What I offer
Chief of Staff (Special Projects)
I work with founders to expedite growth by building new distribution partnerships, talent acq. or roadmapping and getting my hands dirty. I am an enthusiastic co-builder and will help you achieve your goals more quickly. I've been a founder and can empathise with founder needs.
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Strategic Partnerships & Growth
I enjoy building ecosystems and establishing partnerships that accelerate growth and defensibility. I have done this both in the UK and launching internationally, sometimes with big name brands and sometimes with industry niche players.
🎤 Moderator & Judge – Global Thought Leadership
I’ve moderated panels & spoken at events from Norway to China, covering AI in education, global edtech, STEAM & more. As an XPrize judge & SXSW media partner, I engage top thinkers to drive conversations that matter.
🎟️ Creating & Scaling Global Events
Led content & events for the world’s largest edtech show, growing visitors +43% & sponsorships +116%. Designed & launched international summits, shaping global dialogues & connecting industry leaders in digital healthcare, architecture & telecoms. Also: The Edtech Podcast Festival & team offsites!
Experiences
x2 Founder & 15+ years in brand launch & growth
1. Launched WorkTripp, securing investment and £400 GMV in year one and securing exclusive partnerships with Operations Nation.
2. Launched The Edtech Podcast via SXSW securing sponsorship with Lego, Salesforce and Microsoft
3. Internationalised B2B tech events in over 7 countries from scratch
Driving Growth with WorkTripp as CEO and Co-Founder🌍
Co-founded WorkTripp®, a BCorp platform driving £400k GMV in Year 1. Secured investment, built a 700-user community, 300+ partners, and designed exclusive distribution with Operations Nation. Proud SeedLegals GameChange of the Year Nominees, supporting teams like TaxScouts & Talentful.
Launching The Leading Edtech Podcast
Founder of The Edtech Podcast, driving 40K+ monthly downloads across 147+ countries. Partnered with brands like Salesforce, Lego, and Pearson. Media partner for SXSW, with a mission to improve dialogue between education & technology through thought leadership and storytelling.
Left the Isle of Wight at 18 to live in the Sarawakian Jungle
Working on deforestation projects in Borneo, and teaching kids (who bunked off to go Wild Board hunting). Embedded my love of nature, remoteness and connectedness.
🤝 Strategic Partnerships That Scale
I’ve built global partnerships with Lego, SXSW, Salesforce & Pearson, driving new revenue streams, brand expansion & community growth. Skilled in ecosystem mapping, deal-making & cross-sector collaborations, I help businesses unlock high-impact opportunities.
Cycled Across France Through the Pyrenees to raise £11k
Me and my Husband cycled across France from Biarritz making our way across the Pyrenees mountain range to Cerbere, taking in a 16,000m elevation gain (that’s nearly 2 x Mount Everest!) covering 723 km as we went to raise £11k collectively for Sands and other charities.
