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Sarah West Young is listed as Head of Growth | Oxford Scholar (MBA) | Materials Innovation at Modern Synthesis, a with 4 employees, based in London, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Sarah West Young.
Sarah West Young previously worked as Head of Growth at Modern Synthesis and Founder + Editor at Material Change. Sarah West Young holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Strategy from Saïd Business School, University Of Oxford.
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I think of the world’s most pressing challenges as incredible opportunities in disguise. That’s why my work, both inside and outside of the office, seeks to tackle big public-sector problems using private sector tools.I approach this challenge in a couple of ways:1️⃣ As Head of Growth at Modern Synthesis - a ventured-backed startup working with bacteria to produce a non-toxic alternative to leather and plastic-based textiles - I use my commercial acumen to help develop materials which are planet-and-people friendly.2️⃣ I’m the founder and editor of Material Change, a newsletter that examines how advances in material science are moving us towards a circular economy (www.materialchange.design).3️⃣ I support others through several social-impact startup ecosystems:
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London, England, United Kingdom
I lead Sales and Marketing for Modern Synthesis. Our microbial textile tech leverages bacteria to transform agricultural sugars into nanocellulose, a biodegradable material valued for its abundance and its strength. We are creating a new class of materials to replace animal-and petrochemical-derived alternatives - helping the fashion industry lower its carbon footprint.
London, England, United Kingdom
Material Change is a fortnightly newsletter about all things circular economy. From circular jobs to event listings and zero-waste products, Material Change gives actionable ways to #livecircular. You can find it at www.materialchange.design.
London, England Metropolitan Area
I'm a startup mentor with the London Business School LaunchPad, a startup pre-accelerator program that brings together some of London's brightest minds to transform ideas into viable businesses. I'm currently mentoring a circular economy startup seeking to create a sharing economy for the consumer wardrobe.
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Growth & Innovation at Sia Partners (formerly Inzenka) is a specialist innovation consultancy with expertise in launching new ventures for FTSE 250 companies.After joining Growth & Innovation I:• Defined the future of digital upskilling for a leading global certification body. Working closely with the CEO/COO/CPO, I delivered a proposition which is currently moving to MVP. I conducted 50+ qualitative user interviews and designed 3 live prototypes for quantitative testing in market. • Crafted a UK market entry strategy for a global tech company (£15B+). Our recommendation led to the delivery of new business venture in drug discovery, which leverages the client’s existing quantum computing technology assets.• Designed growth strategy for a global employee relocations company. After identifying £15M in annual efficiency savings for a £300M division, I secured Board approval to design 3 commercially-viable propositions rooted in demonstrable customer needs.
Selected as 1,000 global talent in STEM from 127 countries to accelerate breakthrough solutions for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals #SDG2030. I worked specifically on SDG 6, Clean Water & Sanitation, and designed a novel waste-collection mechanism for informal settlements.
West Palm Beach, Florida Area
Crafted marketing strategy from the ground up for a $500M real estate development designed to demonstrate the potential of circularity in the built environment. From integrating solar 'energy glass' to pioneering lighting-as-a-service, the development was designed to be 100% carbon negative - and to foster innovation in clean energy technology.
West Palm Beach, Florida Area
Starting as an Executive Assistant during my undergraduate studies, I grew into a leadership position in the marketing division of $40M development experiencing low event attendance. I significantly increased engagement by revamping the events schedule, building partnerships in PR, and designing and launching a monthly 16-page color newsletter.
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Sarah West Young works for Modern Synthesis.
Sarah West Young is listed as Head of Growth | Oxford Scholar (MBA) | Materials Innovation at Modern Synthesis.
Sarah West Young is based in London, England, United Kingdom while working with Modern Synthesis.
Sarah West Young has worked for Modern Synthesis, Material Change, London Business School, Sia Partners, and Unleash - Innovation Lab For Sdgs.
Sarah West Young's colleagues at Modern Synthesis include Caitlin Byrne, Ben Reeve, Camelia Hamdi-Cherif, Annie Larkins, and Francesca Perona.
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Sarah West Young holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Strategy from Saïd Business School, University Of Oxford.
Sarah West Young is listed with skills including Social Media, Graphic Design, Innovation Development, New Venture Development, Business Development, Rapid Prototyping, Mentoring, and Team Leadership.
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