
Team Members
Ian Hobday
Co-Founder and CEO
Ian has 21 years worth of experience in the corporate world, turning around failing operations followed by 10 years in the world of Start ups as an investor, mentor, Non Exec. Director & advisor.
Keith Elliott
R&D Tax Credit Guru
Keith is an R&D tax credit specialist with success in a number of industries. If you are eligible for R&D tax credits, Keith and his team will ensure you maximise the opportunity
Mustafa Omar
Metro Bank - Business Banking
Business banking - new accounts made easy with one of the fastest growing challenger banks. No need to worry about nasty surprises in the small print.
Chris Spencer-Philips
Founder & CEO of First Flight
Chris has been helping startups for years, and has an impressive network of Non-Executive directors - a large number of whom are keen to invest in early-stage companies.
Steven Carman
Solicitor
Steven spent the early part of his career with large regional commercial firms and later was a partner at two multi-office firms. He also has a focus on start-ups.
Lynne Gillian
Coach Mentor
Lynne provides strategic leadership with a strong operational, business development and marketing background for companies ranging from start-ups to large organisations.
Fiona Watson
Accountancy & SEIS/EIS Guru
Fiona is a Senior Chartered Accountant with over 16 years of experience, who can provide a full suite of accountancy services to help any startup business.
Nigel Lambert
Grant Writer (Movewrite)
Nigel focuses on collaboration for R&D and innovation. For him, new ideas and innovations are at the interface of competences and between partners so collaboration is paramount.
Sandra Squire
Marketing Specialist
Sandra excels in sales leadership, digital marketing , innovation and value creation, helping companies such as Disney and ITV generate amazing returns on investment.
Agata Mabena
B-corporation specialist
Agata has over 12 years of experience providing guidance and leadership to senior managers in startups and SMEs in various industries including professional services and hospitality,.
Stewart Wooles
Co-Founder & Non-Exec. Chairman
With two successful start ups grown and sold, Stewart is a seasoned entrepreneur. His background in Financial services provides strong connections & funding networks.
Peter Bawden
IP Specialist (Bawden Associates)
Peter provides comprehensive IP service, managing opportunities for developing and commercialising IP, and managing risks from third party IP in support of clients’ objectives.
Naomi Scott-Mackie
Senior Consultant at First Flight
Naomi has been helping startups for many years. She has an impressive network of Non-Executive directors - a large number of whom are keen to invest in early-stage companies.
Damien Jones
Grant Writer (Wax-RDC)
Damien has over 15 years’ worth of experience, and his streamlined process takes the pain out of application writing and can help you write a winning grant application.