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What I offer

Fractional Exec

Fractional Exec

I can help build your operational infrastructure

I provide hands on support to early-stage companies. I’ve worn many hats, from setting up finance processes, to HR policies, to implementing information security management systems, through to building teams to take over the day-to-day operations.

US Expansion

US Expansion

I can support companies who seek to establish a base in the US.

I have experience in setting up a US subsidiary - building the complete US operational infrastructure, including: incorporation, contracting, financial accounts/banking, tax and regulation compliance, payroll, and facilities/IT.

Advisor, Mentor, Non-Exec

Advisor, Mentor, Non-Exec

I'm a big believer in giving back and sharing my learnings (and failures!) with the next wave of founders.

I'm an advisor & mentor for a number of other early stage tech companies and am willing to work as the company sees fit - as an advisor or joining the board as a non-exec.

Fund Raising support

Fund Raising support

I've successfully raised £15M+ of VC funding over the years.
From initial seed investment to series A.
From pitching to managing the due diligence process.

I'm happy to work with founders/management teams and support them in this process

Experiences

Founder, Director and COO of Relative Insight

Founder, Director and COO of Relative Insight

► 11 years as MD/COO
► Built initial management team and secured VC investment.
► Helped commercialise the tech and grow the company to $5M+ revenue, 100+ employees, $13M+ of investment
► Established US subsidiary
► Built the operational backbone of the company both in the UK and US

Research Fellow at Lancaster University, UK

Research Fellow at Lancaster University, UK

► 10 years experience as an researcher within the domains of software engineering, online forensics, and services.
► Led and managed international research activities (total budgets of over €13M)
► Led the commercialisation of developed technologies and the formation of Relative Insight

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Roles (/)
  • i.e. Marketing director
  • i.e. Mentor
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Managing Director
  • Founder
  • Tech Researcher
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Industries (/)
  • i.e. Tech
  • i.e. Education
  • Saas, tech
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Regions
  • Europe, 
  • Africa, 
  • Middle East
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Skills (/)
  • i.e. Research
  • i.e. Branding
  • Business Operations
  • Business Strategy
  • Team Building
  • C-Level Leadership
  • Systems and processes
  • Entrepreneur
  • HR Operations
  • Information Security
  • IT Executive Management
  • financial management
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Keywords (/)
  • i.e. Digital nomad
  • i.e. Ex-Google
  • Entrepreneur
  • Builder of High Performing Teams
  • Business Leader
  • Business mentor
  • Fractional COO
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