Holding an Economics degree and a MBA, Tim began his career in Banking, developing management information systems deployed globally. He founded a text messaging company based in the UK and US, and led it through VC funding to its acquisition in 2021. Tim is a Chartered Management Accountant, a Chartered Director and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors. He holds a number of non Executive directorships, investing in and helping startups develop and grow. He is a member of Rotary international.