Helping founders, organisations and regions turn ideas into enterprise.
I work with founders, growing companies, universities and public bodies to test ideas, build products and services people actually want, and create the conditions for entrepreneurship to thrive.
About me
For over 20 years I've built and led enterprise and entrepreneurship programmes in Scotland and across Europe, including Bright Red Triangle at Edinburgh Napier University, the Scottish Entrepreneurial Educators Network (SEEN), and the 30+ partner Start for Future alliance. I bring that experience to work at every scale, from a single founder with an idea to a national programme.
Areas of Practice
Helping founders and teams test ideas with real customers and shape new products and services, so they build the right thing before they build it big.
Founder & Innovation Coaching
Building the skills, confidence and practice of the educators, advisers and teams who support entrepreneurs, through facilitation, curriculum design and professional networks.
Entrepreneurship Education & Capacity Building
Designing and strengthening the services, programmes and connections that help entrepreneurs start and grow, in universities, regions and networks.
Ecosystem Development
Bringing organisations together in national and European collaborations, and positioning them for the funding that makes ambitious programmes possible.
Partnerships & Funding
Who I work with
Founders & start-ups: testing an idea, finding the first customers, shaping the offer
Scale-ups & SMEs: developing the next product or service, or entering a new market
Universities & colleges: enterprise services, entrepreneurship education and venture support
Economic development agencies & government: programme design, ecosystem strategy and delivery partnerships
Networks, charities & social enterprises: capacity building, partnerships and governance
Track Record
1000+
Founders, teams & ventures supported
20+years
National Network
for entrepreneurship educators, check out seen.ac.uk
Got a challenge in mind?
Whether you have a specific project or just want to talk something through, I'm happy to have an initial conversation. No obligation, no hard sell.