Will Read
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James Ker-Reid
I was referred to Will by one of his team and was intrigued by his desire to learn and to absorb new ways of doing things. Will is a smart guy who has a technical nature and great ambition to please and to bring value to clients. In my time with him, he was always highly respected by his team and people wanted to do their best for him. He really enjoyed to architect processes, workflows and practices that improved Sideways 6 and its ability to serve customers and employees. His honest and direct nature was always refreshing and welcomed by me. Over the last few years of building my own business, he has always been receptive to helping and engaging with the various iterations that a business goes through as it seeks greater feedback from its clients to improve its products and services. Thanks for all your help, Will.
Tolu Adebekun
William is a highly creative and innovative individual who is a pleasure to work with in a team. He is able to both play the lead and a supportive role in group situations
James Ker-Reid
I was referred to Will by one of his team and was intrigued by his desire to learn and to absorb new ways of doing things. Will is a smart guy who has a technical nature and great ambition to please and to bring value to clients. In my time with him, he was always highly respected by his team and people wanted to do their best for him. He really enjoyed to architect processes, workflows and practices that improved Sideways 6 and its ability to serve customers and employees. His honest and direct nature was always refreshing and welcomed by me. Over the last few years of building my own business, he has always been receptive to helping and engaging with the various iterations that a business goes through as it seeks greater feedback from its clients to improve its products and services. Thanks for all your help, Will.
Tolu Adebekun
William is a highly creative and innovative individual who is a pleasure to work with in a team. He is able to both play the lead and a supportive role in group situations
James Ker-Reid
I was referred to Will by one of his team and was intrigued by his desire to learn and to absorb new ways of doing things. Will is a smart guy who has a technical nature and great ambition to please and to bring value to clients. In my time with him, he was always highly respected by his team and people wanted to do their best for him. He really enjoyed to architect processes, workflows and practices that improved Sideways 6 and its ability to serve customers and employees. His honest and direct nature was always refreshing and welcomed by me. Over the last few years of building my own business, he has always been receptive to helping and engaging with the various iterations that a business goes through as it seeks greater feedback from its clients to improve its products and services. Thanks for all your help, Will.
Tolu Adebekun
William is a highly creative and innovative individual who is a pleasure to work with in a team. He is able to both play the lead and a supportive role in group situations
James Ker-Reid
I was referred to Will by one of his team and was intrigued by his desire to learn and to absorb new ways of doing things. Will is a smart guy who has a technical nature and great ambition to please and to bring value to clients. In my time with him, he was always highly respected by his team and people wanted to do their best for him. He really enjoyed to architect processes, workflows and practices that improved Sideways 6 and its ability to serve customers and employees. His honest and direct nature was always refreshing and welcomed by me. Over the last few years of building my own business, he has always been receptive to helping and engaging with the various iterations that a business goes through as it seeks greater feedback from its clients to improve its products and services. Thanks for all your help, Will.
Tolu Adebekun
William is a highly creative and innovative individual who is a pleasure to work with in a team. He is able to both play the lead and a supportive role in group situations
Experience
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Sideways 6
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder/CEO
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Jan 2014 - Present
Bringing ideas to life at some of the best companies and organisations in the world. Leading a team of changemakers building the best employee ideas platform on the planet. Acquired by Interact Software in April 2023 to help us have even more impact at the world's best companies. Bringing ideas to life at some of the best companies and organisations in the world. Leading a team of changemakers building the best employee ideas platform on the planet. Acquired by Interact Software in April 2023 to help us have even more impact at the world's best companies.
