Matt Wilson CITP, MIET, MCIM, MIoD, MBCS
Matt Wilson is an engineer, serial entrepreneur, technologist, innovator,marketer, professional networker, and astute value investor; with a creative mind for new ideas.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Website: | http://www.jumpwire.co.uk |
| Skills: | Business, Computer Engineering, Database Administration, Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Event planning, Investment, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Negotiation, Product design, Public Relations, Sales, Software Engineering, System Administration, Viral marketing |
| Location: | Liverpool, UK |
| Groups: | LJMU Start-Up Entrepreneurs Network, Seedcamp |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Tags: | board direction, cisco systems and mobile working, financial planning, general business management, gsm, ip networks, iptv, ivr, marketing, mobile technologies, people management, problem solving, process automation, renewable energy systems, solution selling, strategic planning, television and radio systems, voip |
| Schools: | Leeds Metropolitan University, University of Salford |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | The Princess Trust |
| Position: | Young Person Business Mentor |
| Time period: | April 2008 - Present |
| Description: | The Princess Trust give practical and financial support to the young people who need it most. We help develop key skills, confidence and motivation, enabling young people to move into work, education or training. |
| Employer: | Jumpwire Limited |
| Position: | Managing Director |
| Time period: | August 2007 - Present |
| Description: | Jumpwire Ltd develop cutting edge, innovative applications - specialising in social media. Our team consists of experienced programmers and marketing experts, who are united by a passion for technology and the desire to use it to make communication easier and more enjoyable for
everyone. You can view one of our services by going to http://www.wafflebox.co.uk |
| Employer: | Crosby Management Limited |
| Position: | Managing Director |
| Time period: | January 2006 - Present |
| Description: | Crosby Management is a venture capital and private equity company, investing in innovative
companies. We look for products and services that can achieve rapid adoption in large markets. We focus on providing capital to leading technology companies.. We typically make initial investments between £100K-£800K |
| Employer: | Liverpool Bay Television Limited |
| Position: | Investor/Partner |
| Time period: | May 2004 - Present |
| Description: | Liverpool Bay Television (LBTV) is a new daytime television channel to be launched on the Sky Television network.
While it will be produced in Liverpool and will have a Merseyside flavour, it is designed to have broad appeal outside its home base as well as in the North-West, gaining substantial audiences from BSkyB households in other regions around the UK. |
| Employer: | Crosby Communications |
| Position: | CEO |
| Time period: | July 1997 - Present |
| Description: | Our team consists of experienced programmers, engineers, researchers and marketing experts, united by a passion for technology and the desire to use it to make communication easier and more efficient.
Whether we're helping businesses cut operational costs or establish non–traditional revenue streams, our goal is always the same: to create the best possible experience for end–users, while maximising business and revenue for our clients. Our clients range from large blue–chip organisations such as Barclays, The BBC, Nokia and the Disney Corporation, to small home offices and retail outlets. With a 10–year heritage and an award–winning reputation for quality, we've created innovative, bespoke solutions for businesses and organisations of all types and sizes. Crosby Communications is an ISO 9001:2000 and Investors In People Accredited Company |
| Employer: | Crosby Records Limited |
| Position: | Shareholder/Director |
| Time period: | May 2005 - July 2008 |
| Description: | Crosby records promotes musical talent and develops artists based around the world with contracts from music companies and artists.
Company acquired in July 2008 by EMB music holdings. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Salford |
| Time period: | 2007 - 2009 |
| Degree: | Institute Of Directors, Chartered Director |
| University: | Leeds Metropolitan University |
| Time period: | 2009 - 2009 |
| Degree: | Institute Of Directors, Developing Board Performance |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | New technology, investing, supercars, motorcycles, small private aircrafts, music, economics.
Weakness for fast cars, particularly DB9's! Try to get to the gym at least a couple of times per week |
| Awards: | Trinity Mirror Small Business Of the Year Award 2004
ILM Executive Business ILM Accelerated Learning ILM Personal Performance Envox Dipolma City And Guilds 236 in Electrical Engineering |
Matt's Startups (1)
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Wafflebox
Welcome to Wafflebox, the free service that brings voice to social networks. With a Wafflebox, you can hear from your friends on your profile pages, receive voice messages on your website, or even start a voice blog.
Matt is Following (6)
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Wireless Power Fidelity Inc.
Imagine your portable device automatically charging itself when you enter your house, car, office... Our revolutionary technology will change the way electronic devices are powered.Think of it as Wifi Power!
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Quick.tv
Quick.tv allows users to create professional interactive video quickly and effortlessly within minutes, using an innovative web-based video management system.
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