Weekly advice clinics

You’ll have access to free weekly advice clinics with our team of professional services experts.

Andy Hinchman

Andy Hickman

AI Adviser in Residence

Talk to Andy about implementing and positioning your AI technology.

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Rob Thompson, Allica

Banker in Residence

Talk to Rob about banking relationships, debt financing options, and navigating financial infrastructure for your startup.

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Mike Paton

COO in Residence

Talk to Mike about scaling your operations, building efficient processes, and preparing your business infrastructure for growth.

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Jenn Rolls

COO in Residence

Talk to Jen about operational readiness, organisational design, financial controls, people and culture, and building the foundations your business needs to scale.

Jonathan Holloway

Jonathan Holloway

CTO in Residence

Talk to Jonathan about technology strategy, architecture decisions, and building scalable teams.

Nic Alpi - CookiesHQ

Nic Alpi

CTO in Residence

Talk to Nic about technology strategy, architecture decisions, and building scalable teams.

Richard Godfrey - Rocketmakers

Richard Godrey, Rocketmakers

CTO in Residence

Talk to Richard about turning product ideas into robust software and building out engineering talent in your business.

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Jonathan Gaunt, FD Works

Finance Director in Residence

Talk to Jonathan about financial planning, fundraising readiness, and building sound financial foundations for growth.

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Pete Edwards, Corrigan Accountants

Finance Director in Residence

Talk to Pete about cash flow management, financial modelling, and getting your numbers investor-ready.

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Dhevesh Mewawalla, Octopreneur Intel

Revenue & Go-To-Market in Residence

Talk to Dhevesh about market entry, customer acquisition strategy, and positioning your product for early traction.

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Dayne Hodgson, RedKnight Consultancy

Grant Writer in Residence

Talk to Dayne about identifying grant opportunities, writing compelling applications, and accessing non-dilutive funding.

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Alex Mouat, University of Bristol

Growth Adviser in Residence

Talk to Alex about growth planning, scaling challenges, and building a strategy that balances ambition with sustainability.

Sam Bacon - Medical Device Quality & Regulatory Adviser

Sam Bacon, SGB Consulting

Health Tech Lead

Talk to Sam about medtech regulation, NHS engagement, and bringing health products to market.

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Victoria Johnson, Green Jay People

HR Adviser in Residence

Talk to Victoria about hiring strategies, employment law basics, and building a culture that retains top talent.

Andrew Mears - Mewburn Ellis

Andrew Mears, Mewburn Ellis

Patent Attorney in Residence

Talk to Andrew about patent strategy, IP portfolio management, and safeguarding your competitive advantage.

Andrew Flaxman

Andrew Flaxman, Stevens Hewlett & Perkins

Patent Attorney in Residence

Talk to Andrew about trademark protection, IP due diligence, and building an IP strategy aligned with your business goals.

Richard Turner - Trade Mark Attorney in Residence

Richard Turner, Stevens Hewlett & Perkins

Patent Attorney in Residence

Talk to Richard about patent filings, freedom-to-operate assessments, and using IP strategically to attract investment.

Peter Cornford, Trade Mark Attorney

Peter Cornford, Stevens Hewlett & Perkins

Trade Mark Attorney in Residence

Talk to Peter about IP audits, licensing strategies, and embedding IP thinking into your product development.

Theo Worsley-IP surgery

Theo Worsley, Withers & Rogers

Patent Attorney in Residence

Talk to Theo about protecting your innovations, navigating the patent landscape, and IP commercialisation strategies.

Harry Alexander - QantX, Advisor in Residence

Harry Alexander, QantX

Investor in Residence

Talk to Harry about refining your pitch, understanding investor expectations, and structuring funding rounds.

Nathan Guest - VWV

Nathan Guest, VWV

Lawyer in Residence

Talk to Nathan about contracts, corporate structure, regulatory compliance, and protecting your business legally.

Jess Samaurez

Jess Saumarez, The Marketing Plot

Marketer in Residence

Talk to Jess about brand positioning, digital marketing, and creating campaigns that convert on a startup budget.

Joanna Randall, Purplefish, Marketer in Residence

Joanna Randall, Purplefish

Marketer in Residence

Talk to Joanna about marketing strategy, content planning, and building a marketing function from the ground up.

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Richard Gold, Ensera Design

Hardware Product Manager in Residence

Talk to Richard about product-market fit, roadmap prioritisation, and creating user-centred products that scale.

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James Lucas, Lunos

Product Manager in Residence

Talk to James about product strategy, discovery techniques, and transitioning from founder-led to team-led product development.

Matthew Stone

Matt Stone, Plus Product

Product Manager in Residence

Talk to Matt about product vision, backlog management, and embedding effective product practices early.

Rob Buckland

Robert Buckland, Bristol Business News

Journalist in Residence

Talk to Robert about media strategy, brand storytelling, and generating press coverage that drives growth.

Sophie Causon-Wood, University Partnerships in Residence

Sophie Causon-Wood, University of Bristol

University Partnerships in Residence

Talk to Sophie about partnering with universities, accessing research talent, and leveraging R&D for innovation.

Paul Clark - Sales and International Markets Adviser in Residence

Paul Clark, Acceleratio

Sales and International Markets in Residence

Talk to Paul about building a sales function, entering new markets, and developing strategies for international growth.