Advisers in Residence
Expert advice, one to one
Members can book 1:1 sessions with our panel of professional services experts, from finance and law to technology, product, marketing and IP.
Advisers
Technology and product
Andy Hickman
Talk to Andy about implementing and positioning your AI technology.
Jonathan Holloway
Talk to Jonathan about technology strategy, architecture decisions, and building scalable teams.
Richard Godrey, Rocketmakers
Talk to Richard about turning product ideas into robust software and building out engineering talent in your business.
Richard Gold, Ensera Design
Talk to Richard about product-market fit, roadmap prioritisation, and creating user-centred products that scale.
James Lucas, Lunos
Talk to James about product strategy, discovery techniques, and transitioning from founder-led to team-led product development.
Matt Stone, Plus Product
Talk to Matt about product vision, backlog management, and embedding effective product practices early.
Advisers
Finance, funding and investment
Rob Thompson, Allica
Talk to Rob about banking relationships, debt financing options, and navigating financial infrastructure for your startup.
Jack Jordan-Connelly
Talk to Jack about cost-free Barclays Eagle Labs support, programmes, events and banking services for scaling tech companies, including specialist Innovation Banking.
Jonathan Gaunt, FD Works
Talk to Jonathan about financial planning, fundraising readiness, and building sound financial foundations for growth.
Pete Edwards, Corrigan Accountants
Talk to Pete about cash flow management, financial modelling, and getting your numbers investor-ready.
Dayne Hodgson, RedKnight Consultancy
Talk to Dayne about identifying grant opportunities, writing compelling applications, and accessing non-dilutive funding.
Harry Alexander, QantX
Talk to Harry about refining your pitch, understanding investor expectations, and structuring funding rounds.
Advisers
Legal and intellectual property
Nathan Guest, VWV
Talk to Nathan about contracts, corporate structure, regulatory compliance, and protecting your business legally.
Andrew Flaxman, Stevens Hewlett & Perkins
Talk to Andrew about trademark protection, IP due diligence, and building an IP strategy aligned with your business goals.
Richard Turner, Stevens Hewlett & Perkins
Talk to Richard about patent filings, freedom-to-operate assessments, and using IP strategically to attract investment.
Theo Worsley, Withers & Rogers
Talk to Theo about protecting your innovations, navigating the patent landscape, and IP commercialisation strategies.
Andrew Mears, Mewburn Ellis
Talk to Andrew about patent strategy, IP portfolio management, and safeguarding your competitive advantage.
Oliver Leason, Stratagem IPM
Talk to Oliver about protecting IP and developing a strategy suitable for growth and fundraising, explained in plain English.
Peter Cornford, Stevens Hewlett & Perkins
Talk to Peter about IP audits, licensing strategies, and embedding IP thinking into your product development.
Advisers
Growth, sales and marketing
Dhevesh Mewawalla, Octopreneur Intel
Talk to Dhevesh about market entry, customer acquisition strategy, and positioning your product for early traction.
Alex Mouat, University of Bristol
Talk to Alex about growth planning, scaling challenges, and building a strategy that balances ambition with sustainability.
Joanna Randall, Purplefish
Talk to Joanna about marketing strategy, content planning, and building a marketing function from the ground up.
Jess Saumarez, The Marketing Plot
Talk to Jess about brand positioning, digital marketing, and creating campaigns that convert on a startup budget.
Advisers
Operations, people and partnerships
Jen Rolls
Talk to Jen about operational readiness, organisational design, financial controls, people and culture, and building the foundations your business needs to scale.
Victoria Johnson, Green Jay People
Talk to Victoria about hiring strategies, employment law basics, and building a culture that retains top talent.
Sam Bacon, SGB Consulting
Talk to Sam about medtech regulation, NHS engagement, and bringing health products to market.
Sophie Causon-Wood, University of Bristol
Talk to Sophie about partnering with universities, accessing research talent, and leveraging R&D for innovation.
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