ENTRECONF GO: BATH SPEAKERS
ZOË SHEPHERD
Co-Founder and CEO,
The Social Shepherd
Zoë is co-founder and CEO of The Social Shepherd, a social-first marketing agency of over 65 employees across the UK and US. Before setting up the business, Zoë placed her focus on building her career in marketing, before starting The Social Shepherd with her ‘real-life’ partner Jack on a whim.
With the recent launch of their US office, they’ve set their ambitions to cement themselves on a global landscape within the social media industry and continue the business’s growth trajectory.
DAN GHADIMI
Co-Founder,
Bowimi
Dan is the co-founder of Bowimi, a leading field sales platform based in Bath, used daily by teams at Bacardi, Oatly, Huel, Moet and other household brands. Bowimi started as a nightlife app in 2016, pivoted into guest Wi-Fi (2018), then market research data capture (2020), before becoming a field sales platform in 2021. Dan runs the product roadmap, determining what we build and how we commercialise our products. He’s successfully launched a number of industry-leading products including the industry’s only AI-powered prospecting tool and has plenty more exciting products in the pipeline.
DARIUS JEAN
Corporate Photographer,
Darius Jean
Darius Jean is a Corporate Photographer specialising in headshots. Working in various roles within photographic industry from Darkroom technician through to Studio and Photographer’s assistant has helped shaped his understanding. Darius works primarily with Csuite Executives helping them to deliver impactful images to represent their brand.
ELLA TRIGWELL
Founder,
Marvellous
Ella Trigwell, a Norland College graduate, founded Marvellous in 2021 to help revolutionise childcare. With a decade of nanny experience, she secured Norland’s first commercial partnership and created an app that connects families with vetted nannies for flexible childcare. Now approaching £1 million in bookings, Marvellous is set to rapidly expand its offering to help support more families and nannies.
JAMES SHONE
Founder,
I Can I Am
RICHARD BURGESS
Business Engagement Officer,
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Richard will be signposting free and fully funded support for businesses across Bath & North East Somerset, who help our region thrive and grow.
Over 80% of these are start-ups and small SMEs, generally with 2 employees or less. These organisations are vital for our local economy. Bath & North East Somerset Council have over 20 specialists within our Business and Skills team, in partnership with the West of England Combined Authority, ready to assist.
It can and is helping our local businesses with support in finance, marketing, leadership, management, technical, innovation, people development and recruitment, business space, and green emission reduction initiatives.
RICHARD SPILSBURY
Founder,
Link Stone Advisory
Richard founded Link Stone Advisory to deliver advisory, finance, people, legal and IT support from experienced professionals. We provide advisory and fraction services for middle market clients and corporate development transformation for accelerated transition across M&A, fundraising and strategic delivery. The difference is we have already done it in practice and it’s not just another project for us. Richard previously worked for Future Plc, PlaySports Group and PwC.