I provide fractional product, growth and innovation leadership, and AI strategy consultancy for startups and SMEs.
I also offer startup/corporate venture collaboration services and am available as a Venture Partner for VC firms.
What I offer
Fractional CxO Leadership
A unique hybrid of UX & Product Director in startups and Innovation CTO & MD in global corporations positions me to steer companies through pivotal transformations and growth.
I specialise in digital products, growth, and innovation, available for 1-2 days per week.
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AI Strategy Consultancy
Safeguard your company from disruption by harnessing Artificial Intelligence for a competitive edge.
I deliver step-change improvements in Operational Efficiency, Revenue Growth & Customer Engagement by applying artificial intelligence tailored to your needs and ambitions.
Corporate/Startup Venture Collaboration
Accelerate innovation through strategic corporate/startup partnerships leveraging my operator & innovation lab expertise, and VC startup deal flow.
I bridge the gap between enterprises and startups, forging strategic alliances that catalyse growth, agility, and new market potential.
Startup Advisory
As a dotcom veteran with 25 years experience, I guide startups to success.
Through business model optimization, product strategy, UX/UI design, go-to-market planning, growth, scaling, and crafting investor-ready pitchdecks.
Accelerate your journey from concept to market leader.
Venture Partner (Early-stage VC)
My operator experience in hypergrowth startups, heading innovation in global corporations, and a residency at a Silicon Valley AI VC gives me the edge in identifying early-stage investments commercialising emerging tech with 10x potential, and providing cross-functional expertise to portfolios.
Experiences
Established 3 Bluechip Innovation Labs
At AstraZeneca, BDO & Wipro.
I've built and led sustainable tech & innovation capabilities, driving digital & organisational transformation, from incremental to disruptive, and demonstrating the Art of the Possible.
Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, VR/AR, next-gen UX.
PKR - Award winning SaaS Gaming Platform
I launched a brand new online gaming product to a mass-market global audience in a saturated market and scaled it to the top of the Tech Track 100 - the fastest-growing tech company in the UK.
I led Digital Product Design, UX/UI, Creative Direction, Growth, Marketing, Advertising, & Brand.
Supporting the Startup Ecosystem
I'm deeply involved in the startup ecosystem, on the advisory board for companies such as EV urban transport startup Citpod, mentor at AI Forge accelerator and Carbon13 Climate Venture Builder, and creator of the SeedReady pre-accelerator for early-stage founders, with 150 participants in 5 cohorts
Venture Capital
I successfully graduated from the VC Lab Venture Institute programme at the top of the cohort, followed by a residency at AI VC seed-stage fund Rebellion Ventures based in Silicon Valley & now work with UK VCs.
Startup scouting, due diligence, investment decisions, LP sourcing & portfolio mgmt.
Client Brands
I’ve worked with dozens of major brands, from startups to world-renowned corporations, across digital products, omni-channel marketing and technology transformation.
Pharmaceuticals, digital health, video games, e-commerce, telecoms, finance, defence, professional services, and travel & leisure.
Military Surveillance & Reconnaissance
I served for eight years in the Army Reserves with the Honourable Artillery Company as a Special Observer and Surveillance & Target Acquisition Patrol Commander.
Trained in covert surveillance, intelligence gathering, and artillery fire control, I thrive in high-pressure environments.