Bristol tech incubator SETsquared has strengthened its adviser team.

Based at the city’s Engine Shed innovation hub, the University of Bristol incubator supports the growth of technology start-ups, helping them move from initial ideas into commercial viability.

The team have welcomed our new experts in their fields to join its existing community of 15 advisers in residence, providing advice to its 80 member companies. Advisers offer weekly support through 1:1 sessions across key specialist areas including legal, finance, investment, IP and product development.

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The new advisers are Caroline Clark (chief operating office in residence), Ed Daniels (AI in residence), Jess Saumarez (marketer in residence) and Mike Paton (chief operating officer in residence).

Ms Clark co-founded and served as chief operating office at KETS Quantum Security before transitioning to social entrepreneurship with her current company Zebera, an organisation dedicated to empowering and inspiring young people through design and innovation. Mr Daniels has worked as an AI consultant for multiple companies, bringing his passion for innovation and expertise to help identify new AI-powered business opportunities and ways to interact with data.

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Ms Saumarez is a Certified digital marketing leader with many years' experience of building businesses from the ground up through to acquisition. Mr Paton is an experienced chief operations office and current director of Engine Shed, Bristol’s innovation hub.

SETsquared Bristol will be hosting a virtual open event on September 27.

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