants disrupt mentorship, break community continuity and undermine the long-term trust essential for founder development. – Flawed impact measurement: Startup survival and funding secured are important, but this doesn’t capture long-term founder development or second-time success. A "failed" startup can produce a much stronger entrepreneur. Our recommendations include: – Establish standards and shared definitions for different programme types to bring clarity, comparability, and baseline quality to the sector. – Reform impact measurement to track long-term founder development, not just short-term startup outcomes or programme activities. – Move to longer-term, outcome-linked support, replacing stop-start grants with adaptable contracts that support iteration, trust, and planning. – Pilot demand-led funding vouchers to let public funding follow founder needs and reward high-performing programmes. We believe these reforms matter because founders need clarity, funders need accountability, and programmes need time and tools to improve. Done right, these changes could help ensure that public investment flows to the programmes that deliver the most value for founders and the UK economy.
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Baf Kurtulaj, MBA
Welsh tech entrepreneurs Are solving billion-pound global problems In fintech Cybersecurity Health Semiconductors And AI And exporting that innovation worldwide. Here are just a few Wales-built tech giants and their founders that we should celebrate and be inspired by. IQE – Founded by Drew Nelson, OBE A global semiconductor leader quietly powering the chips inside the world’s biggest devices From smartphones to satellites. TrakCel – Founded by Ravi Nalliah, John Curley & Akshay Peer (Ph.D) A world leader in cell & gene therapy logistics, enabling life-saving treatments to reach patients across the US and Europe. CoinCover (Cardiff) – Founded by Adam Smith & David J. Protecting billions in digital assets and securing the infrastructure of the global crypto economy. And behind every logo is a founder who made the bold choice to build from Wales instead of leaving it. The real impact of Welsh tech founders Tens of thousands of high-value jobs Billions added to the UK economy Global industries reshaped Emerging new generation of founders who now believe If they can do it, so can I. This isn’t just a celebration of companies. This is a celebration of confidence, resilience, and global ambition born in Wales. If you’re a founder building quietly In Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, or Wrexham right now The world is closer than you think. Let’s do this properly Tag a Welsh founder, investor, or tech company that deserves recognition.
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