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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 Manager operating in the Incubators space. If you think a Manager 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.
Frankie Lynn
Business Development Manager of Rocket Internet
Frankie Lynn is the senior business development manager at [CaterWings](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/caterwings), an internet startup that serves the corporate catering industry. Prior to this position, she was employed as a business development manager at Rocket Internet. Lynn holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Nottingham.
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About Rocket Internet: Rocket Internet incubates and invests in internet and technology companies globally.
Ella Goldner
Co-founder and General Manager of Zinc.VC
Ella is one of the Co-founders of Zinc, a new Social Innovation programme aimed at building scalable and commercial businesses that help solve the developed world biggest social problems. She’s also the Co-founder of NewCo UK, an innovation festival that provides a behind-the-curtain-view into the most exciting, innovative and mission-led organisations in a city. As a marketing strategist Ella worked with leading global brands such as Unilever, Wimbledon and EY. Ella is a London Business School alumna and studied engineering in Tel Aviv.
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About Zinc.VC: Zinc.VC is a London-based business builder that runs 9 month mission-led programmes to build scalable commercial impact-led businesses.
Nzube Ufodike
Financial Inclusion Programme Manager of Wayra
Nzube specialises in early stage technology start-ups and their equity investments. He met over 70 companies in person last year, of which 12 were mentored and 2 went on to raise capital. His professional experience covers entrepreneurship and finance in the UK and emerging markets. He founded Amoo Venture Capital Advisory to support start-ups seeking growth capital. Previously, he worked in front office roles in global investment banking and asset management. As part of Nzube’s commitment to building strong and healthy communities, he volunteers and works with community-oriented projects that invest in developing human capital and nurturing talent.
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About Wayra: Wayra is a globally connected and technologically open innovation hub.
Devante Andrew
Assistant Programme Manager of Wayra
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About Wayra: Wayra is a globally connected and technologically open innovation hub.
Remus Radvan
London Accelerator Programme Manager of Wayra
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About Wayra: Wayra is a globally connected and technologically open innovation hub.
Laura Gibson
Business Development Manager of Wayra
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About Wayra: Wayra is a globally connected and technologically open innovation hub.
Solomon Rose
Business Manager of Wayra
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About Wayra: Wayra is a globally connected and technologically open innovation hub.
Florence Snell
Operations Manager of New Entrepreneurs Foundation
Florence graduated in 2010 from Durham University with a degree in Civil Engineering. Whilst at university, Florence was involved with a number of clubs and societies and in 2008, she co-founded her college’s ski and snowboard club which continues to run successfully. Florence has had experience in a variety of sectors, including a summer internship with Heidrick and Struggles. Florence joined the NEF in the very early stages and was excited about the challenge of being involved with a new and growing company. As Operations Manager, Florence manages the day to day running of the NEF office. She runs the foundation’s accounts, manages all the logistics for NEF workshops and events, manages meeting schedules for the team and attends some client meetings. Florence has a keen interest in entrepreneurship, is enthusiastic about sports and is enjoying experiencing what London has to offer. She is also NEF’s baker and cake maker in residence.
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About New Entrepreneurs Foundation: The NEF was established to create a new generation of outstanding entrepreneurs.
