Ambition and accountability are not opposites.
The startup myth says: hustle harder, raise more, move faster.
But the founders and institutions shaping what comes next know that ambition without integrity is a liability, not a strategy.
I work at the intersection of technology, ethics, and leadership; speaking, writing, and engaging with the people building what matters.
My journey into this work began in the lab. With a PhD in Chemistry and an MSci in Chemical Physics, I was trained to think systematically about complex problems. But I quickly realised the most complex problems weren’t scientific, they were human.
As co-founder and CEO at Interactive Scientific I raised £1M before generating revenue. I've helped over 350 companies startup and scale through my work on world leading accelerator and incubator programmes. Along the way, I’ve been recognised as one of the Sunday Times Maserati 100 Innovators, one of 50 Movers & Shakers in biotech and named a digital changemaker by London Tech Week. I co-host the Founded and Grounded, podcast, the UK’s #2 startup podcast with over 2 million downloads.
What drives this work is simple: the innovations shaping our future should be built with integrity from day one, not retrofitted with ethics once the damage is done.
I deliver keynotes and panel contributions that challenge conventional thinking about innovation and leadership. My talks blend real entrepreneurial experience, systems thinking, and practical wisdom, leaving audiences with clarity on complex challenges and actionable next steps.
Topics: founder mindset · ethical innovation · inclusive leadership · navigating ambition
Enquire about speakingI design and facilitate custom workshops tailored to your organisation’s needs. Whether it’s a culture shift toward ethical innovation, leadership development for your team, or a facilitated conversation around responsible technology; I create spaces where people feel safe to think deeply and emerge with clarity.
For: corporates · accelerators · innovation teams · leadership cohorts
Enquire about workshopsFor accelerators, corporate innovation teams, and professional organisations, I design multi-session programmes that build founder resilience, develop ethical leadership capabilities, and create community among ambitious leaders committed to impact.
Format: multi-session · bespoke · cohort-based
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#2 UK Startup Podcast
Honest conversations about what it really means to build something. No hustle myths, no highlight reels—just the real stories of founders, leaders, and innovators navigating ambition, ethics, and the messy human side of building.
2M+ downloads · UK’s #2 startup podcast
Listen nowI work with accelerators, universities, and event teams who want to explore the harder questions in tech—around ethics, equity, and what responsible innovation actually looks like in practice. If you’re looking to book a keynote, commission a workshop, or discuss a leadership programme, I’d love to hear from you.
I’ll respond personally within 48 hours.
Enquiries from organisations, accelerators, universities, and event teams welcome.
I don’t take on individual coaching or mentoring at this time.
Thank you! Becky will be in touch personally.
