Sam Simpson
Co-Founder & CEO at FounderCatalyst- Claim this Profile
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Nathan Marke
I have worked with Sam over the past ten years. Over this time he has matured from a highly competent technical architect, through the school of hard knocks delivering some of our most complex and difficult projects and programmes as our 'safe pair of hands' and into a highly professional business manager. He is intelligent, articulate, shows great insight and is firm but fair. Most importantly Sam is someone who you can trust to get things done, fastidious and highly productive. And a nice bloke to boot. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Richard Ellis
Sam is one of the most inspiring people I have worked with. He has a total commitment to delivering to the highest standards, is a completer-finisher to extreme and has a dedication that rubs off on the people around him. He has an incredible depth of knowledge in the ICT market that covers technology, sales, project and implementation, financial and contractual management. This experience and his leadership skills have enabled him to head up large teams very successfully in a rapidly changing environment. Sam has excellent customer facing skills in a sales, sensitive contractual negotiation or a tight operational situation. Sam really is one of a kind and anyone who works with him will need to be ready to work to the highest standards. Finally, he's a really nice person and good fun to work with.
Nathan Marke
I have worked with Sam over the past ten years. Over this time he has matured from a highly competent technical architect, through the school of hard knocks delivering some of our most complex and difficult projects and programmes as our 'safe pair of hands' and into a highly professional business manager. He is intelligent, articulate, shows great insight and is firm but fair. Most importantly Sam is someone who you can trust to get things done, fastidious and highly productive. And a nice bloke to boot. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Richard Ellis
Sam is one of the most inspiring people I have worked with. He has a total commitment to delivering to the highest standards, is a completer-finisher to extreme and has a dedication that rubs off on the people around him. He has an incredible depth of knowledge in the ICT market that covers technology, sales, project and implementation, financial and contractual management. This experience and his leadership skills have enabled him to head up large teams very successfully in a rapidly changing environment. Sam has excellent customer facing skills in a sales, sensitive contractual negotiation or a tight operational situation. Sam really is one of a kind and anyone who works with him will need to be ready to work to the highest standards. Finally, he's a really nice person and good fun to work with.
Nathan Marke
I have worked with Sam over the past ten years. Over this time he has matured from a highly competent technical architect, through the school of hard knocks delivering some of our most complex and difficult projects and programmes as our 'safe pair of hands' and into a highly professional business manager. He is intelligent, articulate, shows great insight and is firm but fair. Most importantly Sam is someone who you can trust to get things done, fastidious and highly productive. And a nice bloke to boot. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Richard Ellis
Sam is one of the most inspiring people I have worked with. He has a total commitment to delivering to the highest standards, is a completer-finisher to extreme and has a dedication that rubs off on the people around him. He has an incredible depth of knowledge in the ICT market that covers technology, sales, project and implementation, financial and contractual management. This experience and his leadership skills have enabled him to head up large teams very successfully in a rapidly changing environment. Sam has excellent customer facing skills in a sales, sensitive contractual negotiation or a tight operational situation. Sam really is one of a kind and anyone who works with him will need to be ready to work to the highest standards. Finally, he's a really nice person and good fun to work with.
Nathan Marke
I have worked with Sam over the past ten years. Over this time he has matured from a highly competent technical architect, through the school of hard knocks delivering some of our most complex and difficult projects and programmes as our 'safe pair of hands' and into a highly professional business manager. He is intelligent, articulate, shows great insight and is firm but fair. Most importantly Sam is someone who you can trust to get things done, fastidious and highly productive. And a nice bloke to boot. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Richard Ellis
Sam is one of the most inspiring people I have worked with. He has a total commitment to delivering to the highest standards, is a completer-finisher to extreme and has a dedication that rubs off on the people around him. He has an incredible depth of knowledge in the ICT market that covers technology, sales, project and implementation, financial and contractual management. This experience and his leadership skills have enabled him to head up large teams very successfully in a rapidly changing environment. Sam has excellent customer facing skills in a sales, sensitive contractual negotiation or a tight operational situation. Sam really is one of a kind and anyone who works with him will need to be ready to work to the highest standards. Finally, he's a really nice person and good fun to work with.
