How it all started

"Hello, I’m Sally. I have a background in building organisations that provide innovative services making a significant difference. Access to sign language is a really big deal for me"

"Hello, I'm Ben. I have a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence researching Sign Language Translation. I have been fascinated by sign languages my whole life, and love seeing how technology can help improve accessibility."

"Hello, I’m Rich. I first learned to sign over 20 years ago, and computational approaches to sign language recognition, translation and production have always fascinated me. My research focuses on computer vision and AI, specifically around people and behaviour.”

"Hi, I am Rachel. I am profoundly Deaf and a British Sign Language (BSL) user. My professional background is in Social Care, mainly focusing on quality assurance. I am fascinated with signed languages used around the world and am always learning new languages. I thrive on making a difference to Deaf people's lives, and I am very excited to be able to use technology to improve accessibility."

"Hello, I'm Leia. My background is in fundraising and research. I have worked in both the commercial and third sector, always with organisations that make a meaningful difference to people's lives."

“Hi, I am Stacey. I have over 13 years’ experience in marketing, with recently having completed my MSc in Marketing. I have a diverse background when it comes to the industries that I have worked in, but I have always had a passion for making a positive impact and I am excited to be a part of a company that is doing just that.”

“Hi, I’m Suzie the Friendly CFO - a financial expert with more than 25 years of experience in commercial and corporate finance. I help early-stage companies and SMEs get investor ready so they can scale, achieve sustainable growth and have the freedom to do more of what they love. At heart, my work is all about making finance feel good for ambitious people who have traditionally been excluded from the funding world and helping them scale their businesses so the good things they’re doing in the world can have maximum impact”

“Hello, I’m Peter. I have a strong track record of developing and delivering best-in-class software, consumer electronics products, and service solutions to global markets. I have a real passion for applying technology to improve people’s lives."

"Hello, I'm Alex a serial startup-er and tech leader with over 13 years experience in both the public sector and private sectors. I'm passionate about understanding what challenges are faced by the deaf community and building innovative solutions that make a difference in people's lives."

"Hi, I’m Joe. I have 10-years’ experience within the innovation funding space. I’ve helped all sorts of companies across numerous industries win grant funding, awards, and prizes; including the prestigious Earthshot Prize and Tom Ford Sustainability Award! I’m passionate about championing tech that makes a difference to so many people’s lives."