Ian was most recently strategy lead for venture capital at the British Business Bank. He collaborated with the investment community and the U.K. government to develop and launch a £2.5 billion investment fund, which established the BBB as the top investor in British VC funds. He designed the investment strategy to deliver attractive returns and increase the availability of longer-term finance for entrepreneurs seeking to build innovative, world-class businesses. Previously, Ian was a strategy consultant, working mainly with tech and consumer businesses across Europe, North America, and Africa. He devised growth strategies for corporations and advised many of the world’s leading private-equity firms. Ian firmly believes that technology can be used to solve society’s most critical challenges.