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I am a highly experienced and dynamic individual with 8 years hands on experience managing, developing and implementing entrepreneurial accelerators and programmes.I have a passion for innovation, entrepreneurs and circular economy, having benefited from working with some of the most interesting start ups across a diverse range of sectors and ecysystems.I have a vast network of professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and mentors in the UK and Southern Africa.I now want… Show more I am a highly experienced and dynamic individual with 8 years hands on experience managing, developing and implementing entrepreneurial accelerators and programmes.I have a passion for innovation, entrepreneurs and circular economy, having benefited from working with some of the most interesting start ups across a diverse range of sectors and ecysystems.I have a vast network of professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and mentors in the UK and Southern Africa.I now want to be able to use my skills, networks and experience to further advance and assist businesses with implementing innovation, understanding growth and access funding and investment.I am open to working on projects where I know I can make a difference, deliver impact, and manage internal and external stakeholders and commiunities. Show less

As Innovation & Growth Specialist, I support our ambition to help local economies flourish by designing, mobilising and delivering programmes of business support to ambitious businesses, helping them to innovate, develop and scale, and thereby to generate sustainable economic growth for the areas we operate in.I’m part of the team that delivers Innovate UK EDGE’s programme in the South East supporting innovative SMEs to grow.UK Businesses are facing many challenges due to… Show more As Innovation & Growth Specialist, I support our ambition to help local economies flourish by designing, mobilising and delivering programmes of business support to ambitious businesses, helping them to innovate, develop and scale, and thereby to generate sustainable economic growth for the areas we operate in.I’m part of the team that delivers Innovate UK EDGE’s programme in the South East supporting innovative SMEs to grow.UK Businesses are facing many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and so Innovate UK EDGE has adapted its services to help ensure that your business is agile enough to adapt to these changes. Innovate UK EDGE Innovation Growth Specialists take a holistic approach to deliver fully funded, tailored innovation and growth support. Our business support gives SMEs access to up to 5 days with our Innovation Growth Specialists, where they’ll access strategic coaching, mentoring and advisory support designed to help businesses review their current situation and establish foundations to stabilise their business and maximise business growth opportunities through innovation.Some of our key support areas include access to finance and funding, marketing, operations, supply chain, government support and investors. Business can also have access to additional services including Innovation & Growth coaching, Global Business Innovation Programmes, Partnering opportunities, Pitchfest, Scaleup programme and Innovate 2 Succeed.We work closely with Department of International Trade and other European, national and regional partners to help your business make the most of European opportunities. Show less

At Oxford Innovation, we help local economies and places flourish by supporting entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses. We provide SMEs with three crucial services —space to innovate and collaborate, business advice and access to finance for growth.

The Coast to Capital Growth Hub provides free and impartial government funded business support in Greater Brighton, West Sussex and East Surrey area which can help your ambitious and innovative business achieve growth.We do this by:challenging, encouraging and enabling strategic changeconnecting you to experts, investors and fundershelping you develop national and international opportunities The Growth Advisers The Growth Advisers can undertake analysis to… Show more The Coast to Capital Growth Hub provides free and impartial government funded business support in Greater Brighton, West Sussex and East Surrey area which can help your ambitious and innovative business achieve growth.We do this by:challenging, encouraging and enabling strategic changeconnecting you to experts, investors and fundershelping you develop national and international opportunities The Growth Advisers The Growth Advisers can undertake analysis to diagnose key areas of business improvement, helping you to unlock potential in your business operations.Growth ChampionsThe Growth Champion Network is a collection of consultants, all carefully curated as experts in their respected field. The network can provide specialist support for businesses to unlock further growth. Coast to Capital are able to fully fund a day of specialist support from this Network.Growth Mapper Diagnostics & DNAsixThe Growth Advisers can provide comprehensive business diagnostics through ‘Growth Mapper’ which includes a set of assessment questions designed to underpin coaching and advice, as well as a digital coaching programme ‘DNAsix’ that can help your business survive, compete and ultimately thrive in today’s digital marketplace.Peer NetworksPeer Networks is a peer-to-peer networking programme for SMEs that is delivered locally by the network of Growth Hubs across England. We create diverse cohort groups of individuals to collaboratively work through common business issues. Through interactive action learning, we enable you to discuss your own challenges, gain and reflect on valuable feedback and implement practical solutions to overcome them. Find out more here.Investment in the Coast to Capital areaThe Growth Hub supports investment enquiries and opportunities in partnership with the Department for International Trade and local partners. The team help identify solutions and support for existing and potential investors including those from overseas Show less

Program Director for The F.O.C (Full Operating Capacity)Responsible for implementing an investment platform for entrepreneurs and investors in South Africa and the UK to create investment and job sharing opportunities.Through our Learning Management System we provide valuable content for entrepreneurs at all stages of growth to engage in with community of specialists, mentors and trainers.Our unique offering sets us apart as we offer face to face support as well as ongoing online… Show more Program Director for The F.O.C (Full Operating Capacity)Responsible for implementing an investment platform for entrepreneurs and investors in South Africa and the UK to create investment and job sharing opportunities.Through our Learning Management System we provide valuable content for entrepreneurs at all stages of growth to engage in with community of specialists, mentors and trainers.Our unique offering sets us apart as we offer face to face support as well as ongoing online capacity building to ensure growth and sustainability. Show less

