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Finding delight in the unexpected: John’s story

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When John Chamberlain left university, he had no plans to start a portfolio career. In fact, he didn’t even know that was an option. He was passionate about illustration and he wanted to tell stories, so he explored different career paths that let him combine those values. As his career evolved, he approached every opportunity … Continued

Meet the Team: James Bebbington

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There’s something so unique about working with startups and small businesses. It requires creativity, flexibility and a passion to work closely with a tight-knit group of people all striving for the same goal. So it’s no wonder that James Bebbington has built a career supporting growing companies brimming with innovation and possibility. As the newest … Continued

Becoming a force for good: Zed’s story

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It’s safe to say that Zarir (Zed) Vakil has well and truly embraced the portfolio career lifestyle. As a Fractional and interim CEO and Commercial Director, business growth consultant, non-executive director (NED), mentor and peer-to-peer forum leader (amongst other things!) Zed’s passion is spurred on by a desire to inspire business leaders and investors as … Continued

The power of curiosity and experimentation: Natasha’s story

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Natasha Rostovtseva’s career path has always been unconventional – she was a doctor and a journalist, she worked in technology and healthcare, and even had a decade-long stint at Google. Now she’s embracing a different sort of challenge as a board member and strategic advisor within the health tech space helping startups commercialise and scale … Continued

Meet the Team: Charlotte Owen

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When Charlotte Owen stumbled across The Portfolio Collective, she was on the hunt for a role that allowed her to work flexibly and juggle her most important job as a new mum. All it took was a nudge from her long-time friend and community member Nicola Twiston Davies and a deep dive into all our … Continued