About us

Meet the team

Our team will support you every step of the way. We bring our expertise as entrepreneurs, tech founders and industry experts to help you make your impact.

Our team

The people behind SETsquared Bristol

Running the programmes, events and member support day to day.

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Caroline Thompson

Centre Manager

Management of business support, membership and ecosystem engagement

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Jason Nichols

Incubation Manager

Incubation support for SETsquared founders, Entrepreneurs in Residence and advisers

Lauren Ellse, Programme Manager

Lauren Ellse

Innovation Manager

Management and development of incubation and training programmes

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Sophie Connolly

Events and Programme Coordinator

Organiser of member activities including events, workshops, Business Review Panels

Entrepreneurs and Investor in Residence

Founders and investors who have done it before

Our Entrepreneurs in Residence coach members one to one, drawing on their own experience of starting, growing and investing in businesses. Our Investor in Residence helps members get ready to raise and meet the right investors.

Stewart Noakes

Stewart Noakes

Entrepreneur in Residence

Entrepreneur, non-executive director, business mentor, coach

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Dr Becky Sage

Entrepreneur in Residence

Entrepreneur, leadership expert, communication strategist

Adam Thomas-Brown, Investor in Residence

Adam Thomas-Brown

Investor in Residence

Investment readiness, fundraising strategy and investor introductions

Work with us

Sprint, Grow and Scale support tech founders from first idea to investment.

Get in touch

Not sure where to start? Talk to the team about what you need.