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The ICE Network
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member
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May 2018 - Present
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RunYourself
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investor
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Sep 2023 - Present
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OPUS
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United Kingdom
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Social Networking Platforms
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investor
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Apr 2022 - Present
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The NEF+ Programme - Centre for Entrepreneurs
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United Kingdom
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow - Class of 2014
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Jun 2013 - Present
The New Entrepreneurs Foundation states its aim as "Creating a new generation of outstanding entrepreneurs who will build market leading businesses and play a key role in driving Britain’s future growth and prosperity." I am an alumni of the New Entrepreneurs Foundation and have been awarded the Sir Theodore Agnew scholarship. The New Entrepreneurs Foundation states its aim as "Creating a new generation of outstanding entrepreneurs who will build market leading businesses and play a key role in driving Britain’s future growth and prosperity." I am an alumni of the New Entrepreneurs Foundation and have been awarded the Sir Theodore Agnew scholarship.
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Mayor's International Business Programme
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United Kingdom
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International Trade and Development
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Alumni
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2018 - 2018
Completion of the Mayor's International Business Programme - 'Go to Grow', including trade mission to the US and Canada Completion of the Mayor's International Business Programme - 'Go to Grow', including trade mission to the US and Canada
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Edifeye
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London, United Kingdom
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Founder
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Sep 2012 - Sep 2016
A hobby I love. A creative project centered around showcasing other (more) creative people. Edifeye doesn’t do a huge amount at the minute but it’s dear to my heart. The bulk of the coolest stuff we’ve done is around podcasts and radio shows with creative people I genuinely admire. We've also been involved in events, festivals, clothing, branded content, video production, panel talks and lots more. A hobby I love. A creative project centered around showcasing other (more) creative people. Edifeye doesn’t do a huge amount at the minute but it’s dear to my heart. The bulk of the coolest stuff we’ve done is around podcasts and radio shows with creative people I genuinely admire. We've also been involved in events, festivals, clothing, branded content, video production, panel talks and lots more.
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WM Reply
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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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Entrepreneur In Residence
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Jun 2013 - Feb 2015
WM360 (now WM Reply, part of the Reply group) are a global specialised business consultancy and technology services firm that excel in creating world-class business solutions built on Microsoft SharePoint. WM360 have vast experience creating the world's best intranets for the world's best clients. During my time at the company I worked closely with the CEO on partnerships, sales, marketing and strategy. WM360 (now WM Reply, part of the Reply group) are a global specialised business consultancy and technology services firm that excel in creating world-class business solutions built on Microsoft SharePoint. WM360 have vast experience creating the world's best intranets for the world's best clients. During my time at the company I worked closely with the CEO on partnerships, sales, marketing and strategy.
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Sky
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Insight & Decision Science Consultant
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Sep 2011 - Mar 2013
SkyIQ is a leading marketing solutions provider, delivering customer intelligence and unique data services to maximise spend across advertising and marketing. Sky IQ is a subsidiary of British Sky Broadcasting Group plc During my time with the company I touched on finance, marketing and analysis SkyIQ is a leading marketing solutions provider, delivering customer intelligence and unique data services to maximise spend across advertising and marketing. Sky IQ is a subsidiary of British Sky Broadcasting Group plc During my time with the company I touched on finance, marketing and analysis
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Sky Chemicals (UK) LTD
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Sheffield
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Operations Manager
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
Working at uni. Producers and distributors of a comprehensive range of cleaning products. I joined Sky part time as a marketing assistant and quickly grew to love the company. During a little under a year at the business I grew my role to looking at efficiency gains the company could be making. I was solely responsible for the company obtaining ISO 9001:2008 certification. Working at uni. Producers and distributors of a comprehensive range of cleaning products. I joined Sky part time as a marketing assistant and quickly grew to love the company. During a little under a year at the business I grew my role to looking at efficiency gains the company could be making. I was solely responsible for the company obtaining ISO 9001:2008 certification.
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Independent Quality Assurance Services
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Sheffield
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Self-Employed
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Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
Whilst at University I consulted a number of firms to help them achieve internal quality targets and gain externally audited quality certification such as ISO 9001. Whilst at University I consulted a number of firms to help them achieve internal quality targets and gain externally audited quality certification such as ISO 9001.
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Education
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The University of Sheffield
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Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme, Business Administration and Management, General -
Roundwood Park School
A Level, Economics, Business, Government & Politics