WORK
Design & Delivery of Learning Programmes
I have designed, built, and run peer-to-peer learning and
business support programmes for digital tech entrepreneurs.
FOUNDERS' NETWORK
Tech North
North of England, 2017
STARTUP TRIBE
Founder Centric & Escape the City
London, 2015
LEADERS IN INNOVATION
Founder Centric & Royal Academy of Engineers
London, 2015
STARTUP MBA
Founder Centric
London, 2014
Workshop Design & Delivery
I have designed and delivered top level workshops nationally and internationally, for corporates, public sector, and early-stage
digital tech & social entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: Design & build an ecosystem-in-a-box
URBACT Tech Towns: Transnational Meeting
Limerick, 2016 and Tallinn, 2017
Customer Development for Startup Entrepreneurs
Gaza Sky Geeks: Pre-Accelerator Bootcamp
Gaza, 2016
Finding your Voice
Sheffield Chamber of Commerce: Inspiring Women
Sheffield, 2015
Company Culture and Values
Founder Centric: Startup MBA
London, 2015
Business Model Canvas for Social Entrepreneurs
University of Sheffield: Social Innovation Lab
Sheffield, 2015
Introduction to Social Enterprise
University of Sheffield: SkillBuild
Sheffield, 2015
Ecosystem Development
I take a keen personal and professional interest in ecosystem development, looking at what cities can do to create the right environment for digital entrepreneurs and businesses to thrive.
Workshop: “Ecosystem-in-a-box” URBACT Tech Towns: Transnational Meeting
Tallinn, 2017
Publication: “Digital: A Snapshot of the Creative Digital Scene in Sheffield”
2017
Seminar: “Entrepreneurship Ecosystems” URBACT Tech Towns: Transnational Meeting
Limerick, 2016
Community Engagement
Taking an approach based in trust and credibility, I understand how to map stakeholders and build a strategy for successful community engagement, across a wide range of individuals and organisations.
Community engagement for Tech North involved mapping out the key stakeholders across the region, understanding their motivations and goals, making relevant introductions, and forging timely connections that help move projects forward.
Publication: "Digital: A Snapshot of the Creative Digital Scene in Sheffield” (2017)
Management Committee (voluntary), Sheffield Social Enterprise Network (2014-present)
Strategy & Operations
I have several years’ experience advising and leading startups and social enterprises in operations, strategy, and organisational culture, including designing systems and processes for scale, developing mission and vision, and leading diverse teams.
FOUNDER CENTRIC
SSEN
AWAMAKI
Impact Measurement
Founder Centric
AWAMAKI
Speaking & Panels
I am regularly invited to present to groups or speak on panels about digital tech, entrepreneurship ecosystems, social enterprise, and diversity in tech.
2017
"Entrepreneurship inside organisations"
University of Sheffield:
EFMD Entrepreneurship Education International Conference
Sheffield, 2017
2016
"A Better Sheffield: Growing Sheffield's economy through digital tech entrepreneurship"
Festival of Debate: A Better Sheffield - City of Makers
Sheffield, 2016
"The role of digital tech in driving economic growth in Sheffield City Region"
Year of Making: Sheffield City Talks Business
Sheffield, 2016
“Unconscious and conscious bias in the tech sector”
International Women’s Day
Manchester, 2016
2015
“Introduction to Social Enterprise”
University of Sheffield: SkillBuild
Sheffield, 2015
“Gender Diversity in Tech”
C4DI tech hub members’ event
Hull, 2015
Mentoring Early Stage Entrepreneurs
I have experience mentoring early-stage entrepreneurs nationally and internationally, on topics such as customer development, business models, and pitching.
Gaza Sky Geeks pre-Accelerator bootcamp
Palestine, 2016
University of Sheffield Social Impact Accelerator for KAIST South Korean MBA students
Sheffield, 2016
Sheffield Startup Weekend
Sheffield, 2015 & 2017
For more details and additional references, please visit my Linkedin profile.