ABOUT EDWARD
Edward Pollock is an award-winning enterprise educator, startup founder and business coach based in Scotland.
At the age of 14, Edward launched his first venture hosting fundraising events to build clean water wells around the world before registering a charity by age 18. A few years later, Edward would be elected Student President leading a representative organisation with a budget of over £1M.
As a startup coach delivering a leading Scottish accelerator programme, Edward supported hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs to grow their ventures inspiring him to found a business to create and sell useful products designed to unlock the potential of entrepreneurs.
His experience ranges from academic lecturing, to being an event host, to business mentoring, to organisational governance, to planning events, to accelerator design and delivery, to innovation consultancy. How could Edward help you unlock your potential?
SPEAKING
Edward has delivered workshops, lectures and keynote presentations to audiences of hundreds.
Using facinating practical examples and stories, Edward can deliver sessions on innovation and entrepreneurship to inspire audiences. From exploring the future of technology, to methodologies for innovating, to step-by-step venture building for entrepreneurs - Edward can offer vibrant and engaging sessions tailored to meet the needs of your audiences.
With a background as a lecturer and Fellowships from the Higher Education Academy and Enterprise Educators UK and with experiences of delivering presentations at TEDx, TechFest, Robert Gordon University, the Net Zero Technology Centre and more, Edward can confidently bring a new perspective to your next event.
HOSTING
Edward is an engaging and capable event host for dinners, charity functions, and conferences.
Based in Scotland, Edward is a regular Master of Ceremonies for events including charity fundraisers, start-up pitching showcases and conferences, both online and in-person.
Noteable hosting experience:
Decarbonisation Technology Challenge Final at COP28 in Dubai
Edward was booked to host a startup pitch competition in the UAE working with a major international energy company.
TechX Clean Energy Accelerator Demo Day and Graduation
Edward hosted the startup pitch final over multiple years to a live and virtual audience from around the world.
Robert Gordon University Startup Showcase Events
Edward hosted the final showcase events for the university startup accelerator live on stage and virtually during the Covid-19 pandemic.
COACHING
Edward has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs delivering pitch reviews and coaching founders to overcome challenges.
Edward has achieved an ILM Level 5 in Effective Coaching and Mentoring and can offer 1-to-1 support to startup founders looking for in-depth pitch reviews, accountability, guidance and connections.
STARTUPS
Founders Vault is a startup support organisation providing products and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs. Since its launch, Founders Vault has sold hundreds of gifts to new business owners from across the globe which are designed to help founders stay inspired, motivated and organised.
The Aqua Initiative was a clean water charity that hosted international events to raise funds for humanitarian projects. Since it was founded in 2009, the charity has raised tens of thousands of pounds and invested in water wells, life straws and sanitation projects in Afghanistan, Rwanda, India, Ethiopia, and Kenya.