Credentials
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Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET)
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)Sep, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS)
BCS, The Chartered Institute for ITJan, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Prince 2 Practitioner (2009)
OGCMar, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Information Technology Practitioner (CITP)
BCS, The Chartered Institute for ITFeb, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Engineer (C.Eng)
Engineering CouncilJan, 2003- Nov, 2024 -
Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner
OGCMay, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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FounderCatalyst
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & CEO
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Sep 2020 - Present
FounderCatalyst is an exciting and disruptive play into the UK legal tech sector, underpinned by our superb technology platform. Our mission is to create all of your funding legal paperwork quickly and professionally, with no compromise on quality, at a fixed low price. Our aim is to make your fundraising legal journey as simple as possible, whilst managing investor engagement, putting you back in control. My role in FounderCatalyst is to ensure that our platform and customer service is exemplary, to build industry partnerships and to own and execute our service roadmap. Show less
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Forge Technologies
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United Kingdom
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder and CCO
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Apr 2021 - Present
Forge Technologies is a digital IT services business focusing on three technology pillars; Future workplace, Cloud optimisation and Network transformation. Forge has no legacy infrastructure that it needs to deliver returns against; no costly office space, external investors or banking covenants and unencumbered from legacy working practices that have to be turned on their head to adapt to new working practices. Within Forge Technologies, I am responsible for all aspects of commercial and back office services. Show less
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University of Bristol
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Visiting Fellow and Mentor
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Feb 2019 - Present
Quantum Technology Enterprise Centre (QTEC) is a world-leading incubator for quantum-based technology innovators, its vision is to educate and create the quantum entrepreneurs of the future. I'm mentoring two fantastic entrepreneurs as they develop their businesses. Quantum Technology Enterprise Centre (QTEC) is a world-leading incubator for quantum-based technology innovators, its vision is to educate and create the quantum entrepreneurs of the future. I'm mentoring two fantastic entrepreneurs as they develop their businesses.
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Various Companies
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Angel Investor and Board Advisor
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Nov 2017 - Present
Providing ongoing advice and support to the founders of incredible investees Providing ongoing advice and support to the founders of incredible investees
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Roc Technologies
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Founding Director
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Feb 2013 - Sep 2017
I co-founded the business and successfully established the project and professional services delivery functions along with all back-office functions. This included finance, HR, IT, legal and corporate governance & compliance and vendor partnerships & accreditations. Roc was recognised by the Financial Times as the 17th fastest growing company in Europe in 2017, and was the fastest growing IT Services business in the UK in 2016 according to the Sunday Times Tech Track. Following a strategic review, I led a corporate finance process which resulted in a leveraged MBO and the acquisition of an IT Services business. At the time Roc had more than 200 people and run rate revenues of £25m. I subsequently exited my shareholding and Directorship as a part of this process. The exit process was recognised by Business Magazine Thames Valley as Mid-Range Deal of the Year at the Annual Thames Valley Deals Awards 2018, held at the Madejski Stadium in Reading on the 19th April 2018 and subsequently as Tech Deal of the Year 2018 at the Thames Valley Tech Awards. Show less
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Daisy Group
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Project Services
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Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
During my short period of employment at Daisy I was responsible for stabilising the Professional Services elements of the business following the acquisition of 2e2's managed services business. I also developed a repeatable process for integrating acquisitions. During my short period of employment at Daisy I was responsible for stabilising the Professional Services elements of the business following the acquisition of 2e2's managed services business. I also developed a repeatable process for integrating acquisitions.
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2e2
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Project Services
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Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
Consolidated five disparate Project Services team into a single consistent directorate. Responsible for more than 150 staff across multiple disciplines and a portfolio of 500+ projects with a value in excess of £200m.I also supported the sale of the company’s business units and assets to Daisy and O2.
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Operations Director, Unified Communications Business Unit
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May 2008 - Feb 2012
Accountable for all delivery operations including management of a team of 90 technical engineers, consultants, project managers and PMO staff. My team delivered in excess of £110 million of customer solutions per annum.
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Technical & Delivery Director
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Jan 2005 - May 2008
Delivery of the company’s largest and most complex programme for a high security UK government client. Recruited and led a team of more than 60 technical and project management professionals. Successfully delivered the programme to time and budget.
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Server and Client Line of Business Director
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2001 - 2005
Management of pre-sales technical support and post sales delivery for IT infrastructure solutions based on Microsoft and Citrix. Management of pre-sales technical support and post sales delivery for IT infrastructure solutions based on Microsoft and Citrix.
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Evotree Limited
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Newbury
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Co-Founder and COO
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2000 - 2001
Evotree was an early cloud computing and Microsoft/Citrix Integrator startup. I established and managed all technical and operational delivery capability. The company achieved revenues of £1m in the first 6 months and was subsequently integrated into Prime Business Solutions. Evotree was an early cloud computing and Microsoft/Citrix Integrator startup. I established and managed all technical and operational delivery capability. The company achieved revenues of £1m in the first 6 months and was subsequently integrated into Prime Business Solutions.
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Various Companies
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Various Network and IT Operations Management Roles
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1997 - 2000
Technical development, management and support in the Education and Insurance sectors. Technical development, management and support in the Education and Insurance sectors.
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Education
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1997 - 1998
Royal Holloway, University of London
Postgraduate studies, Information Security -
1993 - 1997
University of Hertfordshire
B.Sc (Hons), Computer Science -
1991 - 1993
North Hertfordshire College
Diploma in Computing, Distinction -
1986 - 1991
The Thomas Alleyne School
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