At Best Startup UK we track over 130,000 UK startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top United Kingdom based Partner operating in the EdTech space. If you think a Partner is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Edd Stockwell
Head of Partnerships of MEL Science
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About MEL Science: MEL Science develops up to date chemistry kit subscription and VR software for learning chemistry
Leila-Mari Ryynänen
Partner of Claned Group
Leila-Mari has over 30 years of experience in management and business development both in the public and private sector. She has extensive experience with start-ups from start to exit, and was the director of new business development at Finpro from 2006 to 2013. Leila-Mari has successfully ran a healthcare software company in UK and contract business in Norway. Leila-Mari is used to working in international markets, and she has lived and worked in all the Scandinavian countries, the UK, the Netherlands, Canada and USA. Additionally, she has experience in Asian and Russian business.
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About Claned Group: The unparalleled digital learning solution – Modern LXP enabling superior engagement and measurement of impact
Leslie Kolber
North America Head of Sales and Partnerships of boclips
Leslie has a strong background in account management, business development, strategy, building partnerships and closing contracts with over twenty years experience. She is proficient in accessing senior level decision makers, negotiations and creating win-win situations. Her tech background includes database and software experience.
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About boclips: boclips is an online platform that enables its users to find, watch, and learn through educational video clips.
Dolores Vanessa Carbajal De Nova
Head of Partnerships of Learnerbly
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About Learnerbly: Learnerbly is a Learning Development Platform.
Patrick Cooke
Partner & Marketing Director of EdPlace
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About EdPlace: EdPlace is dedicated to empowering parents in their child’s education.
Stuart Clarke
Partnerships Officer of Synap
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About Synap: Synap is online education platform using AI to revolutionise learning.
Gareth James
Strategic Programs and Partnerships Consultant of World Robot Olympiad
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About World Robot Olympiad: World Robot Olympiad is a non-profit organization that promotes robotics in STEM education.