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Ash Phillips

Entrepreneur in Residence at Foundervine

Bristol, England

Overview 

Ash Phillips is the Chief Rebel at Rebellious Co, an award-winning startup advisor based in Bristol, England. With a strong background in entrepreneurship and digital marketing, Ash has founded several successful ventures and serves as an advisor and commentator for startups, contributing to the growth and development of various businesses. Notably, Ash has founded Rebellious Co and Dffrnt, and has made significant investments in companies within the gaming/eSports, SaaS, and enterprise applications sectors.

Work Experience 

  • Founder & Chair

    2016 - Current

    Rebellious Co creates initiatives that unlock opportunities for the Unreasonably Ambitious™ including: Rebel Meetups – a global network of IRL events Dffrnt – our virtual community for aspiring business leaders Rebel Studios – partnering with founders & brands to build new projects.

  • Virtual Co-Founder + Startup Consultant

    2015

    With over a decade of experience as a founder & award-winning advisor, I help solo founders, small teams, and influential individuals to turn their ideas into reality, by supporting them as 'the co-founder they don't have to give equity to'. I work with these people one-to-one and invest real time into their ventures to help them grow from zero, to one and beyond. These relationships are carefully considered and highly limited but deeply impactful as a result.

  • Professional Event Host, Moderator + Speaker

    2015

    I'm also an experienced speaker, host & moderator for startup & business events on an international stage, at events, inc. TEDx and TechBBQ (7,500+ people). Guest lecturer for educational establishments and programmes. More info → https://ashphillips.co

  • Entrepreneur in Residence

    2024

    Supporting founders across Foundervine's ecosystem & programmes, as their very first and longest-standing Entrepreneur in Residence.

  • Board Advisor & Founding Investor

    2019

  • Professional Wingman / Relationship Architect

    2024

    As a professional facilitator, I apply the skills learnt from building a global network for entrepreneurs, and speaking on stages, to help key individuals & organisations to connect in the right ways, with the right people. Check out Tjena for more information on how we make this happen.

  • Scout, Advsior, inaugural Angel Investment Programme participant

    2020 - 2022

    Invested £50k across 5 deals in the future of work + future of play spaces, via Ada Ventures inaugural angel programme

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