Bio

Founder and CEO of London Business Academy and Open Solutions Global - spearheading innovative and impactful solutions in the business world. Dedicated Startup Grind Chapter Director for North England - bringing together entrepreneurs and facilitating the growth of the startup ecosystem. Board Member - providing valuable insights and strategic direction to organisations as a Non-Executive Director. Silicon Valley Syndicate Chapter - leveraging expertise in technology and venture capital to fuel the success of startups. Super-connector - adept at building relationships and creating mutually beneficial partnerships for businesses and individuals alike. With almost 30 years of experience in growing businesses, I now support the growth of other companies and organisations, specialising in utilising technology to enable businesses to embrace change. As the founder of Open Solutions Global, I help growth-oriented innovative scaleups and international tech companies launch their tech in the U.K. and beyond. I have worked with blue-chip clients such as Lego, BMW, Scania, Pirelli, Carlsberg, as well as banks, armed forces, and government agencies. My team of consultants and venture executives are here to support you, not just with information but with a full understanding of your business and industry implications. Check out LaunchpadXLR8—an accelerator program for impact tech companies—to see how we can help you get started with your growth strategy and commercialize your technology! I am looking to connect with investors and entrepreneurs interested in high-impact startups and scaleups. Over my career, I have supported over 350 startups, scale-ups, and growth-stage organizations either directly as an advisor or board member or through accelerators and incubators as well as through my company Open Solutions Global. Check out my projects section (below) to see some examples of what I've worked on. I believe that empathy and a full understanding of clients' needs are essential to building successful partnerships. To benefit our partners, clients, and the broader community, I cultivate relationships and leverage networks. That's why I established the London Business Academy to connect entrepreneurs with each other, as well as to a global network of mentors and investors. In my role at Startup Grind, I'm on a journey to connect ecosystems with Silicon Valley, with a vision to accelerate innovation, create more jobs and raise more capital for tech startups. This means more knowledge sharing; more collaboration for growth; and more giving back.