GEORGIA STEWART
CEO, Tumelo
Georgia is CEO of Tumelo, one of the UK’s fastest-growing financial technology scale-ups.
Georgia studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge and has experience across the sustainable investment sector, including equity investment analysis at Jupiter, cleantech venture capital at IP Group and conservation projects at Fauna and Flora International.
Tumelo’s mission is to empower shareholder democracy with technology that supports impactful stewardship. Its technology suite gives retail and institutional investors full transparency over their investment holdings and enables them to have a voice on the issues they care about by providing expression of wish and pass-through voting solutions via fund managers and brokers.
A1 VANGUARD (ADE SOWEMIMO)
Supreme Dimensions
Supreme dimensions is a contemporary production company founded in Bristol, 2024 by multidimensional, disciplinary artist A1 Vanguard. Supreme dimensions was conceived to produce works of exploration innovation and platform voices of untold stories. His work spans dance, film, poetry, and installation art, creating safe spaces for individuals to explore and connect with their stories.
ANNIE LEGGE
Social Entrepreneur and Co-Founder,
Tech4Good South West
Annie is an experienced leader across tech and social sectors, with a passion to inspire and lead others to create positive social impact. Annie’s work is driven by a purpose, emphasising community building and supporting individuals to enact change.
BARNEY BEAUCHAMP
Founder and Co-director,
Slice One
Founder and co-director of Slice One, Barney runs a thriving wood-fired pizza business specializing in event catering. Over four years, he and his business partner Callum Stewart have built a festival favourite, serving up to 750 pizzas daily at major events like Glastonbury, Boomtown, and We Out Here.
BEN GILES
Founder,
Balloon Letting Company
Ben is a multi award winning letting agent and founder of the Balloon Letting Company which launched in 2021 and has had a meteoric rise over the past three years. Prior to that he was instrumental in the management and growth of what is now one of the largest independent agencies in the city. He’s incredibly passionate about people and about property and brings that passion and energy to everyone he works with. Ben launched Balloon Letting Co with the belief that by following some very basic principles he can set a higher standard of service for the letting industry in Bristol.
Hannah Egerton
Founder,
Edgie Eats
Edgie Eats is a wholesale bakery business supplying over 30 locations across Bath and Bristol. Founded by Hannah ‘Edgie’ at the age of 21, Edgie Eats has rapidly expanded in just 2.5 years. They opened their first physical location in April 2024 in Westbury Park with the team growing to 10 employees.
JESS WOODSFORD
Co-Founder and Co-Director,
Inclusive Futures
Jess Woodsford is a leadership coach, trainer and facilitator. Jess is the Co-founder/Co-Director of Inclusive Futures CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company dedicated to social mobility. Inclusive Futures supports young people to thrive in their chosen careers, and supports businesses to create inclusive work environments.
JOSH SIMPKINS
Co-Founder,
Future Talent Group
Josh’s mission with Future Talent Group is simple: to be recognised as a trusted talent consultancy while also making a real impact by supporting the communities we operate within. Josh is a big advocate of the Southwest technology ecosystem, and whilst Bristol is home, he also works with a diverse range of clients across the UK and Globally, including innovative start-ups and scale-ups, established SMEs, and global organisations.
MARIA BERRYMAN
Programme Director,
YTKO
Maria brings a unique blend of passion, drive, and over 20 years of experience to her role as Programme Director at YTKO Ltd. Known for her love of structure and efficiency, she thrives on building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders while fostering a collaborative team environment.
MATT HALL
Director,
Swift Spares
Owner and director of Swift Spares Ltd, Matt runs an online business buying and selling parts for boilers and white goods. What began as a side-hustle from his bedroom aged 21 (at the height of the pandemic) – has grown into a multi-six-figure online business and a full-time operation. Matt recently joined the Natwest Accelerator program and has started a second online business and managing a community pub.
MERCEDES OSBORNE
Director,
Pointers Financial
After having experience across multiple firms, Mercedes founded Pointers Financial, bringing her skills, knowledge and experience to ensure the very best customer experience for clients on their mortgage journey. She is passionate about keeping customers happy and is at the forefront of my business.
MO ALI
Associate,
Philosophy of Mo
Mo is a Powerful keynote speaker, Philosopher and Social Entrepreneur dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential. His inspirational words, compelling spoken word performances, and commitment to supporting underrepresented communities offer a refreshing and thought-provoking perspective that challenges the status quo.
OLIVIA COY
Founder,
Remedy
Olivia is a multi-award-winning innovator, crossing interdisciplinary boundaries to nurture consistency in patient safety and encourage a culture that strives to achieve it. Olivia is building Remedy, a health technology company, to optimise health literacy for people with chronic conditions.
PATCH DE SALIS
USHDAT Productions
Respect, the ethos of this company is to engage local community’s while creating films and content for clients. The community aspect follows the direction of youth work and aimS to often bring youngers with us on set provide work experience and teach and high quality skill.
PRANAV VYAS
Founder and director,
LocalVerse
Pranav studied economics at the University of Bath and founded LocalVerse with a passion for technology and sustainability. Pranav aspires to help local economies and communities thrive in an increasingly digital and sustainable world.
REECE PADGHAM
Co-Founder,
Face It
Face It is a streetwear and fashion brand born from the belief that fashion should not only make a statement but tell a story—about overcoming challenges and embracing creativity. The designs are a reflection of life’s trials and tribulations, blending bold, affordable, innovative fashion with art that deserves to be seen.
SUNJAY SINGH
Creative Director,
Life Media UK
As Director of the rapidly expanding video content agency Life Media UK and marketing agency Lambardar Marketing, Sunjay has spent over a decade building businesses and winning clients. He has extensive experience in creating valuable relationships and delivering real results for brands across the UK and internationally.
TOM BRIGHT
Founder and director,
Bright Evolve
Join Tom, founder of Bright Evolve and a B2B sales expert with over 20 years of experience, as he shares crucial insights from his sales journey. In this engaging session, Tom will reveal key lessons that can transform your approach to selling—essential for all entrepreneurs, as everyone needs to sell their ideas, products, or services.
He’ll cover understanding customer needs, building relationships, and developing a scalable sales process. Learn to avoid common pitfalls and embrace adaptability to drive growth in your early-stage business.
Don’t miss this chance to gain invaluable knowledge and empower your sales efforts!
WADZIIE MUKAMBIRWA
Founder,
Wadziieslittleshop
Wadziieslittleshop was formed in 2021, selling a variety of skincare cosmetics, with strong sales of body butters. Wadziieslittleshop has hosted two pop up shops, appeared on the UWE radio show, and hosted multiple workshops.
WERONIKA STELMACH
CEO,
Weaving Change
Weronika is the CEO of Weaving Change, a social enterprise on a mission to slow down fast fashion by helping people wear their clothes. She has been developing Swerv; the ultimate clueless wardrobe app over the last year after completing a chemistry master’s at the University of Bristol.