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Experience
Julian is a distinguished leader with over 35 years experience in finance and investment, specialising in guiding businesses through growth and scaling challenges.
His career has been marked by high-profile senior leadership roles where he has consistently demonstrated his expertise in raising finance, strategic problem solving and data-driven decision making.
Julian is passionate about helping businesses to unlock their potential by identifying and implementing marginal improvements across all aspects of their operations.

Values
Julian is a proactive and compassionate advisor who values integrity, collaboration and active listening. His clients frequently comment on his ability to reframe challenges through thought-provoking and intuitive questioning, which can lead to transformative breakthroughs in their business strategies.

Academic qualifications and professional memberships

Julian is a qualified Accountant with a BA in Business Studies. He is the IoD Vice Chair for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire and maintains memberships with many professional associations and networks.
He has forged strong partnerships with key organisations such as Innovate UK EDGE, the British Business Bank, the Department of International Trade, and many regional Growth Hubs. Julian’s extensive network includes numerous Investor Angel groups, all of which contribute to his mission of supporting clients in securing the funding required for them to achieve the growth ambitions for their business.

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Le’Siran Edwards is a distinguished authority in coaching, social work, and transformative leadership. A multi-award-winning coach and speaker, she’s been celebrated as Birmingham’s Best Coach for three consecutive years.
As the visionary founder of the UK’s first National Black & Diverse Safeguarding Professionals Conference, Le’Siran is sought after by global platforms like BUMBLE and CRISIS UK for her powerful insights on resilience, advocacy, leadership and professional development. Her mission: to equip others with the tools to lead, inspire and drive meaningful change in their lives and communities.

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I believe in encouraging people to think differently, to try new things and to learn from new experiences. I am lucky to be working with a variety of talented people- our students, our business partners and both internal and external colleagues.

Specialities: Coaching; entrepreneurship; student employability; creative pedagogy; learning and development; leadership and management development.

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What you need in Funding / Education in Blockchain and A.I we deliver.

Looking for people who have problems in, or want to understand A.I or Blockchain

so that we can

S.E.R.V.E -: SOLUTIONS.EDUCATION.RECRUITMENT.VENTURE CAPITAL.ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT.

We deliver Blockchain and A.I eductaion to people, universitys and businesses

We help create new business models and revenue streams from writing whitepapers to helping companies integrate crypto payments and invoices into business models. We also help musicians and artists and anyone interested to create NFTs or Tokens of there own as a promotional, fundraising or incentive tool.

CONNECT ,COLLABORATE, CREATE, EDUCATE and elevate on how to improve credit scores and support and surpass full time incomes on a part time basis. By teaching how to create extra income then INVEST into the Stock Market & Digital Assets

Life & Business strategies gained from the 100+ Personal/Business Development books ive read given to me by my Billionaire & Millionaire Mentors. Exchanging knowledge / value and connections between various successful people ive met on my journey from David Beckham to WILL I AM and many more

My RESULTS. In the last 5 years Ive led a online company to revenue 2.5 million across multiple countries. Now I’m coaching a few hand selected clients & teaching others how to get out of their own way and persue passions and get paid doing WHAT THEY LOVE & LOVING what they DO

My PHILOSOPHY. “” add EXTRA to the ordinary and together we can create the EXTRAORDINARY “”

My GOAL. IMPACT

My Vision is to Educate and to Elevate to leave every person i interact with at a greater value than when we first met.

My Aim is to become a pioneering role model, a beacon of guidance for those seeking amplification or new or additional ways of making a financial income in the new digital world.

My BELIEF: Is that nobody needs or should work a full time job they DONT enjoy or should be told when and where to work. least of all to work in a job you hate with people you hate spending more time with your employer or work colleagues than with friends family and loved ones just to get by.

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As a social entrepreneur, I’m committed to reshaping society’s values, prioritizing experiences over possessions. Rooted in reducing our environmental impact, I promote social and eco-minimalism, challenging conspicuous consumption for a more equitable and sustainable future.