Responsible for the management and implementation of 3 accelerator programmes focused on women entrepreneurs in Agriculture, Biosciences and high growth businesses around Southern Africa.Liaising with key stakeholders around training content and delivery to ensure relevant and impactful. Marketing and selection of participants to ensure right fit and ultimately creating opportunities for businesses, investors and sponsors/partners.Manage budget and costs in line with… Show more Responsible for the management and implementation of 3 accelerator programmes focused on women entrepreneurs in Agriculture, Biosciences and high growth businesses around Southern Africa.Liaising with key stakeholders around training content and delivery to ensure relevant and impactful. Marketing and selection of participants to ensure right fit and ultimately creating opportunities for businesses, investors and sponsors/partners.Manage budget and costs in line with sponsorships and partners contributions.Reporting on successes and outcomes to key stakeholders.Implementing mentoring programme to ensure continued support for participants beyond programme attendance. Show less

I have over 16 years banking experience in the UK working within Corporate and Commercial Banking.The last 4 years I have worked with high growth entrepreneurs helping them grow and scale through access to networks of investors, mentors and coaches.I focus on female entrepreneurs helping them with their mindset, confidence, pitching and leadership capabilities.My networks extend to investors, coaches, mentors and organisations that can help scale businesses.Through a programme… Show more I have over 16 years banking experience in the UK working within Corporate and Commercial Banking.The last 4 years I have worked with high growth entrepreneurs helping them grow and scale through access to networks of investors, mentors and coaches.I focus on female entrepreneurs helping them with their mindset, confidence, pitching and leadership capabilities.My networks extend to investors, coaches, mentors and organisations that can help scale businesses.Through a programme of coaching and mentoring I can enable female entrepreneurs to scale. Show less

Set up and managed a highly successful business accelerator for start up and high growth businesses in Sussex, United Kingdom.Responsible for managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships and partnerships to create and facilitate lucrative opportunities for the bank, entrepreneurs, investors and mentors.In partnership with Entrepreneurial Spark I was responsible for generating applications for the accelerator, screening applicants and inducting into the… Show more Set up and managed a highly successful business accelerator for start up and high growth businesses in Sussex, United Kingdom.Responsible for managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships and partnerships to create and facilitate lucrative opportunities for the bank, entrepreneurs, investors and mentors.In partnership with Entrepreneurial Spark I was responsible for generating applications for the accelerator, screening applicants and inducting into the programme..Being the key collaborator for the accelerator within the local ecosystem allowed me to become an expert in Entrepreneurship and speak at events and sit on panels to promote the entrepreneurship strategy for the bank.During the 2 years I was in the role, the accelerator worked with over 1,000 businesses, helped generate around £12m of turnover and £7m of Investment.Through management of the key partnerships with University of Sussex and Brighton university the accelerator created internship opportunities and generated over 300 jobs within Brighton.I managed and integrated with 2 growth enablers who were responsible for working directly with the entrepreneurs in the accelerator to challenge and enhance the growth within their businesses.Created events and workshops to assist with key Show less

I had a Dual relationship management and business development role involving management of a small portfolio of SME businesses with turnover of £2m-£25m. Actively developed new relationships with professionals and key stakeholders in and around Sussex.Advised new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures and structured commercial transactions.Generated new development deals for the bank that focused on trading businesses within the Sussex area.Strong… Show more I had a Dual relationship management and business development role involving management of a small portfolio of SME businesses with turnover of £2m-£25m. Actively developed new relationships with professionals and key stakeholders in and around Sussex.Advised new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures and structured commercial transactions.Generated new development deals for the bank that focused on trading businesses within the Sussex area.Strong experience in Invoice Finance, commercial banking, project work, team management, credit skills. Show less

Seconded to work on a FCA regulated project into the miss selling of Interest Rate Hedging Products.Commenced working on the pilot in August 2012 and worked closely with external consultants KPMG,to develop methodology, process and procedures.investigated over 8,500 cases and delivered redress to all within timescales and parameters set by FCA and the bank.Key stakeholder engagement to create strong working relationship and establish credibility at board and senior executive… Show more Seconded to work on a FCA regulated project into the miss selling of Interest Rate Hedging Products.Commenced working on the pilot in August 2012 and worked closely with external consultants KPMG,to develop methodology, process and procedures.investigated over 8,500 cases and delivered redress to all within timescales and parameters set by FCA and the bank.Key stakeholder engagement to create strong working relationship and establish credibility at board and senior executive level.Managed a small team of 15 contractors and internal staff to gather relevant information from locations around the country.Involvement in strategic planning and continuous changes through suggested improvements and enhancements.Key team player and collaborator through management of issues at all levels within the project.Successfully Delivered the project under pressure in a constantly ambiguous,high pressure and rapidly evolving environment.Strong delivery of training and presentations to key directors. Management of issues to ensure successful delivery of project on time and within budge. Show less

Managing a portfolio of around 50 commercial SME customers for all their banking needs.Strong analytical and credit writing skills as well as introducer and networking development skills.With a background in Invoice Finance as well as commercial banking I am well placed to incorporate myself into various businesses and industries.

Management of Invoice discounting and Factoring customers to ensure management of cash flow needs.Understanding of business drivers and motivators as well as structure and cash flow workings.Communicating and integrating with directors and professionals of companies and introducers.