Sam Smith

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I am an entrepreneur and a champion of UK entrepreneurship having been founder and CEO of…

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    The Entrepreneurs Network

    - Present 2 years 6 months

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    In my role as Patron of The Entrepreneurs Network, I’ll be continuing my campaign to get entrepreneurship education integrated into the school curriculum. Breaking down the barriers that prevent more young people from becoming successful entrepreneurs and creating a pathway for all young people, irrespective of their background, is the key to unlocking growth for individuals, communities and the country.

  • Task Force

    Taskforce on Women-Led High Growth Enterprises

    - 1 year 9 months

    Education

    Part of the government Taskforce on Women-Led High-Growth Enterprises, supporting the next generation of female entrepreneurs, to boost women starting fast-growing companies.

    It was launched by Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss chaired by Anne Boden, CEO and founder of Starling Bank, and includes: June Angelides MBE: Investment Manager, Samos Investments & CEO and Founder, Mums in Tech; Alexandra Depledge, MBE: CEO and Founder, Resi; Poppy Gustafsson OBE: CEO and Co-founder…

    Part of the government Taskforce on Women-Led High-Growth Enterprises, supporting the next generation of female entrepreneurs, to boost women starting fast-growing companies.

    It was launched by Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss chaired by Anne Boden, CEO and founder of Starling Bank, and includes: June Angelides MBE: Investment Manager, Samos Investments & CEO and Founder, Mums in Tech; Alexandra Depledge, MBE: CEO and Founder, Resi; Poppy Gustafsson OBE: CEO and Co-founder, Darktrace; Judith Hartley: CEO of British Patient Capital & British Business Investments, British Business Bank; Zandra Moore: CEO and Co-founder, Panintelligence; Deepali Nangia: Partner, Speedinvest and Co-founder Alma Angels; Jan Putnis - Partner, Slaughter and May; Angela Scott : Founder and Chief Operating Officer, TC BioPharm Ltd; Emma Sinclair MBE: Co-founder and CEO, EnterpriseAlumni; Helen Steers: Partner, Pantheon Ventures; Francesca (Check) Warner : Co-founder and Partner, Ada Ventures

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    Advisory Board

    Centre for Entrepreneurs

    The Centre for Entrepreneurs promotes the role of entrepreneurs in creating economic growth and social well-being.

  • Patron

    Modern Muse

    Modern Muse is designed to engage the next generation of female business leaders and entrepreneurs by showcasing women of today in all walks of business life.

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    Advisory Board

    Everywoman Ltd

    Founded in September 1999, everywoman is a membership organisation that champions the advancement of women in business. We work alongside companies looking to develop and retain a pipeline of female leaders and individual women who are looking to advance themselves and others.

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    University of Bristol

    - Present 4 years 2 months

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    Member of the Development Board of the University of Bristol. The Development Board identifies and advises on key philanthropic opportunities for the University.

    The University is committed to working with its alumni, friends, partners and benefactors in order to realise our shared ambitions. The Development Board helps to deliver and add value to key University strategic priorities such as the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus (TQEC) and the New University Library, by facilitating…

    Member of the Development Board of the University of Bristol. The Development Board identifies and advises on key philanthropic opportunities for the University.

    The University is committed to working with its alumni, friends, partners and benefactors in order to realise our shared ambitions. The Development Board helps to deliver and add value to key University strategic priorities such as the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus (TQEC) and the New University Library, by facilitating discussions with existing and potential supporters; and by promoting the profile of the University in the UK and around the world.

    The Development Board is made up of a group of University of Bristol alumni who are leaders and influencers across a diverse range of sectors and communities. The members of this group are passionate supporters of the University and are dedicated to helping it meet its strategic goals through a wide variety of philanthropic activity. All Development Board members operate in accord with the guidelines in the University’s Acceptance and Refusal of Donations Policy and the University’s Naming Policy.

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    General Ambassador

    25x25 Limited

    - Present 1 year

    Economic Empowerment

    25 FTSE FEMALE CEOS BY 2025. Encourage pipeline of roles that lead to CEO. Path to CEO programme

Honors & Awards

  • First Woman in Finance Award: 2014

    First Women Awards

  • Power Top 50

    Business XL

  • National Business Woman of the Future

    Women of the Future Awards

  • Power Top 50

    Business XL

  • Top 100 Financial Rising Stars Awards

    Financial Rising Stars Awards

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