Research and Funding Speaker
Helping sustainability businesses stop building solutions nobody adopts through evidence-based research and strategic funding approaches.
From clean energy grant panels to sustainability accelerators, I help audiences understand how to validate market demand, secure grant funding, and scale sustainable solutions using research-driven frameworks that create real impact.
Recent speaking engagements
2025 Upcoming
Innovate UK - The Changing Landscape of IUK grants
Don't Settle Conference (ADPList) - Building Side Businesses for Tech Professionals
Female Product Leaders Keynote - Transformational Leadership
2024 Highlights
Enterprise Nation Grant Masterclass - Focus on grant strategy for growth
Natwest Accelerator Programme - Grant Writing & Application Strategies and identifying markets
Design in Product Conference - Setting and Defending Priorities
International Women's Day STEM - Celebrating Women in Innovation
Previous Notable Events
Cranfield University - Empowering Women in Business Panel
MK Geek Night - Product Development Journey
MOTUS Provocation Sessions - Panel speaker discussing evidence-based approaches in brand
Design and Innovation Meetup - Fast and cheap research in times of austerity
MK:U/Cranfield - Storytelling for upcoming leaders and negotiation
Enterprise Nation - Panel for Startup Saturday
Core speaking topics
Stop Building Solutions Nobody Adopts
How sustainability startups can validate real market demand before wasting time and money
For sustainability conferences, green tech events, climate startup accelerators
Research-Driven Sustainability: From Insights to Impact
Using customer and user research to build sustainable solutions people actually want
For sustainability innovation summits, green business conferences, climate tech meetups
Grant Funding for Green Innovation x
Securing government funding for sustainability projects through evidence-based applications
For green business events, sustainability SME conferences, climate funding summits
Measuring What Matters: Impact, SROI and Social Value
Proving real environmental and social outcomes that stakeholders and funders trust
For impact measurement conferences, social enterprise events, sustainability reporting summits
People-First AI for Sustainable Businesses
Implementing automation and AI that serves your sustainability mission, not undermines it
For sustainable business conferences, green tech innovation events, climate solution forums
Evidence-Based Sustainability Strategy
Using research and data to make confident decisions about green products, markets, and scaling
For sustainability strategy events, green innovation conferences, climate business forums
Why event organisers choose me
Proven Track Record:
£10M+ in grant funding secured for clients
100+ hours of leaders coached and mentored
15+ years research and business development experience
Multiple industry recognitions for innovation and leadership
Speaking Experience:
Multiple keynotes and workshops across the UK and internationally
Featured speaker at Design in Product, Enterprise Nation, Natwest Accelerator, Cranfield University
Panel speaker with Santander, Innovate UK, Local Growth Hubs
Expert contributor to Rosenfeld Media conferences, Female Product Leader events and industry publications
Available formats
Keynote Presentations
30-60 minutes High-impact opening or closing presentations that inspire and educate
Interactive Workshops
2-4 hours Hands-on sessions where participants work on real business challenges
Panel Discussions
60-90 minutes Expert insights on growth, funding, leadership, and innovation topics
Masterclasses
Half or full day Deep-dive training sessions with practical tools and frameworks
Virtual Presentations
30-45 minutes Engaging online sessions designed for remote audiences
There are no upcoming events at this time.