On paper it always looks simple.

But building a startup in the real world is messy, relentless, tiring, and yet…

still worth it!

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I help early-stage, impact-driven businesses get investment-ready, sharpen their operations & Marketing, and raise with confidence.

and turn big mission energy into a plan that gets delivered.

My Services

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  • For companies who want a practical partner, not just advice.

    • Step in as a fractional operator across investment readiness + commercial growth

    • Own key workstreams: materials, planning, coordination, follow-ups

    • Bring structure, momentum and execution support week-to-week

    • Flexible engagement that fits early-stage reality

    • Help sharpen or create your pitch, story and positioning

    • Tighten or create your raise plan: timeline, milestones, terms and next steps.

    • Create core raise assets: deck, one-pager, financials

    • Set up an investor-grade data room.

    • Ensuring you are taking advantage of relevant tax reliefs and support

    • Support outreach: warm intros where relevant, targeting and meeting prep.

  • For businesses that need paying customers, not just believers.

    • Nail the commercial model: pricing, revenue streams, unit economics

    • Sharpen go-to-market: who buys, why, and how you reach them

    • Land first customers and build a repeatable pipeline

    • Open partnerships and channels that scale

    • Build the commercial proof investors back

Lets Talk

Don't take my word for it

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    "Tom doesn't just advise from the sidelines — he rolls his sleeves up and feels like a true teammate. Straight-talking honesty and a calm commercial lens when things feel intense."

    - Stacey Ferguson, CEO of The VenueVerse

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    "I genuinely don't think I'd have a business without Tom's expertise and dedication. His skill, patience, and commitment turned my ideas into a professional foundation for everything I do today."

    - Jenna MacCarthy, CEO BrassNeck

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    "Thomas brings deep founder experience through coaching, workshops, and programme support. His proactive approach helps early-stage startups avoid pitfalls and accelerate growth."

    - Pete Hitchings, Incubator Manager, Loughborough University

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I've been where you are.

I’m Tom.

I'm a commercial founder and operator who's a bit obsessed with building businesses that actually move the needle on sustainability. My first startup was BeoBia (aka The Bug Factory), an insect-farming company where we built a 10,000 sq ft R&D farm in Leicestershire and turned organic waste into insect protein, oils and fertilisers. We took insect protein from an R&D farm in Leicestershire to paying customers across the UK, US, EU and Australia

I’ve had some nice moments along the way… but the truth is: none of that shows the hard days.

I’ve made the mistakes. Hired wrong. Burned time (and money!) on the wrong priorities. Tried to do too much with too little. Felt the pressure of needing to “figure it out” while everything’s moving at 100mph. And I’ve learned that the people around you, and the decisions you make when it’s messy, are what really change the outcome.

These days, I am taking some time off from building my own venture and helping impact-driven startups navigate that reality: getting clear, tightening execution, and building the confidence to grow.

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Ready to level up your startup?

Drop your email and I'll be in touch within 48 hours. No hard sell, just a straight conversation about where you are and whether I can help.