ABOUT

Consulting firm based in London United Kingdom. Established in 2002 we initially supplied Corporate Development skills to larger companies but when handling a media project in 2007 we discovered London's world of startups. Now part of our portfolio is to help startups navigate the pathway to becoming larger companies. We also produce independent and original research on the world's startup eco system to develop evidenced based conclusions on how startup ecosystems are developing and changing how the world innovates. Through looking at the startup world our interest has developed to consider the impact that Fintech (Financial Services Innovation) is having on the world's major financial services industries and centres.  Our work with the startup world is very much on an open basis as we believe strongly in supporting and increasing the capacity of open innovation systems. 

Highly experienced Corporate Developer in UK, USA and in Europe.accross a range of industries in small and large companies.

 

Corporate development experience is backed by very solid operational finance experience at CFO, Chief Accuntant and Controller level. Highly experienced in multisite retailing and retailing at scale and in the development of highly complex technology companies. Specialisms in managing complex disposal prjoects for large corporates and  the development of startup projects to becoming viable cash generating enterprises. In depth experience of many market entry and channel development projects for technology products. 

 

Ian leads the research insights being determined to provide unbiased evidenced based  analysis and supporting academic research into the Startup innovation ecosystem. 

 

Ian is qualified FCCA and MBA and has worked for Glaxo, Redifusion, Ladbroke Group Plc, Imperial Group Plc and B Elliott Plc in a variety of roles, incuding Director and C level.