Focused on ethical consumption practices, I advocate for policy changes to address biases fuelling consumerism. Deeply committed to food as a basic human right, I work towards accessibility, nutritional adequacy, and cultural appropriateness. Beyond ensuring enough food, my aim is to create a society not driven by consumerism.

As a leader, inspirer, and propeller, I’m driven by projects aligned with my passion—to make the world a better place for everyone. My fascination with technology began at five, evolving into a visionary perspective on digital twins. As a neurodivergent individual, my unique cognitive diversity shapes my creative vision.

Embarking on 3D modelling in 1995, I laid the groundwork for future endeavours. In 2006, I delved into AI, becoming a seasoned researcher and establishing a CGI company in 2004. We assist architects and the construction industry in digital transformation, consistently leveraging technology for advancements.

In April 2021, I urged the Web3 community to build digital innovations and ventured into gaming, introducing autonomous agents gaining tech industry attention. Beyond digital experiences, my company prioritizes social, economic, and environmental impact—preserving resources, promoting renewable energy, and fostering sustainability.

In envisioning a future where food, education, travel, and expression are basic human rights, we understand the ethical considerations as autonomous agents become sophisticated. We strive to establish ethical guidelines and legal frameworks, ensuring responsible and accountable operations.

My legacy is one of creativity, foresight, and a tireless pursuit of the digital frontier. Fuelled by a passion for technology, commitment to sustainability, and relentless innovation, my story exemplifies the power of passion, vision, and commitment in shaping a meaningful life and a sustainable future.

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Laura Derbyshire is the founder of OSER, a one-stop shop brand & marketing consultancy solving business challenges with bold ideas that deliver growth and ROI for startups, scaleups and investors.

Before OSER, Laura spent 20+ years in top global advertising and media agencies within the WPP and Dentsu network, including Managing Director and Board Director positions. She has a love for bringing strategy and creativity together, and a passion for venture, ideas, and tech innovation.

Laura is an early-stage VC deal flow pitch advisor, brand & marketing panellist, and keynote speaker.

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Sofia (Sophie) Azam is an ex-Government Education Regulator with a passion for alternative learning and training that is accessible for all sections of society.
Having spent nearly 5 years within education regulation and over 8 years in education consultancy regulating vocational courses, Sofia went onto set-up three start-ups that provide cutting edge educational initiatives and products to equip young entrepreneurs, new start-up founders and innovators with the right skills, knowledge and traits to succeed in their business aspirations.
Sofia is the Founder of Skills4Startupse (S4S) – UK’s first mobile business school that produces high-impact roadshows and interactive skills-centric workshops to give founders the best chance to grow their businesses and remain financially sustainable. Sofia believes that key skills underpinned by educational standards can truly empower the start-up community to fulfill their business ambitions.
Sofia is on a 10-year journey to advocate for ALL start-ups to dare to innovate without the risk of failure at early inception, by learning from each other as a circular economy.
Finally, Sofia has also set-up a new digital network hub for start-ups (EduEco+) that will be providing on-demand learning tools for new and experienced start-up founders in 2025. This virtual system will help start-ups to progress successfully in their business journeys.

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Luke Ireland is a dynamic and accomplished business leader with extensive experience across European, Asian, and US markets. He has a proven track record of driving significant business growth and operational efficiency, particularly in SaaS, Cloud, and Streaming services, as well as in Media, Consumer Electronics, IT Services, Video, AV, Mobile, and Telco industries.

In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Luke has substantial experience with multiple startups, including founding Creventa, a B2B SaaS platform, in 2020. His entrepreneurial acumen is evident in the rapid growth and success of these ventures. He is known for his exceptional ability to scale businesses, such as increasing market share from 4% to 26% in under a year and taking a startup from $0 to $11.3M in revenue within the same period.

Luke’s leadership in publicly listed companies has involved managing P&Ls of up to US$130M and spearheading major business transformations, including turning a business unit from EUR200K monthly losses to breakeven in just four months. His expertise in customer experience, product development, and market expansion has led to significant achievements, such as reducing product delivery timelines by 50% and increasing year-on-year profits by 80%. His leadership style is marked by strong communication skills and a deep understanding of global markets.