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Bristol enterprise leader in UK’s top 100
Bristol business leader Nick Sturge, who has been running the University of Bristol’s award-winning SETsquared business incubation centre for ten years, has been named in the Maserati 100 list. The second instalment of the annual list recognises 100 of Britain’s most successful philanthropists, investors, mentors, advisors and ascending entrepreneurs, notably those who generously support the next generation of young entrepreneurs.
Nick, who is also Director of Engine Shed and the South West regional chairman of the Institute of Directors, is honoured for his work as an advisor and mentor. In his work at SETsquared, ranked the world’s number one incubator, he has developed a large community of professional advisors who give their time for free in clinics, workshops and mentoring support, helping over 200 companies to become a reality. Between them, they have raised more than £180m in equity, grant and debt funding.
Nick said: “I’m honoured to be in included in this year’s selection, among such great people across the country. I think we all have a responsibility to share our experiences with others – be they entrepreneurs, established business leaders or policy makers.
“Working with great colleagues in the SETsquared Partnership has given me a fantastic opportunity to share my experiences and to learn from others, including some of those also listed in the Maserati 100.”
The final list was curated by a panel of experts from the Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE).
Its founder, Luke Johnson, former Chairman of Channel 4 Television and Pizza Express, said: “Entrepreneurs have long been celebrated for their role as job creators – indeed UK entrepreneurs added 700,000 net new jobs in 2014/15 – but their deep commitment to helping others often goes unnoticed. The Maserati 100 exemplifies the economic and social value of entrepreneurs; growing the economy, creating jobs and helping the next generation do the same.”
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